How do we keep up with it all?  Well here is a solution of mine for a quick catch-up on engagement session blogging.  I’m just going to post them all at once.  Not as sexy as big images, but better than not at all I say!

So without further ado, click on each thumbnail to see the larger image:

Ariel wrote a great piece which I’ll quote a tiny but here, but you need to go to her blog to finish reading.  I wouldn’t want to infringe on her copyright.

“So there you are at the altar, gazing into the eyes of your beloved, saying your vows. You turn to sneak a glance at your wedding guests, all your favorite beloved friends and family… and are greeted by a sea of down-turned faces staring at their LCD screens….” read the rest here: Off Beat Bride

Katie’s yelp review:

“Jen shot our wedding in 2009 and it was by far the best decision I could have ever made!! Her talent is amazing and I am so glad I will have her pictures to remember that special day forever with. From my first meeting for a wedding consult to ordering framed pictures, she has made my wedding day and the photographs to remember it by so personal and memorable. Everytime I look at my wedding pictures on the wall and in my album, I am so glad she was not only able to capture our big moments(first dance, exchange of rings, etc, etc) but the small moments between just my husband and I that I will remember forever.  I am now 4 months pregnant and couldn’t imagine taking my first born to anyone else but Jen to capture those first newborn images. If you get the lucky chance to have Jen and her staff photograph the precious moments and emotions of your wedding day, you won’t be disappointed. I can’t tell you how many of my friends or friends of friends walk into our house and are amazed at what she can bring out of that lens. She is truly amazing and I am so happy that she was a part of the best day of our lives!!!”

Review on yelp LINK

Armed with a hodgepodge of a list of must see, eat, do things in Paris from good friends, my friend Jen and I set out to conquer the city.  Unfortunately my friend got sick so I had to do a lot of the conquering on my own.

These are just the phone pics.  I’ll post another time with my “real camera” photos soon.

http://southalleden.com/farmweddingblog/2011/02/why-you-should-never-skimp-on-wedding-photography/

Hilton Bayfront Hotel

Heather and Randy have a lot of fun together.  They are always joking around with each other and their friends.  One of things I love about them is how expressive of their emotions their faces are.  From Heather’s nervous look getting ready to Randy’s  face at the end when he covers Grandma’s face in mock disapproval at her seeing Heather lick frosting off his face moments before.  Expressiveness is one of the best things a couple can give a photographer.  The result is real, honest and perfectly quirky.

Lodge Torrey Pines
The White Dress
Adorations
Mint Weddings
Roldan Productions
Jennifer Dery Photography

Grace and Evan’s wedding was no exception.  The ceremony was on the Reflection Lawn and reception in the Elizabeth Capella.  Adrianne’s Smith’s stunning florals really brought the gazebo an organic feel that matched the rest of the decor so well.  Not so easy to do with a giant structure of marble and iron!

Combining their Jewish and Korean backgrounds, the whole day was filled with little details that acknowledged their diverse backgrounds.  The Mom’s wore traditional Korean dress to the ceremony, everyone danced a great Hora and many other thoughtful bits were incorporated.  I love photographing weddings with so many thoughtful details, smiling faces and beautiful decor!

The Grand Del Mar
Adrianne Smith Floral Design
Tim Altbaum Productions
Delphine Press
Jennifer Dery Photography