Recently I had the pleasure of celebrating the marriage of Robyn and Nick in Nisene Marks State Park, Aptos. I was there as a stand-in for my friend and local photographer Katrine Kruger who was called out of town at the last minute. I’m not sure if the happy couple knew they would be getting such an unconventional photographer. It turns out that we were all the perfect fit.
In life, and art – there are many angles.
Robyn and Nick were the lucky winners of a promotion from Mapleton Communications and won their dream wedding day. They chose to celebrate with friends in their home with a champagne toast before hiking into the forest. The hike into Nisene Marks was beautiful, the river I waded through was the perfect cool down on a hot day! We reached the twisted grove and stood as their friend Rich read ‘The Lovely Love Story’ by Edward Monkton and guided them in sharing their vows. All under the protection and glory of the mighty redwoods. It was rather spectacular. The forest was glorious, their words were thoughtful and sincere, and more than one round of laughter was heard. I felt like I should pinch myself to check I wasn’t dreaming.
The evening reception was held at Cava Wine Bar, in Capitola. What a fabulous place to be. Easy access to the beach, great ambience and super friendly hosts. Not being a drinker I was thankful for their rootbeer and ginger ale.!!!
Great music was provided by Santa Cruz DJ Services
Robyn and Nick were deservedly celebrated by their wonderful friends. Thanks for letting me tag along. arohanui, “may you continue to stand together, on a hill, telling each other stories and feeling the warmth on the sun on your backs”….as you melt each other still. xoxo gail
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Patty and her good friend Vanessa created this eye candy together. And they did an outstanding job. Patricia made her own bouquet and I think I have a bazillion images of it, because I loved it so very much.
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I like her POOFY gown
We were truly blessed to have such an amazing photographer. We were relaxed and we really enjoyed our wedding – and we have beautiful pictures to look back on. Thank you!!!
WOW! What a beautiful wedding! Great photos!
What a beautiful day and it was captured perfectly!
great photo session, although the group was small the photographer was hardly noticeable, took some great photos in my opinion
WOW!! You really captured how happy they were on their special day. My favorite picture is the wedding party on the beach and the one with Robyn and Nick in the redwoods on the left hand side.
Thanks for sharing
GORGEOUS wedding shots my friend. Your fish eye captures are so much fun. THe lighting in their couples pictures is TO DIE FOR! And your detail shots are amazing. GOrgeous processing, you rocked this wedding girl!
Great photos that match the beautiful couple. What an idyllic setting for a wedding. Love the shots of the dress!
You were fabulous and brave . Great to have such a skilled person capture so many special moments( of which there were many)
Really beautiful, warm photographs. completely captured these two love birds on their amazing wedding day!
Looks like an amazing wedding! I love the details that were captured:)
Ok, these people look like they were a TON of fun! What a creative and fun wedding! Your composition is genius on these. I especially love the one where they are walking together in the neighborhood and the bridge picture. Oh, and the tall redwoods. The lighting is fantastic as always, Gail.
you captured the details perfectly. great job! oh and LOVE the sun flare!
your pics look fabulous. you guys look like you had an amazing wedding day. congratulations.
Wow love the processing and the detail shots, especially love her dress. Great job!
What a fun wedding! I love all the detail shots!
so fantastic!! the couple and their friends looks like they are a lot of fun. love that one with the flare and them kissing, perfect!! and all that food makes me very hungry! great job Gail!
Oh Gail ~ These are so beautiful! Love the light!! What an amazing day ~ Gorgeous
seriously??? how much fun are these…so “gail”…love em
I love this slightly off-kilter wedding with your unconventional eye… everyone should have the opportunity to show this much of their personality in their wedding – and you, of course, did an amazing job showcasing all those awesome details!!
These photos are incredibly beautiful. Nick and Robyn are one of the most loving couples I know, and you can see that in the photos. Plus- Sofie is super, super cute. (Her Mom was too modest to comment on this!) Very well done.
What a gorgeous place for a wedding! You captured so much beauty in these, Gail. Cannot even pick a favorite!
What a cute wedding! Also great shots and locations!
Gail! Amazing! Love the flare. LOVE. Their group looks like a fun one.
I adore this! What gorgeous captures of a fun day!
oh wow gail!! LOVE LOVE these.
These are incredible! I love how ‘unconventional’ it is. It makes me want to be married all over, and have you be my wedding photographer.
This was one of the best weddings ever! Wait . . . where are the pictures of the mac and cheese at the reception – I made that! Beautiful pictures, beautiful day.
Those pictures are awesome. There is some real talent there. I would highly recommend her. She really posted these quickly. The trees and background are really awesome.
What a perfect day:)
Oh my goodness, Gail
These pictures are amazing. You capture these moments from such beautiful angles and lighting. Perfect way to relive a perfect day!
Beautiful!
aw, those are fantastic pictures! i *love* the whole look of the wedding – the clothes, theme, etc.! congrats, guys!
I am so happy for you Robyn and Nick. These photos are beautiful and I wish I was there to see you.
The lighting in the photos was incredible!
yeah the photos really capture the feeling of this celebration. looks great!
Wow! These are great shots. Amazing what a professional photographer can do! What a great eye.
Of all the weddings I’ve been to those have to be some of, if not the best wedding photos I’ve ever seen. Awesome job.
Very well done, indeed! Wish I could have been there. The pictures are beautiful.
Amazing photographs of an amazing event. They tell the story really well. I’m blessed to have been a part of this.