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San Francisco Wedding Photography|Reyna and Noah Portraits

daveshilling — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:04:36 +0000

After rockin out Frasinetti Winery with Reyna and Noah, we all got some rest and took a weekend vacation together to San Francisco for rest, relation, sushi, and portraits. This was a fantastic luxury to have my clients and friends excited about doing something different and shooting their portraits on the next day…. I was so stoked that they were stoked! My lovely wife assisted, and we were able to get in some sweet locations before the sun set on us and it was time for a fabulous dinner… Check out our day in San Francisco, my concrete paradise.

These getting ready photos have a more relaxed feel to them, and this was a common thread throughout the day… I’m hoping it translates well.

I ran across the street and went the the 12th story of a parking garage for the next shot… love the city feel, and I’d climb those stairs again anyday. And when I say stairs, I mean the ones leading to the elevator=)

Ahhh Pier 39. Clam Chowder, silly socks, Carousels, and tons of memories… and newlyweds.

Yeah, we had to head to the Palace. You know this place gets some serious photo-love…. it was a Monday, and there were STILL two other wedding couples having photos taken there… but we were watching. We made sure to rock it harder. I could see the jealousy in their eyes when I busted out some lighting gear ( the wife counts as lighting gear in this case… thanks babe)

We were losing light fast, but we made the decision to haul butt over to Baker beach, cause Reyna promised me that she will get her dress wet before the day is over…now keep in mind that this is San Francisco, not San Diego, and that water was JUST slightly warmer than freezing, so we didn’t completely trash the dress. I rolled up my pants and hopped in there so I knew what Reyna was workin with. She toughed it out, I screamed like a little girl when that ice water hit my pale legs!

I’m in love with this last image… since they are family friends, I should be able to get away with hanging it on my wall at home. Love U guys! Not quite as much as the love in this photo though… the hand, the look, its just… <3.

As far as photoshoots go, this one was epic. San Francisco portraits with my wife and great friends, sushi, pastry, designing my first bouquet with Maple leaves, it was perfect. Thanks Reyna and Noah!! I barely even realized I was working, and thats how work should be.

Much<3,

Dave

Marcie and Eric- Wedding Sneak Peek

daveshilling — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:48:00 +0000

Marcie and Eric invited me to shoot their lovely SoCal wedding at Green Rover Golf Course in Corona, CA. last weekend.. and I have tons of great pictures to go through! Here’s a sneak peek while I edit these babies and get an album concept ready for the Knechts when they return from their honeymoon at the fabulous city of Puerto Vallarta. More to come!

Much <3,

Dave

Marcie and Eric are Engaged and Lovin it! Sacramento Wedding Photography

daveshilling — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:21:00 +0000

Last weekend I had the pleasure of shooting Marcie and Eric’s first couples photoshoot! It ws an honor to say the least…. they never went to Sears, Olan Mills, Picture People… they didn’t know, but they saved it for me! Or at least, thats how I look at it. If that doesn’t make you feel special, I don’t know what will. I have a feeling, though, that this is more common than I realize, and Marcie and Eric may not realize it, but they have given me a new appreciation for what I do. Marcie and Eric are totally in love, and I was going to write more about it, but its obvious in their engagement photos that we shot in mid-town sacramento, so I’ll let them do the talking.

You guys are rad, and I’m stoked to head down to LA to shoot your wedding next month!!!

Much<3,

Dave Shilling

Old Sugar Mill Wedding Photographer|Phillip and Nicole

daveshilling — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:29:00 +0000

I’m a big fan of things that have patina. Old buildings, pennies, and grandparents all show a weathered, experienced look that cannot be purchased, but earned. When I found out that Nicole and Phillip were getting married at the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, CA, I was so stoked to shoot this wedding with my pal Jessica of Stout Photography! The Old Sugar Mill is a photographers dream if you’re also into the urban-chic look like myself, and you are willing to leave Sacramento for fun, urban wedding photography. Piles of loose brick are everywhere, and the skeleton of a long-retired sugar processing mill create a high contrast scene for Nicole’s fabulous-ness. She looked stunning in her dress, and this girl was in serious shape. A week before her wedding, she ran a marathon! Needless to say, this was nothing to her and she was down for anything, including sitting on concrete slabs, climbing ladders, and strutting through rocks in high heels. Which is good, cause I’m sure she could beat me up if I made her do something too crazy…. she gave me free tickets to the gun show!

Old Sugar Mill.
35265 Willow Avenue.
Clarksburg, CA 95612.
(916) 744-1615

Because they chose a First Look, they were able to spend hours getting great photos before the wedding and didn’t spend nearly as much time away from their guests as a traditonal setup where the bride doesn’t see her groom. We love you guys for that!

These are the types of awesome photos possible at Old Suger Mill…. Concrete shapes, bricks, grunge, just dripping with photo juice! Nicole is workin it, and I had to get the zoom action on her cute shoes!

In addition to being an Old Sugar Mill, they also have a Winery on site, and vineyards across the street.. how conveniently awesome!

Thanks for being naturals and LOVING the camera

Much <3,

Dave