upon arrival to the shade, an intimate & luxurious boutique hotel in manhattan beach, my assistant and i found carissa of jl designs laying down the canvas for rachael and ryan's big day. shortly after finding rachael, preparing herself for the day ahead, one of my favorites, paper tape films showed up to add a cinematic & vintage perspective to the day.
since their engagement shoot only weeks prior, i looked forward to the wedding day. rachael and ryan maintain a sense of calm & confidence in front of the camera, because they simply are who they are. they are in love with each other. they know who they are. they know who their family are. and they love it all. they love the uniqueness's.
often, my biggest challenge as a photographer is to pull the person-in-the-person out, and showcase the real heart of a bride, a groom... a couple... a heart. but, with rachael & ryan, they are so unabashedly themselves, photographing the two of them was a dream.
so, here it is... the last gabriel.ryan. wedding of 2009, and well worth the wait. rachael & ryan, thank you for the invitation.
enjoy.the.story.
moments before meeting her groom.
the wait.
the embrace.
ashley rose snagged this little gem during the portrait shoot.
an intimate bridal party.
ashley caught these next two moments, too.
the transformation from wedding ceremony to reception, with much thanks to wild flower linens.
the morning of the big day, i learned that ryan has a weakness for doughnuts. so, you can imagine his excitement when surprised with a dougnut-tree groom's cake.
man and wife.
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I just came across your site and your work is stunning. I love all of these but especially the first look ones...amazing!
ReplyDeleteyay!!! what a great couple, great vendors, great day! i love working with you guys!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteBRAVO. Seriously, Gabriel, you make me so darn proud! You're amazing and I'm happy to see God blessing you at year's end! :)
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Chicka Chicka Yeah =) seriously in love with this wedding gabriel! and i couldnt feel more blessed to have shot this with you! love you guys oodles and oodles! xoxo
ReplyDeleteAwesome,, great shots! I love that most of the portrait session was taken at the ceremony site. It adds a great feel to the photos,, you two ROCKED it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis wedding is all-out wonderful. I can't get over it. Your work Gabriel is amazing lately. Amaaaaazing.
ReplyDeletewhat stunning photos these are! beautiful art.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that's the last one this year. We should just show up at some random wedding and start shooting. You and me and Carlie and Lyndzee and Jasmine and JD and Brandon and Kristin and Matt and Molly and Hud and Amelia and Nate and Jak and Candice and Mark and...everyone...all at once...wow. I think I better sit down.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness...i'm in love with this wedding. its amazing. i love it. beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteSo dang incredible. I think is my favorite wedding sesh you guys have done. What an awesome place too!
ReplyDeleteThese images are a.m.a.z.i.n.g! Feels like they came right out of a fashion magazine. Love the angels and the fresh composition!
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ReplyDeleteyup. stunning! and those details...whats not to love about these?
ReplyDeleteyour work if gorgeous!!! it was great to meet you the other night! i'll be sure to follow your blog. =)
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