With a Summer full of gorgeous outdoor weddings, it was so fun to have a change and shoot China and Ben’s wedding in a moody bar in Capitol Hill. Steven Moore Designs turned the Chapel Bar into a Gothic dreamland– golden, yummy light. Autumn is here. And thanks to my buddy, Sharlane Chase, for the…
Ah, Melanie and Sky. What a fabulous duo to work with and be around. Thanks for including me in your beautiful day. I couldn’t have asked for a better couple and wedding. xo. Vendors notes: Erin Youngren- killer second shooting Elite Events- Wedding Coordination L’Auberge Del Mar- the place Make-up- Renee Loiz Lighting- Taproot Productions…
this wedding was beautiful. I had hoped to include over-sized balloons in my own wedding; may I ask, did one of your vendors provide them? If not about how much did you budget for the balloons and air tanks?
Hi Michele, I was going over old emails and came accross yours with this link….what a great day! I hope life is treating you well and you are blessed with many more brides and grooms like Melanie & Ski! Take Care and keep in touch, Carol Berardino
The photography is phenomenal!! What a beautiful wedding! 
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Your work is truly stunning. You go girl.
this wedding looks so unbelievably fun…i love these shots!
Wow the sky for thier first dance was amazing!! So wonderful!
I really couldn’t love it any more than I do. You always stay so original. Beautiful!
the balloons!!! and the coolest group shots i’ve seen – killer.
That sky is the freaking coolest wedding sky ever. I love that getting ready shot with the mirror too, excellent!
i forgot to say THANK YOU in my last comment. THANK YOU
oh oh oh oh OH. these are unbelievable. makes me want to go do it all over again.
Shayla - Beautiful wedding, love the photos!
Virginia Vo - I cannot get over how beautiful and glamorous her dress is…kudos to the bride and her great taste. awesome photos!
Marissa Rodriguez - That dress is STUNNING! The entire wedding looks gorgeous, so many awesome moments!
brittany - China’s dress was rockin’ and I loooove the detail shots. Gonna have to “steal” them.
jen - over the top stunning work – like i’d expect something else from you
love the details, the dress, the mood
kat - rock n roll bride - kellie kano shared this with me via twitter -thanks kellie! WOW the back of that dress is to DIE for!!!
China - michele, Thank you so much for such an amazing, relaxed experience. We know how crazy the timing issue was. But your pictures!!!! YOU ARE AmAZING!! Thank you so much. We can’t wait to see everything. Our friends and family are amazed Love China and Ben
Jocelyne Liu - WOW!!! China’s dress is AMAZING!! Do you know where she got the dress and who the designer is?
And I LOVE your shots of the wedding attendees…like the cute couple who were nuzzling at the table!
Sharlane Chase - China wins my vote for best dress and shoes of the season! I loved them. The couple was super fun and you rock my world with your shots…as usual…