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Ella & Anatoly: Sacramento Downtown Shoot

Posted by Yuliya on May 25, 2012

She smiled to the fullest and asked me while shrugging her shoulders, “Did we pass the test?” And that’s when I fell in love with this girl even more. Ella emailed me a few times before we met hoping I could do her wedding. To make sure we are a perfect fit for each other we met at her favorite Peet’s coffee, and chatted about running, love, and all things weddings. And after that meeting we both confirmed that we are a perfect blend. Their wedding day was amazing and of course nothing short of perfection. To sweeten the deal Ella hired me for an extra hour after her wedding, you guessed right, for more photos!

Ella and Anatoly, you two are precious! I’m so happy that we met and created so many memories together. Can’t wait to hang out with you again over a cup of coffee, or in your sweet little home. Until then, Yuliya.



I love the props made by Ella’s sister. The keys have short advices and words of wisdom for a healthy marriage.



Ella and all her gorgeousness!








Sacramento never looked this good . . .

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Liliya & Roman: Crossline Community Church Wedding

Posted by Yuliya on May 23, 2012

It wasn’t easy for a guy from Washington to pass on her Facebook page. She was a girl from Sunny California, tall and tan, spend her afternoons at the beach, and her looks . . . gorgeous beyond words. And lucky for him, she accepted his friend request. They quickly warmed up to one another until his and her page were the only ones they checked. Roman’s cell phone bill tripled, yet in defense he pronounced he’s met the one. Months after he was strolling wit Liliya on the sandy beaches of California, wondering why it took him so long to meet her. After many more trips and FaceTime, Roman arranged for a dinner on a boat in Washington, because the sand and the water were always present in their relationship. And it was there surrounded by the deep blue, where she said yes to the man she couldn’t imagine life without.

Liliya and Roman, I’m out of words. I met you just before your engagement and I remember thinking, this guy absolutely loves this girl. I took a few photo booth photos of you at my friend’s wedding, chatted a few times on the phone and finally met you at your rehearsal dinner . . . and I’m in love with you two. Your care, passion, the sweetest love story, are all so precious. And your wedding day . . . is as close as I got to photographing a prince and a princess and their royal wedding. I’m so so happy that you two found each other, because really the world is so much better with you two together. I wish you happiness and many more smiles as you explore Riviera Maya this week. I’m thrilled to see what God has in store for your marriage and I’m absolutely honored to have been there from the beginning! Love you to pieces, Yuliya.


Bride’s dress from Mary Me Bridal

Thank you to Jessica Odegaard for the lovely hair job and to Christina Sandoval for the makeup!


First looks are priceless! Roman and Liliya wanted to see each other before the ceremony to maximize photos and their expressions and the light were to die for!





Oh Liliya, you are gorgeous beyond words!

And this is where you melted my heart with your beauty!



Crossline Community chapel light was beautiful for photos!




Thank you to Oksana for your styling and florals!





I could photograph this wedding party every single day! They were totally rad.



And how could a girl from sunny California not end her wedding photos on a beach?


Liliya looks stunning especially at the end of her royal wedding!

And this is how I will always remember them, happy and strolling on the beach together!

To see more of Liliya and Romans wedding click HERE for slideshow!

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Sneak Peek Time

Posted by Yuliya on May 21, 2012

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And one more . . .

Posted by Yuliya on May 13, 2012

We sure heart sneak peeks around here ;) . And how about something slightly different to end the week?

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Lindsey + Patrick: Carmel Mission Wedding

Posted by Yuliya on May 9, 2012

It was a day of traditions kept to everyone’s utmost happiness.  If you could sum up a day in a sentence it would be nothing short of a fairy tale with a happily ever after ending.  With gentle breeze coming from the balcony window facing the Pacific, Lindsey got ready to the voices of her sisters and friends. The only thing that dimmed the mood in the room was the music not playing quite loud enough to her taste.  Not a cloud was seen over the bay of Monterey Peninsula washed by the aqua waves of the ocean.  It was a perfect day in every single way.  Waiting on the patio below the balcony, Lindsey’s father took in the view of the ocean before his daughter would come to meet him.  She was his special girl, his first, and it was ideal that she planned a first look with her dad to make the day even sweeter.  It wasn’t long until he turned around and saw her in the white dress coming to meet him.  And right there on the sun-bathed patio it seemed like the glass of happiness was overflowing.  And the day had just began.  

An hour later, leaning once again on that strong arm, Lindsey walked down the aisle, looking over and smiling at her father.  The all traditional groom, spiced up his entrance to the ceremony with a green blazer, and after changing into a black one took the hand of the girl that keeps him sane, passionate, and unimaginably happy.  With their voices echoing against the historic walls of Carmel Mission basilica, Patrick and Lindsey said their vows and were pronounced husband and wife.  As they walked down the aisle hand in hand, the church bells erupted into a beautiful song, just like they do in fairy tales. 

Lindsey and Patrick, I am so happy to have been there for your amazing day.  You two are a perfect fit and I couldn’t be more happier for your marriage.  I loved watching the happiness of your families and your sweet attention to every niece and nephew.  Your are blessed with amazing people in your lives. Thank you for including me into your wonderful day, it was priceless to see all the details of the wedding come together so beautifully.  I can’t wait to hang out with you again and to hear of all new adventures you experience together.  Cheers, Yuliya.  





Lindsey opted to do a first look with her dad and it was priceless!



Thank you Dinah for the shot below, it’s perfect!

Carmel Mission is absolutely gorgeous for ceremonies!







This girl is gorgeous in and out. Lindsey, you’re such a beautiful bride! Thank you Rachel for the lovely hair and makeup job!



Dinah’s shot on the right.

I finally got to meet the last Moore sister. Kirsten to the left of the bride and Whitney to the right!



Reception was held at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club.







Father/daughter dance captured by Dinah.

And of course a horseshoe in honor of Irish tradition.

To see more photos of Lindsey and Patrick’s Monterey Peninsula Country Club wedding click HERE for slideshow.

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Sneak Peek: Lindsey + Pat

Posted by Yuliya on May 7, 2012

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