tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234521762024-03-12T18:05:58.060-07:00latest work by Cohn Frankel PhotographyLauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-55943833361160603172014-04-02T07:17:00.003-07:002014-04-02T11:28:30.250-07:00wedding photography is so meta (at the Hiller Aviation Museum and Library, SFO) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's my <a href="http://www.melissamermin.com/" target="_blank">second shooter Melissa's</a> photo of me photographing the groom photographing the wedding guests (inadvertently also photographing me photographing him photographing me...). And so now there is another photo that exists inside <i>his</i> camera of Melissa shooting me shooting him shooting them (etc.). Phew!<br />
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Hopefully will have time to post some full wedding posts soon, but I thought this deserved it's own. :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/stephaniechrisslideshow/" target="_blank">Slideshow from this wedding: Stephanie and Chris</a><br />
<br />Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-1685707883949047322013-08-27T01:41:00.004-07:002016-04-30T20:26:14.689-07:00San Francisco City Hall Queer/LGBT Wedding: Olivia and Megan!<br />
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When my friend Liz told me that Olivia and Megan were exchanging vows at City Hall about 2 weeks after the re-legalization of gay marriage, I jumped at the chance to shoot it. </div>
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This would be my first queer* wedding since Prop 8! And whereas in earlier years, there had been some LGBTQ "commitment ceremonies" from time to time performed regardless of legal recognition; after the Prop 8 election happened it seemed like most people didn't want to settle for separate but equal anymore. </div>
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There were a few notable exceptions to this (like Erin and Naaz, whose beautiful 2009 Lake Tahoe wedding still moves me). But for the most part it seemed like the brief excitement of summer 2008, followed by bitter disappointment that same fall, had taken their toll.</div>
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So when June 2013 brought both the yearly pride celebration <b>and</b> the triumphant return of legal gay marriage, I thrilled to see who my first post-8 queer couple would be. </div>
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Would couples flood California like they did in 2008, even though many other states are available in which they could get gay-married? Would long-established and new, starry eyed couples alike run down to the courthouse to get hitched in small groups? Or would they plan large, all day celebrations like the weddings I typically shoot?</div>
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Well...Olivia and Megan's wedding was a weekday, courthouse style event (what used to be referred to as "elopements," lol), but that didn't take away any of the intimacy or family focus. On the contrary, I felt as if I fit in perfectly with the small but diverse group of people who encircled the couple, standing in a pool of light illuminated by the circular skylight three floors up. </div>
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Removed from ordinary wedding pomp and circumstance, there spread a quiet authenticity among everyone standing there, which felt both comfortable and precious. It wasn't "super wild celebration woo!" like some of my 2008 queer weddings: it was just a pure, simple statement of love. Olivia and Megan's time had come, and that was the energy with which they stepped into it. Like a long known, much anticipated fate.</div>
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city hall wedding = lots of paperwork and waiting.</div>
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the light where they chose to have their ceremony was just perfect.</div>
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gotta love a little comedy: Olivia takes her written vows out from their hiding place, tucked in her garter. Megan's vows were in her cleavage at the top of her dress.</div>
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the kiss: that split second before the onlookers erupt in celebration</div>
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they threw bird seed instead of rice, which apparently is awesome for the birds and not so awesome for the couple.</div>
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after everything was done we went back into City Hall and up to the fourth floor hallway, which is the best place in the building to shoot single or couple's portraits. It's gorgeously lit, has lots of different architectural details you can use for framing and background, and is usually empty.</div>
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i can totally see these two owning a house in a few years that has a foyer similar to this shot</div>
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look closer: it's not what you think it is. Then again, this can also serve as a good message to everyone who would like to see these kinds of weddings disappear. I really like the combination messages of love(kiss) - commitment(rings), and "just try to stop us" this photo evokes. </div>
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* <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">a note on terminology: I use a number of terms here to describe those couples whose marriage rights have just recently been restored to them. Queer is the term I identify with most personally, and that most people in my sector of the LGBTQIA community identify with as well, and I've used it in this post a lot because it is easy shorthand for a number of different non-heterosexual identifications... in contrast to the media-beloved term "same-sex" which not only conflates gender with sex, but is also problematic for a bunch of other reasons outside the scope of this post. Anyway, no offense is intended to those LGBTetc people who do not identify as queer, or who have had traumatic experiences with the word used as a slur. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Whether you hire me or not, I will always do my best to respect the identity and terminology you wish to describe you, your partner, and your relationship at all times. </span></div>
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I'm queer myself, I'm happy to work with your budget, and I'd love to photograph and share with you your laughter, tears, love, and triumph. Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-12557098342241942392012-11-12T19:31:00.004-08:002016-04-30T20:29:14.702-07:00Sir Francis Drake HotelStella and David<br />
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<a href="http://www.pictage.com/1203265" target="_blank">full set of images </a><br />
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I freaking love Stella and David. They are awesome. <br />
In honor of the holiday season fast approaching, I give you twelve reasons to prove their awesomeness.<br />
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Second, they hired one of my favorite florists, <a href="http://www.flaurel.com/" target="_blank">Laurel Winzler</a>, although I can't remember whether it was me that recommended her or vice versa.</center>
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Third, they really wanted to PLAY. They made plenty of time in the schedule to do it, they had ideas and energy and a sense of humor and unselfconsciousness.</center>
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Fourth: cool, funny, approachable <a href="http://www.jewishinterfaithweddings.net/" target="_blank">Rabbi Gershon</a>.</center>
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Fifth: the Sir Francis Drake hotel...</center>
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...which has great lighting and decor and enough room to let me move wherever I want to around the couple, while still keeping my distance and not being obtrusive.</center>
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Omg the food: esp the appetizers. And the beautiful Starlight Room for the cocktail hour, which leaves no shortage of things to photograph among the interesting lighting and decor.</center>
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Sixth: they drew Allison Sigmond as their event coordinator, who was so friendly and accomodating (and took the time to make this beautiful display out of the guest book and event cards I made for the couple). She also had food out early for me!</center>
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Seventh: this ballroom. If you look closely you'll see that there is a bottle of Russian vodka and a bottle of Couvoisier on every table (as opposed to the typical white and red wine). This made for a very lively, photographable crowd. </center>
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Eighth: live band! Who told the whole story of their meeting, courtship, and engagement to the guests before dinner. This is Stella miming how she turned David down for a date when he first asked her.</center>
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And this is David miming how he proposed to her on the beach (but only after retrieving the ring he had accidentally dropped in the sand).</center>
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Ninth reason: lots of beautiful visible emotion.</center>
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Tenth: they looked so beautiful dancing together (even if I had Billy Joel stuck in my head for weeks).</center>
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And they did this:</center>
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More of that beautiful visible emotion during the father daughter dance.</center>
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Eleventh: they're Jewish, which means dancing the Hora.</center>
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And finally, the twelfth and final reason I love Stella and David. Towards the end of the engagement session we did at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, after being told to kiss for the umpteen-millionth time, they were goofing around and David did this:</center>
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After they saw the finished set of images, they ended up loving that shot and putting it in as a whole page in their guestbook. That shot then became the meme of the wedding day, and they did it at every possible opportunity (with some prompting from me).</center>
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Like, during their first look:</center>
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During couple portraits at San Francisco City Hall:</center>
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And of course, with smooshed cake on their faces:</center>
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That is the definition of a great couple, and a great wedding for me. </center>
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venue, decor, linens, catering, and cake: <a href="http://www.sirfrancisdrake.com/" target="_blank">Sir Francis Drake Hotel</a><br />
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officiant: <a href="http://www.jewishinterfaithweddings.net/" target="_blank">Rabbi Gershon</a><br />
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florist: <a href="http://www.flaurel.com/" target="_blank">Laurel Winzler</a><br />
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band: <a href="http://www.reginasallstars.com/" target="_blank">Regina's All Stars</a><br />
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videographer: <a href="http://www.wellspunweddings.com/" target="_blank">Well Spun Weddings</a><br />
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makeup and hair: <a href="http://www.melisahall.com/" target="_blank">Melisa Hall</a><br />
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dress: <a href="http://www.clarissabridal.com/" target="_blank">Clarissa Bridal</a><br />
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menswear: <a href="http://www.selix.com/" target="_blank">Selix</a><br />
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<br />Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-3065461319093313352012-04-08T02:07:00.003-07:002016-04-30T20:29:33.125-07:00Please come to my show reception: Thurs April 19th!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cohnfrankelphotography/6940640857/" title="past tense present tense by cohnfrankelphotography, on Flickr"><img alt="past tense present tense" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/6940640857_56871a52db.jpg" height="500" width="500" /></a><br />
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I was invited to exhibit my work at the College Ave offices of McGuire Real Estate in Oakland. The opening reception is scheduled for April 19th, and I would love it if my friends, clients, and colleagues would stop by! The work exhibited is a collection of fine art and documentary photography from the last 5 years. <br />
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McGuire Real Estates Invites you to an evening of art, wine and food.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Reception - Artist in Attendance<br />April 19, 2012 from 5-8 p.m.<br />5327 College Avenue, Oakland</span><br />
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Lauren Cohn-Frankel is an international award winning wedding, lifestyle, and fine art photographer whose images have appeared most recently in Curve Magazine, the HBO Family documentary series, and the acclaimed feature documentary Fish Out of Water, directed by Ky Dickens. She began her love affair with the camera at age 14 and spent the majority of her high school years wandering the streets of New York City with camera in hand, eventually focusing on documenting NY's underground music scene, before graduating and moving to the Bay Area to pursue a fine arts degree. She received her BFA from California College of the Arts in 2004, and opened her own studio, Cohn Frankel Photography, in the year following graduation. She has been named one of the Top 100 wedding photojournalists in the world by WPJA, and has been a leader and teacher in the local photography community for 7 years.<br />
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In addition to her wedding and portrait work Lauren has recently rediscovered her roots in fine art and documentary photography, focusing on the intersection of sexuality, identity, and politics. Her ongoing project Chirophilia has been exhibited at The Warehouse Gallery in Oakland and featured on Sugarbutch Chronicles, and her work on the Occupy movement is currently under consideration by Lambda Literary for a feature article later this year.<br />
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Please RSVP for yourself and guests by April 13th<br />
510-883-7000 or rsvp@mcguire.comLauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-29977773566831124462012-02-19T07:44:00.000-08:002012-02-19T08:33:38.459-08:00Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco CAElizabeth Leong and Michael Wang<br />November 20, 2011<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/elizabethmichaelslideshow/">Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://pictage.com/1070025">Full set of pictures</a><br /><br /><br /><center> <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/leong/?action=view&current=leongv-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/leong/leongv-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br/><br/><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/leong/?action=view&current=leongv-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img 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vendors:<br />
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<a href="http://www.hiddenbrookegolf.com/layout9.asp?id=176&page=3426">Hiddenbrooke Golf Club</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.floraldesigner.com/">Katherine Bergman Floral Designs</a><br />
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<a href="http://dna-djs.com/">DNA Entertainment</a><br />
<a href="http://www.glassslippergourmet.com/"><br />Glass Slipper Gourmet</a>Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-53185925482469667392012-02-19T07:34:00.000-08:002016-04-30T20:29:52.673-07:00The Princeton Club, New York NYRene and Charles<br />
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<a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/renecharlesslideshow/">Slideshow</a><br />
<a href="http://pictage.com/903565">Full set of pictures</a><br />
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vendors:<br />
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<a href="http://www.sorayajollon.com/">Soraya Jollon Event Coordinator</a><br />
<a href="http://www.princetonclub.com/"><br />Princeton Club</a><br />
<a href="http://www.verdeflowers.com/"><br />Verde Custom Flowers</a><br />
<a href="http://www.djobah.com/"><br />Dj Obah</a><br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethhodes.com/"><br />Elizabeth Hodes Cakes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ulla-maija.com/"><br />Ulla Maija Couture</a><br />
<a href="http://nyctuxedos.com/"><br />Baldwin Formals</a><br />
makeup: <a href="mailto:paolaabadia@me.com">Paola Abadia</a><br />
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hair: <a href="http://www.marchonline.net/">Reginald March</a>Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-39143545026584874712012-02-19T07:22:00.000-08:002012-02-19T08:17:39.155-08:00Fountaingrove Inn, Paradise Ridge Winery, and Hilton Sonoma Wine CountryRita Kwan and Todd Feinberg<br />May 7 2011<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/ritatoddslideshow/">Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://pictage.com/917959">Full set of pictures</a><br /><br /><center> <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/kwan/?action=view&current=kwan-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/kwan/kwan-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br/><br/><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/kwan/?action=view&current=kwan-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img 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href="http://www.vowsandkisses.com"><br />Rev. Lucinda Martin</a><br /><a href="mailto: alexander.amswinecountry@yahoo.com"><br />DJ Alexander</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dabombedesserts.com">Da Bombe Desserts</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.vandafloral.com">Vanda Floral</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.BayEntertainers.com">Bay Entertainers</a><br /><a href="http://www.pureluxury.com"><br />Pure Luxury</a><br /><br />hair/makeup: Katie Nash 530 400 9468<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leslielnash?ref=pr_shop"><br />Leslie Nash Designs</a><br /><a href="http://www.priscillaofboston.com"><br />Priscilla of Boston</a><br /><a href="http://www.menswearhouse.com">Men's Wearhouse</a>Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-7871208927109272332012-02-19T07:20:00.000-08:002014-04-01T03:08:21.122-07:00Mark Hopkins Hotel and the University Club, San FranciscoPia and Blake <br />
October 02, 2010<br />
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<a href="http://www.univclub.com/">University Club</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.butterflycakes.com/">Butterfly Cakes</a><br />
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florist: Rex Andrada 9255983093<br />
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DJ: Dan Domegas 5103056412<br />
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hair/makeup: Gretchen Manlosa 6198088485Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-88995453640871712462012-02-19T07:15:00.000-08:002012-02-19T07:57:46.074-08:00Treasure Island Chapel and Casa de la VistaElizabeth Wanken and Christopher LaBasco<br />October 09, 2010<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/lizzychrisslideshow">Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://pictage.com/754159">Full set of pictures</a><br /><br /><center> <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/wanken/?action=view&current=wanken-01.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/wanken/wanken-01.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/wanken/?action=view&current=wanken-02.jpg" target="_blank"><img 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href="http://www.winevalleycatering.com"><br />Wine Valley Catering</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gingerleaffloral.com">Gingerleaf Floral</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.djay.com">Denon & Doyle</a><br /><br /><br />officiant: <a href="http://timothymills.weebly.com">Tim Mills</a><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.carolynwongcakes.com">Carolyn Wong Cakes</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.priscillaofboston.com "><br />Priscilla of Boston</a> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.menswearhouse.com">Men's Wearhouse</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.lipserviceartists.com">Lip Service Artists</a>Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-50347055265435147252011-03-23T08:14:00.000-07:002011-03-23T09:12:36.222-07:00Jefferson Street MansionErin and Elijah<br />September 26 2010<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/erinelijahslideshow">Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://www.pictage.com/827131">Full set of pictures</a><br /><br />Time to catch up on my blogging! Thank you all for being so patient with me as I moved house and studio (again) and wrapped up the 2010 weddings. Here's one of my favorite, fun, quirky weddings from 2010, that took place at the <a href="http://www.jeffersonstreetmansion.com/">Jefferson St. Mansion</a> (a perfect venue if you're looking for something beautiful and retro and different, with great staff and a great wedding coordinator team).<br /><br />E session pics at Legion of Honor Museum and the nearby coast.<br /><br /><center> <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=esessionv-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/esessionv-2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=esessionh-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/esessionh-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=esessionh-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/esessionh-3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Erin trains, rides, and cares for horses for a living, and so naturally horses and riding were themes that appeared throughout the wedding--from Erin's low-backed dress, which made visible her tattoo commemorating her beloved horse, Usual Suspect, to the Stetson hat she wore during some of my favorite of their E session pictures, to the horseshoes used as decor elements around their table card tree, to the kickass white leather cowboy boots Erin wore under her dress in lieu of heels.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-01-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-01-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingv-01.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingv-01.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingv-02.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingv-02.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingv-03.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingv-03.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-02-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-02-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-03-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-03-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.valleyflora.net"><br />Valley Flora</a>, who I've worked with quite a few times before, did the flowers for this event, and I think it was one of those dream events for creative professionals where the client says something like "Just do whatever you think will look good--I trust you." because the flowers were incredible. Centerpieces consisted of bare branches forming small potted trees, with crystal ropes draped around them and glass votive candles hanging from them, and blue hydrangeas growing out from the base. The bouquets were also unique and gorgeous; Erins had peacock feathers, orchids, white roses, and little chocolate flowers in it and the bridesmaids' were mostly these adorable little soft blue flowers with matching blue and chocolate ribbon (pics below, if anyone knows what these flowers are called let me know...). <br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-04-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-04-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-05-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-05-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingv-04.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingv-04.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=horseshoes.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/horseshoes.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingv-06.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingv-06.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-06-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-06-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /> The officiant was Elijah's step-father, which always makes for a more intimate and emotional ceremony. It was really sweet to watch both groom and bride cry during the vows. <br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-07-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-07-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This was the expression on the best man's face after handing the rings over, glad to be relieved of the responsibility of carrying them.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-08-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-08-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-09-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-09-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingv-07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingv-07.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />even during posed family portraits, especially groups of two, I like to ask the people to look at each other every once in awhile. Their expressions are more genuine than when looking at the camera, and I can capture more of the relationship between them.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingv-08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingv-08.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-10-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-10-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Whenever I shoot a wedding at the Jefferson St Mansion I always do a lot of the couple shots indoors. There are so many cool rooms with interesting, unique decor in them to work with. I especially love this vintage "lover's chair" in one of the main rooms, which allows couples to sit in it and face each other to talk with their bodies facing away from each other.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingv-10.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingv-10.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingv-09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingv-09.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />here's that moment I've talked about before on my blog, during the first dance, where the couple forgets about the fact that they are performing for a crowd of people and just gets lost in each other. Sweet.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-11-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-11-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />okay I'll admit one of the reasons I really liked this wedding was the proliferation of 80's music at the reception...<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-13-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-13-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Erin throwing her bouquet off the balcony, to the waiting throng of singles below.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/?action=view&current=weddingh-12-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/king/weddingh-12-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />vendors:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffersonstreetmansion.com/">Jefferson Street Mansion</a><br /><a href="http://www.valleyflora.net/"><br />Valley Flora</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.vannoycatering.com/">Van Noy Catering</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cakesmadebyme.com/">Cakes Made By M.E.</a><br /><br /><a href="mailto: djhighyellow@gmail.com">DJ High Yellow</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gesineesbridal.com">Gesinee's Bridal</a><br /><br />Hair: Sharlene LuzanoLauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-26444121258317341062010-07-23T06:54:00.000-07:002011-01-03T14:03:01.041-08:00Cedar Boulevard Neighborhood Church and Sunol Valley Golf ClubCindy and Derek<br />June 5 2010<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/cindyderekslideshow">Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://www.pictage.com/833867">Full set of pics</a><br /><br />This wedding was a last minute fill in for a photographer friend of mine, and although I only met the couple 2 weeks before the wedding I was happy to jump right in and be a part of things. <br /><br />Interestingly enough, the Sunol Valley Golf club is the venue where one of the first couples I ever booked got married. Despite being in contact with the venue coordinators and having a few inquries over the years, I haven't booked another wedding there since--until this one. It was therefore an interesting experience to shoot there again, and made me think about how much I've grown as both a photographer and a person.<br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/cheng/?action=view&current=chengblogv-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/cheng/chengblogv-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/cheng/?action=view&current=chengblog-01.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/cheng/chengblog-01.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/cheng/?action=view&current=chengblogv-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/cheng/chengblogv-4.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" 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src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/cheng/chengblogv-9.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />vendor list to follow shortly<br /></center>Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-6386821815037660062010-07-21T00:19:00.000-07:002010-07-23T06:52:58.324-07:00Sofitel and San Jose GurdwaraReena and Simon<br />May 08 2010<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/reenasatvinderslideshow/">Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://www.pictage.com/780276">Full set of pics</a><br /><br />So this wedding is forever going to be one of the stories I tell people when they ask me about the "what if something happens to you" clause in my contract. I broke 2 ribs about a week and a half before this 16 hour, 4 location wedding in May. Don't ask me how--I basically tripped over my own feet and fell sternum first on a sharp step-thingie near my bank. Two days after the fall I couldn't breathe properly, couldn't really sleep unless I was propped in a kind of diagonal halfway between my back and side, and couldn't do anything (including lifting my arms, moving, or breathing) without major pain. Now unlike a leg or an arm they really can't do anything for you if you break ribs--they cant put a cast around your chest, and even a wrap is usually frowned upon because it can cause chest constriction and pneumonia. If you have little pieces of rib floating around inside you they will operate and remove them, but other than that you kind of just have to wait it out. By the time the wedding rolled around the worst of the pain was over, but I was still only about 35% healed. Still, as long as I was able to stand and hold a camera I wasn't going to let my couple down.<br /><br />I already had a 2nd shooter for this wedding and was considering hiring an assistant as well, to carry my gear and help me hobble around, but I couldn't find anyone on short notice and so I decided to just pack really light. I stocked up the morning of the wedding with advil, aleve, and more 5hr energy shots than I care to remember. The couple was scheduled for 10 hrs with a break in the middle, but I knew that they would probably need me for a minimum of 5 extra.<br /><br />The wedding was hard, and long, but it was surprisingly easy to lose myself in my work--especially when we didn't have to move around too much. The hardest part of the day was probably the ceremony, because the room was packed with people and the longer we were in there, the hotter it got. I told Julio (my 2nd) what I was dealing with and that I might need to have him take over primary shooting for a few mins if I needed to rest, but if I remember correctly I don't think I ever ended up needing to do that. There were a few points in the day where I really had to push myself, especially during times when we were waiting for something or between events--I found that as long as I was shooting actively, I could forget about my body, but when the action died down and I came back into myself it was really hard to keep my energy up.<br /><br />This is not the first time I've had to shoot a wedding with some kind of debilitating illness or injury. When I first started shooting, I was terrified of getting the flu or something like it during wedding season...but after the first wedding I shot with the flu, sick as a dog, I looked at my pictures and saw that they were not only fine...they were <span style="font-style: italic;">good</span>. I had hired a 2nd shooter for the day just in case, but I ended up only using her images to supplement mine; the couple from that wedding never knew there was anything wrong with me, they adored their pictures and so did everyone else who saw them. I realized then that I was good enough at photography at that point in my life that I could do a great job at it, no matter how I felt or what was going on with me personally. And from that point on, I was a lot more confident about walking into any situation.<br /><br />Anyway, getting back to Reena and Simon. The couple got ready at their respective parents houses, and then had their ceremony at the Gurdwara (Sikh temple) in San Jose. They went back to Simon's parent's house for a few traditional post-wedding games and family time, and then we set off to shoot couple portraits at Stanford. I loved how their glittering hot pink outfits looked alongside the repeating collumns and brick facades of the school, and Reena and Simon came prepared with a few ideas to play with, which were inspired by both traditional Indian wedding portraiture they'd seen and my own <a href="http://cohnfrankelphotography.blogspot.com/2010/01/stanford-memorial-church-and.html">previous weddings at Stanford</a>.<br /><br />After Stanford we headed to the reception at Sofitel, which is where I shot <a href="http://cohnfrankelphotography.blogspot.com/2009/07/claremont-resort-and-spa-cathedral-of.html">Marc and Daisy's wedding</a> reception last year. I love their <a href="http://www.chihuly.com/glass.html">Chihuly</a> inspired glass sculpture, and all the other little touches of art and design that make this hotel a really fun place to shoot.<br /><br />The decor at the reception was spectacular--the colors were bright and poppy, and I've never seen BLUE orchids in my life. I'm pretty sure they were dyed, but I didn't care; I must have spent 20 mins just shooting the flowers. The couple planned an entertaining reception for their guests, including many funny and touching speeches, and a Bhangra dance performance by their young relatives. I was a little sad that, because things were running so late already, Reena didn't want to keep us on to shoot very much of the dancing/party portion of the evening. But by that point I had been up and working for nearly 20 hours straight, and I think maybe she was taking pity on me as much as on her checkbook. ;)<br /><br />By the time it was over I was physically and emotionally drained--after I packed up my stuff and dragged myself out to the parking lot, I climbed into the front seat of my car, put my head in my hands, and just sat there like that for awhile before I felt awake enough to drive. And then I went home...and didn't get out of bed for 2 days. Whew. <br /><br />But in the end it was a small price to pay both for keeping my client's trust, and doing something I can be proud of. <br /><br /><center>reena's outfit for the ceremony, in morning light<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-01.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-01.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love heels anyway, but seeing them with mendhi (henna tattooing) is just that much better.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblogv-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblogv-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br />mmm...negative space...<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiv2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiv2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-02.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-02.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />so i kind of have a shoe fetish. But I really didn't mean to put two shoe shots from the same wedding in one blog post, it just happened...<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-03.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-03.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-04.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-04.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />exchanging Jam Mala (leis)<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-05.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-05.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />in both Sikh and Hindu ceremonies, the couple circles the altar mutiple times, with the bride following the groom. In Hindu ceremonies only however, the couple makes the circle one final time with the groom following the bride. <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-06.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-06.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-07.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-08.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-09.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I think this shot is freaking gorgeous; I love their body language and how cool Reena's nose ring looks. <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-10.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-10.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblogv-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblogv-4.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblogv-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblogv-3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sofitel ballroom; decor by Yasin from <a href="http://www.primepartyrentals.com/">Prime Party Rentals and Decorations</a><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-11.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-11.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Reena's evening outfit, which just happened to match the carpet at Sofitel almost exactly.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblogv-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblogv-6.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-12.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-12.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />another one of those lovely public/private moments<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-13.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-13.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />the Bhangra dancers<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-14.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-14.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblog-15.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblog-15.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />blue and purple orchids<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/?action=view&current=sethiblogv-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/sethi/sethiblogv-5.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />vendors:<br /><br />ceremony: <a href="http://www.sikhgurudwarasj.org/">San Jose Gurdwara</a><br /><br />reception: <a href="http://www.sofitel.com">Sofitel</a><br /><br />event coordinator: Tiffany Aurielo for <a href="http://www.sofitel.com">Sofitel</a><br /><br />event design, flowers, linens, decor: <a href="http://www.primepartyrentals.com/">Prime Party Rentals</a><br /><br />catering: <a href="http://www.dinebombaygarden.com/">Bombay Garden</a><br /><br />cake: <a href="http://www.burlingamecakery.com/">the Cakery</a><br /><br />videographer: Suresh Roy<br /><br />DJ: Roneel Prakash<br /><br />hair/makeup: <a href="http://www.rubywalia.com">Ruby's Beauty Studio</a><br /><br />big thanks to the talented <a href="http://www.duffoophotography.com/">Julio Duffoo</a> for 2nd shooting with me!Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-71618363873701143772010-07-20T23:54:00.000-07:002010-07-23T05:19:29.782-07:00Garre Winery: Martinelli CenterKristie and Jeff<br />April 16 2010<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/kristiejeffslideshow"><br />Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://www.pictage.com/680530">Full set of pics</a><br /><br />I've shot at the Martinelli Center before but it had been awhile, and at a totally different time of year. I was excited to hopefully see some flowers blooming and to photograph Kristie and Jeff's wedding in the warm, crisp almost-spring light of April.<br /><br />It can also be really fun for me to go back to a venue I haven't shot at <a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/gabrielaronslideshow/">in years</a>, since my work improves so markedly year by year--I like seeing how much of a better job I can do with the same location.<br /><br /><center>The first thing I remembered when I walked into the bride's room was this mirror, which confounded me like crazy when I shot back here in 2006--my flash kept bouncing off it, which would mess up the camera's light reading and cause the image to underexpose. Thankfully I know a lot more about flash now than I did then. I shot on manual, and got some great images with and without flash in the dressing room.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theisv-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theisv-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />this is one of the ones without flash. I like how black and white can turn a relatively straightforward image into a collection of abstract parts. The body language and elegant turn of Kristie's foot makes me think of ballet, maybe like a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Edgar_Germain_Hilaire_Degas_004.jpg">Degas</a> painting.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theis-01.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theis-01.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br />(yes, I just compared myself to Degas. It's all about the self esteem. ;)<br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theis-02.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theis-02.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I don't know what these are--can anyone tell me? They are really cool. They look like they were put there as decoration but I think they are just naturally growing on the tree. Beautiful shot by my intern Jason: this is totally the kind of thing 2nd shooters are great for; taking the quiet pictures that the primary photographer is too busy to notice exist.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theisv-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theisv-2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theis-03.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theis-03.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theisv-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theisv-3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />myself, Kristie, and Jeff went out shortly after the family portraits to do some couple's shots around the venue in really nice late afternoon light...<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theis-04.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theis-04.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theis-05.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theis-05.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />and then slipped out again right after the first dance, to shoot at sunset.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theisv-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theisv-4.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />this baby was loving the spotlight<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theis-06.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theis-06.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />the corks were used to hold place cards, so I nabbed a few and took pictures of them with the rings, and the flowers, and the shadows of the rings. I figured this one was a little more appropriate for a wedding ring shot than the <a href="http://www.folieadeux.com/mat/red.html">"Menage a Trois"</a> cork, LOL. Although, because there were 3 rings, it ended up as kind of a cool play on words. I took a shot with each--guess I'll let the couple decide which one they want in their album.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theis-07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theis-07.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theis-08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theis-08.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />one of the many things I could not have done back in 2006--playing with shadows from off camera flash.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theis-09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theis-09.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/?action=view&current=theis-10.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/theis/theis-10.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />vendors:<br /><br />ceremony and reception venue: <a href="http://www.garrewinery.com/wedding-martinelli.html">Martinelli Center</a>, Garre Winery<br /><br />event coordinator: Alanna Grossnickle for Garre Winery<br /><br />flowers: <a href="http://www.floweryaffairs.com/">Flowery Affairs by Annie</a><br /><br />DJ: <a href="http://www.21stcenturysounds.com/">21st Century Sounds</a><br /><br />officiant: <a href="http://www.heartfeltweddings.com/">Larry Wilkerson</a>Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-54493843847355875852010-07-20T23:33:00.000-07:002010-07-23T06:37:51.042-07:00St. Mark's Lutheran Church and San Francisco Design Center GalleriaImran and Sarah<br />December 27 2009<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/sarahimranslideshow">Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://www.pictage.com/713191">Full set of pics</a><br /><br />This wedding was a little while ago but I'm catching up on my blogging and I had to post it. It was my 2nd time shooting at the design center, and a unique wedding with two ceremonies--the first, an interfaith ceremony at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in San Francisco, and the second a Muslim ceremony on stage at the SFDC Galleria where I had shot <a href="http://cohnfrankelphotography.blogspot.com/2008/12/san-francisco-design-center-galleria.html">Bhavna and Emil's wedding</a> last year.<br /><br />There are only a handful of venues in the bay area that can handle the guest count at Indian and Pakistani weddings, which often gets up in the mid to high hundreds. The Galleria is by far one of the classiest.<br /><br />I had met and shot an E session with Imran and Sarah only a few weeks before. The first thing I noticed about them was how good they looked together, in that way that some couples have; where they look not alike as if they were related, but rather they complement each other so well physically that they almost could have been cast to be a couple. They just look like they were meant to walk through life side by side. They also had great chemistry and that relatively rare but cherished ability to phase out the rest of the world and focus only on each other when we're shooting. So the e session was a breeze, and the wedding was a visual treat from the moment I got there.<br /><br /><br /><center>this whole wedding had pretty much amazing lighting from moment one<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=siddiquiblogv-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/siddiquiblogv-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love little private moments in the midst of big public ones like this<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-01.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-01.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-02.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-02.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It was great that they did a spontaneous 2nd kiss, at the end of walking back up the aisle.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-03.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-03.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />OMG, those shoes.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-04.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-04.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />the <a href="http://www.leestudiosf.com">videographers</a> were really nice and accomodating to work with. They spent some time posing the couple for specific shots they wanted after the ceremony, which left me time to shoot quiet, beautiful portraits while no one was paying attention to me.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=siddiquiblogv-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/siddiquiblogv-2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-05.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-05.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I rarely get time inside the limo with the couple because I have to drive my own car to the reception, but at this wedding I made it happen. It's some of the only alone time they get during the whole day, so emotions are visible and easily captured.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-06.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-06.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-07.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love shots that show a couple getting lost in each other and the world just going on around them.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-08.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-09.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=siddiquiblogv-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/siddiquiblogv-3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sarah and Imran got tons of sweet gifts from friends and family on the stage. I don't think she was expecting some of the things they received, but her expressions of surprise and gratitude made for some really beautiful images.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-10.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-10.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />yay video lights! Years ago, before I started learning how to creatively light my own weddings using off camera flash, I would get really excited whenever I shot a wedding that had a videographer, cuz I knew I'd get to take advantage of their lights. Now I don't need to rely on them anymore as I bring my own supplemental indoor lighting, but they're still fun to play with.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-11.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-11.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=siddiquiblogv-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/siddiquiblogv-4.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm also a big fan of shots where the point of focus is not at the obvious place. The faces of Sarah and her dad are a little soft in this image (the point of focus is her arm, not their faces); which, combined with the low light, lends a soft warmth to the image that wouldn't be there if their faces were tack sharp.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=siddiquiblogv-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/siddiquiblogv-5.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />and I had to put this one in. <a href="http://www.djay.com">Denon and Doyle</a> DJs inspire random breakdancing. <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/?action=view&current=Siddiquiblog-12.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/siddiqui/Siddiquiblog-12.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />vendors:<br /><br />church: <a href="http://www.stmarks-sf.org/">St. Mark's Lutheran Church</a><br /><br />reception venue: <a href="http://www.sfdesigncenter.com/">SF Design Center Galleria</a> Jill Schnaps, Director of Events<br /><br />other pastor: <a href="http://www.calistogachristiancenter.org/">Pastor Tom</a><br /><br />wedding coordinator: <a href="http://www.clevergirlconsulting.com/">Clever Girl Consulting</a> Karin Kamb<br /><br />event design: <a href="http://www.aesthetikadecor.com/">Aesthetika</a> Noreen Tariq<br /><br />florist: <a href="http://www.theflowershopfremont.com/">The Flower Shop Fremont</a> Steven Okada<br /><br />caterer (Pakistani food): Mehran Restaurant<br /><br />cake: <a href="http://www.sfbakery.com/">Ambrosia Bakery</a><br /><br />church music: <a href="http://www.sfstrings.com/">SF Strings</a><br /><br />DJ: <a href="http://www.djay.com/">Denon and Doyle </a> Mark Haggerty<br /><br />drinks/coat check: <a href="http://www.gmlevents.com/">GML</a><br /><br />hair and makeup: <a href="http://www.dhairguy.com/">Salon DNA</a><br /><br />nails: <a href="http://www.novanailspa.com/">Nova nail spa</a><br /><br />dress: <a href="http://www.priscillaofboston.com/">Priscilla of Boston</a> www.priscillaofboston.com<br /><br />videographer: <a href="http://www.leestudiosf.com/">Lee Studio</a><br /><br />big thanks to the talented <a href="http://www.duffoophotography.com/">Julio Duffoo</a> for 2nd shooting with me!Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-42637655843938432062010-06-29T01:46:00.000-07:002010-06-29T01:51:37.336-07:00mini session picturesHere are some pictures from the mini portrait sessions I've been doing lately:<br /><center><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/?action=view¤t=0063.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/0063.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/?action=view¤t=0065.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/0065.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/?action=view¤t=0069.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/0069.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/?action=view¤t=0074.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/0074.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/?action=view¤t=0077.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/0077.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/?action=view¤t=0078.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/0078.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/?action=view¤t=0087.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/0087.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/?action=view¤t=0093.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/0093.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/?action=view¤t=0098.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/minisessions/0098.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />I will be holding a new series of mini session dates very soon! See the previous post for info on the way mini sessions work, cost, etc. If you're interested in doing a mini session, please comment or <a href="mailto: info@cohnfrankelphotography.com">email me</a> asap with some dates and general locations (ie east bay, SF, south bay, sacramento) that might work best for you and I will give you first consideration when I pick the dates/times. <br /><br />Thanks!Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-53436418954984232242010-04-22T01:34:00.001-07:002010-08-31T17:06:47.827-07:00mini sessions!<a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/portraits/?action=view&current=I_0193.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/portraits/I_0193.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Hi Everyone! Just wanted to send a quick note to let you know I'm going to be offering mini-portrait sessions throughout the summer this year! This is a great way to get professional portraits done for significantly less than the cost of a full session.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is it? </span><br />Mini-Sessions are short and sweet 30 minute sessions that take place in a variety of awesome pre-selected outdoor locations in the Bay Area. They’re designed to capture a few great images of your child or family as an alternative to a longer, more-personalized Full Session. Within two weeks after your session, you’ll receive a link to a private online gallery where you can view your finished images (typically 15-20 final images).<br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/portraits/?action=view&current=IMG_2891.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/portraits/IMG_2891.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />These are perfect for those fleeting special moments in time that need to be captured quickly:<br /><br />Maternity portraits<br />Baby's First Year<br />Children's milestones (birthday's, graduations)<br />Mommy and Me<br />Families<br />Couples<br />Senior Portraits<br />Pets<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How much? </span><br />Sessions are $99 each and last 30 mins long.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">When?</span><br />Check your email, or <a href="mailto: lauren@cohnfrankelphotography.com">contact me</a>, for available dates and times. <br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/portraits/?action=view&current=IMG_6238.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/portraits/IMG_6238.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What do you get?</span><br /><br />The mini session is an all-in-one package priced at $99 (plus tax). Included in the price is your 30 minute session, online image viewing on Pictage, and one 8x10 print OR one high resolution file of your favorite image. There is no additional session fee and no minimum order. A disk of all the high-resolution digital negatives is available for purchase as an add-on, or individual files can also be purchased.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details, details...</span><br /><br />All sessions are by appointment only. Full payment is required at the time of booking to hold your slot. The session fee is non-refundable, however you can transfer your session to a new date if it's cancelled no later than 48 hours before your session time.<br /><br />Please email me for more information or to reserve your session time today!<br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/portraits/?action=view&current=009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/portraits/009.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-23176396781912224662010-03-10T01:52:00.000-08:002010-03-10T02:06:30.559-08:00Featured on Offbeat Bride!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://offbeatbride.com/2010/03/northern-california-wedding-photography"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_w7faDEvZTmU/S5ds9v0nHmI/AAAAAAAAAQY/bgabbEEolG4/s400/obb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446942082392858210" border="0" /></a><br />I've admired <a href="http://offbeatbride.com/2010/03/northern-california-wedding-photography">Offbeat Bride</a><a href="http://offbeatbride.com/2010/03/northern-california-wedding-photography"> </a>and it's founder, Ariel Meadow Stallings, for quite some time--the weddings and couples on that site are always so unique and awesome, and in many ways they represent the core of what weddings are about for me--substance and individuality. So I was super excited to hear that I got accepted to be featured on the site!<br /><br />In addition to talking about me and showing some of my favorite pictures from <a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/lydiamichaelslideshow">Lydia and Mike</a><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/lydiamichaelslideshow">, </a><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/nicolesteveslideshow">Nicole and Steve</a>, and <a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/karendavidslideshow">Karen and David</a>'s offbeat weddings, OBB also talked about my one-of-a-kind <a href="http://cohnfrankelphotography.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-couture-book-design-lydia-and-mike.html">Couture Book albums</a>. This is exactly the audience I had in mind when I created them.<br /><br />I can't wait to meet all the cool clients who will find me through this resource. If you're looking for some inspiration on how to make your wedding your own, check out <a href="http://offbeatbride.com/2010/03/northern-california-wedding-photography">offbeat bride</a><a href="http://offbeatbride.com/2010/03/northern-california-wedding-photography">!</a><br /><br /><a href="http://offbeatbride.com/2010/03/northern-california-wedding-photography">See the whole feature here.</a>Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-27794210171405445402010-03-01T00:14:00.001-08:002010-03-04T02:37:55.644-08:00Presidio Interfaith Chapel and Presidio Log Cabin WeddingViani and Aldrich<br />November 21, 2009<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/vianialdrichslideshow">Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://www.pictage.com/724771">Full set of images</a><br /><br />Viani and Aldrich's wedding had a lot of unique style. The feel of the wedding was rustic, earthy, warm, and fun, with details inspired by from the couple's passions-- like the bride's love of coffee, or the groom's motorcycle club vest and prized Harley. You can see some of the ways they incorporated those themes into their decor in this collage, and the images below. I loved all the nature/tree/bark motifs, and the use of textures and items not normally associated with weddings, like burlap, clothespins, twine, twigs. It was clear the designers really thought outside the box on this one, and the coolest part was that even with all the quirky variety everything totally came together into one cohesive design.<br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=details-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/details-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><center>I loved these windows and the light in this suite at the <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfojw-jw-marriott-san-francisco-union-square/">JW Marriott</a> in Union Square.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0862.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0862.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Christal Seville working on Viani's makeup. She not only has her own <a href="http://www.artistrybychristal.com/">stylist business</a> but her own line of products as well.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0865.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0865.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />mmm...sparkly. I never wear pumps myself but I've developed kind of a love affair with shooting them.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0870.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0870.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love "too many cooks" shots like these at weddings.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0874.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0874.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0876.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0876.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />this was actually a request by the bride, to do a remake of a shot from the chapel's display book. I wanted to do a more candid, natural looking version than the one in the book; I like how this one looks like she might actually be looking out the window on her own accord.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0885.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0885.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sometimes the ring can get stuck going on or coming off; usually because of nerves and/or lack of sleep causing swelling in the hands and feet.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0908.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0908.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0911.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0911.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0920.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0920.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0934.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0934.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0938.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0938.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />beautiful, simple bouquet by <a href="http://www.orchidfloral.com/">Orchid Floral</a>.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0942.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0942.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0944.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0944.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />such a cool cake! It was a gift from a friend of the family, who is not even a professional cake designer. The topper is not edible, but I think the leaves are.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0947.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0947.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0951.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0951.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0956.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0956.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0960.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0960.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br />Neapolitan, vanilla w chocolate, and chocolate with chocolate cupcakes by <a href="http://www.that-takes-the-cake.com/">That Takes the Cake.</a> I actually think people were supposed to wait until the cake cutting to eat the cupcakes, but they were sitting out from the end of dinner onward, and it only took a couple of brave souls quietly stealing a cupcake or two for the whole crowd, and perhaps one sugar-deprived photographer, to jump right in.<br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0967.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0967.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0975.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0975.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Its funny how different couples react to the garter tradition in so many different ways; whether it be embarassment, enthusiasm, exhibitionism...I'm sure I could find another e-word if I had my rhyming dictionary. ; )<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0983.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0983.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love the little clothespins and the whole setup of the placecards.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0989.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0989.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0990.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0990.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br />That bike is gorgeous, by the way...we played with it a lot during the couple's E session. I ended up taking so many pictures with it I feel like I should have charged Viani and Aldrich for a family shoot instead. ;) Of course it was a guest at the wedding, too--it sat outside during the reception for guests to pose for pictures on it.<br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0993.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0993.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/?action=view&current=0994.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/gerungan/0994.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />Vendors:<br /><br />ceremony venue: <a href="http://www.interfaith-presidio.org/">Presidio Interfaith Chapel</a><br /><br />reception venue: <a href="http://www.presidio.gov/event/rental/logcabin/">Presidio Log Cabin</a><br /><br />coordinator, caterer: <a href="http://www.thomasjohnevents.com/">Thomas John Events</a> Dana Miller<br /><br />linens/rentals: <a href="http://www.presidio.gov/event/rental/">Presidio Trust</a><br /><br />florist: <a href="http://www.orchidfloral.com/">Orchid Floral</a> Ellen Wahyuni<br /><br />dj: DJ Known II Rock, <a href="mailto:c0n8n@hotmail.com">c0n8n@hotmail.com</a><br /><br />officiant Jacqueline Eigen, <a href="http://www.winecountryminister.com/">Wine Country Minister</a><br /><br />cake: Cupcakes from <a href="http://www.that-takes-the-cake.com/">That Takes the Cake</a><br /><br />dress: <a href="http://www.marymebridal.com/">Mary Me Bridal</a>, James Clifford design<br /><br />makeup/hair (name / website/ email) Christal Saville <a href="http://www.artistrybychristal.com/">Artistry By Christal</a><br /><br />Stationary Design (programs, table/escort cards, menus): <a href="http://www.papercakedesigns.com/">Papercake Designs</a> Larissa LinnLauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-47185647769469471262010-01-22T23:11:00.000-08:002010-02-24T02:40:29.118-08:00Winner: Bride's Choice Award for 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_w7faDEvZTmU/S1qkhVMZ7DI/AAAAAAAAAP4/9nrxyvM01_c/s1600-h/bca_email_header_revised.JPG.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 167px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_w7faDEvZTmU/S1qkhVMZ7DI/AAAAAAAAAP4/9nrxyvM01_c/s400/bca_email_header_revised.JPG.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429833193280367666" border="0" /></a><br /><br />WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Cohn Frankel Photography has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Photography!<br /><br />The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.<br /><br />The award signifies that Cohn Frankel Photography is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, including wedding planners, venues, djs, and of course photographers.<br /><br />“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”<br /><br />I would like to thank all my clients for nominating me for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards. I'm so happy to get this award for the <a href="http://cohnfrankelphotography.blogspot.com/2009/02/winner-2009-brides-choice-award.html">2nd year in a row! </a><br />For more info about this award and website, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/cohnfrankelphotography">here.</a>Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-56622137533540905432010-01-03T23:39:00.000-08:002010-01-04T00:59:05.775-08:00Mayacamas Ranch and SpaDeborah and Bradley<br />October 24 2009<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/deborahbradleyslideshow">Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://www.pictage.com/619706">Full set of pics</a><br /><br />I had been looking forward to this wedding for months; not only because Deborah and Bradley are themselves connected to the event service industry, but because their wedding was being coordinated by Jenne Hohn, wedding coordinator extraordinaire and director of the International Special Events Society (ISES). I'd shot an ISES event for her last year as a favor, to reach out to her and familiarize her with my work and myself, but this was the first real wedding I'd ever worked with her on and I really wanted to knock it out of the park. Not like it would be too difficult to do a great job with such a creative, obviously in-love couple and everything planned as it was to be he best of the best.<br /><br />But I think Deb and Bradley are a good example of one of my favorite types of clients; their taste is impeccable and they don't want to cut corners on anything important, but at the same time the material aspects of the wedding are a means to an end, not an end in itself. They want everything to be awesome because doing so brings more fun, more personality, more heart to the wedding and because it provides them a chance to share some of the best things in life with the ones they love.<br /><br />Mayacamas Ranch is a spa and yoga retreat center located in the middle of a private valley in the mountains of Calistoga that is teeming with natural beauty. It was the perfect place to capture the feel of the wedding that Deborah and Bradley were going for: natural, organic, comfortable, and fun.<br /><br /><center>rarely do I have the opportunity to shoot the dress outside, for fear of getting it dirty. This one is technically kind of half-in half-out but I think the sun flare is really cool for a dress shot.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0002.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0002.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love unique and different flowers, and florists who can take a bunch of incongruous blooms and make them work. By Bonnie Z of Dragonfly Floral.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0004.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0004.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0015.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0015.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />this dress looks like it was just <span style="font-style: italic;">made</span> for Deborah.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0019.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0019.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I like it when the guys put their own little personality touches in their clothing too<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0023.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0023.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />one of my most satisfying moments was watching people watching my slideshow at the wedding, and hearing 3 seperate groups of people have the exact same reaction to this photo when they saw it for the first time:<br />"[gasp!] awww...."<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0030.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0030.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Best. Rabbi. Evah. I believe this shot was the reaction to her joke about it being an honor to marry "the two tallest Jews in the world." She was warm and hilarious, and a genius on the dance floor.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0039.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0039.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0042.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0042.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />because we'd done an engagement session a couple months back, the fact that we were only allotted 10 mins to shoot with the couple alone didn't stop us from getting amazing images. The couple's easy chemistry and the beauty of the location definitely helped...and I guess maybe my skill had something to do with it too. ; )<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0050.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0050.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0054.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0054.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Deborah's brother greeting her as they entered at the start of the reception.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0058.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0058.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0067.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0067.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Deborah's maid of honor needed some hugs to finish her speech.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0068.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0068.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0072.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0072.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />no shortage of dessert at this wedding!<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0077.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0077.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />mmm...sundae bar. They had to beat guests off with a stick to keep them from attacking the ice cream before it was time. I'm now totally addicted to Three Twins cookies and cream and its 100% these guys' fault.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0078.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0078.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0080.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0080.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />When it comes to Neil Diamond, resistance is futile. You <span style="font-style: italic;">will</span> dance, and you <span style="font-style: italic;">will </span>love it.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0085.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0085.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0087.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0087.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />the rings, on one of the bottles of limoncello that the couple gave as favors.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0096.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0096.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/?action=view&current=0098.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/pollack/0098.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />Vendors:<br /><br />coordinator: <a href="http://www.hohnevents.com/">Jenne Hohn Events</a> Jenne Hohn, Michelle Dillon, and Jill Sandy <a href="mailto:jenne@hohnevents.com">jenne@hohnevents.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mayacamasranch.com/">Mayacamas Ranch</a> <a href="mailto:info@mayacamasranch.com%20">info@mayacamasranch.com</a><br /><br />caterer: <a href="http://www.olivegreencatering.com/">Olive Green Catering</a> <a href="mailto:tdeserio@earthlink.net">tdeserio@earthlink.net</a><br /><br />officiant: Rabbi Sydney Mintz 415.751.2535 <a href="mailto:smintz@emanuelsf.org">smintz@emanuelsf.org</a><br /><br />flowers: <a href="http://www.dragonflyfloral.com/">Dragonfly Floral</a> <a href="mailto:bonniez@dragonflyfloral.com">bonniez@dragonflyfloral.com</a><br /><br />cake: <a href="http://www.teenycake.com/Site/Welcome.html">teenycake</a><br /><br />ice cream sundae bar: <a href="http://www.threetwinsicecream.com/">Three Twins Ice Cream</a><br /><br />dj: Rob Doughty 707.253.0868 <a href="mailto:djrjd@mac.com">djrjd@mac.com</a><br /><br />ceremony music: Daniel Maya & Mano a<br />Mano 415.297.9149 <a href="mailto:dmaya44@aol.com">dmaya44@aol.com</a><br /><br />videographer: <a href="http://www.thomashughesvideo.com/">Thomas Hughes Films</a> <a href="mailto:info@thomashughesvideo.com">info@thomashughesvideo.com</a><br /><br />hair: Francisco Giron 415.346.3939 <a href="mailto:fgiron@gmail.com">fgiron@gmail.com</a><br /><br />makeup: <a href="http://www.glowingbridal.com/">Glowing Bridal</a> Audrey Crandell <a href="mailto:glowingbridal@yahoo.com">glowingbridal@yahoo.com</a><br /><br />tent: <a href="http://www.zephyrtents.com/">Zephyr Tents</a> 510.559.8694 <a href="mailto:jenowsley@zephyrtents.com">jenowsley@zephyrtents.com</a><br /><br />lighting and event design: <a href="http://www.hartmannstudios.com/">Hartmann Studios</a><br /><br />transportation: <a href="http://www.pureluxury.com/">Pure Luxury</a>Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-10776969376702059012010-01-03T20:12:00.000-08:002010-01-03T23:39:36.648-08:00Chaminade Resort and Spa, Santa CruzOlivia and Josh<br />August 22 2009<br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/oliviajoshslideshow"><br />Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://www.pictage.com/619362">Full set of pics</a><br /><br />By far one of my coolest couples of the year. Olivia and Josh planned a destination wedding in the Santa Cruz mountains, hired me over the phone, and then flew to SF for our first meeting and engagment session in Golden Gate park. Josh is freaking hilarious, and Olivia is beautiful, and they are both of an artistic mind--I knew their wedding would be not only stunning to photograph but fun and refreshing and different.<br /><center><br />Oscar de la Renta dress = d r a m a. Look at those ruffles! It was so perfect. <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1493.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1493.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />can't have a hot dress without hot strappy heels.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1494.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1494.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Speaking of shoes, Josh's gift to each of his groomsmen was a pair of custom designed running shoes--each one designed especially for each groomsman in his own color scheme. You can see some of the colors in this shot and Josh's pair in the one below. More shoe shots in the slideshow and online, of course. <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1510.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1510.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I really liked their bridesmaid dresses too- the way the deep purple bleeding into lilac color was pretty and flattering. And Olivia's giant bouquet of baby's breath went well with her dress. <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1511.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1511.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1517.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1517.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I found out later that Olivia refers to Josh's little chin cleft thingie as his <a href="http://www.cedmagic.com/featured/back-to-the-future/back-future.html">"Flux Capacitator"</a> Did you know they actually sell a <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/collectibles/9fc6/">replica of the flux capacitator</a>, complete with working lights, for $250 at <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com">thinkgeek.com</a>? I want everything on that site btw. <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1519.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1519.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I thought Olivia's dress and veil were particularly pretty in backlit shots like this one<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1520.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1520.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My 2nd shooter <a href="http://www.gustavofernandez.com/">Gustavo</a> and I both had the idea to shoot her mimicking the pose in this painting, but I liked his version better. That's one of the signs of a great 2nd shooter for me; when I find myself saying "why didn't I think of that?!" every time I edit their pictures.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1528.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1528.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love the drama of this image; the dress, the staircase, the half turn and sway of her skirt and veil, and the body language of the event coordinator handing off her veil and her dad waiting for her at the bottom. <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1538.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1538.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />getting giant veil over the head of the bride in one flip: it's all in the wrist.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1540.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1540.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1554.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1554.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />when presented with a balcony at a wedding, you must take advantage of it.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1557.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1557.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />adorable place cards saying "eat, drink, and be merry"<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1559.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1559.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />the lighting and staging of the room was top notch! I could tell even the staff at Chaminade were impressed as I wasn't the only one taking pictures. <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1562.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1562.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1563.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1563.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1565.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1565.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1567.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1567.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />and yes, she's an easy crier. What more could I ask for in a bride? : )<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1569.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1569.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />the dress was great on the dance floor. The bride and groom weren't so bad either. ; )<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1579.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1579.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1583.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1583.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />the live band, Steve Ezzo Entertainment, was great and everyone stayed on the dance floor all night long.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1589.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1589.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/?action=view&current=1597.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/woodard/1597.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />Vendors:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chaminade.com/">Chaminade</a> coordinator Shannon Norfleet <a href="mailto:snorfleet@benchmarkmanagement.com">snorfleet@benchmarkmanagement.com </a><br /><br />(Chaminade's packages are all inclusive so they also handled the catering, cake, flowers, linens, etc.)<br /><br />band: <a href="http://www.ezzoentertainment.com/">Steve Ezzo Entertainement</a> <a href="mailto:ezzoentertainment@comcast.net">ezzoentertainment@comcast.net</a><br /><br />bridal boutique: <a href="http://www.ultimatebride.com/">Ultimate Bride</a> (Chicago)<br /><br />and a big thank you to <a href="http://www.gustavofernandez.com/">Gustavo Fernandez</a> for second shooting with me.Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-9706006105980886772010-01-03T19:22:00.000-08:002010-01-03T20:17:11.319-08:00Saint Raphael’s Catholic Church and Corinthian Yacht ClubLiz and Matt<br />September 5 2009<br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshow/lizmattslideshow"><br /></a><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/lizmattslideshow">Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://www.pictage.com/578756">Full set of pics</a><br /><br />This wedding was kind of nostalgic for me, first of all because Liz first heard about me from her friend (and bridesmaid) Courtney, whose wedding I shot way back in 2005; and second of all because it gave me a chance to finally work with wedding coordinator Kathryn Kalabokes of Dream a Little Dream Events. Kathryn was one of the very first wedding coordinators I sat down with way back in late 2003 when I was starting my business, and awkward and green as I was she was so nice to me and really helped me understand the wedding business. It was awesome to finally work on a wedding with Kathryn and day-of coordinator Brittani Waldman.<br /><br /><center>a rare quiet moment for Liz during getting ready<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/?action=view&current=0650.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/0650.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />we went to a park in downtown Tiburon a few blocks from the CYC to take pics with the couple and bridal party. The sky was gorgeous that day.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/?action=view&current=0682.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/0682.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The CYC was prettily decorated and full of light. I liked how it backlit everyone during the toasts and first dances. The warm wood paneled walls made it so that light colors in the decor really stood out.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/?action=view&current=0683.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/0683.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The tables were named after significant places and things in their life together. Most of them were cities or physical locations, so it was kind of funny to see one of them named after this. Is there anything you CAN'T find on Craigslist? ; )<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/?action=view&current=0684.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/0684.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />beautiful, painterly cake by Jill Branch. It looked great in the light-filled side hall off the main ballroom too.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/?action=view&current=0686.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/0686.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/?action=view&current=0703.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/0703.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />if you look closely you can just make out the purple bouquet at the top near where the tulle ribbons come together<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/?action=view&current=0715.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/0715.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />we grabbed a few private shots on the deck outside after dinner<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/?action=view&current=0717.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/0717.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />and then a couple more under the full moon. I took a few with a still background but I like the motion blur of the lights and moon in this one best.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/?action=view&current=0721.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/turnbull/0721.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />Vendors:<br /><br />coordinator: <a href="http://www.dreamalittledreamevents.com/">Dream a Little Dream Events</a> Kathryn Kalabokes <a href="mailto:kathryn@dreamalittledreamevents.com">kathryn@dreamalittledreamevents.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.saintraphael.com/">Saint Raphael's Catholic Church</a> Vicky Otto <a href="mailto:votto@straphael.com">votto@straphael.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cyc.org/">Corinthian Yacht Club</a> Leila Heyman <a href="mailto:leila@cyc.org">leila@cyc.org</a><br /><br />cake: <a href="http://www.branchingoutcakes.com/">Branching Out Cakes</a> Jill Branch <a href="mailto:jillbranch@aol.com">jillbranch@aol.com</a><br /><br />flowers: <a href="http://www.juliestevensdesign.com/">Julie's Flowers</a> Julie Stevens <a href="mailto:julie@juliestevensdesign.com">julie@juliestevensdesign.com</a><br /><br />DJ: <a href="http://www.perfectdaymusic.com/">Perfect Day Music</a> Noel Plumb <a href="mailto:noel@perfectdaymusic.com">noel@perfectdaymusic.com</a><br /><br />hair and makeup: Anything for You Salon Selma (415) 459-1453Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23452176.post-45104492443898988262010-01-03T06:19:00.000-08:002010-01-03T19:22:15.956-08:00Stanford Memorial Church and Hillsborough Racquet ClubTeresa and Jason<br />August 01 2009<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cohnfrankelphotography.com/slideshows/teresajasonslideshow">Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://www.pictage.com/545805">Full set of pics</a><br /><br /><br /><center>Teresa's garter was a family heirloom, decorated with pieces saved from her mother's and grandmother's weddings and from her own first communion.<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/?action=view&current=0953.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/0953.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Yay for dogs in weddings! Teresa and Jason have a bulldog of their own, but only certified assistance dogs are allowed in the church--so they used her brother's guide dog as their ringbearer instead. <br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/?action=view&current=0954.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/0954.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />But of course, their dog had to participate somehow even if only for pictures. It took a few tries to get the flower wreath on him...<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/?action=view&current=0970.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/0970.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/?action=view&current=0995.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/0995.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/?action=view&current=1004.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/1004.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />beauitfully decorated courtyard at the Hillsborough Racquet Club<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/?action=view&current=1009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/1009.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />flawless wedding cake...<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/?action=view&current=1010.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/1010.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />...and groom's cake by Carolyn Wong<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/?action=view&current=1026.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/1026.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/?action=view&current=1029.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/1029.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />there was no shortage of laughter or funky dance moves at this wedding<br /><a href="http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/?action=view&current=1050.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/cohnfrankelphotography/elliot/1050.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />Vendors:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stanford.edu/group/religiouslife/memchu.html">Stanford Memorial Church</a>: coordinator Mary Gallagher marygal@stanford.edu<br />Father Nathan Castle ncastle@stanford.edu<br /><a href="http://www.hillsboroughracquetclub.org/"><br />Hillsborough Racquet Club</a><br /><br />cake: <a href="http://www.carolynwongcakes.com/">Carolyn Wong Cakes</a> <a href="mailto:carolyn@carolynwongcakes.com">carolyn@carolynwongcakes.com</a> 510.528.2415<br /><br />dj: <a href="http://www.simdjs.com/">Sound in Motion</a> Raffi Nalvarian <a href="mailto:raffi@simdjs.com">raffi@simdjs.com</a><br /><br />bridal boutique: <a href="http://www.rinsbridal.com/">Rin's Bridal</a>Lauren Cohn-Frankelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146736625274445415noreply@blogger.com0