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Lenna & Jad’s Wedding in Oakland, California

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:12:17 +0000

Guest list topping at several hundred people. Temperatures over 90 degrees. Months of preparation. But by looking at Jad and Lenna on the morning of their wedding day, you would not have known either one had any sense of nerves that the day they would become husband and wife had finally arrived. Jad seemed very calm, and Lenna’s excitement rose steadily as she got closer and closer to walking down the aisle. The big day had begun and was off at a rapid pace. The ceremony, presided by four priests, was at the monumental and luminous Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension in the hills above Oakland, California. Witnessing the beautiful and intricate service in a large, gold-adorned sanctuary made the nuptials even more special. The couple’s Arabic roots were present after the ceremony as well, with traditional dancing, music, and songs at the reception maintaining the excitement of the evening. The true sense of family and love in the room really touched me; I saw smiles everywhere I looked, as everyone was truly present to celebrate Jad and Lenna and welcome them to married life with such happiness. Though it was a day to honor them, both Jad and Lenna put their guests first, making sure everyone was enjoying themselves throughout the course of the night. The answer was clear — everyone, from children to elderly men, were having a nonstop blast on the dance floor. The two families and groups of friends seamlessly blended into one, making it truly a party. Jad and Lenna, you feel like family and friends to me! Your love, connection, kindness, and matching sense of humor can’t be denied. I am honored to have photographed your amazing wedding, and cannot wait to photograph future events in your lives. I wish you nothing but the best!

Nadia & Eric’s Wedding at Our Lady of Joy and the Carefree Resort in Carefree, AZ

admin — Thu, 31 May 2012 04:08:33 +0000

Sometimes you meet potential clients and you just click. Personalities, attention to detail, and other wonderful similarities all come together, building up such anticipation for the couple’s big day. This was the case with Nadia and Eric. When I first met them, I remember thinking how much I wanted to be a part of their wedding day, and to get to know them. The best way to describe them is that they are such sweet people; I really wanted to be the one to capture the beginning of their life together. They have been such a pleasure to work with that it didn’t even feel like “work!” By the wedding day itself, it was like getting together with friends. Though living in New York, the couple chose Carefree, Arizona for their destination wedding, including a uniquely breathtaking reception in an beautiful opera house. Several different locations contributed to the seamless flow and vibrancy of the day. After a lovely ceremony at Our Lady of Joy, family and friends gathered around the newlyweds for a Ukrainian wedding blessing, complete with icons from Nadia’s culture. Special touches like this made the day so very special, and so very personal to the two people it was honoring. I wish Eric and Nadia many beautiful moments ahead, full of the sweetness that you two radiate; I hope to see you soon to photograph the next big event in your lives together.

Sara & Cameron’s Wedding at a Private Residence

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:02:16 +0000

Sara & Cameron were married on a beautiful afternoon in a private residence. Their closest family and friends were there to witness as they joined their lives together. It was such an intimate wedding and a pleasure to photograph.

Corinne & Ahmed’s Engagement Session in Downtown Phoenix

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:52:11 +0000

I met up with Corinne & Ahmed a few weeks ago for their engagement session. They are getting married in November at The Wigwam and wanted more of an urban feel for their engagement session. We got lucky; it was a beautiful afternoon that wasn’t too hot! I had a great time wandering around downtown Phoenix with both of them and absolutely love the images we captured. Here’s a look at some of my favorites.

Claire & Chris’ Wedding at Blackstone Country Club

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:27 +0000

I’m very excited to unveil my new website to all of you. For several months, I’ve been working on the perfect design to evoke a clean, classic look that corresponds with my photography. And of course, there’s no better way to celebrate the launch of the new Kiss the Camera site than with an absolutely beautiful wedding! Claire and Chris’ wedding was a breathtaking event on a perfect night. In addition to the emotion and love surrounding the evening, the detailed architecture of the country club, the natural radiant light, and the serenity of a reception under the stars made for a gorgeous set of photos.

Lenna & Jad’s Engagement Session in San Francisco, CA

admin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:42:32 +0000

I love when my job allows me to reconnect with friends from different parts of life that I have lost touch with in one way or another. I knew Jad in college, but we hadn’t spoken in quite some time. I was ecstatic to hear from the happy couple when it came time for them to find a wedding photographer. Meeting with Jad and his fiancee, Lenna, for the first time, I was overjoyed and warmed by their obvious love for each other. It was an honor when they chose me to document such an important moment in their lives! They are two of the nicest people you have ever met and two people who are very clearly and deeply meant to be.

I would have loved to photograph their engagement session in one of my favorite cities, but I was pregnant with twins and unable to travel. Thanks to Ari, Jad and Lenna still had a wonderful engagement session in San Francisco. Though I’m sad to have missed out, I’m happy with the images Ari captured. Here’s a look at a few of my favorites.

I had a great time putting together this blog post and can’t wait to photograph their Bay Area wedding in June. Jad and Lenna, thank you for being so sweet and I can’t wait to capture the day you begin your lives together!

Kendra & Tyler’s Wedding at Regale at DC Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:24:13 +0000

I have been excited to share Kendra & Tyler’s wedding with all of you for a while now. My identical twin boys are now 4 weeks old and I am finally establishing a bit of a routine and finally able to blog!

From the moment I met Kendra & Tyler, I knew they would be a fun couple to work with. They are both very down to earth and were so excited to get married to each other. Regale was the perfect wedding venue for them because its simple elegance really matched their style. The love between Kendra and Tyler took center stage. We had a great time taking photos all over DC Ranch.

The Rosales Family Session at The Farm at South Mountain

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:42:27 +0000

I absolutely love when I get to work with my wedding clients again! Jayme and Ben got married this past July at Aldea and I was very excited when Jayme asked me to photograph her family. I had such a wonderful time photographing their wedding and I couldn’t wait to see them and their family again!

Nadia & Eric’s Engagement Session in Carefree, AZ

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:32:24 +0000

I met up with Nadia and Eric the day after Christmas for their engagement session. They were in town visiting family and friends and putting the final touches on their destination wedding this May at the Carefree Resort. They are such wonderful clients and I had a great time working with them. I’m really looking forward to photographing all the special moments of their wedding day!

Lauren & Matt

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:15:49 +0000

Christine is amazing! Her work speaks for its self! I was taken aback when I saw my engagement photos, and even more so with my wedding photos. Her artistic view through the camera lens is so original and unique, the outcome is beautiful!!

Besides her work, Christine is just so easy to work with! She is so friendly and personable, she completely takes the stress off of being in front of a camera and wanting your photos to be perfect. The day of my wedding, I was feeling horrible. I can’t count the number of times Christine had to wait for me to pull myself together for another pose. She was so understanding and patient through out the whole mess of me being sick! Not only that, she was wonderful with all my nutty family members I would recommend her to anyone, and already have to a few of my engaged friends!!