elizabeth & erich 11.8.08

Liz and Erich were married at the gorgeous Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland.  I love shooting in older churches.  The architecture and woodwork are just remarkable.  You just don't see the attention to details in the buildings constructed today.  Their reception was held at Soldiers and Sailors, a couple blocks away.  

The day started out at the Holiday Inn. Liz looked absolutely gorgeous!

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Liz & Erich's online gallery 

I captured this photo as Jennifer was putting on the veil.  WOW!

Same moment, different composition.

 

 

 

I really like the contrast between Liz's jeans and her gown in this photograph.

 

 

Getting into the gown.

 

 

 

 

Beth, my second shooter, captured shots from behind the scenes as I photographed in the front.  I just love having another photographer with me when I do weddings.  You just cannot capture everything by yourself.  Love these shots, Beth!

 

Last minute look between father and daughter.  Priceless.

 

 

Shots from the front of the ceremony.  

 

One of my favorite parts of a wedding.  Erich's face says it all.

 

 

Loving my new fish-eye lens:)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have to say the guests absolutely loved Sam's caricatures.  His work is amazing!!!

 

 

Liz and Erich, I hope these pictures will help you get through your time apart.  It is sooo not fair that Erich had to go to the United Arab of Emirates for a month due to work.  Don't they know you are newlyweds?  

ceremony:  Saint Paul Cathedral

reception:  Soldiers & Sailors

catering:  Common Plea Catering Inc.

entertainment: Sam Thong, Portraits & Caricatures