Laura + Rudy [Pear Valley Vineyard, Paso Robles, CA Wedding]

Pear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraAs the sun began it’s descent in the vineyards that day, a bride stepped out into the arms of the two men who had raised her and lead her and a man stood at the end of a path watching his bride come toward him. There was a moment that lasted briefly but is frozen in time where two father’s kissed their daughter’s cheek and and the man she had chosen shook their hands. In that moment, a groom’s emotional strength dispelled for a passing moment as he took, lovingly and with promise, the bride before him. The two, Laura and Rudy, walked before their friends and family and promised their lives to each other.Pear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraPear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraPear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraPear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraPear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraPear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraPear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraPear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraPear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraPear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraI am still in awe of the invitation I am given to peek in on such a profound and personal promise of a couple’s life that starts as two and becomes one forever. I had the chance to see Rudy stare at Laura as if it was the first day he had ever seen her. I saw Laura hold onto Rudy like if she never had to leave his arms, it would be okay with her. I am a witness behind a lens but in a very real way, I leave with two friends and a prayer in my heart for the road ahead.Pear Valley Vineyard Wedding by Christan ParreiraLaura & Rudy, I am so excited for the life you have begun together! May it be as fun, as loving, and as joyous as it was this day!

July 29, 2010 - 10:21 am Amy - All the pictures are awesome~! Great job in capturing every detail of the entire day!!

July 29, 2010 - 3:11 am Jackie - Wish we could have been there to celebrate your wedding! It looked to be a perfect day and what a beautiful setting! Thanks for allowing us to see such beautiful photos of your wedding day!

July 28, 2010 - 8:50 pm Stephanie - These are amazing pictures that captured a beautiful couple!

July 28, 2010 - 6:33 pm Debe Taute - Christan, What a beautiful spread. Your photos captured every moment of this beautiful event. Thank you for wonderful memories!

July 28, 2010 - 8:55 am CA Photographer - Love your work. Nice High Key stuff! My favorite, actually I have two, is the one of the car coming up the dirt road and the bride sitting in the car looking at the camera. Very cinematic! Great Work!

July 27, 2010 - 8:46 pm gabe aceves - Christan- these are boss yo. Your work is super legit.

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Lacey + Doug [Santa Margarita Engagement Session]

Lacey, Doug and I met up at Santa Margarita Ranch where they will be having their wedding in just a few short months. When they pulled up with their beach cruisers and tall boots, I knew we would have a blast! Here are a few of my favorite from our session.San Luis Obispo Engagement Photos by Christan ParreiraSan Luis Obispo Engagement Photos by Christan ParreiraSan Luis Obispo Engagement Photos by Christan ParreiraSan Luis Obispo Engagement Photos by Christan ParreiraSan Luis Obispo Engagement Photos by Christan Parreira

July 27, 2010 - 1:04 am gina - Beautiful BEAUTIFUL work Christan. Loving the way you use the light!

July 26, 2010 - 5:07 pm Heather - That sunflare is perfect! What a gorgeous couple!!

July 25, 2010 - 9:48 am Bruce - Love the lighting!

July 24, 2010 - 4:16 pm BradRoss Photography - Lovely light in all these photos. Great work.

July 23, 2010 - 6:14 am Thomas Lester - Awesome light. Every time I see the light, I want to move. Drives me cray that we can't get light anywhere close to that in Florida. Love the more distant shot with the tree and the couple. I also LOVE the shot of them on the rails and she's cracking up laughing. That's my kind of shot. Love the emotion and fun of that shot.

July 22, 2010 - 11:31 pm Kyle - You found some rocking light, dude! These are magical!

July 22, 2010 - 7:07 pm Shyann - Great stuff!! I love your work! This is such a beautiful session!

July 22, 2010 - 6:44 pm Laurie Peacock - I absolutely adore the first shot.

July 22, 2010 - 4:57 pm Leo Druker - Wow! I love how enchanting this entire session feels. Great color and emotion - especially in that very last one. Great job!

July 22, 2010 - 3:53 pm Jared Tseng - I love me some tilt-shift. You rocked it, bro!

July 20, 2010 - 8:31 pm nancy c fiske - These photos are magical. They capture so much more than young love, they tell the story of the future. nancy fiske

July 18, 2010 - 9:57 pm Josh Morris - Have I ever told you you're my hero? ;-) Nice work ChristanP!!!

July 17, 2010 - 5:02 pm Marian Carnevali - Lacey & Doug, Congratulations! Great pictures. You were made for each other. I hope to see more.

July 16, 2010 - 12:07 pm Christan Parreira - Thanks Jeff! I see that you've been doing more great work too...awesome!

July 14, 2010 - 4:33 pm nicole - lacey & doug.......the pics look great!

July 14, 2010 - 5:47 am Jeff Booth - Great photos brother. You know how to tell the story of love with your images. Keep up the great work.

July 13, 2010 - 1:37 pm Ashley - LACE!!!! I love them! They are perfect! I think I'm right on board with everyone else when I say that my favorites are the last pic of you 2 and then the railroad pic as well...I wish you guys all the happiness in the world and I can't wait to see you in a couple weeks! xoxo

July 13, 2010 - 11:54 am Cassie - Pretty Mama=Pretty Daughter! Congrats!

July 13, 2010 - 11:53 am Tina McDonald - I absolutely love the pictures especially the one with Lacey & Doug on the railroad tracks! Can't wait to see the wedding pixs.

July 13, 2010 - 11:34 am Heather Hellman - Love the shot on the railroad tracks!Best wishes to you.

July 13, 2010 - 7:01 am Rachel - Absolutely lovely photos. Looks like an amazing time and love story. Best wishes to all for the upcoming wedding.

July 13, 2010 - 6:30 am Candace - Beautiful pictures!!! Lacey you are georgous.

July 12, 2010 - 11:08 pm Carol Cervenka - Ohhhhhhhhh Doug and Lacey, these are so beautiful and unique!! This photographer really did capture how you love each other. I am soooooooooo happy for both of you. Lacey I can hardly wait to meet you, as EVERYONE who has, loves you. I hope I can make it to the wedding but if it's impossible then I am cheered by the pictures that are to come. Did Doug ever tell you what a great driver he is? ahahahahahahahaha I love you my Doug.

July 12, 2010 - 10:03 pm Frolicking Frog Wine - The only way to love is with a full heart, as captured in Lacey and Dougs' marvelous pics. Congratulations to magical joy of being in love. Blessings, Stu & Maria

July 12, 2010 - 8:54 pm Cheryl Carnevali - What great unique photos! I look forward to seeing the wedding photos!

July 12, 2010 - 8:30 pm Ingrid - The photos are great. What a great couple!

July 12, 2010 - 7:59 pm Karen - Wow! These are so amazing. Very fun and romantic. It's going to be a great wedding!

July 12, 2010 - 7:33 pm Kathy Cervenka - Kathi Cervenka- These are absolutely beautiful pictures. The photographer really captures the passion and love of this beautiful couple. I can hardly wait to see the wedding pictures.

July 12, 2010 - 7:29 pm Nancy Jambor - These are so wonderful: playful, light-hearted, loving. I am sure you are so proud of them both! thanks for sending my way - what a great event is coming along. Nancy J

July 12, 2010 - 7:04 pm Danielle Bremer - WOW! These are amazing! Lacey and Doug look great, I can't wait to see more! Get ready for a crazy fun wedding :)

July 12, 2010 - 6:30 pm Vanessa Rispin - Stupendous photos!

July 12, 2010 - 6:17 pm Jim Nichols - Nice pics!

July 12, 2010 - 5:17 pm Cameron Ingalls - nice work my friend!

July 12, 2010 - 4:58 pm mark zekanis - Great Photos! Lacey and Doug look beautiful! Great Photography

July 12, 2010 - 4:28 pm Nicolette D - So beautiful!!! Every pic should tell a story and these sure do! We adore Lace and Doug...Well done!

July 12, 2010 - 4:21 pm Gabriela Koenen - The pictures turned out beautiful...full of life!!! I wish them the best for their future together. Gabriela Koenen

July 12, 2010 - 4:12 pm Linda - These photo's are beautiful, looking forward to seeing wonderful wedding photos in September ;)

July 12, 2010 - 4:05 pm Chuck P - Well done. You captured their hearts and feelings on film, a huge accomplishment for anyone behind a camera. Wow, Lacey.......it's amazing what happened to the young girl I knew a dozen years ago.

July 12, 2010 - 3:40 pm Kristin - Those are amazing! So beautiful!

July 12, 2010 - 3:16 pm Lindsey - i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee these~ the last one is my absolute fav but u both look sooooo good in all of them! so cute!

July 12, 2010 - 1:39 pm Lacey - OMG I LOVE MY PICTURES! You are such an amazing photographer and I am so thankful for all your hard work! Thank you for such beautiful pictures and can't wait for the wedding! ttysoon

July 12, 2010 - 1:26 pm Vicki Zekanis - Great Job Christan! The kids look great! Looking forward to their big day and your fabulous pix! Sept.5th~Santa Margarita Ranch. Yahoo!

July 12, 2010 - 10:47 am Drew W - Way to rock this session, Christan. I love the black and whites man!

Vanessa + Adam [Cayucos, CA Wedding]

Long ago when my own wife was just a dream in my heart, you could catch me saying, “I want to marry my best friend.” {Of course, I also then had all my friends starting pointing out that I couldn’t marry my best friend if I wouldn’t date girls that were in my friend zone, but that’s a different whale of a tale}. Vanessa & Adam from the time I met them reminded me a lot of my wife and me for many reasons, but at the heart of their relationship is the solid ground that is friendship. There is a comfort, an ease that unfolds around them. There are laughs, and inside jokes, dance moves, silly faces, tears, joy, & love that take place as you watch them; moments when you’re certain they’ve forgotten anyone else is there and yet simultaneously never exclusive. The family and friends that surrounded them on this day have roots in Vanessa & Adam’s life. No one was simply attending, each heart was there to celebrate & support and you could feel it. I had the unbelievable pleasure of becoming a part of a family from the moment I stepped into their day.

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Vanessa & Adam, thank you for reminding me about the magic of marrying your best friend!

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July 25, 2010 - 9:49 pm Maria - Love! Love! Love! Such a beautiful wedding and such gorgeous photos.

July 22, 2010 - 6:39 pm Amber Hughes - What cute details to this wedding... love it! I think my fave shot is the one with the bride's veil blowing towards us while she laughs... such a wonderful moment!

July 22, 2010 - 4:51 pm gabe aceves - Christan, this is flat out gorgeous. I love the light airy processing. Well done.

July 21, 2010 - 10:57 pm Jason Blauser - All Great pics. Thanks A + V for a great weekend & wonderful wedding.

July 18, 2010 - 9:58 pm Josh Morris - Love the colors, Christan!!! Epicness!

July 13, 2010 - 9:02 am Christie Mischel - Amazing photos of a beautiful couple. Looks like it was the perfect day!

July 6, 2010 - 1:34 pm Rima - Wow your shots are wonderful!

July 4, 2010 - 12:54 pm Liz Riddle - I loved sharing in your magical day. Thank you so much for letting us be a part of it!!!

July 4, 2010 - 8:11 am Sue - Incredible! The BEST! You two are so blessed to have found each other. xoxoxox

July 3, 2010 - 8:09 pm Jason Graf - Lovely photos from a lovely day....

July 2, 2010 - 10:39 am Sylvia - Such a beautiful wedding...you two looked happy and amazing...best wishes always.

July 2, 2010 - 9:27 am PaPa Joe - Beautiful....Just beautiful. Nothing more to say! (Great job Christan)

July 2, 2010 - 9:03 am Mark Gomez - Christan. Great photos. And your post really reminded me as well of the importance of friendship in the foundation of a marriage. Keep up the good work. I would definitely recommend you to shoot any events. Peace, mark

July 2, 2010 - 8:55 am Mark Gomez - Fantastically delicious photos. Makes me want to go back to this magical dreamland on the coast. I even look good in them! Can't wait to see which one you print me out ;)

July 1, 2010 - 9:11 pm Arlene - Your photographs captured their love, they are absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to see the rest... With love, Mom

July 1, 2010 - 5:42 pm bryan king - adam - Your one sharp looking dude in a tux.. Love the pics and see ya soon.. Venessa, your dress is super hot, the wedding looked amazing and hope your love grows and you never forget that day. bryan

July 1, 2010 - 2:47 pm Bob Peyton - A & V - Your wedding was beautiful. It totally renewed Sara's and my love for one another. It was sweet, inspiring and loads of fun. ...and these awesome photos will remind you of that forever. Thank you! - Bobbles

July 1, 2010 - 2:33 pm Ricardo - wow! amazing shots! you guys look great!

July 1, 2010 - 2:33 pm Lindsey Jameson - Beautiful photos! It is great to put a face to the name, Adam. Your wife is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the photos.

July 1, 2010 - 2:15 pm CLARK - Wow... the photos are amazing. Love all of the shots and your wife if as beautiful as the photos. You make a handsome couple! Congrats and cheers to a wonderful future filled with peace, love and happiness!

July 1, 2010 - 1:30 pm Jon Dabach - Absolutely gorgeous.

July 1, 2010 - 1:09 pm Rhea - Such amazing pics! They are as perfect as you both are!! xoxo

July 1, 2010 - 1:05 pm jim - Great photos. What a beautiful bride! Congratulations and good luck in the future!

July 1, 2010 - 12:35 pm April Novotny - These pictures are beautiful!!! They truly capture the mood of the day...and an amazing day it was. Congrats A + V!!!! xoxo

July 1, 2010 - 12:35 pm Parisa gomez - Simply amazing...just like the two of you!!

July 1, 2010 - 12:28 pm Erica Coon - Not a bad looking one in the bunch. Love you guys. xo

July 1, 2010 - 12:25 pm Corey - These pictures are unreal. Kudos to the photographer, and bigger kudos to all the good looking people caught in the photos. Wish we could have been there!

July 1, 2010 - 10:02 am Dad - Nicely done great pics! Takes me back to an unforgettable moment that I will always cherish. Love you both!

June 30, 2010 - 2:26 pm KG - Breathtakingly beautiful! Love can't help but radiate through these lovely photos.

June 30, 2010 - 1:48 pm Aunt Sharon - I just got teary-eyed all over again. Love, love, love the pics! And great copy – well done.

June 30, 2010 - 1:45 pm Mariana - Congratulation, you guys look so cute =)!..We wish you the best always..

June 30, 2010 - 1:04 pm susan robb - Wow, these are amazing. The love definitely comes through in the pictures! I too married my best friend - may you have many 'secret'laughs with adam. luv ya both!

June 30, 2010 - 12:53 pm Priscilla - Love the pictures, we had a great time. A beautiful begining for a beautiful life together...

June 30, 2010 - 12:39 pm Scott Lichtenstein - Wow! I am speechless! These are the most amazing pics!

June 30, 2010 - 11:52 am Mom - Unbelievable! These photos truly capture the moment and love that we all shared! May God Bless you Two Always. Love and Peace Momma

June 28, 2010 - 6:39 pm Jacob - AWEsome.

June 28, 2010 - 9:59 pm Carrie Torres Hahn - This is just wonderfully beautiful. Your words, the pictures, the newlyweds. Amazing. Great job! :)

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