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Rockin’ Through the Ages

Serra — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:56:58 +0000

Back in March I went to Southern California to shoot a Sadie Hawkins Dance with Jonah Gilmore. School dances with Jonah are always so much fun, since the kids are all dressed up and having a great time already so our job is to channel that energy and make beautiful images. The theme of this dance was Rockin’ through the ages, so each couple was dressed up as though they were from an era of rock and roll. We had everything from flappers to hippies to 80’s hair bands! I loved creating poses for each portrait that reflected the era the kids were representing while still making them look their best. Here are a few of the pictures from the dance!

fun studio photographs from a high school dance

Vintage:Modern Wedding

Serra — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:43:53 +0000

I had the pleasure of capturing photos from this beautiful wedding last weekend. I enjoyed the couple immensely, they did everything on a shoestring including having their family supply a potluck-style brunch!

The bride had such a great look, with a mix of modern and vintage pieces. Her veil was made by a friend and was absolutely stunning, one of the most fun pieces to photograph! The relaxed atmosphere led to a uniquely casual set of portraits that illustrate this couple just beautifully. I wish them many years of happiness!

Casual wedding photography

Wedding on the Cape

Serra — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:13:20 +0000

I adore casual wedding assignments. This wedding was a beautiful traditional Jewish wedding on the shoreline at Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The family prepared everything, the food, flowers, cake and decorations. The bride and groom welcomed me into their day and treated me like family and as a result I was allowed to capture some really intimate photos that they will be able to treasure. This was truly an example of wedding photography as it should be!

Cape Cod wedding in Massachusetts

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Holiday Party Photo Booth Mania!

Serra — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:03:51 +0000

I had a great job this past weekend at a holiday party. The hostess said “I just want some fun pictures”, so I suggested setting up a sort of photo booth in the basement. I brought lights and encouraged people to have fun with it, and the results are some really spectacular photographs that are not at all your typical party candids! It brought a whole new element to the party, and before long people were digging costumes out of boxes and coming up with silly posses and scenarios. I’m definitely going to have to do this again!

Shots from the photo booth

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Will He Ask Me?

Serra — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:18:56 +0000

I don’t do a lot of large events, but I’ve been working with Jonah Gilmore of Rocket Science Photography on some high school dances this year, and it’s been a whole lot of fun! Homecoming was on October 19th, and Jonah brought this wild red fabric to use as a backdrop.

These young people got royal treatment, and we took some really beautiful photos. I don’t know about you, but my school dance photos began with me being asked which of the four poses on the board I’d like for my photo, and one click later being told I’d receive my package in the mail. Jonah’s style allows me as a photographer to be more free with my posing and take time to work with each couple and make sure we get that perfect expression. Because of this, the students end up with a choice of multiple images and since they got to participate in the process and craft something that represents who they are, they ultimately choose a product they will really be able to treasure.

High school Homecoming dance portaits

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Solstice Wedding

Serra — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:14:00 +0000

After their many years together, I was honored to capture this couple’s absolutely perfect wedding day, which squeaked through totally dry while the Oregon skies threatened to open up at any moment! The ceremony was a small one at the groom’s parents’ home. The family did just enough to make it beautiful without cluttering the space, and it made it very intimate and meaningful.

It was great that we could do formals for this green and orange lily-themed wedding out in the green foliage. I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful, relaxed, loving setting. Thanks for including me, you two! Many years of happiness await you.

Photos from a home wedding ceremony on the summer solstice

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