Ceremony and Reception: The Vineyards in Simi Valley, CA.
Time sure does fly! It was not too long ago when I photographed Michelle and Bryan’s Griffith Park Engagement Session last May. That was a lot of fun!
This was my first time photographing a wedding at The Vineyards in Simi Valley. Quiet honestly, I never knew such a beautiful venue existed near me. I travel to Simi Valley about 5-10 times a year for various shoots, and I was so surprise it was right next to the 118 freeway. The Vineyards is a gem of a location for a beautiful outdoor wedding, unseen from passing drivers from this busy freeway. You know what is even cooler? I can get to The Vineyards in about 25 minutes! Yes!
I checked in with the bride, Michelle when I arrived, and she was so sweet to give me a “tour” of the venue. I was very impressed, I met with the owner Jimmy, and he was a very personable fella, and his customer service was even more impressive. Michelle said their staff was very helpful and ensured that their needs was met. I already like this place and I cant wait to get started!
It was so cool that Michelle had the entire top floor of a banquet hall to herself and her bridesmaids. I loved it because I had so much room to operate, and it gave us so much natural sunlight that I took advantage of it alot.
My 2nd photographer, Joel Arellano, worked with me on this wedding.
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I am so lucky that I get to work with really awesome clients and they have given me their full trust to execute my vision and capture their wedding the way I see it.
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While Michelle is getting ready upstairs. The fellas are getting ready in a bar-room downstairs.
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Bryan & I love the photos. We are so glad that we chose you to be our photographer because you are so talented and creative. Thanks to Joel Arellano as well…You guys are awesome!