I received a call from Monique, just a few weeks before their wedding. Since I had photographed her friends' wedding, she was wondering if I would be available to shoot her wedding as well. I have photographed several times at Rincon Beach Club and I was thrilled to be available. I was able to have Kelly of Kelly Segre Photography come with me and second shoot. That made it even better! Congratulations to Monique and to Dennis, and to their future family! All my Best, Ronnie If you want to view their slideshow, click here
Kara came into the studio. Out of breathe, she told me that her wedding was in a few weeks and she wasn't sure how to start. Her trust and instincts had kicked in, having been voted "Woman of the Year" in Camarillo, California last year our paths had crossed and she as she sat there, in front of me, booked me to shoot her small, intimate wedding to Darrell, not knowing anything about me, other than I shot for Visual. Fast forward to May 1st, when I found myself staring at this happy, beautiful woman, about to marry this lovable, gorgeous firefighter. She'd carefully planned the details, simple wedding at sunset. On the beach. Close friends. How could anything go wrong? Except the weather! It was insurmountable. The wind sang it's song as Darrell and Kara said their vows to one another, amoungst their closest of friends. I was one of the selected few that witnessed this joining of two lives. The two of them clung to each other, laughing and just enjoying the moment and realizing that some things are not to be controlled. Their lives together started on the beach, holding onto one another, staying still long enough to commit to their future, whatever the weather!
Kara and Darrell, I was so proud to be a part of your day, capturing the many memories as you started your lives together! Thank you again for your trust, kindness and humor! For allowing me to capture the beauty in your moments.
All the best, Ronnie
Special thanks to Claudia Craig for coming with me to second shoot!
We started photos at Jeannine and David's beach side home where both of them had been raised. The guys headed down to the beach, the same beach that Jeannine and David live by and enjoy walking with their dogs together. The same beach where Jeannine attended school when she was a child. Jeannine is quite a woman. Beautiful, obviously, but her beauty actually arises from her inside, beaming through her bright blue eyes. David is a fireman. A hero, articulate, kind. Very similar to Jeannine's father, Jeff, whom I've known for years as well as his lovely wife, Jennifer, who was part of the "village" that raised my two grown sons, one whom assisted me at this special wedding.
The day moved onto the secluded Eucalyptus Lane, where under the shade of the trees and surrounded by their friends and family, David and Jeannine said their vows to each other, over the quiet undertones of the local birds. Their day moved me in many ways. From the way David's mother danced and held her son. From her Mom holding back tears as Jeannine proudly walked down the isle towards her husband. From her Father reaching out and touching her as thy both exited as husband and wife. To the shoes kicked off while their friends danced at the end of the night. Thank you to ALL of you who let me capture this moment in time. And to witness it in such a spectacular way. All my best, Ronnie
Thanks you to all the people who made this wedding possible, including these amazing participants:
Merri and Kimo were from the Bay area. Merri's Mother, Judith, had heard about me through a friend, Peggy. I had photographed the Scarlett Belle's owners/captains wedding years ago, so I was very excited to actually be on their beautiful boat.
Merri and Kimo were just so happy that day. Thanks for sharing it with me! Ronnie S
Today, I photographed on a beautiful boat, The Scarlett Belle . I had photographed the owners' wedding a few years ago, and was so glad to see them as well as spend such a beautiful day with Merri and Kimo. They had so much chemistry!
Recently, I went to Las Vegas to attend a photography convention. It's the biggest in the world, and, being that I make my living as a photographer, thought it was my duty to attend. But to those close to me, they know that the real reason I went was to see Elton John. He did not disappoint! I have been waiting over 30 years to see him! If you get a chance, you should go!
This is Paul and Roxanna. You may remember them from the time that I photographed their actual engagement at Disneyland in June. Paul and Roxanna wanted something different for their engagement photos, so they chose their location carefully...in a graveyard! Roxanna's laugh rang out in the silent afternoon, her daughter, Arrianna and Paul's sister, Violet, were in attendance. The peacefulness of the area was broken by the sound of their feet, stepping carefully between the headstones, mindful of the lives that lay underfoot. Not wanting to disrupt the quiet. The birds flew off from the trees as we walked through the grave sites. The beauty and the powerful presence of being together. Today, all things came together and life felt peaceful, even in a graveyard, for the moment, just as it should. Thank you to you both for that moment of peace.
