Sep 032010
 
bride and groom by tree, lens flare Christmas wedding calvary baptist church oroville, ca

Sasha and mark got married a few days before Christmas in 2007.

I’ve often thought of their wedding because of one specific moment. They had requested that all of the family formals and wedding party formals happen before the ceremony. Most couples don’t do it this way, as it means they have to see each other before the wedding, but some like it because it means not keeping your guests waiting after the ceremony. Either way works for me.

We had been shooting for a while, we were done with the family formals, and done with the wedding party shots, just down to the bride and groom. I take a few shots, and looking for something different, I suggest, “why don’t you kiss.” They reply, “no, we can’t kiss, we aren’t married yet.”

I’ve heard of couples waiting until they were married. I’ve even had couples tell me they had done so. This was (and remains) unique; A couple who hadn’t kissed because they were not yet married.

All photos © Alex Schoenfeldt 2007. All rights reserved.
San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Photographer

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Aug 132010
 
Infrared wedding photo from the Oakland LDS temple

Infrared wedding photos from the Oakland Mormon Temple

When people get married at the Mormon Temple (or LDS Temple. Feel free to tell me in comments which is better) the temple itself is an important feature in the photographs. I love shooting there. As a photographer, I appreciate the scale, the lines, and the tones.

I’ve shot there many times, (here is another LDS wedding that made it to my blog) but this past week was my first time there with my infrared converted digital camera. It was a nice sunny day, which enhanced the effect.

All Photos copyright 2010, Alex Schoenfeldt Photography. All Rights Reserved.

Infrared wedding photo from the Oakland LDS temple

Infrared wedding photo from the Oakland Mormon temple

Infrared Bride and Groom portrait photo from the Oakland LDS temple

Infrared Bride and Groom portrait photo from the Oakland Mormon temple

Infrared wedding portrait photo from the Oakland LDS temple

Infrared wedding portrait photo from the Oakland Mormon temple

Infrared wedding portrait photo from the Oakland CA LDS temple

Infrared wedding portrait photo from the Oakland CA Mormon temple

Infrared wedding photography from the Oakland CA LDS temple

Infrared wedding photography from the Oakland CA Mormon temple

Jul 102010
 
Bottom of bride's dress. white dress red trim, bride's foot, brides shoe, red ribbon.

Wedding Photos from the Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore California

Melissa and Kris got married in 2006 at the Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore California. It was a pretty day with a beautiful sunset. The wine country of Livermore, with it’s hills and orchards, is a wonderful place for a wedding.

All Photos © Alex Schoenfeldt 2006
San Francisco Bay Area Photographer

Bottom of bride's dress. white dress red trim, bride's foot, brides shoe, red ribbon.

wedding photo bride and groom in gazebo 2 Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA

special effects photo of bride. Bride in color, background in black and white. white wedding dress with red trim.

candid photo of bride laughing, Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA

wedding party photo. candid photo. Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA

wedding ceremony, Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA

bride and groom in gazebo Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA

Bride and groom in grape orchard. Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA

black and white wedding portrait of bride and groom Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA

Bride on Gazebo steps Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA white dress red trim.

photo of bride and groom at sunset. Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA

close up of bride during first dance. Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA

close up shot of groom during first dance at a wedding reception Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA

Boquet and table setting Rios-Lovell Winery in Livermore CA

Jul 022010
 
Infrared bridal formal photo in front of the Fairmont Hotel In San Jose.

I thought I’d combine my new love of experimenting with infrared with my old love of wedding photography.

This photo was taken in the park in front of the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. On a busy Saturday, the park was full of people, and really not the most romantic place. A great place for people watching, but not the best place for bridal shots. However, the infrared really transforms the scene. It becomes a magical land with romance and mystery, the crowd of Saturday tourists fading into the background.

All photos © Alex Schoenfeldt 2010. All rights Reserved
Alex Schoenfeldt Photography

Infrared bridal formal photo in front of the Fairmont Hotel In San Jose.

Bride and groom wedding photo with infrared camera in front of the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose