Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography

I couldn’t have asked for a more laid back, fun, beautiful and sweet couple to end my 2009 wedding season! Blair and Nathan were set on having a good time and that is what we all did. I seriously think the stars aligned that day, and I truly appreciate how ‘game’ Blair and Nathan were for just about anything. Today, we have a wedding that combines light, romance, flirting, sexiness and fun-love all in one. A special thanks to my sidekick 2nd shooter Melissa, lots of photos here we go!! (more…)

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography

Happy Monday! Hope everyone remembered to turn their clocks back…???  Sue and Joe, they both have stunning eyes, 3 letters in their names ending with an ‘e’ and well the lovey-doveys for one another (did I mention how much they rock in general?)!  The rain and the chill didn’t stop us from having a fantastic time in Oak Park (a suburb of Chicago) celebrating with their most cherished friends and family. (more…)

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography

My goodness is this brown-eyed girl SO adorable!  Meet Zalia, a shy-but-once-I-get-to-know-you-I-warm-up kinda gal :) I couldn’t get over how stunning she is and I must admit, I’m totally jealous of her haircut!  If you like fall, tutus, frilly and hello kitty…you’ll love this photo session! (more…)

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography

Oh the blog is ooozing with cuteness this morning!  Meet Niko and his family!  You actually know them more than you think…Vana (mom) is my friend, Smitten Sticks partner and owner of Le Papier Studio!  I was so excited when she asked me to take some fun and fresh photos of her beautiful family. We couldn’t have asked for the more perfect fall day! Such a gorgeous family, come see! (more…)

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography

I know, you’re just as shocked as I am with the word ‘fall’!  Well it pretty much was in Chicago over the past weekend while I was visiting for work.  Usually, it’s hot and humid…but somehow Chicago managed to be colder than San Francisco!  This time of year, I love San Francisco for it’s indian summer – a real one :)  So while in Chicago, I photographed Baby Dolls Boutique’s new location for the upcoming website.  And I just had to share some of my favorite new products from Vanessa’s fab new store! (more…)

Photos courtesy of Martha Stewart

Your natural environment can provide you with so many resources for fall wedding decor.  Leaves and pumpkins seem to be the most commonly used, which is why I loved the use of pinecones here!  You can find pinecones just about anywhere!  The dark brown tones really compliment the hot new color for weddings, purple!  Pinecone Place Card & Pinecone Hurricane Vase

Photos courtesy of Martha Stewart

I wanted to share a few of my favorite lighting crafts for wedding decor in the fall.  If you know anything about photography, you know that it’s about the use of light.  It’s important to have a balance of light in your ceremony and reception venues so that the photographer can technically capture your moments but also photograph the feeling.  Nothing sets the mood like candlelight! These 2 ideas are super inexpensive and provide that unique fall touch.  Autumn Illuminated & Cornhusk Votives.