Ashley and Nick – Engagement Sesssion – Sacramento, Ca

Ashley and Nick are the sweetest couple! We spent yesterday afternoon shooting their engagement session – even at the risk of rain – because their wedding is this Sunday. They scheduled their special day right after Christmas due to the fact that Nick has been stationed with the military in Alabama. He is currently on leave for the holiday, so he and Ashley planned their wedding around his break.

Because of Nick being away so much for his job, I told Ashley we would shoot their engagement session less than a week before the wedding… AND get a matted print to display for their celebration before Sunday. Lucky for us, the rain held off until the very end of our session and we had an awesome time! I love this couple, and I am so thankful they trusted me to capture the memories of one of the most important days of their life together. See you two on Sunday!

It was soooo cold outside that we decided to step inside a small coffee shop in the area. There, the lovebirds ordered a snack for two:

And back to the beautiful (but cold!) outdoors:

This one is my absolute FAVE of the day. LOVE the chemistry between these two!

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Mandy and Cody – Engagement Session – Folsom, California

I am pretty stoked about Mandy and Cody’s wedding this summer. This gorgeous couple is tying the knot at the Vizcaya in Sacramento, and it will be my first time shooting at this beautiful location.

Hope you two enjoy your little preview, Mandy and Cody, and I’m looking forward to our next session together – your wedding!

My current favorite lens is my Canon 100mm f2.8 L IS macro. I initially bought this lens as a new and improved macro for ring shots at weddings. However, I have been so busy using it as a portrait lens that I have forgotten to even attempt to try to capture a macro image. I fail, I know. So here is a shot of Mandy’s beautiful ring – this totally makes me want to do a full macro post in which I run around shooting anything and everything macro.

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The Peralta Boys

I know I have said this in the past, but it is such a blessing to have the opportunity of sessions with the same clients every year. These two cuties have been coming to me for their fall portaits three years in a row now, and watching them grow has been so much fun. Now I just have to talk their parents into a full family session! Ha – maybe some day soon.

Love that smile!

They start out so sweet…

And then their wild sides come out!

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Areale and Eric – Lifestyle Session, Part II

Our second try in the attempt at a full session went rather well! Beautiful skies, no hint of rain, and the same awesome location.

Would someone just please explain to me why it rains only on the days I have sessions?!

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Areale and Eric – Lifestyle Session, Part I

I have been looking forward to this session for weeks – partially because I LOVE these two as a couple. They seem to compliment each other so well, and they have their own style that I knew would be a blast to capture. Areale and Eric also came up with the spot that we shot in, and I love them for showing me a fun, new place!

The other reason I was excited about this shoot is because it was only the second run with my 100mm f2.8 L IS macro. I actually have not attempted any macro shots with this beautiful piece of glass because I have had WAY too much fun with it as a portrait lens! I am seriously in love with the clarity and color that comes out of this baby. I can’t wait for more!

Unfortunately, these images will only be this first part of this shoot due to the fact that about five minutes in, it began to storm like crazy. But – as I told Areale and Eric – I have absolutely NO problem continuing this session as soon as possible. In fact, I am itching to get back to it. Rain, rain go away! But until we get to part two… Enjoy!

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Tiffanie and Cody – November 13, 2010 – Arden Hills Country Club

I had such a fabulous time shooting this wedding. I love Tiffanie’s style, and she gave me all kinds of fun eye candy to work with. I loved the people, the venue, the dress, the shoes, the flowers… I could go on and on. This is just a small preview of all the fun of this special day. Thanks for having me along for the ride, Tiffanie and Cody!

Now THIS is a hardcore bridesmaid. The rest of y’all have got NOTHIN’ on her!!!

This garter was handed down from couple to couple, and now it’s Tiffanie and Cody’s turn to give it to the next couple to be married!

Tiffanie and Cody sharing their first look. <3

Some of my favorite people! And yes, Andrea was paying the next day for double fisting it!

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Trizza Grantham Photography featured in Real Weddings Magazine

I’m so excited to announce that one of my weddings from this past summer has been published in a two-page feature in Sacramento’s own Real Weddings Magazine! If you get a chance to pick up the current edition, you will find Nicole and Dan Caramello’s wedding inside. What an honor, and a huge thanks to the fabulously helpful editors and staff at Real Weddings Magazine!

If you are interested in picking up a copy of Real Weddings Magazine, they should currently be available all around the Sacramento area. You can also have the current magazine emailed to you if you visit the website (link above) and request to have it sent.

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Kelly and Zack – Newcastle Wedding Gardens – October 24, 2010

This Sunday in October was a huge challenge – for everyone. First, it poured down rain all day LONG. Definitely not a photographer’s (or a bride’s!) dream. Second, Kelly and Zack dealt with many more obstacles on their special day than most couples do. From worrying about their sweet dog being in the emergency room the night before to centerpieces attempting to go up in flames… This couple had so much more patience than I would have had! I seriously would have had a nervous breakdown.

On this side of the camera, I have to say that I would not have made this post even happen without the help of the terrific woman behind White Daisy Photography. I used images of Aimee’s in addition to my own in order to create this entry. Thank you SO MUCH for helping me out with this wedding, Aimee. You are a blessing both as a friend AND a colleague.

Kelly’s first pair of shoes…

And the second!

Kelly’s mom bottled this drink especially for the wedding. I HAD to try a sip… And it was yummy!

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Fall Family Portraits – The Simpson Family

Say hello to the Simpson Family – Jody, Amanda, and Orion. (Isn’t his name the greatest?!) We had the opportunity to take some awesome family shots a couple days ago in Sacramento. Orion wasn’t too into the idea of taking pictures, but what 10-month-old is? Instead of paying attention to the camera, this little boy was MUCH more interested in people and bicycle-watching. I used this to my advantage when I could though – wait for a cyclist to ride right behind me and we’ve got an attentive baby!

Mom could get Orion to smile by tickling his chin – too adorable!

I have a whole series of Orion exploring dad’s head, including sticking his fingers in dad’s ears. Love it!

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