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Bride and groom holding hands laughing walking down aisle. Baker Beach wedding ceremony. San Francisco wedding photojournalist Drew Bird Photo.

The Art of Wedding Photojournalism

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There are so many beautiful moments of love and co

There are so many beautiful moments of love and connection that happen throughout every wedding weekend. These are often subtle expressions that almost no one else makes note of in that moment. They happen and then slip quietly into the past. But to a photo storyteller - these are the moments we live to document and preserve. These are the images that bring back all the feels : )
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Top level thanks to everyone who helped make this a fabulous celebration:
@lainerileyprokay @prokalo
Planner: Leanne @swoon_wedding_planning
Venue: @berkeleycityclub
DJ: @heartofgolddjs
Hair/Makeup: Aimee @sesentiraimee
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#berkeleycityclub #berkeleyweddingphotographer #berkeleywedding #californiawedding #californialove #weddingphotojournalism #weddingceremony #weddingphotojournalist #oaklandweddingphotographer #fearless1125 #loveauthentic #loveintentionally #radlovestories #elopementlove #realmoments #realmomentsweddingphotography #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #sanfranciscowedding #bayareawedding #norcalwedding #weddingphotographyideas #tahoeweddingphotographer #napaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding

Classic and beautiful. – – Andria and Ray taking

Classic and beautiful.
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Andria and Ray taking a moment at their Carmel, CA wedding. @andiseo
@rayzoo87 @quaillodgeca
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#bigsurwedding #carmelwedding #carmelweddingphotographer #vineyardwedding #napaweddingphotographer #norcalwedding #weddingportrait #brideandgroom #rusticwedding #vineyardweddingphotographer #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #stylemepretty #californiabride #weddingphotojournalism #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer#sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #loveauthentic #loveintentionally #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding

Wedding cake toppers can be hilarious, on occasion

Wedding cake toppers can be hilarious, on occasion. 😂
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Celebrating with Vanessa and Liz at the @oaklandaviationmuseum
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Seriously, this is one of the most unique wedding venues in the entire Bay Area.
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#norcalwedding #realwedding #oaklandwedding #oaklandweddingphotographer #berkeleyweddingphotographer #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #realmomentsweddingphotography #loveislove #lgbtqwedding #lgbtqweddingphotographer #weddingcake #californiabride #weddingportrait #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #lesbianwedding #lesbianweddingphotographer #gaywedding
#gayweddingideas #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding @weddingphotojournalists

Gina and her father moments before walking down th

Gina and her father moments before walking down the aisle. The energy in this moment is so good. You can feel the anticipation and excitement.
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We only have a few open spots left for 2022 and are currently booking into 2023. Get in touch for a free consultation for your wedding via link in bio.
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Gina and Mark-Anthony’s wedding at the incredible @seventhplace in Los Angeles. The wedding celebration was a musical masterpiece (with most of Gina’s family being professional musicians) and a fabulous celebration of community and love. @ginacl @silvercharm_events @milleniumbiltmore for getting ready.
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#californiawedding #californialove #laweddingphotographer #losangeleswedding #losangelesweddingphotographer #weddingceremony #weddingphotojournalist #summerwedding #oaklandweddingphotographer #socalwedding #realwedding #fatherofthebride #stylemepretty #californiabride #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #sanfranciscowedding #bayareawedding #norcalwedding #weddingphotographyideas #realmomentsweddingphotography #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding

Now that is a ceremony spot! – – @skibowlwedding

Now that is a ceremony spot!
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@skibowlweddings for Lori Ann & Kieran’s mountain top wedding celebration at the Historic Warming Hut on Mt. Hood, Oregon.
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We love photographing adventure weddings and elopements. Mountain tops, remote beaches, hiking deep into old growth forests, island hopping - let’s adventure together for your wedding. We are currently accepting inquiries into 2023. And we do have a few remaining spots available for 2022 weddings ; ) DM us about your wedding plans.
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@loriannburd @skibowl #skibowlwedding #mthoodwedding #mthoodweddingphotographer #oregonwedding #adventurelovestories #loveauthentic #loveintentionally #radlovestories #elopementlove #adventurouswedding #travelwedding #travelweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #adventureelopement #adventureelopementphotographer #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer#sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding @weddingphotojournalists

You can feel the happiness here. – – Priscilla an

You can feel the happiness here.
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Priscilla and Brian’s wedding ceremony on a bluff overlooking the pacific ocean at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, California. We were sooooooo lucky to finish the ceremony and outdoor photos about an hour before a massive rain storm arrived.
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Couple: @priscilla.tsai @briankrivoy
Venues: @ritzcarltonhmb @halfmoonbaygolf
Wedding Planning: @theysolovedevents
Event Planning and AV: @encore_global
Floral & Design: @amyburkedesigns
Hair + Makeup: @quissy
Cake: @cakecoquette
Officiant: @rebsyd
Lighting: @jl_imagination
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#norcalwedding #realwedding #adventurouslovestories #ritzcarltonwedding #halfmoonbaywedding #halfmoonbayweddingphotographer #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #stylemepretty #californiabride #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #chinesewedding #jewishwedding #chineseteaceremony #loveauthentic #loveintentionally #radlovestories #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #napaweddingphotographer #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp

A beautiful setting for Gleb & Ashley at the fabul

A beautiful setting for Gleb & Ashley at the fabulous Inn at Park Winters. @ashleydenisov @gleb @parkwinters @ampersand_sf
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#parkwinters #parkwinterswedding #parkwintersweddingphotographer #norcalwedding #realwedding #yolocounty #yolocountyphotographer #sacramentowedding #sacramentoweddingphotographer #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #stylemepretty #californiabride #weddingportrait #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #tahoeweddingphotographer #napaweddingphotographer #sonomaweddingphotographer #sacramentoweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding @martha_weddings @herecomestheguide #lookslikefilmweddings

When the best man’s jokes are landing. – – A f

When the best man’s jokes are landing.
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A fun moment from a fabulous Napa vineyard wedding at Brasswood Estate. @ryprize @christinepreizler @boutiqueeventsnapa @brasswoodnapavalley
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#napawedding #napaweddingphotographer #norcalwedding #realwedding #realmoments #realmomentsweddingphotography #brasswoodnapavalley #weddingtoasts #weddingspeeches #bestmanspeech #barnwedding #rusticwedding #vineyardwedding #vineyardweddingphotographer #bridelaughing #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #californiabride #weddingphotojournalism #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding
@proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding @ @weddingphotojournalists

Listening to vinyl records in the Haight. All part

Listening to vinyl records in the Haight. All part of an incredible photo adventure with Sarah and Allen around San Francisco following their SF City Hall wedding ceremony. @flybykitty @allenmasuda
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A lovely note from Sarah & Allen:
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“DREW!!!! Thank you for the incredible experience. Our photo adventure was everything we imagined and the results are even more! You captured so many special moments. I can’t believe how many timeless, precious photos you captured. I think you got more great photos of us in one day than we have total from 14 years together. Thank you for your patience with us, your dope-ass photo expertise, the optimal professionalism and personal attention you gave us and your beautiful spirit to guide us through our special day. Thank you from the deepest depths of our hearts eternally. We are looking forward to our new friendship with you for years to come. And hopefully catching a live show over drinks with you and your Sweet Lady sometime soon! With gratitude and love, Sarah and Allen"
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#norcalwedding #realwedding #vinyl #sfcityhallwedding #sfcityhallelopement #elopementphotographer #sfelopementphotographer #sfcityhallweddingphotographer #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #stylemepretty #californiabride #weddingportrait #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #thehaight #hayesvalley #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #tahoeweddingphotographer #napaweddingphotographer #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding

Top level improvisation here during speeches by th

Top level improvisation here during speeches by the father of the bride.
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A fabulous backyard wedding at a gorgeous family property in Nevada City, California. @the__insta_grahamer
@chlolula @wildandlovelyevents
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#norcalwedding #realwedding #champagnetoast #fatherofthebride #weddingtoasts #weddingspeeches #nevadacitywedding #nevadacityweddingphotographer #backyardwedding #backyardweddingphotographer #tahoewedding #tahoeweddingphotographer #tahoeweddings #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #stylemepretty #californiabride #weddingphotojournalism #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #weddingphotographyideas #napaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding @ @weddingphotojournalists

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There are so many beautiful moments of love and co

There are so many beautiful moments of love and connection that happen throughout every wedding weekend. These are often subtle expressions that almost no one else makes note of in that moment. They happen and then slip quietly into the past. But to a photo storyteller - these are the moments we live to document and preserve. These are the images that bring back all the feels : )
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Top level thanks to everyone who helped make this a fabulous celebration:
@lainerileyprokay @prokalo
Planner: Leanne @swoon_wedding_planning
Venue: @berkeleycityclub
DJ: @heartofgolddjs
Hair/Makeup: Aimee @sesentiraimee
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#berkeleycityclub #berkeleyweddingphotographer #berkeleywedding #californiawedding #californialove #weddingphotojournalism #weddingceremony #weddingphotojournalist #oaklandweddingphotographer #fearless1125 #loveauthentic #loveintentionally #radlovestories #elopementlove #realmoments #realmomentsweddingphotography #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #sanfranciscowedding #bayareawedding #norcalwedding #weddingphotographyideas #tahoeweddingphotographer #napaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding

Classic and beautiful. – – Andria and Ray taking

Classic and beautiful.
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Andria and Ray taking a moment at their Carmel, CA wedding. @andiseo
@rayzoo87 @quaillodgeca
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#bigsurwedding #carmelwedding #carmelweddingphotographer #vineyardwedding #napaweddingphotographer #norcalwedding #weddingportrait #brideandgroom #rusticwedding #vineyardweddingphotographer #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #stylemepretty #californiabride #weddingphotojournalism #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer#sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #loveauthentic #loveintentionally #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding

Wedding cake toppers can be hilarious, on occasion

Wedding cake toppers can be hilarious, on occasion. 😂
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Celebrating with Vanessa and Liz at the @oaklandaviationmuseum
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Seriously, this is one of the most unique wedding venues in the entire Bay Area.
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#norcalwedding #realwedding #oaklandwedding #oaklandweddingphotographer #berkeleyweddingphotographer #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #realmomentsweddingphotography #loveislove #lgbtqwedding #lgbtqweddingphotographer #weddingcake #californiabride #weddingportrait #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #lesbianwedding #lesbianweddingphotographer #gaywedding
#gayweddingideas #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding @weddingphotojournalists

Gina and her father moments before walking down th

Gina and her father moments before walking down the aisle. The energy in this moment is so good. You can feel the anticipation and excitement.
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We only have a few open spots left for 2022 and are currently booking into 2023. Get in touch for a free consultation for your wedding via link in bio.
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Gina and Mark-Anthony’s wedding at the incredible @seventhplace in Los Angeles. The wedding celebration was a musical masterpiece (with most of Gina’s family being professional musicians) and a fabulous celebration of community and love. @ginacl @silvercharm_events @milleniumbiltmore for getting ready.
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#californiawedding #californialove #laweddingphotographer #losangeleswedding #losangelesweddingphotographer #weddingceremony #weddingphotojournalist #summerwedding #oaklandweddingphotographer #socalwedding #realwedding #fatherofthebride #stylemepretty #californiabride #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #sanfranciscowedding #bayareawedding #norcalwedding #weddingphotographyideas #realmomentsweddingphotography #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding

Now that is a ceremony spot! – – @skibowlwedding

Now that is a ceremony spot!
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@skibowlweddings for Lori Ann & Kieran’s mountain top wedding celebration at the Historic Warming Hut on Mt. Hood, Oregon.
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We love photographing adventure weddings and elopements. Mountain tops, remote beaches, hiking deep into old growth forests, island hopping - let’s adventure together for your wedding. We are currently accepting inquiries into 2023. And we do have a few remaining spots available for 2022 weddings ; ) DM us about your wedding plans.
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@loriannburd @skibowl #skibowlwedding #mthoodwedding #mthoodweddingphotographer #oregonwedding #adventurelovestories #loveauthentic #loveintentionally #radlovestories #elopementlove #adventurouswedding #travelwedding #travelweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #adventureelopement #adventureelopementphotographer #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer#sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding @weddingphotojournalists

You can feel the happiness here. – – Priscilla an

You can feel the happiness here.
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Priscilla and Brian’s wedding ceremony on a bluff overlooking the pacific ocean at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, California. We were sooooooo lucky to finish the ceremony and outdoor photos about an hour before a massive rain storm arrived.
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Couple: @priscilla.tsai @briankrivoy
Venues: @ritzcarltonhmb @halfmoonbaygolf
Wedding Planning: @theysolovedevents
Event Planning and AV: @encore_global
Floral & Design: @amyburkedesigns
Hair + Makeup: @quissy
Cake: @cakecoquette
Officiant: @rebsyd
Lighting: @jl_imagination
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#norcalwedding #realwedding #adventurouslovestories #ritzcarltonwedding #halfmoonbaywedding #halfmoonbayweddingphotographer #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #stylemepretty #californiabride #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #chinesewedding #jewishwedding #chineseteaceremony #loveauthentic #loveintentionally #radlovestories #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #napaweddingphotographer #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp

A beautiful setting for Gleb & Ashley at the fabul

A beautiful setting for Gleb & Ashley at the fabulous Inn at Park Winters. @ashleydenisov @gleb @parkwinters @ampersand_sf
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#parkwinters #parkwinterswedding #parkwintersweddingphotographer #norcalwedding #realwedding #yolocounty #yolocountyphotographer #sacramentowedding #sacramentoweddingphotographer #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #stylemepretty #californiabride #weddingportrait #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #tahoeweddingphotographer #napaweddingphotographer #sonomaweddingphotographer #sacramentoweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding @martha_weddings @herecomestheguide #lookslikefilmweddings

When the best man’s jokes are landing. – – A f

When the best man’s jokes are landing.
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A fun moment from a fabulous Napa vineyard wedding at Brasswood Estate. @ryprize @christinepreizler @boutiqueeventsnapa @brasswoodnapavalley
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#napawedding #napaweddingphotographer #norcalwedding #realwedding #realmoments #realmomentsweddingphotography #brasswoodnapavalley #weddingtoasts #weddingspeeches #bestmanspeech #barnwedding #rusticwedding #vineyardwedding #vineyardweddingphotographer #bridelaughing #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #californiabride #weddingphotojournalism #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding
@proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding @ @weddingphotojournalists

Listening to vinyl records in the Haight. All part

Listening to vinyl records in the Haight. All part of an incredible photo adventure with Sarah and Allen around San Francisco following their SF City Hall wedding ceremony. @flybykitty @allenmasuda
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A lovely note from Sarah & Allen:
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“DREW!!!! Thank you for the incredible experience. Our photo adventure was everything we imagined and the results are even more! You captured so many special moments. I can’t believe how many timeless, precious photos you captured. I think you got more great photos of us in one day than we have total from 14 years together. Thank you for your patience with us, your dope-ass photo expertise, the optimal professionalism and personal attention you gave us and your beautiful spirit to guide us through our special day. Thank you from the deepest depths of our hearts eternally. We are looking forward to our new friendship with you for years to come. And hopefully catching a live show over drinks with you and your Sweet Lady sometime soon! With gratitude and love, Sarah and Allen"
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#norcalwedding #realwedding #vinyl #sfcityhallwedding #sfcityhallelopement #elopementphotographer #sfelopementphotographer #sfcityhallweddingphotographer #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #stylemepretty #californiabride #weddingportrait #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #thehaight #hayesvalley #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotography #weddingphotographyideas #tahoeweddingphotographer #napaweddingphotographer #sonomaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding

Top level improvisation here during speeches by th

Top level improvisation here during speeches by the father of the bride.
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A fabulous backyard wedding at a gorgeous family property in Nevada City, California. @the__insta_grahamer
@chlolula @wildandlovelyevents
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#norcalwedding #realwedding #champagnetoast #fatherofthebride #weddingtoasts #weddingspeeches #nevadacitywedding #nevadacityweddingphotographer #backyardwedding #backyardweddingphotographer #tahoewedding #tahoeweddingphotographer #tahoeweddings #sanfranciscowedding #californiawedding #californialove #stylemepretty #californiabride #weddingphotojournalism #oaklandweddingphotographer #weddingart #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #weddingphotographyideas #napaweddingphotographer #drewbirdweddings #drewbirdwedding #lookslikefilmweddings @proweddingphotographers_ispwp @apracticalwedding @ @weddingphotojournalists

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