The Wedding of
Claudia & Michael
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA. Finally, we are getting to travel again to do what we love: photography. Not only did we get to travel, but we also got to travel to Morgan Hill. A place that holds special meaning for us. We used to travel three times a year to attend our Jehovah's Witness Convention in the Portuguese language, and we created some amazing memories in that area. And now, here we are, photographing a wedding for two incredible individuals.
That morning, we grabbed our breakfast and ate it on the way to the hotel where they were both staying and getting ready. It's no surprise that the bride was already in the process of getting ready, as it takes a while for the bride to get ready. Unlike the groom, who takes just 15 minutes.
A while later, the groom arrives along with the rest of the groomsmen to get ready. Michael was as calm as a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce. As always, he was open to any help that was needed, along with his friends. I was simply astonished by the fantastic outfit he was wearing.
I must admit that photographing the groom's side of the pre-ceremony is much easier than the bride's side, but it's so much more fun on the bride's side.
And now Michael sees Claudia for the first time...
The bride opted to have the wedding portraits before the ceremony, which is not uncommon, as it allows the newlyweds to get into party mode after the ceremony. Usually, we choose the location for the newlyweds; however, the bride had her sights set on having the wedding portraits taken at The Guglielmo Winery.
After the wedding portraits were completed, we headed to the venue for the ceremony. It was time to capture the official union of The Choyce!
And now, it's time to party!
Let me take a moment to give a shout-out to the bridal party!
Back to the party!
P.S. Sometimes, just for fun, we invite reception guests for a quick portrait session.
