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November 15, 2011
Trees, rocks, and water; in other words, all things Yosemite. Add into the mix Lisa and Roger, two individuals coming together in the midst of these elements through love and you can start to see what it's all about. They are in a place in life where they know exactly what they want and are lucky enough to have found it. That's really why they came to Yosemite on this fall afternoon.
Lisa and Roger traveled half-way across the country to elope in Yosemite. It was just the two of them, standing together on the banks of the Merced River as they exchanged their vows in a peaceful moment of bliss. It was their perfect wedding. She was gorgeous and Roger knew it. The whisper of their vows was wrapped in between the wind pulling through the tree and the flow of the river's water. But in nearly the same moment that they shared their first kiss, tourists and bystanders on the other bank of the river and the nearby bridge erupted in cheers.
Now man and wife, then joined me on a quick trip through Yosemite Valley stopping at a few of my favorite spots. Somehow wherever we went we found this gorgeous light bathing the valley, lighting up trees and rocks in amazing colors. Of course, as excited as I was about the lighting and excellent photographic conditions, this was all meaningless to Lisa and Roger; they had each other. And that is all that they need.
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November 14, 2011
Just one frame today from Elle and Anthony's wedding last week. Their fall wedding was in a meadow near Bridalveil Fall with amazingly colorful scenery. Much more to come.
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November 11, 2011
Just a quick preview today from Patti and Curt's wedding in Yosemite. The fall colors were in perfect bloom and wrapping Patti and Curt in love. So much more from their wedding at the Ahwahnee coming soon, but for now just soak up the color.
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Patti Cowling says:
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Wow Patrick! Thank you for giving us this beautiful memory and also so many cherished moments we had that day. This was all we had hoped for and more.
Mary Allen says:
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Patrick- we so appreciate working with you and your lovely wife. You have amazing insight into what makes a great photograph and are so wonderful to work with. Can't wait to see the rest of the photos!
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November 10, 2011
A few weeks ago I met up with the Starchman family for a quick family portrait session. Of course it wasn't just the four in the immediate family - they brought out the whole family. I've known them for quite a while living in Mariposa and they are all just good people.
The shoot was really like three mini sessions in one, with each section of the family taking a turn in front of the camera. Everyone has such a unique personality, but there would be no doubt that they are all family. Their little ones are amazingly cute and were so much fun to work with, reminding me perfectly of my own.
Thank you all again, it was a pleasure to create these for you!
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Anita Starchman Bryant says:
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thank you Patrick for spending the evening with our family. These photos are amazing!
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November 9, 2011
With Clayton in the service and stationed in Kentucky, Sarah planned their wedding at Bass Lake with the help of her family. They are both from the local area, so the stunning lakeside location quickly became the perfect place for their wedding. Thankfully on her wedding day she was surrounded by her friends while she prepared to walk down the aisle to meet her husband.
Just downstairs on a grass field overlooking Bass Lake Sarah and Clayton saw each other for the first time. It was also the perfect site for their ceremony. It was there, under the sun and clouds, near the waters edge that they shared their love for each other in front of their loved ones. Everyone was there not just to witness Sarah and Clayton marry, but to lift them up in love.
Just after the ceremony, we walked along the lakes edge and back to The Pines. Their reception started off as a quiet dinner overlooking Bass Lake. Everyone enjoyed the delicious dinner and each others company as as the sun slowly slipped behind the hills. In that same spirit, Sarah and Clayton's friends and family took turns offering up toasts and words of advice for the newlyweds. The entire room had this beautiful feeling of happiness for today and hope for the future.
Before too long that quiet reception turned into a raging party once the dance floor was opened. DJ Kirk Moulin from Yosemite Entertainment kept everyone moving all night long. In the name of good fun and celebration everyone was shaking what they had.
Perhaps more than any couple in recent memory, Sarah and Clayton just melted into each others arms. It's easy to see why they are so perfect for each other - they complete each other in a way that makes them each necessary for the other. Sarah's eyes opened up in love when Clayton was near.
Huge thanks to both James and Katie for your assistance on this day - I could not have done this with out you both. Thank you to Clayton for standing in service of us all. Congratulations again to Sarah and Clayton, we wish you both the best in your new life together!
Photographer: Patrick Pike Studios
Hair and Makeup: Bellissimo
Flowers: Coarsegold Flower Shop
Ceremony and Reception: The Pines Resort
Officiant: Rev. Autrey Nassar
Also if you were there that night and you our looking for photos from our photo booth, you can find them here.
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Patrick, these photos were exactly what we were looking for. Thank you for giving us memories that will last a life time and beyond!