Complimentary Slide Show For Every Wedding Booked During December 2010. Troy Wegner Photography Visalia, Fresno Wedding Photographer.

 

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During the month of December we are happy to announce a promotion for every new wedding that is booked.  This promotion will Start on December 1, and run through December 31. 

You will receive a slideshow on DVD inside a leather folio and silk lined gift box.  This complimentary slideshow regularly sells for $299.00 and will be our gift to you for booking your wedding this month.  If you have been looking for a wedding photographer you may not want to look any further. Here is your opportunity to get an award winning slideshow using your best wedding images. You will also receive a link to share on all the major social sites.  All of your friends will love seeing the slideshow of your wedding playing from facebook.  You can Play the DVD on your computer or home theater system and relive those moments over and over.  For more information on Troy Wegner Photography and our wedding collections please visit our website at  www.troywegnerphotography.com  also on the right of this blog is a wedding gallery of images to browse. You can email us at 2twphoto@gmail.com with any questions or date availability.

As you are planning your wedding for 2011 you can take advantage of this 2010 special. Let us help jump start your planning with this premium product.  Dates are booking for 2011, don’t hesitate and miss out on this promotion. 

Baby Announcement

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Had the wonderful time of taking baby Penelope’s first pictures. Born in October she was only two and a half weeks old. We spent the evening in the studio with the heater cranked up cooking us all out, but Penelope was comfortable. She never fell asleep and was awake for her first session.  I know her parents were really hoping she would stay awake for the pictures as well.  As a Photographer It doesn't matter to me if the baby is awake or asleep but I do prefer to let them fall asleep.  With a new born the iris is not yet set and eyes can look solid black and or the baby just gets upset.  Its also when they are asleep we can get those really precious poses and once they are positioned that is how they will stay. Either way how can you not get a great photo of a new born right?!  Penelope was such a great baby never once did she cry or seem to get uncomfortable. Thanks for the great session Penelope! 

Central California and Destination Wedding Photographer

Liberty Station Point Loma Wedding in San Diego, Visalia Fresno Wedding Photographer Troy Wegner

 

I had a great opportunity to shoot in San Diego at Liberty Station in the Point Loma area with David Donovan. Liberty Station is an old Military Barracks that have now been converted to many shops and restaurants as well as a few hotels that have been built amongst everything.  The location is just West of the San Diego International Airport. Having beautiful water ways and parks that divide you from the airport area. 

Mikki and George tied the knot at the Marriot Hotel. The ceremony was outside on the beautiful grass lawn with the water behind them. The hotels amenities worked out great as the wedding parties booked rooms and we had a short distance to go for all the getting ready shots with each of the wedding parties. Having everyone get ready in the rooms allowed enough time to get some great photos under the bridges outside.

Mikki and George chose to do a “First Look” under the bridges. I do highly recommend for Brides to consider a first look as it allows for some great photos and it really is a very special moment that can be captured like no other.  Once the first look and that special time was captured we moved onto doing the wedding party shots. Again, highly recommended because now most of the wedding party is photographed and all that is left would be the ceremony and family shots. I have found that maintaining a schedule like this really helps to maintain a smooth rhythm for the wedding day and all the pictures are not piled up after the ceremony when everyone really just wants to get to the reception. 

Mikki and George had hired a Wedding Coordinator that was awesome. I would have to say this was the best coordinator I have worked with thus far. He did a fabulous job keeping everything on time, giving any heads up needed. Not only did he keep things running smoothly but  if he noticed a detail that was crooked or out of place he would take it upon himself to either fix it or make mention of it.  Helping us to keep  details in the photos perfect. Most of all, he did not tell us how to photograph. Trusting and leaving the entire creative process to be the photographers job, nice! That is why we are there!! I would highly recommend to anyone considering a coordinator to find a good one within your budget.

As some weddings can be covered by one photographer having two really takes any added stress off the main photographer and adds additional coverage. I was asked to second shoot for this venue by Dave.  The venue turned out to be really fantastic and the weather was just gorgeous. I just want to say thanks to Dave and the Wedding party for the opportunity to share in the very special day and for giving me another great wedding and venue to shoot. I am also happy to give out a link to Dave's photography business on my blog as we both work together often. http://www.ddonovanphoto.com

I hope you enjoy some of my images below.

               

Ritchie Barn Weddings, Visalia

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The Ritchie Barn really has all you need for making a beautiful wedding come alive. Located in Visalia, Ca the barn is known for its many parties and gatherings. I found myself amazed at all the nooks and crannies for spectacular photography. From quaint little walking trails to a little water creek that meanders through the trees. I would have to say that when timing the seasons right for a wedding the Ritchie Barn is a must.

Sean and Lenka choose the Ritchie Barn as there reception destination but the property offers so much more. The property even has a completely furnished and beautiful house that can be used. Even though the day was 103 degrees and very humid I  somehow imagined the lush vegetation and greenery was like being back in Maui for a moment.  Congratulations to Sean and Lenka on the start of a wonderful adventure together.

Ritchie Barn Map

Yosemite Wedding Photographer

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Well this isn’t exactly a wedding but the inquiry I had made me start and think of Yosemite. I had an inquiry to shoot a wedding in Yosemite during October. I cant think of a more beautiful location then Yosemite in the fall. The colors and the cool air mixed with the excitement of a wedding, what more could one ask for.  Apparently a couple eloping and heading to Yosemite needed a photographer to cover there special day. Which brings me to my photos in this blog post.

I had not yet posted any of my exciting Yosemite camping pictures from this past spring. When I arrived to the Valley floor I was in shorts and a tank top and the weather was beautiful. So, that is the typical spring day you say well ok I agree. However, by the next day at noon a tremendous storm had literally blew in with a roar through the valley. Much like a train or a jet plane screaming by just over the tree tops. As branches were falling from the trees all I could do was wait for one to fall through the roof of my 5th wheel trailer. Luckily I did get spared any damages but huge tree limbs were tossed on the ground everywhere.

Late that afternoon it was in the 30 degree range and getting colder. My friends that had decided to camp in tents well lets just say they were like little pop sickles out there. We all woke up to snow and more snow. It snowed all morning up to about noon. Great fun having spring and winter all on the same trip.

The weather gave me some great photo opportunities that I would like to share. As always any photo on display here on my blog is copyright protected. They can be purchased if you are interested, please just contact me.    

El Capitan

In the Ahwahnee Hotel 

 

leaving and all 6” of snow was gone.

 

Snowing like crazy outside. All this snow in about 1 hour.

 

Last but the best, the Yosemite Valley floor from the vista point . This was as the storm was clearing out.

High School Senior, Visalia Photographer

 

I had a wonderful time photographing Aubrey in Exeter California. Her family had a lovely home full of character which made for some great photos. Aubrey was the last high School Senior for the 2010 school year for me and I wish her luck and good fortune in her future.

Visalia Wedding Photographer Shoots Corporate to Grunge for Phil

Kayla’s High School Senior Photos, Capturing California Gold

  

Kayla ended up with to many awesome images. It was some tough decisions on her and her Mom. But after all was said and done I think these pictures will represent Kayla well for the rest of her life. The last set of real honest to goodness pictures before leaving for college and starting her own life. I had a blast shooting these.

When I arrived for the shoot it looked as though God himself was going to open the heavens and let all the water fall. Though it was ominous looking I had about 5 mins to scout the area and set up in case the rains started. I had never been here before and had no idea what to expect. Ooh, and did I mention the wind was crazy and blowing everything over.  We started shooting and half way through the rain did in fact start.  So we had to grab the gear and run for the barn and take a time out and wait it out for about 20 mins. We went back outside to do the railroad track shots my helper Stacy (Kayla’s Mom) turned her back for only a moment and the wind blew over the lights she was supposed to be holding. Well I give her credit, she caught the lights about 5 inches from the ground. Hey what a save, thank goodness. Pete Rose would of been proud of that diving catch      ;-)  ooh yeah not to many remember him if you do than well your getting old too.  When we shot the images in the weeds the sun had just come out of the clouds low on the horizon to the west getting ready for a sunset. The golden light that hit Kayla was just fantastic. As soon as the light hit her I knew I was capturing California gold.

We had almost cancelled the shoot due to the weather that day. 3 times it was on and off again. I am glad I took the chance on the weather holding out. I really think all that mother nature had in that day helped create some really stunning photos for Kayla to look back on 25 years from now.

Kayla's Senior 2010 Photography Session Slide Show, Golden West HS Visalia

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This was a great session and I really think the pictures show it. Kayla as with most teens took a few minutes to warm up to the camera, but after that it was all good. How could it not be, a teenager and a camera. I was really thank full for the weather to hold out. It was threatening serious rain and we only had to grab the lights and gear and run to the barn for shelter for 20 mins while the rain came down. We had a lot of wind that made for the glamour model and hair blowing in the fan effect. I really think Kayla started to feel and see all the elements coming together for a fabulous shoot. Thanks for the fun shoot to Kayla and her mom Stacy and the awesome location they decided on.

High School Senior, Carmen Class of 2010

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Had a great time with Carmen and her Mom. We started in downtown Visalia and ended up at one of Visalia’s  parks. We had so many great pictures just wanted to share a few that I personally liked.  Carmen, congratulations as a 2010 Senior.  Exeter HS was just the first step for you, good luck.