07/24/2025
Just a few sweet selections from M&J's wedding weekend, set in the idyllic vineyards of Paso Robles, Californian 🍇 Now that I have your attention with the help of this lovely couple, I thought I'd answer a question I'm getting more & more frequently these days- "Should I opt for photography coverage during the rehearsal dinner/welcome party?"... The TLDR here is "probably so". My insight is this: Your wedding experience isn't limited to one day. In fact, your wedding experience often begins from the moment your first guest arrives to your destination, totally ecstatic to celebrate you- and that energy, that enthusiasm is certainly worth capturing. A good photographer aims to encapsulate your *entire* wedding story, not just a selective chapter. Beyond the great guest shots and memories held close-to-heart, I personally find the first event of the wedding weekend to be my best opportunity to connect with your guests, learn their names and get them comfortable in front of my lens before the big day. The first event of the weekend sets the tone for all of the events to follow, and the value of keeping that momentum high? Worth it, no doubt.