Ken and Amber are some of the kindest people we have had the pleasure of photographing. We got to spend a few relaxing hours with the two of them taking photos around Santa Barbara and exploring the Funk Zone. They had friends travel from across the world to be there to witness their love for each other. All in all it was a pretty amazing day. Here are a few of our favorite images from Ken and Amber’s big day.
-Peter
There are a lot of moments as a wedding photographers where we get let in on moments so special and intimate it almost seems like we shouldn’t be there. This was definitely the case with Buddy and Priscilla. They decided to elope at the (stunning) Santa Barbara courthouse and tell their friends and family later. We were the only witnesses and really the only ones (besides the court clerk) who can even verify that it happened. Well let me tell you: Buddy and Priscilla got married and here is the photographic proof. It was such an honor to be there to witness their union we and wish them all the best in their life together. Thanks to our good friend Jenn for the amazing flowers – she kills it. Enjoy!
Say hello to Rachel and Brent. They like to play board games, they’re super silly together, and they are clearly going to have a very happy life together. We spent a wonderful afternoon with them drinking beer, chasing sea gulls and exploring the Funk Zone of Santa Barbara. Take a gander.
-Peter and Emily
So these photos you are about to look at are of Casey and Megan. This is a really special one for me. Megan is one of my oldest friends and I couldn’t be happier that she found Casey and is getting married. They’re such a rad couple and are going to do great things together. We spent the afternoon exploring a magical forest then ended the evening watching the sunset. Kind of a normal day for Emily and I but it’s fun to bring some other people along 😉 Anyway, we can’t wait for Casey and Megan’s wedding!
-Peter
It was such an honor to witness to witness Kevin and Tracy’s joyful union. Their friends and family were such a blast to hang out with. They couldn’t have picked a better location than the Montecito Country Club with its fantastic ocean views and old-word charm. Class-central. And can we mention the fact that even in the dead of winter, the sun graced the newlyweds with its warm rays all day? It was meant to be.
Take a gander.
-Emily and Peter
Jessica and Jamie really know how to celebrate. Their wedding wedding was far from typical. On Friday night they gathered with a handful of their closest friends and family and spent the evening riding through Santa Barbara in a trolley and completed the night at the Wine Cask for a beautiful dinner. The next day, they threw a party for 200 more friends at the beach. Unbeknownst to the guests, Jessica and Jamie had arranged to have a judge marry them on the sand in front of the Cabrillo so they could still have a private wedding while their friends watched. You could definitely tell by the way this group celebrated that Jessica and Jamie have a whole lot of supportive friends. At about 11pm, everyone took shots. We took shots of the shots.
-Peter
Oh my goodness, where do I even start with these two. I’ve known Leah for a very long time. She stood up for me at my wedding and I will be standing up in hers. I couldn’t be happier that Leah has found her Prince Charming. Justin and Leah together are unstoppable. Even through the cold and the fading light they still look wonderful together. Hanging out at Knapp’s Castle in Santa Barbara with them was like stepping back in time. Peter and I really excited to be photographing their wedding…that I’m also a bridesmaid in. Not our normal set-up but it will sure be a lot of fun!
-Emily
Karissa and Jonas are both artists with a serious sense of personal style. Karissa spent much of her childhood in China and she used a lot international inspiration for her wedding day. She designed her own dress after 1999 Coco Chanel and coupled it with a 20 foot silk sari for her train. The day was full of artistic details including a gold-dipped bird skull boutonniere, a traditional chinese tea ceremony, and their amazing 50s chevy get away car. The ceremony was held in the Mural Room in the historic Santa Barbara courthouse – a beautiful cathedral-style room with restored paintings covering the walls. The reception was an intimate event held at the Opal – a local Santa Barbara restaurant – with amazing food and ambiance. Beyond being unique and artistic, Karissa and Jonas are genuinely great people and their wedding day was truly a joy to be a part of. We hope you enjoy!
