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Are you feeling overwhelmed with the sheer number of tasks that go into planning a wedding? You’re not alone. From finding the perfect venue to choosing your vendors, there are countless decisions to be made. It’s easy to overlook something important in the rush to get everything done. That’s why I’ve created the ultimate pre-wedding checklist to help you stay on track and make sure your special day runs smoothly.
Frank, one of the owners is also a car fanatic, especially with the old classic cars. He restores all the cars they have to offer. I rented a gorgeous sea foam green 1955 Chevy Station Wagon for this engagement session and it was amazing. The couple loved it and it was just as much a character in the story as Don & Steph were. These classic cars are a must for your engagement session as well as styled shoot, portrait or even wedding! The On Broadway team actually allows you to rent these beauties for your event. You can pick from their ever growing list and have it their as a chauffeur to or from your event or you can even rent it out to stay at your wedding as a photo op for you and your guests!
I know I know, you are probably going to say “We are just so awkward in front of the camera. We don’t know what to do, we don’t think we need the photos.” First off, I hear you. Engagement photos are so great to get you comfortable with me, my work ethic and having a camera pointed at you. E.P. (engagement photos) allow you and your spouse to feel out the process before the rush of the wedding day.
Venue capacity: 250-300 if inside. More if outside is utilized
Feel/style: Rustic Chic barn style
I had the beautiful opportunity to partake in a styled shoot at Oak Hollow farms, a local wedding venue in Orland, CA. OHFs is a breathtaking property that offers various picturesque backdrops, a stunning barn, serene pond and one of my personal favorites, a vintage car! From black tie Saturday to a rustic chic style wedding Sunday, OHF can do both with ease in their dreamy barn and outdoor spaces.
The venue is tucked away surrounded by beautiful oak trees in Orland, California. An outdoor bar area is a perfect place for cocktail hour which can be provided by their on staff licensed bar tender. If the weather decides to change on you suddenly their indoor barn space has a max capacity of 300 people so you don’t need to stress about a thing. Being here in the valley, our summers and falls are quite hot, but OHF has got you covered. They offer port-a-coolers that can be placed facing inside the barn to keep you and your guests nice and cool throughout your whole wedding! On the flip side, if it’s going to be too cold for you and your guests, they offer propane heaters, which will keep the barn toasty warm.
A few other extras the venue has to offer is the bridal suite for you and your whole wedding party to get ready in together. Featuring big windows all around to let in that natural light, which can create breathtaking and dreamy backlit photos. Salon chairs, mirrors, and desks for getting ready are all supplied so you don’t need to lift a finger!
Overall, Oak Hollow Farms will be a perfect wedding venue for your big day. My personal favorite features of the venue are the old rustic barn which adds beautiful textures and a nice backdrop to photos as well as the hanging sheer cloth and lights which adds to an already dreamy interior. I love the big white barn and natural doors for that extra WOW factor for the big kiss. The vintage car is also such a fun photo-op for both the wedding party and your guests.
Here’s a gallery of some of the beautiful spots I’ve spoken of.
- Venue: Oak Hollow Farms
- host: Missy Bee Photography & Electric Love Photo Co.
- Florals: June bloom Chico, Hearts and Roses by Lynnette
- Make up: Danise Mae MUA
- Hair: Bianca Pantoja
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There are so many benefits of having a second photographer at your wedding. One of the biggest pros to having one is the variety of shots captured which in turn gives YOU better coverage during your big day. Having started shooting weddings as a second, I know first hand the importance of a good second shooter.
Having a second shooter there also allows me to breathe a bit throughout the day. While I’m with you capturing those precious moments during your romantics, I can have my second getting all those candids of your guests enjoying themselves at cocktail hour. This allows me to be more creative and take a bit more time to get all those moments that make your heart sing.
A second shooter is also valuable for larger weddings and bridal parties. It’s much easier to divide and conquer when organizing larger groups. While I’m with the bride and her ladies, my second could be out with the guys, hyping them up and getting their formals done to keep us ahead of schedule.
If you have a tighter timeline for your day, there typically doesn’t leave much room for error. Think of having a second shooter as a nice backup to your main. Think of if like this, while I’m busy capturing you and your families after the ceremony, my second can be off with your guests getting details and other angels of your party! This way I can be in two places at once, never missing a beat and getting you all those shots you desire for your day.
I have a list of steadfast photographers that have similar styles to my own that I can pick from, giving you the best experience possible.
