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Reacting to the toast

Kara Brodgesell November 1, 2017
In Wedding Tags Guests, Reception, Candid
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Wedding previews, inspiration, notes and musings by East-coast raised, West-coast based documentary wedding photographer.

Archive

  • 2018
    • Oct 8, 2018 Eydis & Tom
    • Sep 27, 2018 Embrace at sundown
    • Sep 26, 2018 Anne & Daniel
    • Sep 11, 2018 Vanessa & Dakotah
    • Aug 20, 2018 A breeze in the veil at sunset
    • Jul 5, 2018 Getting Ready
    • Jun 28, 2018 Marisa & Trevor
    • Apr 20, 2018 Katie & Tom
    • Apr 11, 2018 Floral details in Napa
    • Feb 5, 2018 Bridal shoes
  • 2017
    • Dec 24, 2017 Cara & Craig
    • Nov 10, 2017 Hilltop sunset
    • Nov 8, 2017 Ring Bearers
    • Nov 1, 2017 Reacting to the toast
    • Sep 10, 2017 Dena & Nathan
    • Aug 31, 2017 Steph & Jeff
    • Aug 25, 2017 Gentlemen's details
    • Aug 22, 2017 Golden bride
    • Aug 17, 2017 Karla & Nico
    • Jul 20, 2017 Kate & Garrett
    • Jun 27, 2017 Stunning wedding dress
    • Jun 10, 2017 Ultimate party spot
    • Jun 7, 2017 Genna & Jesse
    • Jun 5, 2017 Watching the guests arrive
    • Jun 2, 2017 Groomsman gift
    • May 31, 2017 Flower girl
    • May 28, 2017 Perfect summer salad
    • May 26, 2017 Ceremony walk
    • May 24, 2017 Guest fashion
    • May 23, 2017 Bride greeting her bridesmaid
    • May 17, 2017 Pocket charms
    • May 16, 2017 Wedding bands
    • May 12, 2017 Sunset smiles
    • May 9, 2017 Cheers!
    • Apr 25, 2017 Romantic little stroll downtown
    • Apr 19, 2017 Beautifully handwritten
    • Apr 14, 2017 Making one's own arrangements
    • Apr 11, 2017 End of the shoot at Sutro Baths
    • Apr 9, 2017 Magical tree arch
    • Apr 5, 2017 Pre-Ceremony Poker Game
    • Mar 31, 2017 Group Shots!
    • Mar 29, 2017 California Blues
    • Mar 27, 2017 Spring on a tabletop
    • Mar 23, 2017 Taking a moment at sunset
    • Mar 20, 2017 Ceremony Laughter
    • Mar 14, 2017 Amanda & Mike
    • Mar 9, 2017 Pouring for the toast
    • Mar 7, 2017 Welcome Dinner in Napa
    • Feb 28, 2017 Movie star bride
    • Feb 10, 2017 Family hugs at the end of the aisle
    • Feb 8, 2017 Officiant's bible
    • Feb 3, 2017 Giggles while waiting for the portrait
    • Feb 1, 2017 Golden Moments
    • Jan 10, 2017 Early winter dinner
  • 2016
    • Nov 5, 2016 Midsummer night's wedding
    • Nov 3, 2016 Flowers, kumquats & lace
    • Nov 1, 2016 Aaaah, a veil....
    • Oct 30, 2016 Road to the ceremony
    • Oct 28, 2016 Fall Flowers
    • Oct 27, 2016 Reception merriment
    • Oct 18, 2016 Taking a moment during hair and makeup
    • Oct 7, 2016 Dreamy bridal details
    • Sep 28, 2016 Eric & Matt
    • Sep 28, 2016 On the job
    • Sep 25, 2016 Ashley & Julien
    • Sep 23, 2016 Just desserts!
    • Sep 20, 2016 Dawn
    • Aug 30, 2016 Allegra & Jonathan
    • Aug 28, 2016 The best bling
    • Aug 1, 2016 Ximena & Isaac
    • Jul 26, 2016 Masha & Thomas
    • Jul 23, 2016 Last Shot of the Day
    • Jul 13, 2016 DIY Portable Photobooth!
    • Jul 7, 2016 Jen & Mark
    • Jul 3, 2016 Michelle & Eric
    • Jun 27, 2016 Corazon & Mark
    • Jun 21, 2016 Bernal Hill Couple Shoot
    • Jun 17, 2016 Melanie & Dave
    • Mar 18, 2016 Crystal & Katie

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@noahchristman and I met this little one just after midnight on Nov 10 and what a humbling, unique, awesome, tiring, whirlwind of a month it’s been. Tallulah was born tiny but mighty and already seems so much bigger today than when she grabbed Dad’s hands a couple weeks ago.
Voted by mail for the first time last week, not knowing when this little one would arrive. But today we find ourselves waiting on a whole number of things that will effect our future. If you haven’t already, get out there and VOTE!
Life this past month has been dominated by getting our newish apartment ready and desperately trying to finish editing before everything is turned upside down. Which doesn’t exactly lend itself to many gram-worthy shots, til I step back and appreciate this place where I spend so much time. Possible next series: Desktop Chaos: Ruminations on whether creating small piles can be considered cleaning.
I can’t say I’m in favor of a lot of the 90s fashion coming back these days (let’s let those ribbed striped shirts from Delia’s stay buried), but @jenibrittonbauer makes a strong case for the return of the scrunchie. Apparently it works best if it subtly matches your awesome hair color. @beingoodcompany #scoutingfashionwhileshooting
Rare shot of me behind the camera, this time with a little more weight in front. Thanks @katiehintzzambrano for the shot, I love that this little girl will know how her mom pursued a career she loved while growing our family.
The ideal fall corner
We’re looking ahead a lot these days and I couldn’t be more grateful to have this guy by my side. Especially now that he’s another year wiser.
It’s always worth a trip to the ocean, but this was perhaps the most epic sunset I’ve seen in my 7 years out here. Thanks, Friday.
Portraits of Savanna, the kind of person I’d like to be when I grow up, in her Berkeley home
Perhaps the most excited I’ve been seeing a bride’s shoes! So many sweet little details as @kkwaz got ready for the big day. #kwandylove
When your husband accidentally matches the roadside stand perfectly
It may not feel especially summery in SF this week but I’m happy to fake it with some warm colors and my favorite pair of @bryrclogs
My dream for you, beautiful oculus, is that you’re as well maintained in 100 years as you are today (unlike, well, most of the rest of the transportation stations we went through on this trip)
This kid has been shooting with my cameras for about 5 years and I love seeing how his interests and eye have developed. And now he understands the concept of focusing! Game changer.

All photographs © Kara Brodgesell