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Wendy Hithe - Dreamboat couple! Wow! They are super gorgeous. Beautiful captures, CC. Looking forward to seeing you at PPSV in January.December 11, 2011 – 7:07 pm

Gina Chong - Love this session! Beautiful Photos Charleton!January 20, 2012 – 10:35 am

Charleton Churchill - Thank you Gina, you’re too kind! Missing you at WPPI this year!February 18, 2012 – 10:28 pm

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Jason & Kelly – Murphys Winery Wedding Photography, Laraine Winery Vallecito

I’m not going to lie, it’s been great photographing local weddings the last three weeks, not having to drive too far. This last weekend I photographed Jason and Kelly’s wedding in Murphys California at Laraine Winery. It was a unique wedding even though I had photographed another wedding there a few years ago. If lightening and thunderous skies weren’t cool enough for an outside wedding, it was the dust in the wind that blew us away, both literally and metaphorically. With all the Jason-Kelly Love and the atmospheric conditions , we were able to capture some beautiful light photographs as well as the dramatic magazine photographs. Here are some images from this weekend. (I’m just including the first part of the day here in this blog, and not the reception event). Enjoy!

Wedding Photographer: Charleton Churchill Photography.

Wedding Venue Ceremony and Reception: Laraine Winery.

Make-up and Hair: Amy Avila from Panache Salon and Filomena Nault from Mena & Co. Salon.

Florists: Kathy from Country Flower Hutch.

Wedding Coordinator: Erin Smith.

Preparation Location: Victoria Inn, Mimi’s Place.

DJ: Joe with Elite Entertainment.

Catering: Wren Creative Food.

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Austin + Alicia | Yosemite Ahwahnee Wedding, Yosemite Wedding Photographer

Yosemite Ahwahnee Wedding with Austin and Alicia

I just returned from Yosemite National park, and photographed a breathtaking wedding at the Ahwahnee (and it’s not because Yosemite is my favorite hiking and frequently visited destinations, nor is it that I’ve hiked half-dome almost thirty times). I do love Yosemite, but I really did enjoy my time with Austin and Alicia, whom were probably the most relaxed couple in love that I have photographed in a while. It seemed we were all family. Their family and friends became our family and friends. The weather was just perfect, as was their wedding! Here are some images from this weekend was that put in the slideshow.

Wedding Photography: Charleton Churchill Photography
Flowers/Florist: Sweet Dreams Cakery
Hair and Make-up: Carol with Bellissimo Brides
DJ/Entertainment: Kirk Moulin
Wedding Venue & Reception: The Ahwahnee
Catering and Cake: The Ahwahnee

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Charleton - Yosemite National park is really MY favorite destination to photograph a wedding! If you had your wedding to do over, or if you’re planning on getting hitched, where would be your ideal wedding destination?September 6, 2011 – 11:30 am

Brandie Dale - Stunning!!!September 7, 2011 – 10:43 am

Gerry - WOW! INCREDIBLE PICTURES, THE PHOTOS LOOK LIKE THEY ARE STRAIGHT OUT OF VOUGE MAGAZINE =) I LOVE HOW THE PHOTOS TELL A STORY. CONGRATS!September 7, 2011 – 11:00 am

tellas - Amazing pics!!! Im getting married in the forest now!!September 7, 2011 – 11:02 am

Sahar - Beautiful pics!!September 7, 2011 – 11:08 am

Breyon - Amazing pictures!September 7, 2011 – 11:30 am

Jacy - um, wow! you look absolutely stunning! Congrats lady!September 7, 2011 – 11:40 am

Tony Manero - Wow, those were amazing pics!!!!! And that is coming from a GUY!!!!!!!September 7, 2011 – 11:53 am

Tony Manero - Not sure if you got my last comment but Amazing pics and that is coming from a Guy!!!!September 7, 2011 – 11:54 am

jasmine Winfield - Loved the PicsSeptember 7, 2011 – 3:52 pm

Lauren - Dang! Your guys look so beautiful in these amazing photos. Absolutely gorgeous!September 7, 2011 – 4:57 pm

Alicia - Charleton you did an AMAZING job on these pictures! I am so excited to see what the rest look like! You will be recommended to everyone I talk too! Thank you for capturing the moments of the day!September 7, 2011 – 6:11 pm

Maria Butticci (Nana) - These are great pictures with great shots. Cannot wait until we get the rest of the photos that were taken. My hats off to Mr. Churchill.September 7, 2011 – 6:27 pm

Breana - Great Job Charleton! The photos are stunning! I can’t wait to see the rest.September 7, 2011 – 7:17 pm

Courtney - These pictures are beautiful!! Everyone of our friends that have seen them have said they look like they are out of a magazine!! Truly amazing September 7, 2011 – 8:45 pm

Carol Cardinale - Amazing work Charleton! Thank you for capturing the Beauty! September 7, 2011 – 10:27 pm

Jim - WOW what a great set pictures!September 8, 2011 – 7:33 am

James - These are stunning, far better than any of the wedding magazines.September 8, 2011 – 7:36 am

Cindy - Mixing rustic outdoor scenery and wedding attire is no easy task, cheers to the outstanding photography talents!September 8, 2011 – 7:42 am

Terry - These are the best wedding pictures I have ever seen.September 8, 2011 – 8:15 am

Jeff Ryan - Great pictures. They make a great couple and we wish them all the happiness in the world. We miss you Alicia
From the gang at ComcoSeptember 8, 2011 – 9:30 am

Jennifer Butticci - Fun Shots for a fun event! Best Wishes to Alicia and Austin.September 8, 2011 – 10:44 am

Theresa Bales - Beautiful pictures for a beautiful coupleSeptember 8, 2011 – 1:31 pm

Christie - You guys look amazing! Congratulations September 9, 2011 – 12:42 pm

tara butticci - The setting is stunning !! You both look beautiful!!
Photographers made it all look amazing!!September 9, 2011 – 2:21 pm

Charleton Churchill - Thank you for the compliments, what a special day that was in Yosemite. I hope to see you both (Austin and Alicia) in San Diego soon!September 11, 2011 – 9:13 pm

Penny - Beautiful wedding…beautiful pictures…thanks for sharing.September 12, 2011 – 1:38 pm

Lisamarie - Such a beautiful bride!!!September 15, 2011 – 4:17 pm

Melanie - SO Beautiful! September 26, 2011 – 2:22 pm

Stephen Cox (Dallas Wedding Photographer) - OMG, What a beautiful wedding! There are so many images I just loved (the bridal party in the woods, Alicia in the trees, the handcuffs, etc). Excellent work, just amazing.October 3, 2011 – 9:14 pm

Alicia - GORGEOUS!! Alicia;s happiness shines thru! i love the colors she chose for the bridesmaid’s dresses. So fitting in the midst of beautiful mother nature =)October 17, 2011 – 12:47 pm

Alicia - Gorgeous! Alicia’s happiness shines right thru. I love the colors she chose for the bridesmaid’s dresses. So fitting in the midst of beautiful mother nature October 17, 2011 – 12:48 pm

Momentous Rare Yosemite Landscape Photograph of stars - [...] this image out. We were returning from photographing a Yosemite Ahwahnee Wedding and decided to stop and take some photographs of the stars on the way out. We drove to a few [...]November 28, 2011 – 3:27 pm

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Old Sugar Mill Engagement photography, Wedding Photographer

Photography Venue: Old Sugar Mill, Clarksburg, California
Engagement Session
Wedding Photographer, Charleton Churchill

I wanted to blog an engagement session I photographed a while back at the Old Sugar Mill near Sacramento, which is an amazing place to have a wedding since there’s so much to photograph. We were there around a few hours, and still, there was more to photograph. I met Nate and Brianna last September in the Bay area, just before a wedding that day. When I met Nate, I thought he was an actor from Lord of the Rings, and actually, I asked if I could get a picture with him from my iphone, just in case he was undercover. All jokes aside, if I could categorize Nate and Brianna’s engagement session, it would be relaxed and fun. I’m looking forward to covering their wedding event in Truckee, California.

By the way, if you’re a photographer, I just received Kevin Focht’s BlogMe software to construct the images on this blog. I have to say I’m already hooked! It’s fast and efficient! I organized and pieced my images together without much of any touchup or pressing any actions, much faster than my typical pace. If you’re a photographer needing to speed up your blogging, it’s definitely worth it! Check it out here: BlogMe by Focht Creative. Kevin is not only an amazing photographer and friend, but he’s great at designing software to increase the speed of every photographer’s workflow!

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