Forty weddings. That’s the number of weddings I photographed in 2011, which was both my goal and the maximum I would shoot. I’m thankful to God, my couples, my friends, and my family for a rewarding year. I have taken much of December off to be with my family, which has been refreshing. 2012 is already filling up, and I have many goals to fire up. I’m really looking forward to challenging myself artistically. I’m going to lock myself in some distant cabin for a few days to map out, vision cast, dream, pray, think, and write out all that is in my head (or not in my head yet), maybe massage some surface ideas floating around up in the attic. More on that later…
Here is a wedding from September in Half Moon Bay, California, at the high class wedding resort, the Oceano Hotel and Spa. Outstanding service and wedding venue for sure (voted best wedding venue of 2010)! Justin and Lindsey married and exchanged vows with so much expressive emotion on their wedding day. It was hard not to tear up because of the special candid moments that we were able to capture. We’re glad to have been a part of their day.
I haven’t been able to keep up on the blog with the weddings I have photographed, but I have had many inquiries requesting a blog for this Oceano wedding. So, without further ado…
Wedding Photographer: Charleton Churchill
Wedding Venue: Oceano Hotel and Spa at Half Moon Bay Harbour
Wedding Reception & Tent: Oceano Hotel Half Moon Bay
Floral: Simply Blossoms by Kathryn Scott
DJ: DJ Saint Patrick out of San Francisco, Patrick Numair
Catering: Oceano Hotel and Spa
Cupcakes: Sibby’s Cupcakes in San Mateo
Makeup: Mimi Salazar
Hair: Strands Salon, Tessa Mathis
Videography: steffens designs
by Charleton Churchill
Sue Franzoia - Charleton, you captured the sheer JOY and emotions of Lindsey and Justin getting married. The photographs are stunning and reflect the true LOVE these two share. Wonderful lifetime memories.January 2, 2012 – 7:33 am
kris - I smiled, I laughed, I cried……yes, at the wedding and then again today while viewing these photographs. I love the way you allow us to “re-live” the day through your fantastic photography! Thanks again Charleton!January 2, 2012 – 6:45 pm
Charleton Churchill - Thank you Sue for the comments. I wish I could have added more to the blog! There were so many great photographs that day.March 6, 2012 – 8:41 pm
Charleton Churchill - Thanks Kris, the photographer (me) cried as well. Many great moments throughout the day. THanks to Nancy Nerhan for wonderful hospitality and service at the Oceano Hotel!March 6, 2012 – 8:44 pm