Stephanie klotz photo

Planning a wedding can feel like navigating a labyrinth of choices as you approach your big day! That’s why many couples are opting for more intimate and relaxed wedding options to celebrate their love. Join me as I dive into the little secrets that can help infuse warmth and intimacy into every moment of your wedding day!

3 Secrets for an Intimate Wedding

Backyard wedding space

Planning your wedding is an exciting journey filled with countless decisions. One question that often arises is whether you should book your photographer and wedding videographer separately. Finding that sweet spot between your wedding photography and videography is like uncovering the magic ingredient, read more to find out why!

Balancing Your Wedding Photography & Videography

Bride and Groom dance on bridge

When planning an engagement shoot, many couples naturally gravitate towards the idea of a sunny day. After all, sunshine often feels like the perfect backdrop for capturing the warmth of your love. However, if you live in a place like San Francisco where unpredictable weather patterns are frequent, it’s essential to learn how to embrace the beauty of overcast engagement photos.

Why Overcast Engagement Photos are Ideal

A couple walk away on a sand dune in San Francisco.

Join me as I share my thoughts on why backyard weddings have become my favorites and why they might just be the perfect choice for your 2023 wedding.

The Beauty of Backyard Weddings

Bride holds a bouquet of flowers on her wedding day

On today’s blog I am excited to tell you about how my clients, Melissa and Nick, embarked on a journey to create a dreamy, intimate micro wedding in the picturesque wine country of California. They decided to celebrate their love with a select group of cherished guests, enveloped in the serene beauty of Calistoga, CA.

An Elegant Micro Wedding in Wine Country

A bride and groom walk through a grapevine on their wedding day

Your wedding day is undoubtedly one of the most special occasions of your life, and capturing the perfect balance between candid and curated moments can be a challenge. The art of wedding photography lies in beautifully encapsulating both the genuine emotions and meticulously planned details that make your day unique.

Candid & Curated: A Delicate Balance

Bride and groom kiss on their wedding day

As you embark on this exciting journey toward your wedding day, capturing the essence of your love story is a must. Your engagement photo locations should be a reflection of your unique love story and create a collection of moments that encapsulate your connection!

Fresh and Cozy Engagement Photo Locations

Couple take photos on the grass in Oakland

If you want to capture all the genuine and beautifully authentic moments on your wedding day, candid wedding photography might be for you! From the relaxed getting-ready moments to stealing away for private embraces, every aspect was a true reflection of their love story.

Your Guide to Candid Wedding Photos

Couple looking at audience on their wedding day in San Francisco.

As we dive into the heart of wedding season, it’s heartening to witness the evolution of wedding traditions embracing real and genuine moments over posed ones. Your wedding photos are going to reflect the special moments and the essence of your big day – here are some of my must-have photos to capture.

Must-Have Wedding Photos to Capture

Wedding guest look on to toasts during reception.

So you’re interested in modeling for a styled shoot but don’t know what to expect? You came to the right place! Styled shoots are a great opportunity for photographers and other wedding vendors to showcase their creativity & inspire potential clients – and you could be the model!

Modeling for a Styled Shoot: What to Expect

Sunlight spilling over a wedding dress in San Francisco.

Let's connect: @Stephanieklotzphoto