Lisa Richmond

I had fun with Bill and Stephanie from the moment I met them. Photographing them is like a playful jam in which the banter back and forth becomes part of the capture-freestyle. Their gorgeous wedding was set in Stephanie’s parents’ backyard and thanks to Bill and his “now” father in law who put in so many hours adding koi ponds, pavers and landscaping to prepare for the big day. After the dance floor was installed over the pool we were set to go! Bill of course gave me his signature pose -both arms up in the air- like he won…

My assistant Amy’s big day was finally here! We had prepped for this day for months… We started with a flirty session with the bride and followed it up with the groom doing back flips off of the diving board. Typical? Well, maybe. They rented a large home in the Newcastle area(Green Hill Ranch) so that they could all stay at the same location and spend the day getting prepared. Some of the family enjoyed the morning reading books on the big, historic front porch. At around 3pm we headed over to Newcastle Wedding Gardens. The wedding was a beautiful…

Friendly, smart, personable…another wonderful afternoon with a graduating El Dorado High School Senior-Dakota Keeton, Class of 2013. Dakota enjoys water polo and with a little prompting, he humbly told me about the several colleges he was applying to. He also expressed interest in traveling and living abroad after college, perhaps Chile in South America. We spent the last part of the session shooting in the sprinkler system facing the sunset. He commented that he wasn’t really getting that wet.  My gear and I on the other hand, were drenched!  I came home and let my gear dry out again, ready…

Well, one thing is for certain, little Aria is so, so loved. I first met Todd and Linda  a couple years ago when they asked me to take some photographs for their adoption portfolio and just about 6 months ago, they adopted sweet Aria who has the brightest eyes and smile. What a love! Linda has been out doing what any new mother might do at the holidays, buying cute little things for her new daughter to wear. This is Aria’s Halloween attire…You all are lucky to have each other!

I was warned Tyler would be a handful, trying to get any two and a half year old to sit still is a challenge of its own. But what a cutie! Within the first five minutes I had my shot, a perfect family photo. Tyler and Brianna, his eight year old sister, must have been practicing their picture posing because both of them had it down. All evening Tyler showed off his dimples and Brianna her smile. What a beautiful family. Our evening continued with playing in the park at Larsen Apple Barn; running, tumbling down the hill, twirling like…

Allison and Craig enjoyed their beautiful early afternoon wedding at Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast in Coloma. It was a gorgeous and very warm day with a sit down lunch on the deck with close friends and family overlooking the Coloma canyon. Allison’s dress traveled from Nevada to England (where the couple live) to California for the big day! Craig loves cars and rented the finest Mercedes they would give him, for their big day. Congratulations Allison and Craig.   Assistant: Jerri Nokes | Venue:  Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast

Darolyn and Martin exchanged their vows at Wine and Roses in Lodi. Bringing together family from all over the world, including Germany and Utah, they sealed the deal with emotion, humor and a fun and surprising first dance! Congratulations Darolyn and Martin. Assistant:  Jerri Nokes Venue:  Wine and Roses Coordinator:  Julie Clemings at Wine and Roses Videographer:  Scott Rodier at XSight Photography D.J.:  Elite DJ Entertainment Florist:  Big Bang Events Cake Artist:  Sara at Wine and Roses Makeup Artist: Rachel O’ Gara

After Aundrea and Scott met, he wanted to see her again so he planned an evening out with their mutual friends. For some reason all of their friends had to cancel.  It is still a mystery to this day as to why they all cancelled that night. Gotta have friends… Aundrea wanted a relaxing wedding day at Wine and Roses in Lodi and it was a success, from getting ready in their awesome room with lots of friends to the guys spending the morning in the pool. It was a beautiful day with a light breeze, moving the ribbons in…

Kim and Sean love anything outdoors so Truckee, with its proximity to many gorgeous locations, was the perfect location choice for them. From their family Donner vacation home to the Assumption Catholic Church, to Donner Lake and then to Tahoe Donner Lodge- we pretty much hit it all! So many beautiful moments at this wedding. Clearly Kim and Sean have found each other. Many thanks to friend and fabulous photographer, Jaime Emery from Rose Street, for 2nd shooting with me! Second Shooter:  Jaime Emery Reception Venue:  Tahoe Donner Lodge Coordinator:    Tracy Pullism – Tahoe Donner Lodge Florist:  Tahoe Blooms D.J.:  Evan…