Tatiana and Brent first met over the phone. At the time, Tatiana and Allyson (a fabulous MRP bride from last year) worked together and Tatiana would occasionally join in on Allyson and Brent’s conversations. Since they were both good friends with Allyson, they would always hear an ear full about each other from her. They finally met in person at Allyson’s birthday party in 2009 but the two of them we were in other relationships. As fate would have it, a year later Tatiana and Brent FINALLY managed to schedule a friendly dinner and after yummy sushi, drinks and dancing the two of them decided they would definitely be see each other again…

What was the first thing you thought of when you saw each other?

  Tatiana: “I thought Brent was really cute, he had such a friendly smile and I decided to bring myself over to finally introduce myself in person. There was just something about him that I was attracted to and I felt an immediate connection.”

 Brent: “I immediately knew she was exactly what I had been looking for so long for but had not found.  She was attractive, personable and had an amazing smile.”

Love.

Brent, what do you LOVE about Tatiana? 

” I know it’s cliché but I pretty much love everything about her.  After narrowing it down, I love how caring and smart she is.  Tatiana would give you the shirt off of her back in a blizzard and her sweet disposition makes me smile and keeps me optimistic.  Also, she will set a goal and not only obtain it but will set the bar.  When sharing science classes, she regularly scored 100% on tests and assignments and was determined to be the best. “

Share with us the proposal… (told by Brent)

“From the very beginning I wanted the proposal to be special.  I decided to choose Mendocino since it was iconic to our relationship.  We had shared our first camping trip here and really enjoyed escaping to the coast. I had the ring and needed to speak with her father before the plans were set.  Tatiana had a feeling that I spoke with her father but I told her I hadn’t just to keep it a surprise.  A few weeks later, I made our plans to visit Mendocino and stay at the Maccullum House.  I completely surprised her and told her we were going to get away for the weekend.  On the way up, we stopped at one of her favorite breakfast places The Boonfly Cafe and the food was outstanding.  I chose to do the proposal on 11/11/11 based on the funny superstition of making a wish.  We arrived in Mendocino just after 11:00am.  As planned, we walked down a dirt path to a bluff overlooking the ocean.  I chose this place because I feel it symbolized our relationship in a way. I felt that like the ocean, life can be rough and ever-changing at times but we will always be safe and content in each other’s arms there on the shore.  The weather was foggy but seemed to break at the right time which seemed to be my cue.  I started telling her how much I loved her and how I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.  She looked at me as if she was not hearing anything new.  Only when I got on my knee did it dawn on her that I was proposing.  It seemed as if she could not hear a word I was saying and put her hand out for me to place the ring on her finger.  She had the biggest smile I had ever seen and we were both in tears.  To say the least, it was the most amazing feeling I’ve experience.  We were giddy and spent the rest of the weekend enjoying each other’s company in Mendocino with dinner, wine, walking and enjoying the beach.”

Tatiana, what do you LOVE about Brent?

I love how sweet, caring and supportive Brent is. He has always been there for me since day one, keeps me motivated and always seems to know if something is wrong or when to give me a hug. Above all he just makes me happier than I’ve ever been.”

What are you both looking forward to the most during the celebration of your wedding?  

Brent: “I am looking forward to the ceremony.  I really can’t wait to marry Tatiana and experience the connection/commitment of our love for one another.”

 Tatiana: “I can’t wait to walk down the aisle all dolled up in my dress and see Brent waiting for me at the end of the aisle to join me for the rest of our lives. I’m also looking forward to sharing our love and happiness with all of our closest friends and family for the night.”

Brent and Tatiana, we are looking forward to your Petaluma wedding in June! Can’t wait… it will be here before you know it!

(custom slideshow coming soon)

Ray is a senior at Union Mine High and is enjoying his last year, hanging out with friends and looking forward to college. Here are a few highlight photos from his portrait session.

Ray, thank you for hanging out with me and having us capturing your senior portraits. Have an BLAST finishing up your senior year!

So Ray, where do you want to go to college?

“ I want to go to the University of Utah to major in Film and Media Arts and hopefully get a job in 3D Level Design for video games.”

What are a few fun things you love to do?

“I love playing tennis, as well as throwing knives (using actual “throwing knives”), drawing, writing, and just hanging out with friends.”

10×10 | Canvas Cover | 12 spreads | Jason and Christina | Folsom, California

10×10 | Brown Leather | 13 spreads | Sarah and Paul | Cielo Estate, Shingle Springs, California

To view our still photos of Danny and Brittany’s wedding day, click here or their engagement, here.

In just a few days we will be moving into 2012. 2011 was AMAZING! Thank you to all our fabulous clients. We wish we could put all of you in this post because you are ALL SUPER-FLY but here is a view of some of the fun we had in 2011.

Clients, friends and family, our little Rummel family wants to wish all of you a beautiful Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you making our year amazing and sharing your sweet moments with us.

The suite at Citizen Hotel is booked.

Jenifer Haupt of I Make Beautiful will be there working her hair and makeup magic.

Come join in the fun and knock the socks off your Sweetie for Valentine’s Day!

$100 to hold your spot. Remainder due at your session.

Here is Mat and Hannah’s beautiful highlight reel created by our incredible cinematography team, Damon and Amy.

To view our still photos of Mat and Hannah’s wedding day, click here.

Jessica | Class of 2012

Here is the beautiful, Jessica!

Jessica LOVES fashion and make-up and is looking forward to majoring in business and fashion at International Academy of Design and Technology.

Jessica, what are you looking forward to the most during your senior year?

“Ending one chapter and going on to the next.”

If you were writing your senior quote right now, what would it say?

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”

Jessica, have a fabulous rest of your senior year! I had so much fun photographing you. Cheers!

Rain is good luck on your wedding day especially when you wed on 11-11-11 like Ali and Tara did.

Their beautiful ceremony and reception was held at the Viansa Winery in Somona, California.

A-mazingly-beautiful bride, Tara.

Wedding dress designed by Maggie Sottero.

love love love.

Flowers by Polly Harrington of Valley Flora

I absolutely adore Ali’s expression during their first look!

How did you meet?

“We met on Match. We’re both really shy people, so it was sort of the perfect medium to bring us together. Late one night, after much debate with myself, I decided to take a leap, making sure to write about myself as honestly as possible in my profile to ensure that whoever wanted to talk with me would do so knowing who I am and what I’m about and wanted to meet me because of that. I started looking in the Davis area for any guys who seemed compatible, and stumbled upon the page of a good looking scientist at UC Davis – so I winked at him. He messaged right away, from 7,000 miles away in Turkiye, and started asking me about myself (hobbies, favorite foods, favorite books) and I asked him the same. When he got back from Turkiye, we arranged to have coffee at Mishka’s cafe in Davis at 6 on Thursday, August 20th, 2009. The rest is history.”

Ali and Tara’s ceremony was held in the Barrel Room and performed by Reverend John Sublett.

Stunning!

Ali, what do you LOVE about Tara?
“I love how respectful she is of others, and how much of a clean heart she has. I also love how fun-loving she is!”

Ali and Tara danced their first dance to David Bowie | Wild is the Wind

During the reception the lovely belly dancer, Nyla Crystal performed three beautiful dances for the bride and groom and their guests.

Ali and Tara what was your funniest memory of your wedding day?
“Seeing our friends and family busting crazy moves on the dance floor!”

Tara and Ali, any advice for future bride and grooms?