keylee + chuck, carmel valley inn

Well, it's not like me to get behind on my blog posts, I love to share recent work with my loyal reader.  I admit, I have fallen far far behind, much to far to catch up, I'm afraid! So over the next few weeks, it's my goal to share some of my favorite moments with you, captured over the last few months.  These past few months have had so many changes, all incredible awesome, but time consuming.  I've been thinking for some time now, I would like to change the way I blog, so maybe that is around the corner, we will see!  For now, I am pleased to share an I N C R E D I B L Y personal wedding with you all, the wedding of Celebrity Stylist and owner of Style Studio, Keylee Sanders and Chuck Stumpf. 

When Keylee first called, I was thrilled I had her date open, knowing her details and style would be over the top.  Let's face it, weddings are just a tad more fun, from a photographer's standpoint, when they are glittered with finite S T Y L E.  So I'll begin the post with her awesome Christian Louboutin RED shoes, so much fun!  Keylee choose creme, and a deep navy as their main pallette, with bright red pops of color for their accent.  These colors are so classic, a combination that will never go out of style.  Their motif for their celebration weekend was based on the Alexander McQueen piece (which was a gift from Chuck) incorporated into Keylee's bouquet.  The classic bouquet, put together by the talented ladies at Fiona Floral, had a four-finger ring woven into the stems of the bouquet, so clever.  This made the bouquet extremely easy to handle, because it was physically attached to the bride's hand!  Brilliant!!!  Keylee took the "skull" motif and ran with it.  Who would have guessed that as a wedding theme, I thought it was so original and truly different, love it when weddings have personal touches incoporated and woven into the day.

Chuck is in the aviation industry and has roots in the Navy.  As a reflection of this, his ring was camoflouge!  In twelve years of photographing weddings, Keylee and Chuck had the most unique style and motifs I've ever come across, and it ultimately made their day even more a memorable reflection of who they are as individuals, and a couple.

Since Keylee is a stylist to the stars, I'm sure you're wondering where her dress came from!  Sean and Stephen Yearick became friends of Keylee's when she was Miss Teen USA, and over the years they have created masterpieces for her, like her incredible two piece wedding dress.  It was stunning and perfect!  If you are a bride in the market for your gown, email Sean and Stephen here to get more information.

Keylee and Chuck's wedding was completely the type of wedding I love to photograph.  In addition to a couple who had obviously huge attraction and adoration for eachother, it also was a day full special attention to the details. Each ounce of detail was a reflection of the couple and who they are together.  This type of wedding keeps me going, and loving the gift I've been given to share with others!

Cheers to you Keylee and Chuck, thank you for having me be a part of your day!

~allyson

Christian Louboutin bridal shoes

amazing wedding rings, GORGEOUS!

Fiona Florals gorgeous bridal bouquet, complete with Alexander McQueen 4 finger ring, INCREDIBLE!four finger ring by Alexander McQueen, incorported into the bridal bouquet, so amazing!

Their pup, appropriately named: Jett!

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Fiona Florals out of Capitola, love those ladies!

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naya + oliver

Naya and Oliver were one of my most unique couples this year.  They had a definte style that suited each other more perfectly than two peas in a pod.  It's always so wonderful to work with couples who are so so sooooo equally yoked, it's a bit scary! 

They put together their incredible wedding weekend in a short period of time.  Oliver mentioned how they "did the math" on a one day wedding with 150 guests, and well, it's didn't add up! They wanted a few days with their guests, and I don't blame them.  They scouted and found the rustic, yet charming, Douglas Ranch boys camp facility just outside of Carmel Valley.  Carmel Valley is one of my favorite places on the planet, just such a lovely vibe, I would move there in a heartbeat! 

The camp ...  is a rustic boys camp built in the 40's with about 20 cabins for their guests and all sorts of activites, from swimming, to archery to a mini shooting range = FUN!  They took the archery as their theme, and had "arrow" pins made up, along with paper targets, as their table place numbers, LOVED it! 

I was lucky enough to be get to stick around for the second day of festivites, as you can see, it was a warm high 80's in October, and a relaxing and just a very special time for everyone to hang out together and celebrate love!  As they were heading over to the shooting range, in bathing suits with beer in hand, the thought crossed my mind, gee, I thought Dan, I and our friends were the only ones crazy enough to like bullets and beer....ha-ha!  A good time was certainly had by all.

Thank you Naya and Oliver for an amazing wedding seaons finale, I wish you a lifetime of laughter, blessings, bullets and beer! xoxo allyson

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Their friends put together these incredible boxes all over the site, all with photos of Naya and Oliver and fun special other adornments!

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Their friends put together these lovely little boxes, several around the property, each displaying a photo of Naya and Oliver, as well as other fun adornments, what talent!

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character abounded at this wedding!

archery table numbers, how clever!

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Sunday's festivities ..... Archery anyone?

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love a wedding that oooozes with character!Ping pong anyone?

a little pool time ....

bullets and beer! hee-haw!Naya is the winna!!!

happily, ever, after .....

Naya has this amazing & fun business for all you gardners out there:  Fire Escape Farms (how darling is that?)

Florals:  Florărie

Fox and Doll Makeup & Hair

Douglass Ranch

a very special post ... the mcgibben family

I have a favor of all my blog readers out there.  I know a lot of you believe in the amazing power of prayer, and God's overwhelming ability to perform miracles.  This is Kara and Tim's sweeeet family of 5.  I met them about 6 years ago, when they were engaged, I had the honor of shooting their wedding at beautiful Hollister Ranch in Gaviota.  Tim was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer about a year ago.  Tim and their family needs your very special prayers, everyday.  Thank you! xo allyson

baby nylie, almost 1 in this photo!

after our "formal" shoot, we packed up and headed to the beach! Tim is an avid surfer, I believe his boys make him quite proud in their boogie boarding abilities!

becky + ryan's Justin Vineyard Wedding, Paso Robles, CA

I'm very excited to be sharing Becky and Ryan's big day here on the blog.  They hosted their elegant affair at the world class Justin Vineyards' Iscosceles center ... it's pretty awesome, if you haven't ever been there, and their wine isn't too bad either! (it's delicious) The vision the original owners and founders of the winery had is very thought out, and their style and design is second to none!

It's funny going to all these weddings, by the time we've helped our couples from the planning stages to the ceremony, toasts and celebration, we walk away sincerely feeling like we know them!  Ryan and Becky's wedding was nothing short of gorgeous, surrounded by all their family and best friends on the planet, in an incredibly scenic spot, with beautiful decor and delicious food, what more could one ask for?  Well, for this couple, it was their sweet sweet English Bulldog, Melrose, to be a part of their day.  She was a guest at the ceremony and waited patiently, with good manners (she even crossed her legs) while her parents officially tied the knot.  It's probably kind of a big deal for Melrose too, since now she can just have one last name and drop the hyphen?!  After the ceremony, cocktail hour was enjoyed by all, and Becky and Ryan celebrated the night away in the barrell room and cellars.

Congratulations, I know you two will enjoy a lifetime of joy, laughter, love & Melrose!

Cheers,
Allyson

Justin Winery - venue

Adornments

Martin Paris, ceremony guitarist

Kramer DJ's

Bill Gaines lighting - reception lighting

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Justin's barrell room & caves

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Portraits with a purpose ... Children of the Central Coast

It's been on my mind for several years now ...  a fundraiser to benefit less fortunate children in our own community.  With months of planning, coordinating and patience, I'm pleased to introduce Children of the Central Coast!

A unique opportunity to have your child's portrait taken, while donating to two local non-profit organizations that help abused and neglected children in our own backyard;  Family Connections Christian Adoptions and CASA San Luis Obispo.

This quote seemed to be appropriate for this project, especially this week, with the passing of an amazingly creative individual, who also happened to be adopted ....

"...the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do." Steve Jobs

Together we truly can make a difference in lives of less fortunate children than you own.  I hope you will choose to participate in this great cause, and if you don't have kids, will you pass this information along to a friend?

Gratefully yours,

Allyson

Portraits with a purpose