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Based in beautiful San Luis Obispo, SLOtography offers wedding photography & videography, engagement photos, family portraits and more!

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Beth+Kyle ~ St. Joseph’s Parish Wedding in Nipomo

Blake Andrews2020-01-20T11:46:31-08:00January 17th, 2020|0 Comments

Jacob’s Surprise Wine Tasting Proposal at Niner Wine Estates

Blake Andrews2020-01-15T22:40:33-08:00January 15th, 2020|0 Comments

Sarah & Trevor ~ Montaña de Oro Engagement

James Lester2019-12-31T17:14:46-08:00December 31st, 2019|0 Comments

Megan & Dylan ~ San Luis Obispo Wedding (Video)

Dustin Wise2019-12-22T15:11:09-08:00December 22nd, 2019|0 Comments

Marisol & AJ ~ Cass Winery (Video)

Dustin Wise2019-12-22T15:12:32-08:00December 19th, 2019|0 Comments

Jamie & Brandon ~ Rava Wines (Video)

Dustin Wise2019-12-19T14:22:37-08:00December 19th, 2019|0 Comments

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“bring me a higher love…” no offense Steve W

“bring me a higher love…” no offense Steve Winwood but check out that Bon Iver version to accompany this story >>
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Oh man. I did not see this coming (and apparently, neither did Evan). The moment he saw Breanna walking down the aisle, the moment time stood still?…that’s when it hit him. And it hit him hard. I saw a beautiful little sneak preview film from @foxjumpcinematics (they’re so freakin’ good >> check out their feed to see it!) and they captured this moment from another angle and let me just say, it’s a powerful moment from wherever you’re sitting. That first look tho. •
Of course, after these two got hitched, it was party time!
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Oh don’t worry, there’s more to come from Breanna+Evan
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Venue: @spreafico_farms
Coordinator: @KramerEvents ~ Amie Bri Events
DJ/MC: @KramerEvents (Dustin)
Officiant: Family Friend Aaron Canizalez
Photographer: @SLOtography ~ Blake Andrews
Videographer: @foxjumpcinematics
Caterer: @gustoonthego
Dessert: @seabreezecupcakes
Bartending: @copperandcrystal
Florist: @festive.designs
Rentals: @taylor_rental
Photo Booth: @kramerevents
Hair & Makeup: @facesalamode
@sharpshair_evan
@breannavawter
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Beth & Kyle demonstrate grace & beauty during thei

James here (@jlest) ~ I had so much fun hanging ou

James here (@jlest) ~ I had so much fun hanging out with Marcy & Jason during their engagement session last week ☺️ I love finding common ground with my clients to spark a deeper connection, which makes everyone feel more comfortable when working together. It all helps to create better photos! Marcy shares the same love for crystals as me 💎✨ while Jason & I nerded out a bit over Nvidia graphics cards for computers (he works at the company) 🖥 I'm stoked to work with these two again next month for their whimsical themed Leap Year wedding! Gonna be magical 🧙‍♂️🔮✨

It’s not uncommon for me to get a call from a yo

2019 Wedding Film Compilation. Dustin Wise, SLOto

2019 Wedding Film Compilation.
Dustin Wise, SLOtography videographer here with a recap of our 2019 wedding videography season. This year was a full representation of the beauty of the Central Coast and with 26 weddings it was our busiest video season yet. We doubled down at @casswineryweddings, @stepladdercreamery, @toothandnailwinery, and @thecliffshotelandspa but also ventured as far north as Snoqualmie, WA for my one travel wedding. These couples love was on full display through lei ceremonies, dancing in the rain, first look surprises, pit bull ring bearers, love in all forms, beautiful engagement shoots, disco dancing, and of course sparkler exits. Wishing you love and joy in 2020. ❤️🎥

The Saga of Lake Tahoe. The most refreshing fact o

The Saga of Lake Tahoe.
The most refreshing fact of the thirst-quenching view that is “Lake Tahoe” is this: after several iterations of name changes; from the name the first white-men to ‘discover’ the majestic blue lake (le French) bestowed upon it, to the name the politicians from Sacramento declared fitting for the 2 million year old, seismically formed bowl…a name was finally settled upon…again…the very name which the Native Americans, The Washoe, called it. Well, sort of. Because we couldn’t pronounce it correctly, we arrived at “Tahoe.” I think it’s fitting that the Natives won the privilege of naming this place because this Lake was the giver of water, food & life to generations of Washoe. It was a place for reflection (pun intended…why do people always say “no pun intended” when they definitely intended it?) and most importantly, Tahoe was a different place before the pioneers arrived and sawed down every tree they could reach and floated ‘em down river. •
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So, what we’re looking at, what we’re reflecting on, is what this place once was. What we’re missing. What we might be able to get back? Maybe I’ve been reflecting too long? Maybe my eyes are sunburned and it’s affecting my brain. Probably. •
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Anyway, we all share one thing in common: when we feast our eyes on Lake Tahoe, our eyes do feast…but we never seem to quite fill up. And so, we must return. And explore some more. Therefore, let’s #keepTahoeblue and like, maybe keep other water blue too.
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*Fun fact: Lake Tahoe was originally named “Da ow a ga” by a Washoe tribe. Pioneers who arrived later mispronounced the name as “Da ow,” which eventually evolved into Tahoe. Da ow a ga” originally meant Big Water. Fairly descriptive. Simplistic. Beautiful. So there you have it. A beautiful name for a beautiful lake! PS. You made it, I told you it was a saga!

“I wanna show you something.” -She Said Latel

“I wanna show you something.” -She Said

Lately, the SLOtography instagram feed has been a fierce competition. @jlest is posting fresh/stunning landscape wedding + engagement photos (typical) while @dbob is dropping sneak-peek wedding videos that are awe-inspiring. Meanwhile, I’m over here going…’better step my game up to keep up with the youngins!’ Well there you go, beat this guys ;). #gameon
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Venue: @spreafico_farms
Coordinator: @KramerEvents ~ Amie Bri Events
DJ/MC: @KramerEvents (Dustin)
Officiant: Family Friend Aaron Canizalez
Photographer: @SLOtography ~ Blake Andrews
Videographer: @foxjumpcinematics
Caterer: @gustoonthego
Dessert: @seabreezecupcakes
Bartending: @copperandcrystal
Florist: @festive.designs
Rentals: @taylor_rental
Photo Booth: @kramerevents
Hair & Makeup: @facesalamode
@sharpshair_evan
@breannavawter
#canonwedding #weddingphotographer #weddings #thatsdarling #loveauthentic #liveauthentic #ig_shotz #weddingphotographer #california_igers #darlingmovement #loveintentionally #livethelittlethings #socality #spreaficofarmswedding #sanluisobispoweddingphotographer #instagood #visitslo #rsa_dark #lightinspired #communityovercompetition #vscogood #canon #destinationweddingphotographer #dvlop

And sometimes, you get real lucky...here's a few f

And sometimes, you get real lucky...here's a few favorites from Sarah & Trevor's engagement sesh last week. We scored with one of the most gorgeous sunsets I've seen in a while. More on the blog! — James ✨ @jlest

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