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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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Marcy & Jason ~ Sycamore Hot Springs Wedding

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Pam+Fidel ~ Spanish Oaks Ranch Engagement <3

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

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Breanna+Evan ~ Married at Spreafico Farms!

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Jacob’s Surprise Wine Tasting Proposal at Niner Wine Estates

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Sarah & Trevor ~ Montaña de Oro Engagement

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Keeping It Social

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Wedding & Event Photography+Videography, developed in San Luis Obispo, California. // good people // good places // good things //

The last time I hung with these two, we met (for t

The last time I hung with these two, we met (for their engagement shoot) at Black Sheep Pub…which was chosen either for nostalgic reasons or because they had left their credit card there the night before during their friend-reunion pub crawl? Or, both. This time around, it was a bit different story…
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yeah, Covid is here…and today, on their originally scheduled wedding date, what would have been a friend reunion to the tune of 200 ppl at Higuera Ranch wherein (at this moment) we’d be ascending that beautiful hill that overlooks San Luis Obispo, snapping photos of these newlyweds while a massive barn burner would be going down!…I’m guessing our bride has instead slipped out of her beautiful dress and into her sweats. Yep, we modified things a bit: wore masks & skipped the hugs. But in the end, this intimate gathering included the essential ingredients: a glowing bride, a dapper groom and a beautiful backdrop. And as a bonus, we get to get together again in one year’s time and do it riiiight! We’ll have a bit different view: @higueraranch, a few more people, a new perspective and a whole lotta love. •
2021: And now, back to our regularly scheduled program 🙂
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Coordination: @live_andloveevents
Officiant+DJ: @muirmusic
Florals: @elegantdetailsflowers
MUAH: @bellizzimobeauty
Catering: @societycuisine

Cal Poly class of 2020 ~ for this portrait session

Cal Poly class of 2020 ~ for this portrait session we did a quick tour-de SLO with a grand finale (poppin’ bottles) in Shell Beach. Just a bit of a break from the norm…
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“Reflections of…the way life used to be…”

“Reflections of…the way life used to be…” #Supremes
Bridget was sooo consistent during her Senior Portrait Session ~ hair on point, smile dialed in, timely ‘smolder’-ing, happy-go-lucky & having a great time with her besty hanging nearby to spot wardrobe malfunctions and fly-aways…but of course, one of my favorite shots was this one I took when she thought I was pointing my camera at the rocks…but also, there’s a shot of the Fire she brought 😉 •
I can’t tell you how good it feels to be back out snapping portraits! And while I was all giddy to dust off my camera and snap these pics, there was that moment that Bridget was like, “I really wish we were having graduation ceremony”…:(
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How’s your quarantine garden game? @serenajade_

How’s your quarantine garden game? @serenajade_ ‘s #gardengame is next level. #quarantinegarden

As we approach the world, and our jobs, a little d

As we approach the world, and our jobs, a little differently I offer you this little slice of Ain’t nothin’ changed. ;). Weddings are back. Slightly smaller. Slightly sweeter. Congrats Stephanie & Noah ~ we’re proud of you. It’ll take more than a pandemic to stop this love.
but it might just save your life #thatsthepoweroflove #hueylewisandthenews

“’Cause when it all comes crashing down I'll n

“’Cause when it all comes crashing down I'll need you. Don’t Leave…
'Cause you make my earfquake…” #tylerthecreator
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VENDORS:
Styled Shoot Design, Planning, & Coordination: @amandaholderevents
Venue: @stepladdercreamery
Photography: @slotography
Videography: @slotography
Rentals: @allaboutevents + @scout_rental_co + @copperandcrystal + @avenuetwelverentals
Lighting: @bellavistadesigns
Floral Design: @fluidbloom
Bridal Fashion: @shopthemeadow
Beauty: @centralcoastbeauties
Models: @sky.bosss + @leahcastillooo + @beecoe22 + @jineannecoderre
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It was the middle of February…and while it was h

It was the middle of February…and while it was having a field day across the world, I’d never heard of Covid. I was shooting my 3rd wedding of the year…and it was going to be such a good year… “all-time” I remember saying on more than one occasion. And this sweet couple, eloping in Harmony Town, were certainly a part of that goodness!

2 weeks later, a switch flipped. And now, more than two months later, I can’t resist the thoughts of retrospect…and then I wonder, “why do I do this?” The “if only”s, do they really help? Should we be looking forward to avoid the “if only”s of the future? And what would those be? Who. The. Fuck. Knows?

It’s maddening…but someday, maybe someday soon, we’ll have some lovely moments to look forward to. I find no regrets (in retrospect) in looking forward to these.

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