Jeff+Chris ~ Married at Saint Benedicts

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Chris+Jeff married at Saint Benedicts the weekend before Thanksgiving. It was a beautiful occasion celebrating the union of Jeff & Chris, who were able to go from partners to husbands because California, after much adieu about nothing, got their act together! Of course, this day wasn’t about an overdue law about same sex marriage, it was about Jeff & Chris ~ and their were a lot of fans of this couple in attendance to celebrate the occasion.

First of all, Saint Benedicts is beautiful: a quaint church with natural light that pours in ~ it was a pleasure to shoot in such a location. From the outside, the church is simple and beautiful: a tall steeple and a big porch.

The ceremony was unlike any I’d witnessed ~ with songs sung by all (even Chris!) and on multiple occasions, the attendees were invited to assemble in the middle of the church, hold on to one another, and pray. It was a special ceremony with a lot of love. Wilma, the officiant, provided an opportunity for everyone to get their photos of the couple before and after the ceremony ~ which was pretty fun to watch as Jeff & Chris stood up, smiled and then rotated such that the other side of the church could get their photos! And then Wilma requested that the phones and cameras be stowed away (except for one).

It was a pleasure to be in attendance & to capture this wonderful union! Cheers Jeff & Chris!

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{View their engagement photos: https://slotography.com/?p=5976}

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Pies: Avila Valley Barn

Venue: St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church in Los Osos

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Blake Andrews founded SLOtography in 2008 and now works alongside photographer James Lester, Stephen Heraldo, and videographer Robin Ayers. Together, they bring more than 10 years of experience (and serious good vibes) to weddings and events throughout San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast.

441

That’s how many weddings I just counted—441 weddings I’ve had the pleasure of capturing. All time.

Starting in 2008, that’s an average of 26 weddings per year! Wow. Yes, that includes elopements. However, I’ve also calculated that, on average, I spend about six hours capturing each wedding.

For all of you who love numbers, this one’s for you. And here’s a big one:

500.

For a long time, I had the number 500 in mind—like, “After 500, I’m out!”

At the rate I’ve been going for the last five years, I’ll hit 500 by the end of 2026.

Spoiler: I’m not retiring in 2027. That’d be no fun. So maybe 2037? I’ll lay down my camera, and I’ll…
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Wedding Management: Amanda Holder Events
Venue: 4 Deer Ranch
Photography: SLOtography 
Videography: SLOtography
Rentals: All About Events
Floral Design: @lori_boe_floral 
Catering: Fire and Wine Catering
Desserts: @daisydelights
Bartending: Copper & Crystal, Bar Service
Live Music/DJ/MC: Come Alive Entertainment
Beauty: Blush & Bangs
Officiant: Marriage with Meaning
Transportation: SLO Safe Ride

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Wedding Management: @amandaholderevents
Venue: 4 Deer Ranch
Photography: @slotography + 2nd: @heraldofamilyphoto
Videography: @slotography
Rentals: @allaboutevents
Floral Design: @lori_boe_floral
Catering: @fireandwinecatering
Desserts: @daisydelights
Bartending: @copperandcrystal
Live Music/DJ/MC: @comealiveentertainment
Beauty: @blushandbangsco
Officiant: Marriage with Meaning
Transportation: slosaferide
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#theknot #ditchthewitch #greenweddingshoes #smpweddings #soloverly 

Wedding Management: @amandaholderevents
Venue: 4 Deer Ranch
Photography: @slotography + 2nd: @heraldofamilyphoto
Videography: @slotography
Rentals: @allaboutevents
Floral Design: @lori_boe_floral
Catering: @fireandwinecatering
Desserts: @daisydelights
Bartending: @copperandcrystal
Live Music/DJ/MC: @comealiveentertainment
Beauty: @blushandbangsco
Officiant: Marriage with Meaning
Transportation: slosaferide
@kristenmariecunningham
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#theknot #ditchthewitch #greenweddingshoes #smpweddings #soloverly
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515 Broad Street, Suite B

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

 

blake@slotography.com

 

San Luis Obispo, CA
Wedding & Event Photographer

 

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