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Explore the latest San Luis Obispo photography & videography
Blake Andrews founded SLOtography in 2008 and now works alongside photographer James Lester and videographer Robin Ayers. Together, they bring more than 30 years of experience (and serious good vibes) to weddings and events throughout San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast.
It’s not the personal olallieberry pie, cupcakes 🧁, or the meadow wedding ceremony lined with lilies and surrounded by an apple orchard. It’s not the tractor ride that carries you there, past the u-pick flower farm, or the Airstream filled with the aroma of cold brew. It’s not the goats, the cow, the fresh-roasted corn, or even the twelve-foot-long cheese plate complete with cured meat, nuts (the fancy kind), or the local honey. You’d think the poker table where every time you go all in, you’re just contributing further to the Honeymoon Fund would be it…but it’s not. It’s “You”…you are the best thing. *And in this case, the You’s are Miranda & Russell. Celebrated at the Avila Valley Barn ~ truly a family affair <3. The sweetest.
3 hrs with Carlie+Phillip at @lunaredrestaurant and the Mission Plaza
This summer is funked up!
Venue | @danapowershouseandbarn
Wedding Coordinator | @wiereweddings
Photography | @slotography
Catering | @cali_coast_catering
Bar | @mixedeventsbarservice
Entertainment & Photobooth | @kramerevents
Officiant | N/A
Florist | N/A
Cake | @madonnainn1958
Desserts | @seabreezecupcakes
Hair & Makeup (HMUA) | @ccweddingbeauty
Rentals (Vintage) | @embellishvintagerentals
Rentals (Covers) | @gycrentals
Ice | @cuestaspringsicecompany
VW Bus | Groom! (Will)
Halfway Point
I’ve just reached the halfway point of another wild, lovely, joy-overflowing wedding season :). The shocking realization? I’m only halfway through.
Fall is coming. Fall — the most stupendous, color-changing, autumn-gold-light time of year. It’s going to be epic… and brutal.
I just did a mid-season refuel on gear, undershirts, socks — the essentials. I even got the oil changed in the car. My body feels good. My hat has seen better days, but it still blocks the sun.
I — I will survive. And weddings? They can’t stop. Won’t stop.
Kaycie & Broderick,
I’ll admit it—you two are a few years my juniors (but hey, that’s on me 😉). With age, though, comes a bit of wisdom—or so I like to think. In this line of work, I get to witness a lot of love stories. And watching you two, it was undeniable: the love, the joy, the connection.
Thank you for trusting us to document your day—it was truly an honor. Wishing you a lifetime of belly laughs, quiet sunsets, and all the little moments that make love so worth it. 👢💍
Venue | @1800elpomar
Photographer | @slotography
Second Shooter | @annalillianphotography
Wedding Coordinator | Amy Roberts (805‑455‑3004)
Officiant | Curt Hamner
DJ | @djsky_crushevents
Speeches + Special Roles | Typically personal, not vendors
Father of the Bride | Mark Ernstrom
Best Man | Max Reichmuth
Catering | @popolo_catering
Dessert / Cake | Vendor not listed – update needed
Bakery | Vendor not listed – update needed
Florals | Vendor not listed – update needed
Hair & Makeup | Vendor not listed – update needed
Stylist | Vendor not listed – update needed
Flower Girls | Bella & Layla
515 Broad Street, Suite B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
515 Broad Street, Suite B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
