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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.
The concept of celebrating your 40th birthday buy inviting 20 of your closest, quirkiest couple friends to gather together and dress in the theme of their chosen hotel room is nothing short of brilliant. Aslo brilliant: doing it all at the Madonna Inn ;). Congrats on being legends, Renee & Chris! And Happy Valentine’s Day…if you’re into that? @madonnainn1958 @madonnainnevents ~ if you have any interest in seeing more from this shoot and the MadonnaInn, find the link to my blog in my profile!
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
#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
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
Planned Parenthood ~ SLO Together
Celebrating and supporting the SLO chapter of Planned Parenthood is paramount. Always. But, as we are well aware, this amazing organization needs our support more than ever.
Because when you are in need, who is here for you? Planned Parenthood. Just like always. Fighting. And once a year, PP invites together, in one room, a group of the most amazing people ever assembled and asks for another year of generosity. This support allows them to continue to help people when they need it most.
@ppacentralcoast
Venue+Catering: @rodandhammerrock
Music: @hot45band
Florals: @cloverandbranch
I’ve seen a lot of proposals. A lot. So many, it’s easy to take for granted just how rare…and fleeting an experience it is. For some, they’ll see only one. And we’ve seen them countless times in movies…and we feel…(fill in the blank).
This post is just an intro to Mason+Hannah’s proposal…and maybe a little food for thought…’cause if you’re going to propose, think about calling a photographer ;). At the very least you’ll have some support and a big high-five waiting for you once you pass that ring off. Riiiight before your 3 sisters and parents come to celebrate alongside you…surprise!
The sunshine on a rainy day…Monica & Steven.
Ceremony: Dinosaur Caves ~ Pismo Beach, Ca
Anna Grimes: @makeup_by_anna_grimes
Reception & Cuisine: @hotelcerroslo
DJ: @DJ BEN
Officiant: @pronouncedbypatrick
Florist: @grandbouquetflorist
Rentals: @allaboutevents
Beach Ceremony Rentals: @butlerzrents
Bride: @tinderboxbakery
515 Broad Street, Suite B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
515 Broad Street, Suite B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
