Waimea Plantation Wedding

I started my wedding photography career in Kaua’i in 2007 ~ it was amazing. Why?…because Kaua’i was created for photographers. Its vivid colors and endlessly entertaining skies, oceans, canyons, rivers, beaches, birds, waterfalls, etc. will stoke the creativity of any artistic soul. Imagine my excitement when my friend, Lianne, contacted me about shooting her wedding!

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Lianne & Dave’s Waimea Plantation Wedding was…yes, you guessed it, AWESOME! The Waimea Plantation Cottages are beautiful, historic and are chock full of breathtaking views…mostly of the stunning bride! Seriously, Lianne’s smile was contagious…even as I post these pics I’m still smiling!

Perhaps the most enjoyable thing about this wedding was how many people from SLO made the trip across the ocean to the most remote chain of islands in the world, to celebrate this union! I think everyone came to the same conclusion, it was well worth the trip. Congratulations Lianne+Dave!
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Venue: Waimea Plantation Cottages

Hair and Makeup: The Glam Shack Salon

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar: Paul Togioka

DJ: Kustom Sounds Kauai

Food: Contemporary Flavors Catering

Linens: Garden Party Essentials

Desert/Coffee:

Kauai Coffee Company

Kauai Kookie

Tent and Tables: Lee’s Rentals

 

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Meet the crew

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

#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
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

 

blake@slotography.com

 

San Luis Obispo, CA
Wedding & Event Photographer

 

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@slotography

515 Broad Street, Suite B

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

 

blake@slotography.com

 

San Luis Obispo, CA
Wedding & Event Photographer

 

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