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July 18, 2010
Jamie and Chip live in Manhattan - the concrete jungle pretty - so it was wonderful for them to have their friends and families join them in beautiful Napa Valley California, right in the heart of wine country, for their wedding, June 26, 2010. They made a week of it and had their rehearsal dinner in Sonoma (see below), wedding at The Carneros Orchard, and Sunday brunch at The Farm at Carneros. Their closest friends and families attended this very private event. Jamie & Chip's love story started many years ago. Their families have known each other for decades, they all went to school together, shared many of life's ups and downs, and everyone was thrilled when they fell in love! We are friends of both so it was great to be with everyone for such a fun time. My husband, Jay, (my old 2nd shooter) came out of retirement to help me out on this one. So, this wedding was very special for lots of people, not the least of which was Jamie and Chip! Chip is a bit of a romantic - {he just doesn't want anyone to know he is) and Jamie is as beautiful on the inside as she is the outside. That's kind of ... perfect. Beautiful landscapes, paper umbrellas for shade, lemonade stand at the ceremony - the beautiful details go on and on - all on the canvas of this beautiful landscape called Napa Valley.
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July 18, 2010
We arrived in San Francisco mid-week for Jamie and Chip's wedding, and traveled to the Napa Valley where it was being held. It was the last week in June and it was a little chilly in San Francisco - 50's & 60's - but warmed up a bit as we made our way into Napa. Gorgeous all around. The wedding party was staying at the destination - The Carneros Inn and we headed over for the rehearsal. Jamie and Chip were to be married in the orchard with a beautiful panoramic view of the Napa Valley. Following the rehearsal, all friends and family in for the wedding met at The Farm at Carneros for cocktails and then we all drove over to The Estate in Sonoma for a wonderful rehearsal dinner, Italian, of course, and served family style, an appropriate setting for the tons of heartfelt toasts to the couple. Here's a few of the highlights:
There's always one, isn't there? :D
There's always one, isn't there? :D
Brooke Baglietto says:
Loved this couple, loved this wedding! I had no doubt this couple would take beautiful photos, but wow!!! These are gorgeous; I can't wait to see the rest.
(07.20.10 @ 12:36 PM)
The Verser Family says:
Jaime and Chip, what a wonderful time we all had at both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. Your pictures are beautiful and your life is going to be so wonderful.
(07.31.10 @ 05:23 PM)
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A summer night in Oklahoma, under the stars was the perfect place for Libby and Spencer to pledge their love to one another, and become husband and wife. The Golf Club of Oklahoma set this perfect stage and on June 18th, Libby and Spencer said "I do". Summer green and deep purple made a spectacular display in flowers by The Bridal Garden, a cake that looked totally like the bride's dress by Icing on the Top, with wedding cookie favors and sparklers for the send off. It was like a fairytale but with a golf cart instead of a pumpkin coach! The bride's mother coordinated everything and still managed to look like Grace Kelly for the wedding. It's easy to see where the Nichols girls get "it". I just love this family and was so happy to see Libby marry someone who obviously adores her and wants nothing more. Spencer is her rock and she is his soft place to fall. The fit is glove-like. Todd Scott Ballje from Beautiful Day Images in OKC came up and shot in my place with Sophia for the day, on a moment's notice. I can't thank him enough. I've never missed a wedding before and even though we always have a "plan" in place for it just in case, it's awesome to know that I had so many professional photographers who called and offered to help out and that Libby and Spencer had no worries on their big day! Sorry I missed it but it looks like a joyous time was had by all!
Libby says:
Love the pics Lisa!! We had so much fun and it was totally captured! :)
(07.14.10 @ 09:02 AM)
Lindsay says:
Lib, these are outstanding! I can't wait to see more :)
(07.14.10 @ 09:26 AM)
Schuyler says:
Awwww this look so good! What a great night! Cant wait to see all of them!
(07.14.10 @ 01:07 PM)
Lisa says:
So glad you're loving them Libby! Sophia and Todd did a great job for you guys! Can't wait to make your album!
(07.14.10 @ 10:26 PM)
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On our recent trip to San Francisco, the Chronicle (yes, it's paper and you can touch it and turn the pages just like the old days!) - had an article on Whoopie Pies and their resurgence in poplularity on the East Coast. Kate, our almost 16 year old daughter, who LOVES to cook, brought it home and today, we made the Dark Chocolate Whoopie Pie to celebrate Brent's birthday at our Big Fat Family Sunday Dinner tonite. Here's how it went: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
For the Pies: 8 oz dark chocolate round drops or chopped; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp; 1 Cup + 1 TBS sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 Cup whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 Cup + 1 TBS All Purpose Flour; 3/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tsps Baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt AND 1 recipe Classic Whoopie Pie Filling (below)
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler (you can also use a glass bowl in a hot water bath): Kate asked for this double boiler for Christmas when she was 10. She is a chef in her soul!
stir chocolate often until just melted; remove and set aside.
Use a mixer on medium to med-high speed to cream the butter and suger together until light in color. Add one egg and thoroughly incorporate - stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed; repeat with second egg. Add the warm melted chocolate andmix completely, scraping sides of bowl. Combine milk and vanilla extract into the mixture. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Add to the chocolate mixture and blend in thoroughly.
Portion the dough with a 1-oz scoop and place about 2 inches apart on a prepared cookie sheet. We used a pastry bag/press. (another one of Kate's toys) You should have 24 cookies (enough for 12 whoopie pies). Bake until tops spring back - about 8 minutes but switch shelves and rotate sheets after 5 minutes. They will appear cracked on the top. Take them out and let them cool completely before assembling. Make the filling now!
Ingredients:
1 Cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 3/4 Cup powdered sugar; 1 (7-oz) jar marshmallow fluff; 1/4 tsp salt; and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment to cream the butter and powdered sugar at med-high speed until thoroughly combined - about 2-3 minutes (longer if you are using a hand mixer). Add the Marshmallow Fluff, salt and vanilla and mix on medium speed until combined. Place in a pastry bag with a big tip.
When cookies are completely cooled, match up evenly shaped pairs. Spread or pipe 1 1/2 or 2 TBS filling onto each flat bottom of a cookie, then top with its mate.
OUR PERFECT WHOOPIE PIES! (kate is a good photographer too!)
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler (you can also use a glass bowl in a hot water bath): Kate asked for this double boiler for Christmas when she was 10. She is a chef in her soul!
stir chocolate often until just melted; remove and set aside.Use a mixer on medium to med-high speed to cream the butter and suger together until light in color. Add one egg and thoroughly incorporate - stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed; repeat with second egg. Add the warm melted chocolate andmix completely, scraping sides of bowl. Combine milk and vanilla extract into the mixture. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Add to the chocolate mixture and blend in thoroughly.
Portion the dough with a 1-oz scoop and place about 2 inches apart on a prepared cookie sheet. We used a pastry bag/press. (another one of Kate's toys) You should have 24 cookies (enough for 12 whoopie pies). Bake until tops spring back - about 8 minutes but switch shelves and rotate sheets after 5 minutes. They will appear cracked on the top. Take them out and let them cool completely before assembling. Make the filling now!
Ingredients:
1 Cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 3/4 Cup powdered sugar; 1 (7-oz) jar marshmallow fluff; 1/4 tsp salt; and 1/4 tsp vanilla extractUse a stand mixer with the paddle attachment to cream the butter and powdered sugar at med-high speed until thoroughly combined - about 2-3 minutes (longer if you are using a hand mixer). Add the Marshmallow Fluff, salt and vanilla and mix on medium speed until combined. Place in a pastry bag with a big tip. When cookies are completely cooled, match up evenly shaped pairs. Spread or pipe 1 1/2 or 2 TBS filling onto each flat bottom of a cookie, then top with its mate. OUR PERFECT WHOOPIE PIES! (kate is a good photographer too!)
melissa Key says:
Oh my those look amazing ! Gotta try some for myself. This looks like the Pioneer Womans blog. By the way she will be at my art show. I'm so excited you are going to document it for me.
(07.11.10 @ 06:16 PM)
kjp says:
oh, i am so excited to make these! i hear they are the new thing, as well.
(07.12.10 @ 05:12 PM)
Libby says:
These look delicious! And ps- I think Kate and I would get along great! Too cute!
(07.14.10 @ 09:03 AM)
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Six months old. It happens so fast! He was just born it seems like. I love to photograph this age. They can't get away from you yet but they are so responsive and their eyes are so full of wonder at the world. They can cry one minute and be perfectly happy the next...and then crying again...and then happy again - well, you get the picture. This little guy has a special place in my heart. He's my grandson. While I take pictures of my grandchildren, I don't blog all of them and it sometimes takes me awhile to even edit them b/c my client workload is so great. BUT - he's so darn cute I just had to share and brag a bit! I had all three of them over for a bit this day but it's very difficult to concentrate on one without the others at this age. I had the girls out on the patio afterwards and snapped a few. Taylor loves to lure Inky over for hugs, which, she actually tolerates well for a cat. I had a couple of frames here and Taylor said "Nana, I'm done with pictures for today." Uh, what?! And Tatum is a bug lover! Okay, she loves all nature and living things. I think she should meet Bindy whats-her-name and co-host her animal show. Tatum spent a lot of time with me when she was little and I actually practiced on her quite a bit as I was starting out my business. She's 5 now and whenever she sees a camera, she goes into "the pose", as you can see. It's pretty funny. I think she might be a Pi Phi someday, what do you think? (check the arm and toe). So, here they are. My beautfiul grandchildren - Tatum (5), Taylor (3) and Beaux (6M). Our most precious gifts! Nana loves you! XXOO
melissa Key says:
Oh Lisa these babies are just too cute. I just love your eye. Are you booked July 23rd from 7-10 ? I have an art opening and I would love to hire you to do some shooting for me that night. Let me know and if you are booked maybe you know of someone else I can use. I love following your blog.
Thanks.
Melissa Key
(07.11.10 @ 12:41 PM)
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Beaux - beautiful ...
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Thank you for posting these images...just beautiful! It was a pleasure working with you and your husband.
(07.27.10 @ 04:49 PM)