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    I whole heartedly love that I get to photograph memories. It's a small sliver in time that you get to hold onto long after the moment has passed.

5.11.13

Erika & Chris’ San Francisco Destination Wedding//Golden Gate Park

A very last minute request, and I am so happy I was available to witness Erika & Chris’ Golden Gate Park wedding under the Pagoda. Yes, we were attracting tourists and even a random harnessed cat that wanted in on the action! It was a chilly and foggy morning, but I love the way the light surrounds them and the beautiful garden. After the ceremony we headed over to Shakespeare Garden, contemplated crashing a wedding, but opted for adventures around the Golden Gate Park concourse area.

The details: Her dress (& his fedora) came from a cute vintage shop in their hometown in Traverse City, Michigan.  Not to worry, I will find out who made her dress! Her ring was designed from a mold of a twig and set with a pearl. On her other hand she wore a vintage ring her grandmother (or was it great-grandmother?) hand painted. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

Congratulations Erika & Chris! Ceremony

Location: Pagoda at Golden Gate Park

Other Location: Music Concourse

Officiated by Ken Jones, Lyssabeth’s Officiants, elopeinsanfrancisco.com

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5.9.13

Jairo’s Senior Portraits//Nelson Ghost Town//Las Vegas Photographer

Jairo’s High School Senior Portraits

Class of 2013, SECTA High School

Photographed at Nelson Ghost Town by the El Dorado Mine Tours just outside of Boulder City

 

I just have to say I was slightly nervous going into this. You see, I normally photograph women, very feminine and girly with tutus and tulle. I’ve known Janina and her family since Jairo was in the 1st grade, so I knew I had to take the challenge and photograph a boy! Well, he’s not exactly a boy anymore. He’s grown into a man that his mama is proud of.

Congratulations Jairo, good luck to you on your next step.:)

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5.5.13

Mike & Mollie//Ahwahnee Hotel//Yosemite Wedding Photographer

It was my first trip to Yosemite, and aside from the fun car sickness I discovered I had, it was a fun little getaway. I assisted Deb for a wedding at the Ahwahnee hotel. Check out her blog post here over on Fun and Funky Wedding Things blog. It had a handmade Chuppah (Jewish tradition, symbolizes the home the couple will build together), and even an Aunt hand stitched her shawl before the wedding. The most memorable part for me was each guest held the rings and said a blessing out loud for Mike & Mollie. One woman said to make sure you stay best friends, because it helps when times are good & when times are bad. I cried (which I cry behind my camera at every wedding, I’m such a sap).

Congratulations Mike & Mollie, and thank you Deb Huber for having me come out!

They wanted to be at Mike’s wedding and dance. This was their way of honoring them.


Meo Baaklini is a San Francisco East Bay Area based wedding photographer. Available for weddings in the Bay Area and beyond. Please inquire about your date availability by sending an email to meo@meobaaklini.com or filling out the contact form above.

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5.5.13

Lilly in the Desert//Lake Las Vegas Family Photographer

Lilly and Xeniah have been buddies since they were born. Both princesses in their own world, obsessed with Disney and “graceful” dancers.

We headed out to Ravella at Lake Las Vegas and found all the quiet corners around The Village to photograph Lilly. She’s quite the character and not shy at all. She loved to strike her classic Diva pose, but my favorite moments were when she just giggled and giggled every time we said the word, “fart”.

We finished off the shoot letting her be Lilly in the Desert, dancing away to Swan Lake.

I love you Lilly! xoxo

 She was peeking into the flowers looking for Tinkerbell.

Meo Baaklini Photography is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Las Vegas and the surrounding area. To inquire about your family portrait session, please email meo@meobaaklini or fill out the contact form.

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Filed in: Family | Las Vegas
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