Details

Creativity without deadlines...now that's good for the soul, right?  There's a lot on my plate right now, with portrait and wedding photo editing (yay Kyle and Kyla!!) catching up after summer trips, and general autumn busyness.  But I think it's during those busy times when we need to make sure and feed our hearts, so we have something to offer!

So yesterday I wandered in my garden a little bit and appreciated some pretty details.  Things are shutting down as the the calendar moves toward fall, but the garden still has a lot to offer if you can take joy in the little things.  Join me?  :)

Asters...fall garden trademark.

The yellow pear tomato just keeps bearing...I could probably have filled a five-gallon bucket with them all.

ORANGE.  So obnoxious.  But I love it. 

Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa)

Lavender...never can get enough of it...

Pink morning glory, new to my garden this year

And the ubiquitous massive blue morning glories.  Pretty sure these are a necessity to life.

Lastly, my favorite...hydrangeas.  Especially in late-summer when they turn different colors.

OK.  I feel better.  Back to the "real" photo work now.  :)

- Kelsey


Discovering beauty...Kelsey Schweickert  |  San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer

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Spring on Mt. Diablo

I've gone up Mt. Diablo a few times in the last couple weeks, and it's time to share some of the gorgeousness!

Here in California the hills get brown quickly after the winter rains end, so we treasure the few green months we get.  This year it's been even less than usual because we're in a drought.  So these green hills and flowers are very special right now!  Enjoy!

- Kelsey

Discovering beauty...Kelsey Schweickert  |  San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer

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Darlene & Reece

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  It was less than a week ago, but seems so much further back to me now that Christmas season is in full swing.  My tree is decorated and outdoor lights are up...I love all the sparkly things that come out this time of year!  :)

On to the important stuff.  I have so many other sessions/weddings to share, but I just finished this wedding and I'm so excited that I decided it gets to go next!

Reece and Darlene were married way up north in the town of Challenge, CA -- or rather near the town, at the Woodleaf Young Life camp.  Such a gorgeous place.  And perfect weather!

Darlene is a fellow photographer (and a good one!), and she and Reece made sure to allow plenty of time for bride/groom portraits before the wedding.  We wandered all over the camp and found all sorts of wonderful settings.  Good times!

 

- Kelsey
Discovering beauty...Kelsey Schweickert  |  San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer 
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Helen and Graham's wedding

Helen and Graham tied the knot amid the redwoods in Fairfax, CA, this summer.  We had a grand time doing photos beforehand in a nearby park and quaint downtown Fairfax.

These two are hilarious!  They kept me in stitches during their engagement session, and their wedding and reception were sincere and light-hearted, just like they are.  I love their adventurous spirit -- totally willing to do whatever it takes for a good photo.  It makes me feel so special to be trusted like that.  :)  Thanks, Graham and Helen!

All God's best to you two!  Enjoy life together!

- Kelsey

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Kelsey Schweickert  |  San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer 
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Reece & Darlene - engagement

This wedding is coming up fast!  I met up with Reece and Darlene in Sacramento a few weeks ago for some engagement portraits, and their wedding is next week!  We had a wonderful time wandering around the Capitol grounds and Old Sac.  This is one romantic couple, let me tell you.  The way they look at each other...it's the cutest thing.  :)

Looking forward to photographing their wedding soon!  :)

- Kelsey

Discovering beauty...
Kelsey Schweickert  |  San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer 
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