Saint John is a tiny little slice of heaven, located in the Virgin Islands. It's turquoise water, hilly landscape, and swift weather are things I've never experienced before. It was the perfect way to kick off the Wedding Season, with two wonderful people at this gorgeous destination. Check back for their wedding photos, coming up next week!
P E R S O N A L
A quick thank you...
I cannot wait to share our wonderful wedding photos with all of you, but first there are several thank you's that need to be thrown out for the world to see!
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TO OUR FAMILIES:
Our big day would never have happened without each and every one of you. Not only did everyone go OVER AND ABOVE to help make the day go off perfectly but you have always been a constant source of support and encouragement in both of our lives. We are forever grateful and are so thrilled to have merged into one big happy clan!
To Miss Jenny Markham:
The lovely lady shown above photographed our day for us. She is not only my intern but one rad human being, and a fantastic friend. It's been such an incredible experience watching her grow and develop her own killer style. Be sure to check out her work HERE... This girl has quite the career ahead of her!
Rachel (figgy) Bernard:
This lady not only put up with me and all of my ideas since the day we got engaged, but she actually made them come to life. She baked all of the incredible goods for the wedding, she designed the invitations, maps and chalkboards for the day. She made my flower crown, did my hair, coordinated everything the day of, made sure my glass was filled with wine at all times, cooked bacon for breakfast and a MILLION other things that would take up pages and pages... Rachel we love you and are so thankful to have you in our lives!
RYAN BAIR:
Ryan was our officiant and the speech he delivered could not have been more perfect. Keith and I will cherish those words for the rest of our lives. Anyone who attended the wedding knows that I was a sloppy mess the entire time, and had it not been for Ryan, I don't think I would have gotten a single word out! Ryan has always, always, always been there for me and Keith and I are beyond blessed have him in our lives!
MARTHA WEBB:
Martha Webb is an extremely talented artist based out of the UK and she was kind enough to let me borrow my dream dress for the wedding. Words can't express how much this meant to me, I'll never forget it! Please check out her amazing work HERE.
Diana, Josh and Libby are three of the most genuine people I have ever met. Casa De Perrin supplied all of the amazing Navajo plates, wine glasses, and whiskey tumblers at the wedding. Without going into too much detail let me just say, these people went over and above the call of duty and truly made our day a thousand times better. Anytime you have any need for this kind of rental, do yourself a favor and give the Casa a call! They also recently launched an online store, you can actually OWN some of these insanely beautiful pieces! Drool over every stunning piece H E R E.
EVERYONE:
Keith and I were so overwhelmed with all of the love and support we received on our big day. People traveled far and wide to be there and everyone helped make our wedding the best day of our lives! Thank you thank you thank you to each and every one of you who attended and a BIG thank you to all of those who helped us out with all of our little projects!
mumford & sons
Wind.
Ojai.
Gorgeous hiking, pool lounging, flower picking and champagne sippin' makes for one hell of a weekend escape.
The CREAM event.
I am over the moon excited to announce that I have been asked to be part of this years CREAM event
put on by the lovely ladies of BASH please!
The CREAM event gathers all of the most stylish, innovative and talented vendors in the wedding industry together for one big BASH. This year it is being held at the gorgeous Vibiana in Los Angeles and everyone is invited! Be sure to buy your tickets here - - - - -> http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/315324
2012 wrap up
2012 has come and gone...?! Instead of throwing out a bunch of resolutions, how about some top moments from this past year? I could list 5 million amazing things that have happened this year, but everyone has NYE parties to get to, so I'll stick with 5.
Starting off at Number F I V E we have:
It had been far to long since I'd been to this gorgeous part of the states and a road-trip with one of my best friends to see more best friends is a recipe for one hell of a good time! 2012 has brought a ton of new and wonderful people into my life, I'm so thankful to have a solid crew of friends who inspire me, everyday!
Up next at number FOUR:
This year, I started working for lululemon athletica! Not only are they an incredible company, but I have gotten to meet such wonderful people through their ambassador program. Working for lulu keeps me on toes and constantly forces me to think out of the box to produce beautiful, memorable images. If you live in the Southern California area and walk into any lululemon store in 2013, check out the photos blown up on the walls, chances are, I snapped em'!
N U M B E R 3:
Features, Features, Features!
It's been one hell of a year here at Paige Lowe Photography and it's nice to know that others recognize it as well! We've had several features and mentions from the top wedding critics out there. I am blessed to have met so many incredible couples, families and friends, and I will forever feel honored to be such a big part of a couples BIG DAY! I've crossed off many of my goals for 2012 and I can't wait to make 2013 the best year yet!
N U M B E R 2:
We adopted this little man about a month ago, and I have fallen head over heels in love! I urge anyone out there who is thinking of buying a pet to check out your local shelters first. I can't imagine my life without his sweet little face!
And finally, @ N U M B E R 1:
On June 19th, my best friend and the most wonderful person I've ever know, asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. And since he went to the trouble of doing it in iceland and all, I said yes.
Adios 2012, thanks for kicking so much ass.
We're ENGAGED!
I don't know if I'll ever get tired of saying this, but we're ENGAGED! My incredible fiancé Keith popped the question while we were on vacation in Iceland and naturally we took a few photos along the way... I am the luckiest lady in the world... Enjoy the photos and be sure to check out 100 layer cakes feature HERE!
Oregon
One of the many, many things I love about my job is how I can turn a gig into a trip. I shot a lovely wedding in Walla Walla last week and turned a one day shoot into a week long adventure. I got to re-connect with some of my dearest friends and explore parts of Portland I'd never experienced before... enjoy the photos!
Rachel
Had a lovely dinner with the talented Rachel from Figgy Bakery last night, check out her site if you're in need of a tasty recipe or an event caterer!
Iceland!
Iceland is a magical place. I would fail tremendously at trying to explain everything about it, mostly because I am unable to pronounce a single Icelandic word! But the best (English) words I can muster up to describe it are "Fairy Tale". From paddle boarding through icebergs to hiking lava fields, the whole trip was a dream...Especially the part where my incredible boyfriend asked me to MARRY HIM!!!!
Yep...We're ENGAGED... I still can't believe it!
I have many more photos of my husband to be and I, but that's a post for another day... I will leave you with a little video I put together of our trip...Enjoy!
Palm Springs
I am a firm believer that every once in a while you have to get away from the planners, computers, traffic and appointments... and just escape. This past weekend a few lovely ladies and I did just that. I may have left the computer at home, but my camera may has well be another limb, enjoy the photos!
*** I failed to mention that the lovely ladies featured in this blog are not only beautiful but incredibly talented as well. Check out Rachel's Food blog HERE, and get inspired over at Brie's personal blog HERE!***
Palm Springs
So ready for a little escape to Palm Springs with some lovely ladies tomorrow! Have a great weekend everyone!
Colorado Sky
I swear the sky is bigger in Colorado...here's some proof.
Iceland Countdown!
(photo by: bajerski jean-pierre)
Miss Kaitlin.
The lovely and talented miss Kaitlin Emmerling came to visit me this past weekend. She soaked up all of the California sun she could grab and I got a little pep in my step from her contagious, bubbly personality. Here are a few snapshots from our fun little weekend...ENJOY!
New Look!
I strive to better myself everyday as a photographer. I have very high standards for every image I compose and each photograph I snap. With that said, it's time for some spring cleaning...With a little help from the lovely Alyssa Yahus, I can finally feel as proud of my branding as I do of my photographs... Hope everyone enjoys the new look as much as I do and stay tuned because this wedding season I'm going everywhere from Palm Springs to Florida (with a little side trip to ICELAND) and I can't wait to share each photo along the way!
Midwest.
The handsome young man above just so happens to be my wonderful boyfriend, and unfortunately he has been out of state, working in Nebraska. Luckily I was able to go visit last week... here are a few shots of our brief reunion.
Getting Settled.
Moving can be stressful, but settling into a new place and making it "home" is definitely the best part. We still have a long way to go but here's a little peak into our new spot and my lovely workspace... I also added a few links to some rad and affordable home goods! Enjoy!
1) Water Bottle / Vase : IKEA ... 2)Dresser...Found it on the side of the road - FREE! ... 3) White Pitcher : IKEA .... 4) Office Chair : CPWM ...
5) Vintage Door: Rose Bowl Flea Market 6) Harry Dailey Print: Switchfoot 7) Curtains : Target
Weekend in the Bay...
Had some free time to explore the Bay area while I was up in Petaluma for Sam's Maternity Shoot. Such a rad place, enjoy the photos!