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Sonoma – Napa Valley – Domaine Carneros Chateau – Over the top Processing in Lightroom

admin — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:42:33 +0000

It was just a quick trip to Sonoma, CA to take a few snaps a couple weeks ago. Since it was such a nice day, I took a few more on the way home. Since that day, Sonoma was named one of the most beautiful towns in America by therichest.org. On this trip I decided to stop at the Domaine Carneros Chateau to capture a few images of the spectacular lighting that the mix of sun and clouds were providing to photograph the 18th century château-style building that was completed in 1989. The building was inspired by the historic Taittinger-owned Château de la Marquetterie in the Champagne region of France.
The photos you see below had some over the top processing done to them in Lightroom 3. Hope you enjoy how they turned out.

Napa Valley Bachelorette Party Album

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:25:00 +0000

Just a short drive from the San Francisco Bay is the Napa Valley. Spending the day wine tasting is a great way to enjoy your bachelorette party. This 32 page album is from Cassie’s Napa Valley wine tasting adventure.

Francesca & Larry – Chardonnay Golf Club Wedding – World Famous Napa Valley

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:05:20 +0000

Francesca and Larry were married this past Saturday at the Chardonnay Golf club in Napa, California. It was a beautiful day, that ended with a stunning sunset.

Francesca & Larry see each other for the first time on their wedding day.

John, Paul, George, and Ringo aka The Beatles Abby Road Album Cover.

Francesca's 86 year old grandfather looks quite stylish for the wedding.

Their first moment as husband and wife.

Francesca poses in the very late afternoon sunlight.

Bubbles.

The colorful sunset the ended Francesca's and Larry's wedding day at the Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa, California

Many thanks to the wedding coordinator Melissa from the Chardonnay Golf Club for making things run so smooth, and to Sal the DJ from Souza Sounds for keeping things jumping.

Cassie’s Napa Valley Bachelorette Weekend

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:11:15 +0000

Cassie and her bridesmaids got together for a Napa Valley bachelorette weekend a couple of weeks ago that included wine tasting as one of Saturday’s events. After the Limo picked them them up, the first stop was the Silver Oak Cellars.

Water fountain in front of the Silver Oak Cellars with a wine glass from the cellars sitting atop the fountain.

Sign welcoming guest to the Silver Oak Cellars in Oakville, California

Cassie steps out of the Limo - Wine tasting made easy, with a limousine.

Limousine service was provided by California Wine Tours.

Cassie wearing her veil looks into the wine display room at Silver Oak Cellars.

The next stop was ZD Wines in Napa, California. Where the wine is made at ZD Wines

A 2007 bottle of Pinot Noir from ZD Wines

Oak barrels where the wine is aged till it reaches perfection.

The wine tasting room at ZD Wines.