Keith Simonian Photography

It was time to take a break. My wife and I visited my parents in Plumas Pines, and then headed over to Reno, NV for a few days. Here is a self portrait of me during an early morning ride.

The view from my parents home on the 17th hole of  Plumas Pines golf course.

Some of the many items for sale at the Graeagle Arts and Crafts fair.

The Silver Legacy hotel and casino during the day.

The Silver Legacy and Eldorado hotels at night.

Candace and J. Paul were married this past Saturday at the Sacred Heart Parish in Sacramento, CA. The reception took place at the  Vizcaya Pavilion next to the Vizcaya Mansion in Sacramento.

The men in Black

The Vizcaya Pavilion.

Kim and Michael were wed this past Saturday at the 4 star Lafayette Park Hotel.

The Ring Bearer gets ready for the ceremony.

Putting on the wedding dress isn’t as easy as it looks.

Kim and Michael display some fancy moves during their first dance as Husband and Wife.

Jim and Huong were married this past Saturday at the St. Francis of Assisi church in San Jose. Their reception took place at Maggiano’s Little Italy on Santana Row in San Jose. The bride and groom stroll Santana Row before the reception.

The unusual weather created the beautiful clouds over St Francis of Assisi Parish.

Even on your wedding day, there’s always time for Starbucks coffee.

Molleen and Marc were married this past Friday at the Catholic Parish of Christ the Light church in Oakland.  The reception followed at the Dunsmuir Historic Estate. Everybody got together for a group photo.

Brenda and David were married this past Saturday at the St. Mary’s church in Walnut Creek, California. Their reception was held at the Crowne Plaze hotel in Concord.

How did the Bride’s engagement ring in up in a Cosmopolitan?

A Bee’s work is never done, searching every flower for pollen. This bee was busy at work in the Rose Garden at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek.

Shalee and Blake came all the way out from Chicago to have their wedding at the Nicholson Ranch Winery in Sonoma this past Saturday.

The beautiful flowers were done by Lavender County Garden Florals.

Instead of signing a guest book, the guest got to sign this plate.

The wine tasting center.

Their relationship was blessed this past Saturday at the Stanford Memorial Church in Palo Alto, California. The reception was held at Zibibbo restaurant in downtown Palo Alto.

The photos were done at the San Ramon Community Center.