Keith Simonian Photography http://ksimonian.com/Blog Wedding Photography for the San Francisco Bay Area - Napa Valley - Northern California Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:30:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 en Amy & Matt http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/08/14/amy-matt/ http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/08/14/amy-matt/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:30:21 +0000 admin http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/08/14/amy-matt/ Amy and Matt were married this past Sunday at the Rio Lindo Adventist Church in Healdsburg. The beautiful ceremony was followed by a reception just outside on the church lawn.

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Maybe one day groom tossing will be an Olympic sport.

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]]> http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/08/14/amy-matt/feed/ Athena & Johnnemann http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/08/12/athena-johnnemann/ http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/08/12/athena-johnnemann/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:15:27 +0000 admin http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/08/12/athena-johnnemann/ Athena and Johnnemann were married this past weekend at the historic Cliff House. While the day started out as a typical foggy and windy summer day in San Francisco, the fog cleared and wind dropped down to a breeze just in time for the outdoor wedding. Hence the quote “The coldest winter I ever spent was summer in San Francisco” which was supposedly said by Mark Twain.

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A view of Ocean Beach from inside the Terrace Room at the Cliff House.

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Since it was an Ocean themed wedding , the wedding cake was of course a sand castle.

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Mugging for the camera.

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Athena and her father during the father - daughter dance.

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Carl Lewis wins his 4th gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics

Boxing promoter Don King was a the track venue that day.

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Long before there was an Olympic Dream Team, Michael Jordon played for the Chicago Bulls. This photo shows Michael playing against the Golden State Warriors at the Oakland Arena on November 29th, 1986. Michael scored 40 points, played 42 minutes, shot 18 of 19 from the free throw line, and 11 of 30 from the field that night in a losing effort as the Warriors won 113 to 106.

Michael Jordon of the Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors Oakland Arena November 29th, 1986

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A seagull watches the waves come in along the beach.

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Just across the street is Sutro Heights Park where this photo was taken.

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The unusual summer weather made for a beautiful sunset.

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

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

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The Silver Legacy hotel and casino during the day.

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The Silver Legacy and Eldorado hotels at night.

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]]> http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/07/31/road-trip/feed/ Candace & J Paul http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/07/15/candace-j-paul/ http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/07/15/candace-j-paul/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:34:19 +0000 admin http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/07/15/candace-j-paul/ 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.

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The men in Black

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The Vizcaya Pavilion.

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The Ring Bearer gets ready for the ceremony.

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

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

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]]> http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/07/02/kim-michael/feed/ Jim & Huong http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/06/26/jim-huong/ http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/06/26/jim-huong/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:29:52 +0000 admin http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/06/26/jim-huong/ 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.

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

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

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]]> http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/06/26/jim-huong/feed/ Molleen & Marc http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/06/25/molleen-marc/ http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/06/25/molleen-marc/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:17:41 +0000 admin http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/06/25/molleen-marc/ 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.

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]]> http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/06/25/molleen-marc/feed/ Brenda & David http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/06/04/brenda-david/ http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/06/04/brenda-david/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:28:19 +0000 admin http://ksimonian.com/Blog/2008/06/04/brenda-david/ 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.Brenda and David St. Marys Church Walnut Creek01

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

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