I have to say first off, I am a wedding photographer… I capture love, romance and all the sweet moments of a wedding day. But when one of my favorite wedding couples/friends invites me to take photos of their new baby girl, I can’t refuse.

This is the most handsome and adorable cat. I am quite fond of my photogenic friend.

And a wedding photo from 2006…

Artistry by Pamela Hencel Sherman

Just wanted to let you know all the happiness and share in the warm fuzzies.

xox

There is something very beautiful about love. Not just the love that you give, but that love that you give to yourself. It is really something special when you can see someone who fully loves and embraces who they are…

I am a wedding photographer, by trade and by choice. I love everything that comes with shooting a magical wedding day. It never occurred to me the pure delight that clients/friends would be in my life before I started. When I shot my first wedding, to my last wedding this year, I have been blessed. When doing a tally of close girlfriends who I have photographed their weddings, it is 95% of them, and the other 5% I met them after they got married. It is one of those wonderful turn of events that has brought me to weddings, as well as boudoir photography.

When I was asked to do my first boudoir shoot, I shyed away a bit… I thought, “What in the world would someone do with photos of themselves in lingerie?” It almost felt like something to do to blackmail someone. I was truly effected by the response they had… “I am never going to be this beautiful, this young, or in this moment ever again.” Simple enough.
The shoot was amazing. The photos turned out more beautiful and lovely than every expected. Each of the photos she chose were for her. She was floating on cloud nine after the shoot and said that she was so grateful that I could be a part of it for her… Wow. She was the one that had to talk me into it, and now, she was thanking me for making her feel as beautiful, young and in the moment as she had always wanted.

I know I bug on my social media and facebook trying to get ladies to sign up for my boudoir event. I promise it is only because I know the life changing effects it has had on past clients. They are truly so grateful and in love with the images, and I couldn’t be any happy to make they feel as beautiful as they are.

Really this is just a informative argument to help sway ladies to the “WHY” it is important to take these photos.

If you are interested or want to find out more about boudoir photography, I would be happy to show you more photos that are not displayed online for public display.

A little photo shoot for an adorable baby tuxedo onesy called Tuxy Bear

Maternity for my dear friend

A delicious photo shoot for a wedding book for Fantasy Frostings

Our bridal boutique at Wine 661, in Valencia. With a lovely display from Enchanted Gardens and Cake Goodness

An engagement session in Griffith Park for a Napa Valley wedding couple.

Gorgeous baby portraiture for friend of Dana at Broke Ass Bride

Lovely display at the Americana in Glendale, Pop Bridal

Rainy day romance in Santa Clarita with the Man Registry’s owner/creater, Chris and his wife.

A colorful and fun baby shower with a cake by Fantasy Frostings

Tacos and crafts at Wedding Pantry with Broke Ass Bride

Maybe an inside peek on how cute babies can be even when they are crying. How can you resist her tutu?

This little angel wrapped in love

My parent’s new puppy

Wedding at Castle Green in Pasadena

Fabulous dessert bar from Bridal Bar and Fantasy Frostings, at Unveiled in Beverly Hills.

Private concert and photography El Javi, for his promotional materials, and album cover.

Lifestyle portraits in Pasadena

A favorite engagement session in San Juan Capistrano, with a couple getting married in Napa Valley

Boudoir hotness

Desert photo shoot with Cake Goodness, Enchanted Floral Garden and Becca Rillo

Union Station engagement session

Newport Beach engagement with one of my favorite couples

More hotness…

Gorgeous grand baby that will soon appreciate the wonder of buttercream

Long Beach EnGAYment with some adorable ladies

Boudoir for her fiance.

Such a good moment after their first look at Pasadena City Hall

Behind the scenes of My Fair Wedding, filming at Castle Green in Pasadena

They had a lovely Dodger Stadium engagement, and wedding at Dove Canyon in Orange County

A romantic skyline at Griffith Park for this engagement session

The lovely Wayfarer Chapel in Palos Verdes

Wine and dessert reception at Wine Crush in Long Beach

Paramount Ranch engagement

Wedding law work shop with Katy Carrier

Cute little engagement session at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland

My sweet niece’s senior photos

An intimate and sweet wedding, and the funniest ceremony I have ever been witness to seeing

World traveling couple, at their beach wedding in Malibu

Probably the nicest two people you could ever meet, in their limo waiting for their yacht in Marina del Rey

Fun little anniversary session for Jen of Prim and Pixie and her hubby at ACE Hotel in Palm Springs

Photo shoot at Castle Green Pasadena

Wedding love at Ranch Las Lomas in Silverado

My best friends’  brother ties the knot in Malibu

A small wedding with two bands and a wild cat, at Ramsey’s in Burbank

Solvang winery engagement with two good looking clients. So lucky.

Happy wedding at the French Estate in Orange

How cute is this kid?

Family photos in Descanso Garden in La Canada

My beautiful sister

A wonderful and fabulous wedding at the ACE Hotel in Palm Springs (soon to be featured on Style Me Pretty)

Sweet engagement session in downtown Los Angeles, starting at the public library.

Santa Fe destination wedding at La Posada

Romantic first dance at the Ambassador in Pasadena. (This was taken from outside by my talented shooter, Sabrina Hill)

Aboard the FantaSea in Newport Beach

Holiday surprise for their parents, a photo of all the families together

Lovely engagement/holiday photos

and last but not least:

A photo from my wedding day at Dodgers Stadium, taken by a stranger with my husband’s iPhone. It was such a wonderful and magical day. I love my Miss Tashina dress that I am wearing too.

Thank you for viewing my 2011 recap. Wishing you the best and happiest 2012.

Usually I post weddings that I have shot, but this is something special and different. This is MY wedding. The three words I would use to describe my wedding is personal, romantic, and fun.
I hope you enjoy the photos and video.

All photography and images by Adrienne Gunde Photography and Becca Rillo Photography

Q. How did you “develop” into a wedding photographer?
A. It started with shooting a wedding for my best friend. It was film back then, and I was in the wedding, so there were no ceremony photos. I loved shooting and being a part of the wedding so much, I took my photos to a photographer I admired in Beverly Hills and asked if I could shoot for him. After some persuading,  and months of carrying camera and lighting equipment, he let me shoot a cocktail hour and reception.  I was hooked, and shot over 35 weddings that year as a second shooter for an arrangement of talented photographers.

Q. What do you love about weddings?
A. There are too many things to list about what I love about weddings, but overall, I do love the emotions of the day. From the nerves and excitement, to all the love that surrounds the couple. Every wedding day feels like a big warm hug from a dear friend.

Q. What is your favorite part of the wedding?
A. When I first started shooting, it was the moment he sees her for the first time. But now after shooting so many weddings, it is the moment right before they kiss. That pause after the officiant says “Kiss the bride” and the look the couple gives each other knowing that it is official and they did it. Definitely, my favorite part of the wedding.

Q. What is your favorite wedding scene from a movie?
A. Princess Bride. It is perfectly hilarious and an unexpected for a wedding ceremony. But if you listen to what the priest says during the ceremony it is actually pretty sweet. “Marriage. Marriage is what brings us together today. Marriage, that blessed arrangement…” Here is a link in case you haven’t see it

Q. If you weren’t a wedding photographer, what do you think you would do?
A. Even though I can’t cook or bake to save my life, I would probably be a wedding cake baker. I love delicious wedding cake.

Pretty sure a picture says a thousand words, but for this one, I think is says a thousand ways to say “I Love You”.

Thank you Amber Events for putting together a beautiful and memorable wedding. More to come…