Mike is the brother of Shawn of Cassie + Shawn fame! And Michelle and Cassie are BFFs! It’s so fun shooting friend’s weddings! All of our clients become friends so it feels like we ALWAYS shoot friend’s weddings but we’ve been around this group quite a bit. Yay for shooting within the fams!

Some wedding details.

Cassie-MOH + Shawn-BM and the rings.

Ceremony:

This is my favorite. Michelle’s Bridesmaid Megan said,”Only God can make them that good!” Amen.

I know I did rings + cupcakes last wedding but I couldn’t help it!

It was a fun surprise when I came across Emily + Jony taking pictures of themselves with Jer’s camera!

Our friends will NOT be outdone by Jackie + Joe Friends! They aren’t even drinking. True story.

Jeremy got this gem of Darci + Bryon and baby Jack.

Thank you Michelle + Mike and fam! We love you!

We just got this sweet recommendation from Christy + Brian!

“Dana and Jeremy are absolutely amazing – not only did our photos turn out beautifully, they made our wedding even better. They are both so much fun to be around and it’s hilarious to watch their quiet competition with each other to get the best shots. We are recommending them to everyone that we know – even if they don’t need a photographer right now We could not have been more happy to have had chosen Dana Grant Photography – we will be hiring them again many times in the future!”

Thank YOU guys!!

– Christy + Brian May 17, 2008 Keyways Winery

Instead of posting a preview to their wedding which we shot Sunday, here is a wedding invitation I designed for Michelle + Mike. I LOVE to design!

It came out sooo cute! We printed it on pearl paper, which is thick and has a nice shimmer to it.

Front.

Back.

Come back soon for the wedding!

Jackie + Joe are such great people. We had such a good time with them and their amazing families at Indian Wells Country Club. There was a crazy wind storm so the reception had to be moved inside. But they had a great day despite it. The wind also made for some challenging situations but we still managed to get some great shots!

Makeup by Kacee Geoffroy.

Jackie talking about moving the reception inside.

First Look:

Claressa from Driftwood Films made this awesome teaser video! (It goes along with our first look so be sure to check it!)

Jackie & Joe from Claressa Jaen on Vimeo

Reflection.

Proud Mom and Dad after giving the bride away.

Even though there was so much movement in the air, there’s something so still about these.

This wasn’t a “how cute, the veil is blowing in the breeze” wind. It was a “Oh crap- Run for cover!” kind of wind!

The wind died down just in time to take pictures with Jackie + Joe!

They had such a cute dance!

Sunset:

Cigar bar. Jeremy was in Heaven! He took these cool shots.

There was no drinking at this soiree. Absolutely none ; )

And the Dance Awards go to……..

“Best Back Flip”

“Best Russian Dance Moves”

“Best Footloose Move”

“Best Beard and Dance Move Combo”!

“Most creative use of a Tie”

“Best Air Guitar”

The Dream Team: Claressa, + Jeremy & Dana.

We LOVE our client-friends!

Rings + Cupcakes = double dose of cuteness!

Thank you SO much Jackie and Joe, family and friends! Everyone was awesome and we enjoyed spending the day with you all!

Still working on Jackie and Joe’s Wedding that took place at Indian Wells Country Club. There’s lots to choose from, which makes it even more difficult to do a blog!

It was a VERY windy day! (More on that later!) Here’s a sneak peek: