Santa Barbara

Here are a few from back in November when we got to meet and hang out with Tim & Nicole. Tim & Nicole are that couple that you always feel comfortable around – the type of friends whose doors are always open and whose smiles are always there to greet you.
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The engagement shoot went without a hitch, and getting to know these two was a real treat. I know we say this all the time, but SERIOUSLY, we cannot wait for this wedding!

The shoot: We found a rad little elementary play ground, a great bridge that went over the freeway, and then explored the lagoon behind UCSB around sunset. We had a great drive, listened to great tunes, and had amazing light. It couldn’t have been better.

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    We got this an email a few days ago:

    Best of Santa Barbara

    “Congrats! Austin and Dara Photography will be listed as one of the BEST PHOTOGRAPHERS in the Santa Barbara/Los Angeles area for Best of Weddings 2010! WAY TO GO! Our “knotties” think you’re one of the BEST and we will be spreading the word online and we will be emailing our brides about all of the prestigious winners the beginning of January right in the peak of engagement season!”

    “One of the best wedding photographers in Santa Barbara”?  Haha – Well, there really is a lot of us I’m sure!  :) Especially since this award covers Santa Barbara County all the way down to L.A.  Thanks to anyone who might of voted for us – this came as a complete surprise!

    I know that we used theknot.com to plan our wedding back in the day – anyone else using it?  If so, let us know if you voted for us.  We should have you over to celebrate!  Also, let us know how you went into the future to make us “best of” in 2010 – I’m still baffled by that part.

    Love, A&D

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      We know you’re hungry to see what we’re working on, and so are we… WE ARE SLAMMED right now editing everyone’s weddings with the holidays right around the corner!  Nevertheless, we thought we’d slip you guys a few teasers on some recent shoots.  BTW, if you want to see teasers faster, make sure to join our facebook fan page.  Love, A&D

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        Jared & Christine had a rad ceremony at Eling’s Park, and a bangin’ wedding reception at the Maritime Museum! Here are a few of our favorites:

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        Maritime Cocktail Hour

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        The best part was when the song “I’m on a Boat” came on during the reception! AWWWW YEEAAAAH! Here’s a clip (please excuse the explicitives):

        So perfect, because they live on a boat, and even planned a big boat trip for their honeymoon!

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          Adam & Kellie threw up a bit of shade and threw down some chairs on the beach just before sunset.  They had an awesome little destination wedding with only their closest family members in attendance – and we got to be there!  Here are a few pics:

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          Bride and Groom

          wedding reception shots

          As a special treat at the reception, Adam offered for us a glass of champagne and even gave me a little scotch.  “The best part about having such a small wedding” he said, “is that we all get to enjoy the very best.”  And he was right, that was the best champagne I have ever tasted.

          We felt very honored to be there!  We wish you guys the most blessed life ever :)

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