Aaron Feldman says: "My favorite part of a wedding to photograph is of the wedding couple right after the ceremony, when they're super happy and their adrenaline is flowing. I love capturing the real emotion while still stylizing the scene."
Photography By: True Photography
The Ideology — This was it. I knew it. From the first time I unexpectedly confessed my love to Mindy, randomly in the soup aisle while shopping at Vons nearly six years ago, I knew I was going to marry this girl. She had every quality I could have ever wanted and I could tell I made her happy. And so, in due time, the birth of my ideal proposal came to fruition.
The Location — The location was on a log at a quaint beach in Northern California, Jenner by the Sea, which is where the Russian River flows into the Pacific Ocean. I chose a place that I felt truly symbolized our evolving relationship and the huge, open “ocean” of love and accomplishment that the future has in store for us. Just before getting on one knee, I set up my iPod to play our song, Always and Forever, which played in the background as she said “I do”.
The Romantic Getaway — After the proposal, I whisked Mindy off her feet and surprised her with a relaxing weekend at the Nickerson cabin in Monte Rio, a small town on the Russian River. The Nickerson cabin has been in the family since the early 1900s, and a place I hold very dear to my heart. I wanted Mindy to experience its unique antiquity and reconnect our shared love for the mountains and fog. Throughout the weekend, we enjoyed wonderful food, a Korbel winery tour, a hike through a redwood forest, and of course long hours cuddling by the fire to keep warm. I can honestly say I wouldn’t have changed a single moment.
Choosing True Photography to capture our wedding day was the simplest decision we had to make. They listened to what we envisioned as our perfect day, and they added their creativity and talent to make the final outcome much more than we had expected. From the communications with the office staff to the photo shoots with the creative professionals, True Photography delivered in true fashion.
-Bryan (Our Groom)
Photography By: True Photography
“The Notebook” Part Deux
Our love story starts circa 1992. I was the ridiculously talented eighth-grade star on the boys’ varsity basketball team. Michelle was a mere seventh grader managing the team while juggling a budding career as professional model and concert violinist. Okay, so at least that’s how my memory prefers to remember it.
That time period was a blur-boys were growing up and girls were growing out, hormones were raging out of control and braces were standard issue. I would occasionally catch myself drifting off in practice seemingly more focused on the beautiful lady sauntering the sidelines than anything Coach Lowney was yelling at us.
It was a season of perfection for the mighty Wolves of Lake Ridge. We went undefeated (yet again) and the hero (that’s me) led my team to another championship. I had everything an eighth grade boy desired-a shiny trophy, the adoration of awkward teenage fans, a magnificent banner adorning the gymnasium wall, and a three-month supply of Oxy to battle those humiliating middle school pimples. Life was pretty sweet. Apparently, the only thing missing was my courage-I never did find enough gumption to speak with my future wife that year.
Approximately two years passed until our paths crossed again. I finally found the inner strength to call Miss Couch, who was now a young woman tearing up the soccer fields and basketball courts herself, and express my youthful adoration. We were just minutes into our conversation and things were going perfectly; until she told me she was moving to California in two weeks! ☹
Michelle and I kept in touch corresponding as pen pals for a while. She would send modeling pictures and I enjoyed hanging them up on my bedroom mirror. I’d tell everyone that Michelle was the girl of my dreams, including my girlfriend at the time. That pretty much ended that relationship. Throughout the years when I would think about “Mitch”, my heart would flutter while I’d wonder why our worlds were prematurely torn apart.
A year ago, the Lord sent me an angel. My world turned upside down when our paths amazingly crossed again. We reconnected with each other via Facebook in this technological age and I felt like that 8th grade boy once again-only this time it was, forever.
– Brant (Our Groom)
I became obsessed with Exquisite Wedding Magazine and fell in love with the unique, boutique style of the weddings highlighted. I began to notice True Photography as a repeated vendor amongst the many different weddings and ultimately fell in love with the editorial style of images. I knew I wanted my pictures to have the similar feel to timeless art. Aaron Feldman, owner, portrayed a confidence and passion for photography that was undoubtedly addicting. The initial engagement shoot was not only a blast, but our photographer truly gave us free reign to express ourselves as a unique couple. I was a little hesitant at first to present the old school basketball theme, but our photographer was extremely supportive and the images ultimately portrayed the youthfulness and memories that brought both Brant and I together. Thank you to True Photography for making our childhood memories a reality and we look forward to more precious moments to come!
– Michelle (Our Bride)