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  • A beautiful photograph is a key that unlocks a moment.

    Lori Paladino is an award-winning wedding & portrait photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area, focused on real moments and emotionally inspired imagery. Small weddings, big weddings, proposals, elopements, classic weddings, DIY weddings, same sex weddings, vintage weddings, modern weddings... as long as the key ingredient is love, Lori would love to capture it!

    Lori is based in the gorgeous Napa Valley, and her weddings & lifestyle portrait sessions regularly take her all over Northern California and welcomes destination weddings and portrait commissions across the globe.

    Recent News: For the 2nd year running, Lori was selected for The Knot's 2013 Best of Weddings!

Jan 25 2013

Liana + Jason | Trentadue Winery Wedding | Geyersville Wedding Photography

Posted in: Napa/Sonoma Weddings | Weddings

I do a special little happy dance when a couple planning a wedding at Trentadue Winery hires me, because I know the wedding will be beautiful, and we will have lots of opportunities for gorgeous images. Liana & Jason’s wedding was no exception.  I loved the soft color palette Liana assembled of white, graphite and aubergine that inspired the details of the day, but also complimented the venue so perfectly.

That all said, my favorite part about Liana & Jason’s wedding day was the way the day truly reflected them and their lovely, generous hearts.  From their personalized ceremony (some truly awesome song choices & readings!), to the way their love of family had them including all of their nieces and nephews in the wedding party, to the cake topper of their dog (who would be too nervous to participate in the wedding day), to the way they slowed down when they greeted every guest to exchange a heartfelt hug and really be present, to the incredible way they looked at each other and laughed together, and to their rockin’ dance moves!  Their love was inspiring to capture, and I smiled all day long and then all over again when I was editing their images.  Here are just a few favorites, or watch their slideshow for more!

 

A huge thanks to all the vendors who helped this special wedding come together!

Venue: Trentadue Winery

Wedding Planner: JNS Events

Caterer: Park Avenue

Floral Design: Cherries Flowers

Cake Design: Sweet on Cake

Cupcakes/Cake pops: Marley’s Treats

Musician/DJ: AMS Entertainment

Hair & Make-up: Elle Lui Salon

And a big thank you to Marita for lending her wonderful talent to the day – always so fun to have you along!

For more information about wedding or lifestyle portrait photography in the San Francisco Bay Area, album design or other fun photography tips, feel free to reach out by email: lori@loriphoto.com or via the contact link on my website.

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March 1, 2013 - 4:42 pm

Award Winning Wedding Photography | Trentadue Winery | Lori Paladino Photography - [...] Liana & Jason (also featured on Borrowed & Blue’s Napa blog) [...]

March 11, 2013 - 8:56 am

Featured! | Liana + Jason's Trentadue Winery Wedding on Borrowed & Blue | Lori Paladino Photography - [...] I am thrilled to share Liana & Jason’s Trentadue Wedding feature with you from Borrowed & Blue! Check out the feature here, or their full blogpost! [...]

Jan 24 2013

Katherine + Ben | Olympic Club | San Francisco Wedding Photography

Posted in: San Francisco Weddings | Weddings

Katherine & Ben planned a gorgeous winter wedding in San Francisco and beautiful icons of city framed their day: from the view at the Fairmont Hotel as the girls got ready, to the gorgeous architecture at St. Dominic’s church for their ceremony, to capturing some beautiful twilight images of Katherine & Ben at the top of California & Mason on the way to cocktail hour, to the elegant & classically beautiful Olympic Club ballroom for their reception.  And these two are such sweethearts!  Both towards one another, always checking in and taking care of one another, and to their friends and family.  They are just a pleasure to be around, full of generous smiles and laughter.  Their wedding was the weekend before Thanksgiving, and it was a perfect way to welcome in the love that surrounds the holiday season!

Here are just a few favorites from the day, or feel free to peek at their slideshow here.

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Katherine & Ben, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your beautiful wedding day!!!

I am so thankful for all the wonderful vendors who helped bring this wedding together!

Ceremony Venue: St. Dominic’s Church
Reception Venue: Olympic Club
Getting Ready location: The Fairmont, San Francisco
Floral Design: SoulFlowers
DJ: Dave Tutton
Cake Design: Heather Stretch
Makeup Artist: Alifa Wong
Hair Stylist: Lavish Salon
Videography: Thomas Hughes
Bridal Gown: Bridal Galleria, Design: Marisa
Transportation: Million Services
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Linen Rentals: La Tavola

For more information about award winning wedding or lifestyle portrait photography in Napa and across the San Francisco Bay Area, album design or other fun photography tips, feel free to reach out by email: lori@loriphoto.com or via the contact link on my website.

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Jan 24 2013

Veronica + Sean | Buena Vista Winery Wedding | Sonoma Wedding Photographer

Posted in: Napa/Sonoma Weddings | Weddings

I love the way Veronica & Sean planned their wedding day: intimate, meaningful, full of beauty, with just the right touch of festive & fun!  Surrounded by their closest family and friends, they hosted a lovely winter wedding at Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma.  They  held their ceremony in the wine tasting room and then brought everyone upstairs for a wonderful, candle lit dinner.   The warm and cozy feel of the space was a perfect antidote to the sometimes overwhelming rush of the holiday season.   And I love the late winter light for photos; it’s soft, romantic and it perfectly captured the sweet love between these two.   Here are just a few favorites from their lovely day, or watch their slideshow for more!

A special thanks to all the wonderful vendors who helped bring this wedding together!
Caterer: Park Avenue
Cake Design: Fleur de Lisa Cakes
Ceremony & Reception Music: Domicile Entertainment
Hair & Makeup: Get Flawless
Wedding Gown: Maggie Sottero, Trudy’s Bridal
Groom’s Attire: Selix Tuxedos
Ring Design: Geneve Jewelers
Invitation Design: William Arthur
And a big thank you to Marita for lending her wonderful talent to the day – always so fun to have you along!
For more information about wedding or lifestyle portrait photography in the San Francisco Bay Area, album design or other fun photography tips, feel free to reach out by email: lori@loriphoto.com or via the contact link on my website.

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Jan 23 2013

Manuela + Brett | Liquid Sky & The Oceano Hotel | Half Moon Bay Wedding Photographer

Posted in: Weddings

I posted a little sneak peek of Manuela & Brett’s beautiful Half Moon Bay wedding awhile back, and I mentioned the loveliness of fog in photographs.  Getting this post ready, I couldn’t help but stare at the images that we captured of Manuela & Brett on the beach just below Liquid Sky, where they had their ceremony.  I just love the quiet feel the fog gives the images, a kind of sacred hush to the moment.  It creates a simplicity and beauty, while still inviting you into the moment itself.  I love that because we don’t typically think of fog as our optimal wedding day backdrop (sunny skies top most folks list), it’s surprising beauty is a gift in itself.  I’m so glad that Manuela & Brett had these moments.  A sweeter love would be hard to find.

Here are just a few more from their day, or view their full slideshow here.

Manuela & Brett, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your beautiful wedding day!

And thank you to all the vendors who helped put this lovely wedding together!

Ceremony Venue: Liquid Sky, Cetrella

Reception Venue: Oceana Hotel & Spa

Event Planner: Ambrini Events
Floral Design: Half Moon Flowers
Officiant: Pete Devine
Cake Design: Moonside Bakery & Cafe
Ceremony & Reception Music: Elite Entertainment
Hair Stylist: Aqua Beauty Lounge
Wedding Gown: Kleinfeld
Groom’s Attire: Nordstrom
Invitation Design: Taste Buds on the Avenue

For more information about award winning wedding or lifestyle portrait photography in Napa and across the San Francisco Bay Area, album design or other fun photography tips, feel free to reach out by email: lori@loriphoto.com or via the contact link on my website.

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Jan 21 2013

Featured! | Noelle + Alton’s San Francisco Fairmont Hotel Wedding in I Do Venues

Posted in: Featured! | San Francisco Weddings | Weddings

I was so excited to see Noelle & Alton’s beautiful rooftop wedding featured on I Do Venues! Check out the feature here, or their full blogpost!

Another big thanks to all the amazing vendors who helped to put this lovely wedding together!

Venue: San Francisco Fairmont Hotel
Floral Design: A. Hana Design
Officiant: Pastor Brad Olson

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January 22, 2013 - 6:03 pm

Manish - Very nice image!