Jihan Cerda Photography Blog

Julia Morgan Ballroom Wedding :: Priya + Jason

Jihan Cerda — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:48:21 +0000

As I traveled over the Golden Gate Bridge to head into San Francisco, I was welcomed with clear skies & pretty light. Priya prepped for the day at the Galleria Park Hotel in San Francisco. Her suite was filled with beautiful Sari’s, sparking jewelry and the gorgeous bridal party. Priya was calm and patiently waiting for hair & makeup to conclude, while Jason was surrounded by his groomsmen, relaxing over good conversation. And within a moment’s time, Jason would see his bride for the first time.

The two opted for a first look and the day just continued to be magical from there. The guests, the food, the music, the decor……..the day was simply perfect!

Priya & Jason, THANK YOU! I’m SO incredibly honored to have had the opportunity to document such a beautiful day and witness your wedding. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and congrats! xoxo Jihan

Here are some favorites from the couple’s wedding at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco……and believe me, I still got the chills from how beautiful the day was! Enjoy!!

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**Many thanks to the wedding day vendors: Venue- Julia Morgan Ballroom, Amrit Dhillon-Bains with Anais Event Planning & Design, DJ- TBD, Lighting-TBD and many thanks to Anthony Quesada for assisting me for the day**

Marin County Engagement :: Staci + Bryan

Jihan Cerda — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:49:14 +0000

I met Staci and Bryan during a Skype date when they were referred to me by some friends. From wedding photography to wedding details to the love that share, I’d say we knew instantly it would be fun to work together. And I couldn’t be any happier to have the opportunity to photograph them and I’m truly looking forward to their wedding in early 2014.

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of spending a lovely afternoon with the couple for their engagement shoot. The sky was filled with overcast clouds, but the pretty & dreamy light popped out JUST in time for the second part of the shoot. {Hair and makeup by Raina Rombeiro} Enjoy!

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=) Jihan

Petaluma Hometown Engagement :: Korinne + Scott

Jihan Cerda — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:49:38 +0000

Korinne & Scott met at a mutual friend’s party. He noticed her instantly, but kept everything casual. Eventually during the evening, they chatted up a bit and within weeks, they were becoming pretty good friends. It was when Korinne was moving to Hawaii for a year when the two realized they shared the “more-than-friends” feeling for one another, but never acted on it. But the year flew by quickly and the two picked up right where they took off when she moved back……except this time, feelings rushed in stronger than before and they gave the relationship thing a shot! Well, here they are, six years later, engaged and excited to spend the rest of their lives with each other.

The couple are set to get married later this year and I can’t WAIT to document the day. We headed out to the outskirts of Petaluma for their engagement shoot and we were lucky to have perfect weather. Here are some favorites from the afternoon. {Hair & Makeup by Raina Rombeiro}

Korinne & Scott, thank you for spending the afternoon with me. I cannot even being to express my excitement for the two of you. The love you share for one another is priceless and its such a honor to be working with the two of you. xo Jihan

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Enjoy the weekend!

=) Jihan

Geyserville Engagement {Trentadue Winery/ Clos du Bois Winery Train Tracks} :: Haydee + Kenny

Jihan Cerda — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:39:01 +0000

There was immediate attraction. Haydee was out on the town with her girlfriends when they were approached by a group of guys. Kenny was among one of them and quickly, he noticed Haydee. The two mingled a bit, struck up a conversation and instantly, there was something there. Even though the night ended quickly, the two exchanged numbers and found themselves on their first date within the next week. And from there, the two were inseparable.

Haydee & Kenny will be exchanging their “I do’s” later this year and I was SO happy to spend the afternoon with them during their engagement shoot. Kenny operates trains, and it being a big part of his family history, we decided to head up north to the train tracks that connect between Trentadue Winery & Clos du Bois. Here are some favorites from their amazing session!! {Hair and makeup by Raina Rombeiro}

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Happy Monday!

=) Jihan

Downtown Petaluma Engagement :: Kelly + Jeremy

Jihan Cerda — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:36:12 +0000

Personally, I don’t believe you need much time to fall in love. It could happen in a month, it could happen in a week or simply in a day. The connection was instant between Kelly & Jeremy. They dated for a short period before Jeremy got down on one knee and asked Kelly to spend the rest of her life with him.

I had the chance to spend the afternoon with the two for their engagement shoot. We stay local in Petaluma and considering how incredibly cold & windy it was, the two rocked their session like champs! Here are some favorites. Enjoy! {Makeup by Raina Rombeiro}

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Happy Monday!

=) Jihan

Saint Vincent School for Boys Engagement :: Laura + Thomas

Jihan Cerda — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:15:22 +0000

Sweet, young, love. Its truly a beautiful thing. And for me, it always brings me back to my early days with Joe when I photograph those couples. And that’s what I see in Laura & Thomas. The two are seriously the sweetest individuals you will ever meet! And the love the share for one another simply radiates! You can just tell from the way they look at one another, the way he holds her hands and the way she snuggles into him. And the couple couldn’t have picked a better location to show off their love during their engagement shoot! Here are some favorites from their session last week. {Hair & makeup by Raina Rombeiro}

Laura & Thomas, thank you SO much for having me document such an important time. I cannot even begin to express how honored I am to have met the two of you and the wedding can’t come soon enough! Truly looking for to capturing the big day. xoxo Jihan

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Happy Friday!

=) Jihan

Fairfax {Bon Tempe} Engagement :: Kelly + Chris

Jihan Cerda — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:33:34 +0000

You know that feeling you get when you know you can’t live without someone? At least that’s the history between Kelly & Chris. The duo were good friends in high school and decided to take their friendship to the next level. They shared so many incredible memories, stories and were simply enjoying each others company. Sadly, while attending college, the two decided it was best to take a break….. a six-month-too-long break.

So, when the two reconnected, Kelly realized Chris was the ying to her yang, the peanut butter to her jelly, the love of her life and she wanted the spend the rest of her life with him. After a couple more years of dating, Chris got down on one knee and popped the question…..and of course, she said YES!

I’m excited to be photographing their wedding later this year, but I had the absolute honor of meeting the couple for the first time for their engagement shoot. We ventured out to Bon Tempe State Park in Fairfax and I must say, I’m in total awe of the two. {Of course, many thanks to the ever-SO-fabulous, Raina Rombeiro, for the hair and makeup}

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Happy Thursday!

=) Jihan

Santa Rosa Square Engagement :: Ashley + Jason

Jihan Cerda — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:55:49 +0000

They were both in college and shared the same set of friends. And even though they weren’t really looking for love, there was something Jason and Ashley liked about each other. So they gave it a go! He fell in love with her and she fell in love with him….almost instantly. And it was pretty obvious to their mutual friends the day he asked her to marry him what her answer was going to be.

Ashley was a bridesmaid in a wedding I photographed last summer and she was newly engaged! She and I hit it off that day, so I met her & Jason a few days later prior to their trip back to New Jersey to chat about wedding photography. They were fun, full of smiles and genuinely excited to share their love story with me.

Ashley scheduled their engagement session during a trip home to celebrate with her close family & friends at her bridal shower. I met with the couple the next day and it was truly an amazing afternoon spent with the two. Here are some favorites from the afternoon! {Makeup by Raina Rombeiro}

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Stinson Beach Engagement :: Rebecca + Dustin

Jihan Cerda — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:55:11 +0000

It can take time to find true love when you meet someone. At least this was the story behind Rebecca & Dustin. After they met, they hit it off, were labeled boyfriend/ girlfriend and things moved pretty quickly……but the relationship was put on hold when the two decided they needed some time apart. Rebecca moved to Texas, Dustin stayed in Louisiana and the two continued on with life.

Two years later, Dustin realized Rebecca still had his heart and was in love with her…..and he knew at that moment he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. He asked her to marry him and of course, she accepted. The two are getting married later this year and I can’t begin to explain how excited I am to capture their nuptials in beautiful Wine Country.

While visiting California to handle wedding plans, I had the chance to spend the afternoon with the couple and share the beautiful west coast beach for their engagement shoot. {Makeup by Raina Rombeiro and THANK YOU Antonio Venegas for your help!}

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Jack London State Park Engagement :: Andrea + Joe

Jihan Cerda — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:38:31 +0000

It’s really sweet to hear all the love stories my clients share….and Andrea & Joe’s is one certainly one of them. They met while living in Michigan working at a winery. He was the new guy and Andrea thought he was pretty cute….so, she asked him to hang out one night. Their connection was instant and shortly after, they began dating. Their relationship status could’ve easily changed when Joe took a job offering in California. But he knew Andrea was the girl for him….so he took a leap of faith and asked her to move to California. I don’t think anything other than the big move was on Andrea’s mind; because after two months of long distance, it solidified her feelings for Joe and she accepted.

After six years of dating, Joe popped the question and the two are getting married this summer. I was SO happy to spend a beautiful afternoon with the couple in Glen Ellen recently for their engagement session….and I must say, the camera LOVES these two!! {Hair & Makeup by Raina Rombeiro}

Andrea & Joe, the two of you amaze me!! I’m so excited for the big day and the opportunity to meet your close friends and family. Cheers to many future memories! xo Jihan

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