weddings & lifestyle portraits

**PLEASE NOTE: FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTEST, THIS POST WILL REMAIN ON TOP. ALL NEW EVENT POSTS WILL BE LOCATED BELOW**

It’s baaaaaaaack! My contest last year was so much fun to host, I thought I’d do it again.

What’s included?

8 Hours Photographic Coverage on Your Wedding Day
USB drive with Edited, High Resolution Images & Print Release
Online Gallery for Viewing All Images for 6 Months

oh … and one more thing….

One Hour Engagement Session*
70 Edited, High Resolution Images on a Disc
Online Gallery for 6 Months

*engagement session is only available for the Reno/Tahoe area

How do you enter?

Send your nomination (you can nominate a friend or family member, or even yourself!) to me at emily@emilymainphotography.com . Be sure to include “wedding photography contest” in the subject line. Your nomination must include the following information:

Your Contact Information (including couple’s full names)
A Picture of the Couple
The Wedding Date
The Wedding Location
The Inspiration for the Wedding (any details pertaining to the wedding – colors, flowers, decorations, favors, creative touches, etc.)
The LOVE STORY (ex. details on how you met, became engaged, what you LOVE to do)

Submissions MUST be received by Friday September 10th, 2010 at Midnight (Pacific Time). Nominations received after this time will not be considered. I’ll post 3 finalists on Wednesday, September 15th and this year (!) I’m going to allow voting to choose the winners!

Rules & Other Fine Print

Your ceremony date must be officially set for anytime in 2011.
Couples currently booked, or who have met with Emily Main Photography prior to August 24th, 2010 are not eligible.
Dates are subject to my availability.
Your story and photos will be shared on my blog.
Your wedding can be can only take place in Reno/Tahoe or Northern California. (Not sure if your location qualifies? Just ask!)

Spread the word! I’m excited to read your stories and see what creative touches you are adding to your own wedding! Good luck!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

cicily + steve | married

When I first met with them, we were discussing their wedding plans. Steve joked (or so I thought) that their wedding colors were based on Patron. The tequila. Cicily’s fave. Honestly, I hate to admit my naivety, but I had no idea what those colors were! I thought they were kidding and just laughed right along with them. However, I did immediately put this wedding in the “Super Fun Party” category! During their engagement session, Steve had me laughing non-stop. Cracking jokes and telling the story of how they met. All in all, I knew this was going to be a fun and laid back wedding! They didn’t disappoint. They had reserved the all of the Shinneyboo Creek cabins for some guests and their ceremony and reception venue. It was, secluded, rustic and with a gorgeous view! And guess what!? Her colors were based on Patron Silver… a fun shade of lime green and white flowers and details with classy black bridesmaids dresses. They even had bottles of Patron on every table.This, of course, meant that the reception did turn into quite the party!

Cicily and Steve opted to see each other before their ceremony. They wanted to get as many pictures out of the way before hand as possible. This is such a great way to get to enjoy more of your reception and time with your guests. I highly recommend it.

Ceremony & Reception: Shinneyboo Creek Resort

Flowers: Thorns & Berries

Catering: Mountain Magic Catering

And a huge thanks to Tiffany for second shooting with me that day!

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Monday, August 30, 2010

tessa + brett | married

Tessa and Brett had such an amazing gorgeous wedding day in Sacramento! I’m just in love with her dress (her figure! vavavoom!) and, Oh! Check out the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria , the stunning, multi-floor venue where their reception was held! GAH. So great.

After their ceremony, Tessa’s mom surprised her by having the UC Davis marching band out on the steps of the church as they exited!

Wedding shot by Colleen Sherman with Stacey Marsh assisting, for Emily Main Photography. Seriously, these girls are all sorts of rad!

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Friday, August 27, 2010

natalie + adam | engaged

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

angela + david | married

a smoking hot wedding at the Overlook Pavilion at Northstar at Tahoe…… STUNNING location for a wedding. Throw in Angela and David plus one of the most energetic groups of guests… and you have a picture perfect par-tay!