Big Changes, and Big Love:

 

I recently had the pleasure to photograph an absolutely gorgeous wedding of 12 on a beautiful Nicasio Ranch. Laurie and Steve shared their vows in the rolling golden hills of Cow Track Ranch in West Marin. They then enjoyed a delicious candlelit dinner under the rafters of a rustic barn with their daughters and a few other family members. The air was open and swirling with love, but you knew other guests were missed.

This made my job feel even more important. It wasn't just my role to create photographs for memories, but create them so others that couldn't experience the wedding in person could still experience the love. The world we're in feels heavier these days and that makes our love heavier, but it also makes our bonds stronger.

Minimalist circular logo design with the word SAMUEL and decorative floral elements. Logo for Weddings By Samuel
A couple walks together in a golden field at sunset during their outdoor wedding celebration at Cow-Track Ranch in Marin County.
Wedding guests gather on a hilltop overlooking a scenic mountain landscape at Cow-Track Ranch in Marin County.
Wedding celebration in a scenic mountain setting at Cow-Track Ranch in Marin County.
Distant view of a couple walking through a rustic ranch setting with buildings in background at Cow-Track Ranch in Marin County.
Wedding party poses together in coordinated red floral and white outfits during sunset at Cow-Track Ranch in Marin County.
A couple dances together in formal wedding attire against a rustic backdrop at Cow-Track Ranch in Marin County.
A couple shares joyful moments together in a sun-drenched field during their wedding day at Cow-Track Ranch in Marin County.
Wedding reception dinner setup in a rustic barn with string lights and golden hour lighting at Cow-Track Ranch in Marin County.
Close-up of delicate white rose corsages and floral decorations on wrists at Cow-Track Ranch in Marin County.
Wedding reception table settings with floral centerpieces and natural lighting through windows and a smiling guest at Cow-Track Ranch.
Bride smiling during reception dinner, with rustic floral arrangements on table in a rustic barn at Cow-Track Ranch in Marin County.
A rustic wedding cake display with fresh flowers and greenery on a white tablecloth at Cow-Track-Ranch in Marin County.
Elegant table settings with string lights and floral centerpieces in mason jars at the rustic wedding venue, Cow-Track-Ranch in Marin.
Groom and Groomsmen share laughs during sunset wedding photos wearing light gray vests and pink ties at Cow-Track-Ranch in Marin County.