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Courtney and John had the most incredible Wine Country Wedding.  The ceremony took place at a quaint church in Yountville and was followed by a outdoor cocktails and a lavish indoor reception at the Fairmont Sonoma Golf Club.  It was a wonderful day filled with warm & welcoming friends and family, extraordinary venues, and incredibly kind bride and groom.


Thank you Joannie Liss Events for doing such a phenomenal job!

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[December 9, 2009] Damion Hamilton said: Simple Stunning as always Cat!! The bride and that dress are exquisit!!!
[December 9, 2009] Damion Hamilton said: Simple Stunning as always Cat!! The bride and that dress are exquisit!!!
[February 22, 2010] Mindy said: I love the location.
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Janine and Nicholas's Wedding is featured on weddingchannel.com as a "Wedding of The Day".  You may also view the wedding slideshow and find out more about their wedding in my previous blog post.

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[January 15, 2010] Rhonda said: Hi Catherine! I love your work. Thanks for the comment on my blog. I love the personalized M&M's and how they incorporated their wedding colors!
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Joan and Lawrence had a incredible oceanfront ceremony followed by a gorgeous ballroom reception at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay.  It was one of the most beautiful and elegant weddings I have had the opportunity to be a part of.


Thanks to everyone that helped to make the day a great success:

Full-Service Coordinator:  Elisheva Basseri
Ritz Carlton Venue Coordinator:  Anthony White
Florist:  Wiggy Flowers
Cake Designer:  Elegant Cheesecakes
Hair & Makeup: Taylor Pham
Videographer: Justin Fone
Caterer:  Ritz-Carlton HMB
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[December 27, 2009] Elisheva Basseri said: Even after a year of seeing these images, they still take my breath away! Joan & Lawrence's day was so much fun. We had a great team that day.
[December 29, 2009] Joshua Dwain said: The last images in absolutely stunning! Good work!
[January 19, 2010] mina said: gorgeous! really amazing work.
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LOVE IN THE RAIN

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Engagement Session in NYC

Shawnda and Andre must have an affinity towards the rain.  It all started with our engagement session in New York City.  The rain did not put a damper on the session nor did it on their future wedding day.

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The morning started with Blue Skies and looked like it would be a perfect day for their lakefront outdoor wedding.  Out of knowhere the clouds started rolling in and the rain came pounding down right on time for their ceremony.  

I always knew Shawnda and Andre were amazing people but their positive attitude and flexible "go with the flow" attitude created an environment of joy, love and fun despite what nature threw their way.  The rain actually became an advantage and it will be one of the most memorable weddings of my time.  Such an wonderful couple, extraordinary environment, and special wedding.


Thanks to everyone that helped to make the day (and photographs) a great success:

Lead Photographer:  Catherine Hall Studios
Second Photographer:  Michael Escalera 
Coordinator:  Michele Green
Dress Designer:  Ann Barge
Florist:  Julie Assis


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[October 2, 2009] shawnreeder said: Gorgeous work Catherine!! What a day!
[October 2, 2009] Joseph Linaschke said: Your work continues to amaze
[October 2, 2009] Lawrence @tofurious said: Wow the first one is so cool! Slow shutter, warm light coupled with rain = amazing! You are an inspiring photographer!
[October 3, 2009] DAWN DAVIS said: Wow, Ann, simply BEAUTIFUL...! Hope to see you at PPE in NYC! xoxox ~ Dawn
[October 8, 2009] DAWN DAVIS said: Of course I knew it was yours!!! LOVE your work!!!
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There was no shortage of creativity and originally at the Sullivan | Richards wedding at PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Lake Tahoe.  Ostrich feathers, glowing lily pads floating in the pool, and a "twinkie cake" were just a few of the unique details.  Nan Sullivan has a history of producing spectacular events in Manhattan which obviously transferred over to support the vision of her second daughter's wedding.  It was a wonderful affair filled with tears, laughter, love, and a beautiful couple (check out the American-Indian amazing bone structure of the bride!).

PLEASE ENJOY THE FULL WEDDING SLIDESHOW

Thank you to an amazing venue and wonderful vendors.  Everyone did such an phenomenal job!

Coordinator:  Liz Dugan
Ceremony Venue:  PlumpJack, SVI
Reception Venue:  PlumpJack, SVI
Dress Designer: Bridal Garden, NYC
Caterer:  PlumpJack
Makeup:  Kate Pensotti   
Hair:  Kori Walker


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[August 17, 2009] Kori Walker said: Those are amazing photos Catherine! What a beautiful couple Paige & Scott make...(Kate & I got swapped on the credits, but I'd love to be able to do make-up so well :) Awesome work, Kori
[August 17, 2009] Kori Walker said: Those are amazing photos Catherine! What a beautiful couple Paige & Scott make...(Kate & I got swapped on the credits, but I'd love to be able to do make-up so well :) Awesome work, Kori
[August 17, 2009] Kori Walker said: Those are amazing photos Catherine! What a beautiful couple Paige & Scott make...(Kate & I got swapped on the credits, but I'd love to be able to do make-up so well :) Awesome work, Kori
[August 17, 2009] CatherineHall said: Yikes, kori, good thing you are both super talented! I fixed it :)
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The ceremony took place at hometown neighborhood church, Our Lady of Mercy Church.

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Cocktail Hour & Evening Reception followed at the beautiful Woodcrest Club in Syosset.

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Janine accidentally fell off the chair!!

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[August 3, 2009] Dominoe Imus said: The photo of them kissing with all the green: beautiful! I love it!
[August 3, 2009] Dominoe Imus said: The photo of them kissing with all the green: beautiful! I love it!
[August 13, 2009] Jessi Hebert said: That picture of her falling out of the chair is hysterical! I bet their glad that you caught that one...lol.
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This year started off with a very unique wedding at PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn in Lake Tahoe.  I knew I was in for a treat when Ci Ci told me that Bob was having a custom tux made to fit over his ski boots.  And why would he need such a thing?  The morning ceremony took place at High Camp on the top of Squaw Valley.  Shortly following the "I do"s'  the newlyweds took me for a ride on skis as I followed the great skiers around the mountain in their wedding garb.  I must admit, it was one of the most fun things i have ever done!

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The night reception displayed a completely different tone.  It took place at the hip PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn and was contemporary, elegant, and an amazing party.  Everyone that sees the images assumes that Ci Ci is an interior designer or is part of the art world in some way.  She has an innate sense of good design, grace and style.  As for Bob, well, he is one of the most kind, generous, thoughtful people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.  He especially got me when he left the dance floor to find me to make sure I got a "cupcake" - he didn't want me to miss out on the experience of the delicious dessert!

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Coordinator:  Liz Dugan
Reception Venue:  PlumpJack, SVI
Dress Designer: L'ezu
Caterer:  PlumpJack
Makeup:  Jennifer Ergut
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[June 14, 2009] Wedding Favors said: This are definitely Awesome Pictures and elegant designs too. I wish my wedding back then was done in the same manner as this. Thanks for the phenomenal illustrations and sites.
[June 16, 2009] shawnreeder said: That's so cool Catherine!! Bet you had a blast!
[June 19, 2009] J Sandifer said: SO cool!! This would be my dream wedding to shoot!! I ran that photo operation at Squaw for a couple of years and never got this opportunity :) I am sure your clients were stoked with your images! Great to follow your career through the industry that past couple years!
[July 9, 2009] CatherineHall said: It was a blast to shoot. Nothing like doing to of your favorite things at the same time! The couple was also so much fun!
[September 27, 2009] Anne Kothe said: My husband and I were lucky enough to attend Bob and Cici's wedding and it was the best wedding we have ever been to. Catherine, will their wedding be featured in any magazines this winter?
[September 29, 2009] CatherineHall said: Hello Anne - it was an incredible wedding! I am submitting it to magazines this fall and will hope for the best!
[October 4, 2009] David C said: Great wedding! Great pictures!
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I just finished yet another amazing trip in New York City.  My schedule was crazy with an engagement session on Friday, awesome wedding on Saturday, fun day on Sunday (shopping and massage), Monday and Tuesday - tons of great meetings.  See iphone photos and details below:

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Weekend started with an engagement session in the rain.  
We had to get creative and go to Grand Central Station followed 
by some great portraits in the rain - stay tuned for images.

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Hanging with Richard Rabinowitz in the East Village

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Coffee Break with the amazing friend and kick 
a*s photo editor for Elegant Bride, Claudia Grimaldi.

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I had a great lunch meeting with American Photo's Executive Editor, 
Russell Hart - he is an amazing man!  Lots of talk about the Famous Top Ten
Wedding Photographer List & some exciting news about the magazine!

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Happy hour with great photographer, Jason Group

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Had a great lunch at the very popular "Comfort Diner"
with Modern Bride Photo Editor, Holly Watson - she is a gem!

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Kicked it with PDN feature editor Conor Risch at Starbucks in Astor 
Place.  We had a great discussion about the current state of the industry.

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Enjoyed a tour and then yummy girly cocktails 
with The Knot's lovely Rebecca Crumley.



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Photo by: Michael Escalara

This last weekend I photographed Ci Ci & Bob in the most fun wedding at Squaw Valley, USA.  See the below map to see our starting and ending location.  After we skiied down their was an amazing reception at PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn.  Stay tuned too see the amazing images!

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