The Norah Burrows Blog!

Derek and I ventured to Railroad Square in Santa Rosa, which also happened to be where I photographed his siblings a few years ago. It really is a perfect spot for “boy” portraits with all the stone and brick backgrounds and not to mention the beautiful colors the sunset provides along those railroad tracks. What I loved most about Derek’s session is the variety of glasses he brought - just like girls bring shoes, Derek brought glasses.

Let’s just start with the Ray Bans …

I’ve been photographing so many great senior sessions lately, that I had to share some of my favorites on my blog with you!

[pretty senior portrait taken in petaluma]

[love this black and white image]

[we were very lucky with this backdrop - her eyes & hair match perfectly!]

[she also happens to be a twin!]

[i was lucky to photograph this 17 year old pilot - that's her plane in the background]

{i’ll be updating with a few highlight sessions soon!}

Some of my favorites from Steve & Allene’s Engagement Session… Enjoy!

[love how steve's blue shirt brings out allene's blue eyes!]

[this is one of my favorite backgrounds at spring lake, the dock, always beautiful]

[so gorgeous!]

Thank you!

A Note from the Photographer: All my wedding packages include a complimentary engagement session - it’s a fun & relaxed session that captures who you are as a couple before your big wedding day!

{katelyn + cassidy = love!}

This will be a two part wedding blog, mostly because there are so many images that I want to share with you, and you, and you!  First of all, Katelyn should be a wedding coordinator - she had all her details down to the capital T, including bringing her own bedding accessories for her hotel room, that of course matched the bridesmaids dresses. Seem over the top? Well no, it was her sweet details that brought everything together for their wedding.

We’ll start with her “love” wire wedding dress hanger.. <3

The men …

More to come!  Until then …

The people, places, and things that brought this wedding together:

Venue: Paradise Ridge Winery

Bridal Dress & Accessories: Priscilla of Boston

Brides Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Bridesmaids Dresses: J.Crew

Coordinator: Paige Labourdette

Cake: Michelle Marie’s Patisserie

Caterer: Park Avenue Catering

Hair/Make-Up: Rachel Gardea & Jennifer Smallwood, The Powder Room

Florist: Joanne Martensen

DJ: Alex Hansen, AMS Entertainment

Photographer: Norah Burrows, Norah Burrows Photography

Photo Booth: Say Cheeze

Videographer: Bryan Burnett, Life Events Video

Hotel: The Hyatt Vineyard Creek

The wedding of Tracy and Jason has been a long time in making. We first met December of 2009, where I met the couple, Tracy’s mom Debbie. They hired me on the spot and we photographed T+J’s engagement that same day. It was so much fun and everyone was so excited to work with each other, that I couldn’t believe I had to wait another year and a half to photograph their wedding. But you know what? Good things are worth the wait!

{tracy started out the morning at mockingbird heights salon, petaluma, ca}

{notice tracy’s “air force bride” top - so cute}

{tracy added a pink satin flower accent to each ballet shoe}

{everything matched perfectly}

{the groom and saber arch in their handsome uniforms}

{the groom’s cake}

{the ceremony! by the way, that kiss was electric!}

{guests enjoying time on paradise ridge winery’s beautiful patio}

{love in the wine country}

{time to celebrate}

{party hats - a must!}

{this is what i call “oo-la-la”}

Special Thanks to All the Vendors:

Venue: Paradise Ridge Winery

Bridal Dress, Accessories, Bridesmaids: David’s Bridal

Coordinator:

Hairstylist: Colette Burrows, Mockingbird Heights

Makeup Artist:

Florist:

Videographer: Alan Britton,  Britton Productions

Emcee/Lighting/Stage: Will Dhanasunthorn, AMC Entertainment