Picture of the Week: Idexa's Artwork

As you probably already know, I love photographing Idexa Stern's art. Her tattoos are inspiring and every photo shoot with her is truly a collaboration.

As I am still in the middle of wedding season, I only have time for one image today, but I am working on a longer post with more photographs from our latest session together last May, so stay tuned.

Enjoy your week!

Picture of the Week: Renee and Sean's Wedding

Here's one photo from the latest wedding with the Locally Grown Weddings team.

The rest of the images will be ready in 6 weeks, but I couldn't wait to share this one image. Renee and Sean chose Campovida as the setting for their wedding. The place is stunning and I can't wait to share more photos later in the year.

Noah and Tiph

I had the pleasure to photograph Noah and Tiph's wedding last May. WOW!

Here's what Tiph wrote about her wedding: "I know it's more than cliche to say this but our wedding day was the happiest day of my life. I had all of the people that I love in the same place all supporting Noah's and my decision to marry. What made it so wonderful was that every single person there had such an important role in the wedding. We could not have done it without the people that love us. We both have smaller families and I think we both felt that when we got married our family grew so big. It was the best moment and I'll always carry that with me."

Noah and Tiph didn't just add something personal to the celebrations, everything was personal and close to their hearts. 

They got married at their new home and transformed the living room into the ceremony site, with the help of their closest friends.

Everybody wrote a story about their relationship with Tiph and Noah and all the stories were posted on this wall.

Here's Noah getting ready.

And here's Tiph. Not at all a Bridezilla!!!!

I loved the flowers in her hair, what a romantic touch.

So here it is, my first Buddhist ceremony. My boyfriend Will, who is Noah's best friend, officiated the wedding.

The ceremony was very beautiful and everybody cried.

And here's Will with Noah and Tiph.

As you all know by now, my favorite part is taking pictures with the couple. Here are some of my favorite photos from the day.

And on our way back Tiph suggested a picture near a wall. We found this place around the corner and photogrpahed away. Thank you, whoever you are, for painting your house such a bright color!

 

What a magical day.

Come Meet Locally Grown Weddings at the New Living Expo April 29 - May 1

I will be at the New Living Expo with the rest of the Locally Grown Weddings team this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 29th - May 1st, in San Francisco. We will be in the Green Bride Guide section, stop by and say hello!

Come meet us all, learn about green weddings and enter a raffle to win a free engagement portrait that includes make up and flowers by Angela and Madeline of Locally Grown Weddings.

See you in a couple of days!

We have received our Green Certification from Greener Photography!

Greener Photography is a non profit organization started and run by photographers that not only certifies, but educates professional photographers on how to run a successful green business practice. It is definitely NOT business as usual. Everyday, I put a bit more of my values into my work.

Aurora Meneghello Productions is committed to making a difference by implementing the following Green Practices:

·          We use a green certified photo lab and all our fine art prints are printed locally on the best and “greenest” paper available.

·            We only offer wedding albums from companies that are committed to the environment.

·            All proofs are delivered online and images are only printed by request.

·          We buy used equipment when possible (that is still in great shape!) and rent equipment that is not used on a consistent basis. We take extra good care of the equipment we own and either donate it or recycle it when no longer needed.

·          We shoot mostly using natural light and use rechargeable batteries if we need to use flash.

·          When possible, we use public transportation and carpool.

·          We recycle and compost.

 Being Green is not just about the environment, it’s about people and our community.

·          We shop locally whenever possible.

·          We support living wages and the rights of workers to be treated fairly and with respect in the workplace.

·          We stand against discrimination, including, but not limited to, discrimination based on gender, sexual              orientation and nationality.

·          We do not offer unpaid internships. People deserve to be paid for their work.

      

       Last year, I co founded Locally Grown Weddings, a group of wedding vendors dedicated to green weddings. The image above is from a great event hosted by Cherish, check it out here. Cookies by Pei-Yee Woo, of Dulcinea Bakery, our new member!