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Each Time A Couple Selects Me To Be Their Photographer, It’s An Honor And A Compliment. When Della And Jake Chose Me To Capture Their Engagement Photos, This Was Especially True. Della Is An Incredible Photographer Herself, Specializing In True-to-life Photography Of Both People And Ranch Livestock. It Was Flattering To Have Her Reach Out To Me, Particularly Since We Were Shooting In Her Natural Element; Jake’s Family Farm!on The Day Of Della And Jake’s Shoot, A Summer Storm Had Rolled In. About Two Hours Before Our Session, I Had Called Della To Discuss If She’d Like To Postpone. While It Had Been Raining In Chico, Where I Am Based, It Hadn’t Rained At The Ranch, Which Is Located Just Outside Of Willows, Ca, About 40 Miles Southwest Of Chico. We Had Decided To Stick To The Session Plan And Chance A Few Raindrops In Hopes Of Catching Some Stellar Clouds.we Started Our Session By An Old White Barn On The Property And Then Moved Down A Eucalyptus-lined Gravel Road. Both Della And Jake Grew Up Raising Cattle, And Jake’s Family Farm Is An Active Cattle Ranch. I Couldn’t Help But Notice All The Cows Noticing Us And Shyly Asked If We Could Take Some Photos Around The Cattle. Della And Jake Both Very Excitedly Agreed, As That Had Been Part Of Their Hope For The Shoot The Whole Time. They Were More Than Happy To Quite Literally Run Around The Fields And Get Up Close And Personal With The Cows. The Cows Were Curious About What We Were Up To And Seemed To Enjoy Being Included In All The Fun.our Slight Rainy Day Risk Yielded An Amazing Reward By The End Of Della And Jake’s Session. The Rain Never Did Fall On Us, But We Enjoyed A Gorgeous Sunset At Our Last Location On The Farm, The Rice Fields. The Wide-open Green Fields And Dramatic Clouded Sky Provided The Perfect Backdrop For Final Shots Of This Fun-loving Cattle-ranching Couple. See More By Clicking View Gallery Below!

Rings Originating From The Art Deco Era Are Often Used For Marriage Proposals Due To Their Vintage Style, Interesting Design, And High Quality. Although Extremely Popular, Art Deco Jewelry Is Unique And May Not Be Everyone’s Cup Of Tea. That’s Why We’ve Created This Guide To Buying An Art Deco Engagement Ring. Here, You’ll Learn Everything You Need To Know About This Era, Including What Features To Look Out For. The History Of The Art Deco Era The Art Deco Era Got Its Name After The Exposition Internationale Des Arts Decoratifs Et Industriels Modernes Held In 1925. During The Exhibition, An Architect Named Le Corbusier Criticized The Excess Of Colors And Decoration, Stating That Objects Shouldn’t Have Any Decoration. The Term Art Deco Wasn’t Accepted Until The 1960s, When It Was First Used To Describe Art Dating From The 1920s And 1930s. Nowadays, Art Deco Represents A Period Between 1920 And 1935, And It’s Often Referred To As A Style Of Luxury And Modernity. Although Short, Art Deco Had A Significant Effect On History, Architecture, Art, And Many Other Fields. It Also Had An Enormous Impact On How Jewelry Is Crafted. Features Of The Art Deco Jewelry The Predominant Material Used For Crafting Jewelry In The Art Deco Era Was Platinum, Which Became Popular During The Edwardian Period At The Turn Of The Century. In Addition To Platinum, White Gold Was Often Used During Late Art Deco Era Because Platinum Became Too Expensive. Since It Was Considered Outdated, Yellow Gold Wasn’t Popular During This Period. The Old European Style Was The Most Popular Diamond Shape, Followed By Cushion And Asscher. Today, Art Deco Jewelry Is Distinguishable Even To Novices Due To Specific Geometrical Designs. Namely, Jewelry From This Time Frequently Features Distinctive Symmetrical Shapes. Artists Were Trying To Turn Away From The Naturalistic Motifs Of Art Nouveau Jewelry And Create Something Different. After World War I, People’s Lives Slowly Returned To Normality. A More Hedonistic Lifestyle Was Reflected In The Jewelry, Which Became Large, Bold, And More Industrial-looking. Due To Technological Developments, New Techniques For Crafting Jewelry Emerged. One Of Which Was Invisible Setting, A Technique That Allowed Gemstones To Be Embedded In Jewelry Without Any Metal Being Visible. In Addition, New Techniques For Cutting Gemstones Were Developed, Which Enabled The Creation Of Countless Mosaics And Designs. Custom Gemstones, Or Caliber-cut Gemstones That Were Cut To Fit A Specific Design, Became Extremely Popular During The Art Deco Era. People Started Traveling Again, Which Impacted Upon The Materials And Themes Used For Crafting Jewelry. Gemstones And Techniques Originating From Different Parts Of The World Became Widely Available. These Gemstones Were Used As Both Side And Center Stones, Often Combined With Diamonds. In Our Collection, We Have Several Art Deco Rings Featuring Different Gemstones. For Example, The Bonhomme Ring Features A Natural Sapphire As The Center Stone And Caliber-cut Emeralds. This Ring Is Also An Excellent Example Of The Symmetrical Shapes That Were Popular During This Period. Another Ring Featuring A Rare Gemstone Is The Berck Ring That Showcases A Ruby As The Center Stone And Dates Back To 1925. Although These Rings Were Crafted Almost A Century Ago, Their Bold Style Is Still Popular Today. Another Feature Of Art Deco Jewelry Is Filigree, A Detailed Decorative Technique Perfected During The 1920s. Filigree Of This Era Includes Intricate Patterns And Designs And Can Incorporate Small Diamonds. An Excellent Example Of Art Deco Hand Engravings And Filigree Is The Lienz Ring. Beautiful Patterns Along The Upper Part Of The Band And The Under-gallery Reflect The Ring’s Style And Complement Its Uniqueness. How Much Do Art Deco Rings Cost? Art Deco Rings Have A Wide Price Range, Depending On The Material, The Size Of The Stones, Etc. Our Art Deco Collection Features Rings That Can Fit Any Budget. For Instance, The Tullamore Ring Costs $2,500 And Is An Original Art Deco Piece. On The Other Hand, There’s The Bauer Ring That Costs $240,000. The Prices Can Vary, But You Don’t Have To Spend A Fortune To Purchase A Genuine Art Deco Ring. Why Is Art Deco Popular Today? Even Though It Was Crafted Decades Ago, Art Deco Jewelry Is As Popular As Ever. Its Bold Style, Clear Lines, And Distinctive Shapes Make The Jewelry Attractive. This Style Is Related To Luxury, Extravagance, And Modernity, Which May Be One Of The Reasons People Enjoy It Today. Buying An Art Deco Engagement Ring The Art Deco Era Is A Symbol Of Prosperity, Boldness, And Revolution In Various Aspects. Jewelry Created During That Time Reflects Those Changes. Art Deco Rings Are Still Fashionable And Commonly Purchased As Engagement Rings. If You’re Planning To Surprise Your Bride With One Of The Rings From Our Art Deco Collection, You First Need To Decide On A Budget. We’ve Designed A Ring Calculator To Help You With That Decision. The Second And The Most Important Factor Is Your Bride’s Style And Preferences. Art Deco Often Features A Fierce Style, Bulky Rings, And Different Color And Gemstone Combinations. These Rings Will Definitely Catch The Eye. However, Not All Art Deco Rings Are Large And Distinctive. For Example, Our Nampa Ring Belongs To The Art Deco Era, But It Is Delicate And Gentle. It Features Impressive, Hand-crafted Details And Resembles Traditional Engagement Rings. Whatever Your Bride’s Preferences, You Can Be Sure You’ll Find An Art Deco Ring That Matches Them. Once You’ve Discovered The Perfect Ring, Always Ask For Certifications Of Its Quality And Origin. Vintage Engagement Rings Usually Aren’t Cheap, And You Should Ensure You’re Getting What You’re Paying For. An Art Deco Ring Can Never Be A Wrong Choice In Addition To Their Unique Design And Beauty, Art Deco Rings Represent A Period Of Change, Progress, And Enjoyment. Although A Short Period, Art Deco Has Had A Significant Impact On The Jewelry Industry, And Rings Crafted During That Era Are Still Popular. If You Have Any Questions About Art Deco Engagement Rings, We’ll Be Happy To Assist You. 

One Of The Easiest Things Couples Can Do To Make Sure Their Engagement Pictures Come Out Beautiful Is To Keep It Simple. Select A Location You Love, Outfits You Feel Good In, And Have A Fun Time! Grace And Ben’s Session Is The Perfect Example Of How A Beloved Spot And A Joyful Attitude Can Make My Job Easy.i Met With Grace And Ben At Peterson Memorial Drive Off Of Vallombrosa In Chico. Peterson Memorial Drive Is One Of The Entrances To The Middle Park Portion Of Bidwell Park, One Of The Most Beloved Areas Of Chico. Locations Throughout Bidwell Park Are Some Of The Most Requested Sites I Receive From Chico Clients. Bidwell Park In Its Entirety Is 3,670 Acres That Stretch Over 11 Miles Through The City Of Chico. The Middle Park Portion Of Bidwell Features A Tree-lined Paved Access Road, Walking And Riding Trails, And Day Camping Spots All Set Along Big Chico Creek. we Started The Session By Walking Along The Paved Pathway. Grace And Ben Decided To Lean Into The Fall Season’s Natural Color Palette For Their September Engagement Session And Selected Outfits Rooted In Earth Tones. Their Classic Looks In Burnt Orange And Forest Green Were The Perfect Accent Against The Stately Oaks In Bidwell. With The Fantastic Location And Classic Ensembles, All That Was Left To Do Was Let Grace And Ben Shine.this Engagement Session Was Full Of So Much Laughter! Ben And Grace Were Entirely At Ease In Front Of The Camera. They Nailed All Of The Engagement Poses I Suggested And Were Having Fun Doing It. Grace And Ben Kept It Simple And Just Enjoyed Their Time Together, Which Resulted In Beautiful, Authentic Engagement Photos. See A Few Of My Faves By Clicking View Gallery Below!

Let’s Talk About Mix & Match Plates. Having A Mix Of Plates For Your Tablescape Doesn’t Mean Haphazard. Using A Color Scheme Throughout Will Help Unify The Look Of The Table!

Not Every Bride Can Pull Off An Emerald Green Wedding Dress But With This Bride It Was Simply Stunning. Don't You Agree? 

One Of The Wonderful Parts About Being A Traveling Photographer Is That My Clients Often Introduce Me To New Locations. When Jyla And Aj Told Me They Wished To Do Their Combined Engagement Family Session In Jonesville, Ca, It Was The First I Had Heard Of The Small Community. Once I Arrived, It Didn’t Take Long For Jonesville To Become A New Favorite Of Mine. located A Little More Than An Hour Away From Chico City Limits, Jonesville Is A Small Unincorporated Community In Butte County Situated On Jones Creek About 5 Miles East Of Butte Meadows. I Met With Jyla, Aj, And Their Son Cody At The Jonesville Hotel. Aj’s Mom’s Boyfriend Renovated The Over Century-old Jonesville Hotel, A Designated Historic Butte County Landmark. After Taking A Few Family Photos On The Steps Of The Jonesville Hotel, We Moved Into The Pine-lined Meadow The Hotel Backs Up Against To Continue Shooting. We Also Captured Some Gorgeous Images On Historic Humboldt Road In Front Of An Old Stage-stop Barn. for Jyla And Aj, Their Engagement Represents A Big Step In Their Journey As A Family, So While They Wanted Many Traditional Engagement Shots As A Couple, It Was Important To Them To Include Son Cody In On The Fun Of The Day. At 5000 Ft In Elevation, Jonesville Is Solidly A Mountain Community. This Shot Was In November, Right Before The First Snow Of The Season…and It Was So Cold. But Jyla, Aj, And Even Cody Were Such Champs About It And Smiled The Whole Way Through The Chilly Session.it Is Always So Wonderful To Get To Know Clients And Shoot In Locations That Are Special To Them. I Am So Thankful To Jyla And Aj For Introducing Jonesville To Me. It Is Now One Of My Favorite Places!see Their Photos By Clicking View Gallery Below.

Epic Shots Are My Favorite. I Chase Them Like A Storm Chaser Goes After The Perfect Storm. This Shot Was Captured At Gray Bridge In Sultan, Wa Is One Of My All Time Favorites. There Are So Many Things I Love About This Epic Shot But The Most Important Element Is The Couple. These Two Have Worked So Hard To Get To This Moment. I Am So Glad I Got To Capture It. 

Relaxed Engagements In Matching Denim In The Bride's Family Junk Yard.

Christine Originally Wanted To Do Their Engagement Session In The Snow! Christine Had Been Dreaming Of A Winter Wonderland Engagement Shoot Forever. We Booked A Date In Big Bear And The Day Before We Were Going To Leave, A Crazy Heat Wave (all Of 55º) Came In And Melted All The Snow! It Would Have Been A Liiiiittle Silly Looking With Melted Snow Everywhere, So They Were Down To Call An Audible And We Headed To El Matador Beach In Malibu!i Thiiiiink The Photos Were Worth It…. Why Don’t You Check Out The Blog Post And Let Me Know What You Think!el Matador, Malibu | Engagement Session

A Unique Handmade Platinum Engagement Ring, Featuring An Outstanding 1.55ct Old Mine Antique Cushion Cut Diamond At Its Center.this Extraordinary Art Deco Style Vintage Engagement Ring Is Set In A Stunning Platinum Setting. The Lower Gallery And Shoulder Is Adorned With Beautiful Openwork Filigree And Fine Milgrain.