I recently photographed a company party in Atascadero. Actually, it was more an event of spectacular proportions – including an awards ceremony, a delicious catered dinner, a dj, topped off by the appearance of a cart chock full of everything needed to start a mini-carnival! What really struck me was the sense of camaraderie within a very large group of people – and that they all knew how to have a rollicking good time!
Tons more photos can be seen at my set on flickr, Company Party
Mariika and Leo were married in the gorgeous huge lawn area at the home of Leo’s parents in Atascadero. I loved how very family-oriented the event was – I don’t think I’ve seen so many generations from the children to great-grandparents . . . aunts, uncles, cousins, and on and on. Mariika’s mom hand-made all the distinctly unique bouquets and boutonnieres. They even encouraged everyone to choose a seat and not a side as they witnessed the union of two lives joining together. As the day turned into evening it became more and more chilly – but that didn’t deter anyone from enjoying all the festivities of the joyous celebration.
In the midst of so many weddings, along comes baby Emmett – and we can’t hold off taking pics of him as a newborn, right? So, hold on, newlyweds, here is baby Emmett, along with his 2 (two!) little brothers, his gramma and his momma, Amy.
Brooke and her wedding party stayed at the Carlton Hotel in Atascadero where they got ready for the big day, and then departed in a stretch limo fully stocked with adult beverages and more from Paradise Limousine Co. They rode in air conditioned comfort out to the venue, The Loading Chute in Creston. The searing temperatures didn’t dampen the joy and exuberance of their celebration of marriage and the festivities that followed.
Donna Johnson Photography 