Written on March 1st, 2010 at 12:37 pm by Eric Farewell
Day After Session / Trash The Dress…
Blue Shoe Photography, Travel, Weddings
Just For Fun…
So, after that amazing wedding in Santa Barbara (complete with
two different receptions, partying ’til the wee hours, and WAY too
much fun).
The Bride, Groom, my assistants and I all met up late the next
afternoon before they took of for their Hawaiian honeymoon.
We’d planned a special “day after session” in the hills of
Santa Barbara… We spent DAYS researching locations and
finally happened upon the PERFECT place.
I’m sure you’ll agree when you see the pictures 
Ready?
Beautiful, isn’t it?!
The colors are just so bold, and that sky… Mmmmm gorgeous! 
As the afternoon light began to wane; we kept moving, constantly
seeking the last perfect strands of California Sunset.
/\ I almost feel like this one could be in Africa /\
Mmmmm that’s the light I love!!
Here’s some more:
Seriously some of my favorite photographs EVER.
You should have seen me dancing while we captured them!
See what I mean about the location?!
It’s just oh so beautiful… One of my new favorite secrets
The one above, and the next one are just a beautiful example of the light in
Santa Barbara… I love it oh so much!! Are you getting that yet? 
Oh, and btw… No editing needed on any of the above photos; barely
tweaked the contrast; other than that they’re pretty much straight out
of the camera.
This next one’s just a little bit WIDER to show you a little more of the
location… I love the light reflecting off the grass
Of course, the groom WAS there, he didn’t dress up though; so
he was enlisted for transportation
A quick “fine art” piece to put on your wall…
The stunning sunset light matched with the Winter colors in Santa Barbara.
Wonderful.
Now for a quick explanation… This was day four of shooting.
And it was directly following 15+ hours on their wedding day.
When I shoot, I’m up and down a LOT… So it’s like 15 hours of
squats and pushups…
Seeing the gorgeous beach below us was wonderful; but seeing
the hundred disjointed steps to get there was SCARY!
We made it down though; even if it took a little while
Sooo wonderful; it was a clear day so you could easily see
the channel islands in the background.
After a little while; Brian couldn’t stay away from his new Bride
any longer… And we were all glad to see it
But THEN, he decided he really WAS being left out a little too much
Cute together, aren’t they?
We had such an amazing time…
Their wedding weekend is definitely one for the record books!!
I’ve got 15 more events to blog; plus our nearly 10,000 mile roadtrip!
This past weekend, my little brother got married… Can’t wait to share
THOSE photos, especially
So, what do you think? Like these photos? Enjoy the blog?
Tell me what you think, I LOVE hearing from you!
P.S. Is there anything I can be praying for you about?
Adventure Photography, Beach Wedding, Blue Shoe Photography, California Trash The Dress, Canon 5d MkII, Eric Farewell, Farewell Photography, Santa Barbara Wedding Photography
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:50 am
Ahaha, the light IS stunning, I hear ya! And so is the bride! Well done on ALL the shots, mmm …
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:53 am
These are gorgeous!! Location is perfect. Double WOW! That shot of the steps going down to the beach is breath taking.
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:54 am
Stunning shots. Beautiful bride, gown, and location! The groom is so fun. I did love that gown on her!
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:55 am
I adore the shots in the dried, gray-white grass,
but there is something about the bride standing on the beach with the foamy wave circling her dress,
it’s as if she rose out of the sea
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:56 am
I adore the shots in the dried, gray-white grass,
but there is something about the bride standing on the beach with the foamy wave circling her dress, it’s as if she rose out of the sea
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:57 am
all the photos are great and i really love the last three photos where the bride and groom can be really goofy yet so serious at the same time! i just love the attitude in the last one.
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:57 am
The joy that shines through in these photos is amazing! Peace
March 6th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Hi! I don’t know if you remember me, but your family stayed at our house in Michigan yeaaars ago while your parents were on a speaking tour. I was the loud little blonde girl =P My mom sent me this link to your blog =) Beautiful photography. What kind of camera do you use? I just got a Canon Rebel and have been having a superb time playing with it…
Hope you are doing well =)
God bless,
Alivia Duran
March 15th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
It was so nice meeting you at WPPI. You are so fun to hang around with. These photos are beautiful! Thanks for being so real
March 19th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
I love the light in these- so natural and refreshing! what a beautiful bride!
March 24th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Wonderful E! I am a sucker for the wide angle shots… they make me want to run out and buy a new lens.
I enjoy your blog a lot, you don’t post often though and as I don’t read much anymore I tend to miss them sometimes…
April 19th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Hi Erik,
Great Pictures.
I met your folks this weekend in Alaska at our home school convention. I am impressed by your life!!
I used to live in the Santa Barbara area it -it is beautiful. Now try Alaska- in July. Check the weather forecast to make sure it doesn’t happen to be a rainy year. You and your camera will not be sorry. I have a feeling you would love the adventure of Alaska -as long as it is not too cold for you! Some people love it. Others could do without it. Just thought I mention it.
Check out Carrie Lambing photography. You could also go to my Facebook page to see some of my shots in some nice areas around here. They are not professional, but they are nice enough! Last three albums of my kids have some nice Alaskan backgrounds.
Blessings,
Susie Tracy
Susie Tracy
P.S. I love photography too. Just learning.