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Michelle Tracey - Cool shot and congratulations on the photo award! I am not surprised you are winning things, you have a true gift for “SEEING” people.May 2, 2012 – 1:32 pm

Michelle Tracey - AWESOME!!!! I am a little behind on the news of your photo award.
I must say, I am not surprised. You have an amazing eye Chris and a sensitive soul in many ways:) Again..CONGRATULATIONS!!!May 2, 2012 – 1:30 pm

Ben Werner - Nice!April 24, 2012 – 9:57 am

Award Winning Wedding Photography

Monday, March 26, 2012 5:27 pm

The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) announced the winners from their 2011 Q4 Contest this past weekend, and I’m totally thrilled to have placed in 2 categories. Wedding photographers from all over the world submit images to the WPJA 4 times a year. I won’t even guess how many photos are submitted to these contests, but my sense is that it’s a lot. For my first time submitting ever, I’m pretty psyched!

I submitted an image from Lori and Todd’s wedding in San Francisco, which placed 10th in the “Transportation” category. I submitted another image from Megan and Kris’ mountain chateau wedding in Colorado, which placed 16th in the “Bouquet/Garter” category. These were both personal favorites from last year, and it feels great to get a little bit of recognition among some of the world’s most talented photographers.

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jonathan - I love your work and I hope you win. Both those shots have so much character and emotion I think you have a good shot.

The guy clutching his fists after he caught the garter is classic. Perfect timing, and lighting.

I really dig the bride and groom racing away with the motion blur in the background but sharp picture of the couple. And her big expression is great.

JonApril 13, 2012 – 11:34 pm

Ben Werner - Well, I’m not surprised, and your clients wouldn’t be either, I expect.March 27, 2012 – 3:03 pm

Patti Page - We already knew you were World Class!March 27, 2012 – 7:01 am

David Koch - Those are amazing shots! Great job!March 26, 2012 – 10:28 pm

David Koch - Thise are some amazing shots! Great job!March 26, 2012 – 10:27 pm

Natalie & Chris: Napa Valley Engagement Photography

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 2:37 pm

I recently made a short trip down to Napa Valley to meet up with Natalie and Chris for their engagement photography session. Although our Lake Tahoe winter has been unspeakably mild, I was still surprised by the amazing, summery weather in the Wine Country. If I were a grape, I’d be living there too.

Currently based outside of Pittsburg, Natalie and Chris flew over from the East Coast for a weekend of planning, strategizing, and tasting. We rendezvoused Sunday afternoon at the private Napa estate where they will be getting married. Along for the ride was their Golden Retriever, Harper. When I was born, my family already had a 1 year old Golden Retriever that I subsequently grew up with. Naturally, Goldens have a special place in my heart. Harper is no exception to the rule that Golden Retrievers will love you before they’ve even met you.

Natalie and Chris, it was truly a pleasure hanging out with you, and I can’t wait to photograph your wedding this Summer!

Posted in Engagements, Portraits

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Fernando Colaço - Great family session. The is a must but what is important is the great photos you do. Love very much the profit you take of the colors available. Beautiful clean compositions. Congrats.March 17, 2012 – 3:59 am

Sky Rondenet - Beautiful photos Chris. I love how you use natural light in your images. Awesome!March 13, 2012 – 10:56 am

Bernd - Chris, these are awesome again! I really like the room shot and the pool reflection with the bubbles. Great job!March 7, 2012 – 9:40 am

Lori & Todd: Presidio Wedding Photography in San Francisco

Sunday, December 18, 2011 1:29 pm

There aren’t many places without palm trees where you can have a warm wedding in December. But as Lori, Todd and I were walking back from a sunset photo session above the Pacific Ocean, we couldn’t help but marvel at how great it felt to be outdoors.

Lori and Todd’s San Francisco wedding had the best of both kinds of Winter. Leaving the warm, windless bluffs, we headed to the Presidio’s Log Cabin for the reception. The entire place was decked out in holiday decorations. Frosty centerpieces, glowing Christmas trees and a warm fireplace made it hard to believe it wasn’t cold and snowy outside.

After shooting Lori and Todd’s San Francisco engagement photos, I knew their wedding would be a highlight of the Holiday Season. With a large wedding party of close friends, a Triumph “Just Married Getaway Car”, and an incredible sunset by the Bay, it surely was.

Lori and Todd, a big ‘Congratulations’ to you both!

Bride looking in the mirror before her wedding in San Francisco. Bride looking in the mirror at St. Johns Church in San Francisco. First look photograph of the bride and groom. Photograph of the groomsmens' boutionnieres and ties before the wedding. Photograph of the wedding ceremony inside St. John's church in San Francisco. Groomsman blowing bubbles after the wedding. Best man making a speech and a toast at the wedding reception at the Log Cabin. Bride and groom during the toasts and speeches at the Log Cabin. Bride and groom making a speech after the wedding reception toasts. Wedding guests love the atmosphere of the Log Cabin near the Presidio. Wedding guest dancing at the reception. Wedding guest dancing on the dance floor of the reception. Photograph of the wedding reception at the Log Cabin.

Bride dancing at the recption near the Presidio.

Groom dancing to Footloose at his wedding recpetion. The candy and cake table at the Log Cabin wedding venue. The Bride and her friends dancing at the Log Cabin in San Francisco. Weddings in the Presidio District of San Francisco. Bridesmaid photograph from a wedding in San Francisco Photography of dancing and partying at the wedding reception.

Photograph of a wedding guest at the Log Cabin Wedding party after the San Francisco Wedding. Wedding photography portrait with the Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco.

Chris Werner specializes in weddings in Lake Tahoe, weddings in Yosemite Valley, and outdoor mountain weddings. He is available for weddings throughout California and beyond.

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