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Liz + Drew|Vow Renewal|St Marys Cathedral Weddings|San Francisco

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Congratulations to Liz and Drew!! who renewed their vows at a beautiful ceremony with family at the STUNNING St Marys Cathedral, San Francisco. I’ve passed this church that resembles a space ship many many times and never been inside until yesterday, absolutely gorgeous church inside and out. Here is a sneak peek of Liz + Drew, again CONGRATULATIONS to you both xo

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Happy Birthday Mia|My niece turns TWO|Kirsty Edwards Photography

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my adorable wee niece Mia. I cannot believe she is two already!! On a recent family trip to Disney World (a fabulous christmas gift from my parents) I got to spend time with all my family and my niece and nephews, all four of them. Both my siblings have 2 kiddies, my sister has Adam who is Mia’s big bro, he is 7. My brother has Rachel, who is 5 and she has a 6 month old new brother Ross. All with their own little personalities, it was alot of fun getting to hang out with all of them for 2 weeks. These shots of Mia and Minnie were from our trip. Soooo cute! She even had her minnie dress on, Minnies signature dots must have been at the laundrette

Its amazing how much they change from baby to toddler, you can see for yourself in the pictures.

Mia, I hope you have an AMAZING Birthday Party today with all your little friends and big family.

Lots of love

Auntie Kirsty + Uncle Stephen xo

PS I had much fun teaching Little Miss Mia how to dance, CLICK HERE to see a video of her practicing her MOONWALK HANDS

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Stephanie+Adam Engaged|Costanoa Weddings|Kirsty Edwards Photography

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Stephanie and Adam are getting married at the beautiful Costanoa Resort & Lodge in the fall and they suggested taking a drive down there for their engagement session which ’squeal’ was a fabulous idea, I could not wait to download their images let alone pick which ones to blog. This was shot yesterday by the way so I really am not exaggerating about my excitement

S + A brought some awesome props along for the session which was a fun visual treat For some reason I cannot get the song-I’m a hustla’- out my head now I was a big fan of the tartan hats which are called ‘just jimmy’ hats in Scotland

I also made friends with the Costanoa resident cats, one a bit camera shy but the other gave me a wicked smile

We finished the evening off at La Costanera, an ocean view Peruvian Restaurant at Montara Beach which I highly recommend treating yourself to, the food was DELICIOUS!!! Thanks guys!!

Congratulations!! looking forward to your wedding day!! xo

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LOVING!! Stephanies hair in this bottom picture above

4 comments to Stephanie+Adam Engaged|Costanoa Weddings|Kirsty Edwards Photography

Adam (the one being Hustled)

June 14th, 2010 at 9:31 pm

What a ludicrously fun and madcap afternoon. Stephanie and I might have brought the costume box vomitus (and our happy playful mugs), but Kirsty, you phenomenally orchestrated the ballet that ignited our lunacy, passion, playfulness, laughter and spirit. In sniffing out a path we had never explored before on our previous trips to Costanoa, having the eye to usher us into briar patches concealing pots of photographic gold, and chasing the light all over the ranch until the sliver of a waxing moon(not waning as confirmed by tonight’s moon) shot the sensor, subjects and shooter packing for the high ground of a just-in-time Peruvian meal on the coast…Kirsty brought out our inner A Game, and evidenced her own! Thank you so much.

-If one thing’s for certain, no one’s singing the Hustler Blues around here…Bring it!
miss keri

June 29th, 2010 at 4:35 am

my favorite shot is that hustler snuggling that hustelee in the sunlight. i just want to BE that ruffled shirt…
Claire

July 24th, 2010 at 10:48 pm

I just love all the hats. What a fun shoot. The most romantic photo has to be the last one with the trees and sunset behind, breathtaking.
amber

July 25th, 2010 at 7:40 pm

oh my gosh!!!! these are great! what a great couple and how fun.

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Cynthia+Charles Engaged|San Francisco Exploratorium Weddings|Kirsty Edwards Photography

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Cynthia + Charles are my adorable science nerds who are getting married at the San Francisco Exploratorium in August, so exciting!! Family and friends will be able to play in the museum all evening, what a fab wedding reception!! A science project invitation along with flower decor in beakers and test tubes are some cool details planned for their big day, love it!!

We started their session off at the Exploratorium which was awesome!! and then headed over to the Presidio and enjoyed a beautiful ‘windy’ sunset at the Golden Gate Bridge. Then we stopped by Gaspares Pizza in the Richmond for some treats yum!! Thank you so much for dinner!!

Cynthias hair and make up was done for our session by the super talented ladies at Wow Pretty

Enjoy xo

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2 comments to Cynthia+Charles Engaged|San Francisco Exploratorium Weddings|Kirsty Edwards Photography

Justin Chuan

June 11th, 2010 at 11:51 pm

You guys look great! Awesome job, Kirsty! Lovely.
Cynthia

June 12th, 2010 at 5:57 pm

We love our photos =) you did an amazing job at the Exploratorium! Can’t wait till we can run around the museum by ourselves on the wedding day.

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Penfan+Daniel|San Francisco City Hall Wedding|Kirsty Edwards Photography

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This adorable couple decided to have a small intimate wedding with close family at the stunning San Francisco City Hall-followed by another big wedding for family and friends in September, I cant wait! I get to photograph them TWICE!!!Penfans parents travelled all the way from Taiwan and Daniels Family from Germany!! I love City Hall, its such a beautiful location for a wedding ceremony, stunning architecture and the officiants always have such a great sense of humor. After the ceremony, we sneaked off for some around the city portraits then Penfan + Daniel headed off to a yummy dinner with their family and friends. Congratulations Guys!! xo
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June 3rd, 2010 at 2:50 pm

Love, LOVE, *LOVE* these Kirsty! Your talent is incredible

luv, Kimberly
JC & Lyn

June 3rd, 2010 at 3:03 pm

Awesome pictures! Congrats guys!
Linh

June 3rd, 2010 at 7:14 pm

Are these two one of your most adorable couples ever, or what? Fantastic images, Kirsty!

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Heather + Peter|Sneak Peek|Scotch Broom|Kirsty Edwards Photography

Could not wait to share this beautiful image of Heather + Peter, I ♥♥♥♥ scotch broom xo
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Beth

May 30th, 2010 at 10:29 pm

This is soooo gorgeous!! !!!! Those lovebirds
Mom (Jeannie)

June 1st, 2010 at 3:26 pm

This is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the rest. Thanks for the super job Kirsty!
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June 2nd, 2010 at 12:34 pm

Ohhhh Pretty!!!!!!! My baby… all grown up and MARRIED!!!!!
Kirsty, both you and Beth were awsome; thank you so much! More turkey shooting next time

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Sarah and Alex Martins|Just Married|Kennolyn Weddings|Santa Cruz Wedding Photography|Kirsty Edwards Photography

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Just yesterday, I had the pleasure of photographing Sarah and Alex Martins beautiful wedding day at Kennolyn Hilltop Hacienda in Soquel. Words cannot express how much I adored photographing this couple, their day was just perfect. Alex had his family from Brazil make the journey for this special day, it was filled with lots of love, amazing energy and good times. Their beautiful ceremony conducted by two close friends made it even more special as guests were invited to pour sand from two beaches, one of them being Ocean Beach where the couple first met and surf everyday. This symbolized the two becoming one, super cute huh!! I love the little details Sarah and Alex are well respected members of the surf community out at Ocean Beach and I have become a surfing groupie after watching Alex surf Mavericks earlier this year. Absolutely A-MAZING!! The party kicked off with Sarah and Alex having their first dance, then a super relaxed buffet style dinner which was delicious! followed by some toasts, cake cutting and lots of dancing. Of course, I sneaked them out for some fun portraits inbetween the festivities. It was really difficult to pick some sneak peeks, but I wanted to share some images before these guys headed off on their amazing honeymoon to New Zealand this week. I also need to blog their super cute engagement session too, watch this space!!! Big thanks to Sarahs mom Claire for all the fabulous planning and to Jeanne for assisting me with the family pictures, you ladies were fantastic!! xo

Big thanks to the fabulous Beth for 2nd shooting with me yesterday, good times

Congratulations Sarah + Alex!!

Kirsty xo
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Hair & Make Up – Carolyn Parise (408) 489-5477
Floral Design – Seascape Flowers
DJ – Sound in Motion
Video – Marc at Permagrinfilms
Weekend Venue – Kennolyn Hilltop Hacienda, Soquel

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Fred (Rio -Brazil-Bali)

May 24th, 2010 at 6:56 pm

Yes, a new and beautiful life begins, I have no doubt you two will be very happy and realize all your “together”dreams, at list it just started. I really appreciate the way you face life and I’m proud to be a little but magic part of it in paradise. The wedding was perfect as I sad by email, beautiful couple, people, pictures, flowers, place and dresses, best friends, good food, dancing, ….. Your parents, the way the look at you, they don’t have to say a word, that expression says every single feeling.

Thank you very much to send me the pictures, I couldn’t be there with my family, but you made me very happy to confirm how special people you are. Congratulations, sorry about my Brazilian English, but I’m have my emotions in 100% charge.

Alex, I don’t have the costume to make mistakes about people, and one more time I was right. When I saw you and Sarah for the first time, it was peaceful and at the same time intense.

I hope to see you soon!

Congratulations!!!! Good waves!!!!! Be happy!!!!! Be just like you are!!!!!

Best regards,

Fred, Renata, Pedro e Guilherme
Fred (Rio -Brazil-Bali)

May 24th, 2010 at 6:58 pm

Yes, a new and beautiful life begins, I have no doubt you two will be very happy and realize all your “together”dreams, at list it just started. I really appreciate the way you face life and I’m proud to be a little but magic part of it in paradise. The wedding was perfect as I sad by email, beautiful couple, people, pictures, flowers, place and dresses, best friends, good food, dancing, ….. Your parents, the way the look at you, they don’t have to say a word, that expression says every single feeling.

Thank you very much to send me the pictures, I couldn’t be there with my family, but you made me very happy to confirm how special people you are. Congratulations, sorry about my Brazilian English, but I’m have my emotions in 100% charge.

Alex, I don’t have the costume to make mistakes about people, and one more time I was right. When I saw you and Sarah for the first time, it was peaceful and at the same time intense.

I hope to see you soon!

Congratulations!!!! Good waves!!!!! Be happy!!!!! Be just like you are!!!!!

Best regards,

Fred, Renata, Pedro e Guilherme
Luciana

May 26th, 2010 at 2:18 pm

It was such a beautiful day! Sarah was so happy and pretty. Alex was all smiles. I can’t help but have a big smile on my face when I think about the wedding. Obrigada for sharing this wonderful day with us!
Rodrigo Koxa

May 27th, 2010 at 7:07 am

Congrats!!!!!!! Parabéns Casal, tudo de melhor e muitas felicidades. Lindas fotos!!! Salve
Koxa e Aline
Lico(Carlos Lima)

June 3rd, 2010 at 8:33 am

I thank God for the union of these 2!! It was indeed a great experience to be at the wedding, with all the friends and family.

Valeu galego e Sarah!!

Forte abraco!

Lico
PS: I am sure you guys are having a great honeymoon!!

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Merlinda + Carlos featured on Style Unveiled San Francisco|Real Wedding|Kirsty Edwards Photography

The lovely Merlinda and Carlos who I had the pleasure of photographing in October have been featured in the fabulous Style Unveiled San Francisco the ultimate wedding site for wedding trends, real weddings and general bride to be fabulousness if you didnt already know
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Check out the kind words from Merlinda + Carlos below and be sure and check out the full feature HERE

“My coworker actually recommended her photographer but she was unavailable. She in turn recommended us to our photographer Kirsty Edwards from Kirsty Edwards Photography. It was fate. We met with her and Jake one sunny afternoon in the city. An instant connection formed, we felt so at ease with Kirsty as we shared details about our lives and our wedding with her. It was like meeting an old friend. When it came down to choosing our photographer we chose the person we felt most comfortable with, someone who felt more like a friend than a stranger we were letting into our lives to capture our most intimate wedding experience. Not only did her outgoing personality capture us but her work speaks for itself. Her images are soft, candid, and touching, all the qualities we wanted for our wedding album. On our wedding day, she was outstanding in handling our big families, she kept us together and organized and captured each unforgettable moment. She along with her talented team took thousands of images and we were not disappointed in her hard work. Her pictures really take you in as if you’re a part of that special moment.”
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Thank you so much, Merlinda and Carlos for not only the kind words but being such amazing clients and new found friends

Kirsty xo

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Happy Mothers Day|Kirsty Edwards Photography|Family

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Happy Mothers Day to my beautiful ‘mom’ we say ‘mum’ in Scotland

Can you see any similarities? camera in hand! ALWAYS!! now you all know where I get it from

I LOVE my mum, for loving me unconditionally and inadvertently teaching me the importance of capturing memories.

Happy American Mother’s Day – my mums lucky, she gets two mothers days Mothers Day in the UK is in March.

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P is for Peyton|Kirsty Edwards Photography|San Francisco Family Portraits

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Today, I met baby Peyton and I couldn’t wait to share a few of my favorites, a wee sneak peek Isn’t he just adorable?! it was cool to meet his big sister too, she was a lot of fun. I love this one of her mesmerized by the bubbles, very messy sticky bubbles, I might add I should have road tested those first. What a beautiful family of four, dont you think? I think so!! Congratulations on your fabulous new addition xo

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