Tuesdays with Nate | California Knows How to Party
I’m back! It’s been a few weeks since I have written my usual Tuesdays With Nate post and it’s nice to be back. This is going to be short and sweet in the writing department because Becka has edited a ton of our photos from our trip to California last week and I want to show them off. (Especially the last one. It’s pretty spectacular if you ask me.) We had a great time on the trip. It was Becka’s first time out on the west coast so I got to endure enjoy her constant elations about how perfect, beautiful, and so very “us” everything was. San Francisco reminded her very much of Salerno, which is pretty much her favorite place on earth, so she was in love from the moment we stepped off the plane.
We also recently signed the contract with our wedding photographer and next week I’ll be talking more about that and the process of choosing him/her so if you’ve got any questions about it let me know in the comments section.
Without further delay… our trip:
Becka LOVES airports, flying, and window seats. I think it’s super lame that even on a 5 hour flight you don’t get free snacks.
Becka and I loved the overcast weather. It seemed to fit the city.
free wine at 10am… FTMFW!
Becka thinks her eyes are just plain brown. Little does she know that they actually change colors from almost black to rich red tones like this…
Red Truck Wine… anyone?
This is one of my favorite images I’ve ever taken.
The Jacuzzi Winery was Becka’s favorite and she is now DYING to shoot a wedding there. So, ya know… if you’re venue shopping…
Becka loved this guy’s sign.
We walked from our hotel at the Fisherman’s Warf to the bridge one morning. It was 5 miles and up and down hills. I was proud.
These street dancers were sick! I have a video too. This guy came right at me. I wish I had gotten their info. If you know them, get me in touch!
The Rock
I’ll be honest. I’m really proud of this snapshot of Becka’s Uncle and cousin.
We both love birds so we got a bit over excited when we saw this bluebird. He was eating apple pieces out of a Japanese man’s hand.
Becka’s ring. She was teasing me that I’ve only ever taken one photo of it. Now theres 2.
The botanical garden at Golden Gate Park.
Becka wanted to see the Redwoods so we rented a Mustang and drove to Big Basin.
For scale… Becka is the tiny creature in the bottom left.
= OLD
And lastly, my favorite… the Golden Gate at night.
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jealousy doesn’t begin to describe what i’m feeling. :P how about the next time we go on vacation, you guys come take the photos.
Oh that makes me want to go back soooo bad!!! I love the tree shots, I never made it there so I guess that could be my excuse to go back! =) You guys took some really amazing pictures, definitely a few I would love to frame and put up on a wall somewhere….I’ll let you know!! =)
Diana, you should most definitely go! And most definitely go to the Golden Gate Park one day. That’s where the botanical garden is and there’s so many museums and lovely spots there. And go to Union Square at night, it’s kind of magical. :)
Amazing pictures… never been to CA and my fiance and I have been talking going there for our honeymoon… your pictures have assured me on going there… beautiful…
These photos are so beautiful and lush. San Fran is one of my favorite places EVER. My husband and I spent our honeymoon there, and after seeing your photos, I want to go back right NOW. Thanks for the post!
So amazing! I’m jealous that you guys got to go to Cali! I’ve never been! But absolutely gorgeous photos. Excellent my friend!
looks like you guys had a great time in cali…last shot = pure awesomeness.
Where to start!? I love the looking straight up at the trees shot. Love the ‘eyes’ shot – beautiful. Laughed out loud at the ‘balls itch’ shot. Such a fun post :)
@Melinda It was 2.5 seconds. :)
I am so glad you shared so many photos from your trip!! I truly enjoyed looking at each and every one of them. I cannot believe how big the Redwoods are–thanks for taking a pic of Becka with them, definitely puts them into perspective (and HOLY CRAP they are WAY bigger than I thought!!!)
You guys seem like you had so much fun. Beautiful, inspiring shots! How long did you expose the last one?
Wow! Simply gorgeous photos as always. You know how to make EVERYTHING look beautiful! Coming out to Arizona anytime soon? Haha.
AMAZING images! Yes, we do know how to party! Like we are rock stars or something! ha ha!
this is a FANTASTIC post.
Looks like an awesome trip guys!
@Shawn We’re back now. :( I’m so sad we didn’t get to see you. But hopefully we’ll be back out there next year and maybe we can try to get together!
Awesome images you two!! Hope you’re having a blast out here in Cali!! How long are you gonna be out here???