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This was a super nice surprise! Thanks Wedding Wire!

jgiblin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:45:37 +0000

We won the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards 2012!

This means we are in the top 5% of Wedding Pros nationwide! The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes the top local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ are determined solely by the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds.

Get Ready to Sparkle/Valentine’s Day Boudoir Special

jgiblin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:34:23 +0000

Wedding favorites from 2011

jgiblin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:33:16 +0000

I am continually, pleasantly shocked that since 2000 I’ve been doing something that I love. Something that brings me joy and gets me jumping out of bed in the morning. With the economic situation I expected photography would be considered a “luxury” item. This has been such a surprising year. 2011 continued to bring us amazing clients who believed in us and gave us complete creative freedom. Clients that recognize the importance of photography; That it captures all aspects of beauty in life. It preserves family history and helps us all recollect our past. THANK YOU to all of you trusted us to capture your history. May 2012 bring you many blessings and much love!

My Greatest Gift

jgiblin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:45:16 +0000

I’m writing with a thankful and full heart. For so many things I’m grateful, it’s embarrassing.

I consider my family the biggest and most amazing gift. I cherish these guys through and through. Through the tantrums, the barf-O-ramas, the tears, the belly laughs, the mow hawks….I wouldn’t change a thing. We’ve grown up together, these 3 and I. Every stage in our family has brought new discoveries, challenges and more love. I look forward to what our future holds as our family grows up…. new worlds to explore, new relationships to form, new territories to visit. I hope I accept it all with grace and continued gratitude. For what I have had and for what will come. I wish you all laughter and so much love this new year and always!

photos by www.nicholebremerphotography.com

Kevin & Nichole/Quite possibly Roseville’s cutest couple.

jgiblin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:04:01 +0000

Nichole/Kevin and I met through a mutual friend about 5 years ago. Since then I’ve had the privilege of photographing and witnessing their unique and refreshing love. An absolute adoration that seems to get stronger as the years tick by. Nichole is a fellow photographer ( http://www.nicholebremerphotography.com ) and I’ve been lucky enough to work out a photo trade with her. She’ll be taking our family photos next week. There are a LOT of photos here as these two are just so photogenic….I had the hardest time narrowing them down. (Here’s where I’m going to rip off Oprah… ) “What I know for Sure”…. Nichole loves her Mr. WAY more than she loves whiskey. (evidence in photos below)

The Sordahl Family

jgiblin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:05:22 +0000

We had the pleasure of photography Shannon and Erik’s wedding several years ago. It’s always so much fun to see how their families grow and expand. Love getting to photograph them along the way. This little guy was a bundle of energy and basically didn’t stop moving for the hour or so we were shooting. Such a cutie!!

Ali and Matt are engaged!

jgiblin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:21:54 +0000

A beautiful Napa Valley setting for an adorable, lively couple. Ali and Matt have set their wedding for Oct. of 2012 and we couldn’t be more excited to work with them. Congratulations you two.

A lesson in friendship/trials and errors in underwater boudoir.

jgiblin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:24:22 +0000

I often wonder how I got so lucky to have such good, good, good, good friends? One friend so amazing, she willingly (or so- so willingly) entered a uncomfortably cool swimming pool in the middle of October adorned with nothing more than a breezy square of fabric. Yes, I’ve been told I have tendency towards stubborn-ness (I prefer determined)… but there are times I feel so super inspired or want to experiment with a project that I’ve been turning over and over in mind for months that it’s just hard not push the issue. And sometimes the issue/project just needs a particular person. Cue in Ms. A. My long time, very special friend from way, way back. When explaining my current obsession, she dutifully nodded, made a few hmms and ahhs and then constantly wondered out loud “Why, why, why didn’t this happen in July?? No, really? Why?” But she gets me. She loves me. And she very familiar with my ninja like skills in pouting, begging and cajoling. It was harder than we expected. It took hours. Issues to resolve; too much fabric, not enough fabric, staying at the bottom of the pool. All the while, look goddess-like, don’t kick too much etc etc. Did I mention the water was really cold? I have to hand it to her, there was minimal complaining and she was determined that I have an image that I loved. Here she is in her goose-bumpy, teeth-chattering glory. I love you Ms. A! You are beautiful inside and out.

Jeff & Lisa’s Sacramento wedding featured on Love Wed Bliss/Firehouse Restaurant

jgiblin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:49:37 +0000

Firehouse Sacramento Wedding by Jessica Giblin Photography

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This Sacramento modern wedding proves you can elegantly combine contemporary elements with classic looks. There are bridesmaids in black cocktail dresses, a black and white polka-dot wedding cake, and a sleek bridal bouquet with purple calla lilies all making a great style statement against a historical venue full of ambience and charm. The Firehouse Restaurant in old Sacramento was a wonderful traditional contrast for this modern event and provided the perfect atmosphere for the beautiful images created by Jessica Giblin. Built in 1853 during the Gold Rush era, it boasts a reception venue filled with old world memorabilia, rococo chandeliers, twelve-foot ceilings and – the enchanting setting for this pretty Summer affair - a stunning New Orleans’s style courtyard. This gorgeous couple celebrated with guests under a canopy of mulberry and Chinese elm trees, surrounded by ivy-covered brick walls, fountains and twinkling string lights. In essence . . . purely magical!

Photography: Jessica Giblin Photography / Hair Stylist: Capital Cutters / Floral Designer: Twiggs / Cake Designer: Freeport Bakery / DJ: DJ Sound Connection / Officiant: Reverend Tan / Reception Venue: The Firehouse Restaurant/ Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Meghan and Brennan featured on Love Wed Bliss

jgiblin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:36:20 +0000

Murphys California Vineyard Wedding by Jessica Giblin Photography

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To complete our gorgeous mini escape to the vineyards we’re going to leave you feeling somewhat intoxicated when you savor every drop of this captivating wine country affair. Nestled in the hills of Murphys California, this autumn vineyard wedding is a pretty waltz through sophisticated chic, rustic charm and rich romance. With a glorious backdrop of overflowing vines, rustic architecture and an underground wine cave, it is so mesmerizing you won’t believe it’s real. Jessica Giblin was behind the lens to capture the stunning couple and all the dazzling details. From the bride’s shimmering Manolo’s to the sun-kissed vineyards, the jewel coloured bridesmaids to the romantic candlelit reception – this sparkling soiree is twinkling from start to finish.

Wedding Photography: Jessica Gilbin Photography / Floral Designer: Jackie’s Flowers / Reception Venue: Ironstone Vineyards / DJ: Fretty’s Dj Service /Jewelry: Rodgers Jewelers /Tuxedo and Mens Attire: De La Rosa Bridal /Photo Booth Equipment: Wildrose Photobooth / Bakery: Lilah and Sage / Courtesy of Two Bright Lights