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Jackie and Lance Patonia. Las Vegas Wedding Photography

derek — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:07:07 +0000

You may remember Jackie and Lance from a their previous e-session blog post, they are a couple that it would be hard to forget, not only because they look so great together, but because they have personalities that match their good looks. So to say that the entire Digs team, photo and cinema were excited about their day is an understatement. The couple have such a wonderful love story dating back to Green Valley High School, and to see all of their friends, family, coaches, teammates all together in one room for their wedding celebration was absolutely amazing. The couple could not have chosen a better location, Canyon Gate Country Club, and a better day to say their I Do’s. The day was full of sun, laughter and events. Shutter booth added yet another great experience and memories for guest to enjoy, and LED unplugged did an amazing job of providing up-lighting which made Canyon Gates Ballroom look just spectacular.
Jackie and Lance, hope you enjoy a few of the images posted below, as well as the slideshow we put together.

Cheers, Derek and Rhiannon

Ashley and Maurice Jones Drew. Bay Area Wedding Photographer

derek — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:04:05 +0000

Rhiannon and I are so excited to finally share a few of the amazing images and moments from Ashley and Maurice’s wedding day. I could not have dreamed of a better wedding or couple to officially kick off our “Digs Bay Area” studio expansion. Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery, was the ideal setting for the friends and family to share in the love story and history of Ashley and Maurice. The couple grew up together through youth football and cheer, dated through high school, college, and an existing NFL career, and now after starting their beautiful family together they finally found the time to do something they have been planning for many years, a wedding. The ceremony was stunning, the look Ashley and Maurice shared as Ashley walked down the isle was one of my favorite sequences of images from the entire day.

And then came the party and celebration. The reception was full of events, laughter, and dancing, amazing decor, and really what is a great reception without the Dan Band, casino, cigar bar, photo booth, dessert stations, late night Straw Hat pizza trucks? All these events and those who shared in them made for an evening of great entertainment and memories for family and friends to enjoy.

I personally also need to give a shout to Mike Roberts, who has been with the Digs Studio basically since its inception for taking time out of his new ventures and sharing his talents for the day. And finally to Ashley and Maurice, I hope you two enjoy the images and memories as much as we had taking them. You had a wonderful evening, and thank you for having us be a part of it.
Cheers, Rhiannon & Derek

Ashley and Maurice. Coming Soon

derek — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:20:13 +0000

Just got done editing the wedding of Ashley and Maurice, awesome wedding to photograph, look for the entire blog post coming soon.

Cheers, Derek

Courtney and Brett. e-session. Las Vegas Wedding Photography

derek — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:25:50 +0000

Meet Courtney and Brett, an awesome couple that will be tying the knot in October at Red Rock Country Club. Another referral from another one of our favorite couples we have worked with over the last few years, Shelly and Jordan Schnitzer. It was great getting to know Courtney and Brett, as well as their two labs, who will also be big parts in the couples upcoming wedding. We look forward to the day.
Enjoy – Derek

Andrea + Michael. DragonRidge. Las Vegas Wedding Photography

derek — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:28:46 +0000

Rhiannon and I had our first wedding of the new year last weekend, and what a great way to kick it off with the wonderful fun couple Andi and Michael. Everything about the day was perfect, from the timeline and coordination of the awesome team at Scheme Events, the always wonderful Carrie Key at DragonRidge making sure every detail was perfect for the reception, the weather could not have been any nicer, and the couple, bridal party, family and friends were all such a blast to be around all day long. A mariachi band kicked off the cocktail hour, and the dancing, laughter, and great times did not end until late in the evening. For a full recap of the entire day check out this slideshow. – Cheers, Derek and Rhiannon

Pamela and Chris. E-session

derek — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:53:50 +0000

Pamela and Chris are tying the knot at The Purple Orchid Inn Wine Country Resort and Spa in Livermore, CA in August and after spending an afternoon photographing the couple I have to say I am already excited about their big day. Not only did they look great together, but they both have such amazing characters, and it was not hard to figure out that they both live life to the fullest everyday. I don’t think everyone can say that. Pamela and Chris, it truly was a joy and we will look forward to your upcoming party, hope you enjoy a few of the many hundreds of images taken.
Cheers -Derek

Baby Emmanual.

derek — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:21:59 +0000

Meet baby Emmanual, this little guy is always smiling and laughing, and with his good looks and his wonderful family he has a lot to smile about, that is for sure. Emmanual had a very busy day, not only did he get baptized he also threw one great party for his friends and family. Lots of food, dancing, gifts and cake, what more could a kid ever want.

To all of Emmanual’s family thank you for having Rhi and I part of your day, enjoy a few of the images and slideshow here.

Alicia and Miles. E-session California Style

derek — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:53:25 +0000

Alicia and Miles are tying the knott next year at The Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort and Spa, in Livermore CA, and Rhi and I had the privilege of photographing their engagement session. Not only was the December weather absolutely perfect, but the leaves had not yet fallen on many of the surrounding vineyards, which made for some spectacular backdrops. And what can I say about this awesome couple, not only did they look great in front of the camera, but they were a blast to hang out with. Enjoy a few of the images.
Cheers – Derek

Rob, Randi & little Parker. Las Vegas Portrait Photography

derek — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:08:15 +0000

Digs Studio has been privileged to be a part of one of the valley’s great organization over the past few years, Candlelighters, and the entire studio definitely receives much more than we could possibly give from this organization. Through the organization we have also had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people, like Randi and Rob, and when the opportunity came to photograph their beautiful family we obviously could not wait. Their three year old daughter, Parker, was and is absolutely adorable and just full of fun and life, so it was not difficult getting a smile out of her. It was great just catching up with some of our great new friends Randi and Rob, thank you for the wonderful morning. Here are a few of the images from the day,enjoy!

Cheers, Rhiannon and Derek

Sara and George. Canyon Gate Country Club

derek — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:24:04 +0000

Sara and George had an over the top wedding at Canyon Gate Country Club, full of great friends and family, a beautiful fall day, tear jerking dances and toast, fireworks and even late night snacks of french fries, hotdogs and sliders. Shelly Sampson, last years wedding professional of the year, did an absolutely amazing job of coordinating the day, which makes our job of capturing the day just that much easier. And what can I say about the newlyweds, not only did they plan and execute such a great day for their friends and family to enjoy, they were a great couple to photograph, hang out with, and it was a blast just being a part of their big day. Here is the photo slideshow Rhiannon and I have prepared, hope all enjoy.
Cheers – Rhiannon & Derek