DIY Wedding – Shanti Duprez Fine Portrait Photography

DIY Ranch style wedding in Half Moon Bay

Posted on September 13, 2019 | by Shanti

Oh this DIY wedding was off the hook! I remember meeting with Emilie and Will a month before their wedding. The wedding took place on there ranch South of Half Moon Bay. When I met with them on this beautiful day in May, I have to admit, I was a little worried as their barn that was to house the celebration of about 200 guest was still very much under construction!

Although, knowing this family, and the village they have around them… my concern was only mildly there… and completely left on the day of when I showed up to capture this breathtaking day! So, yes, everything you see at this wedding was creative, do it yourself, and done with a whole lot of love for this couple. This post is a year over due, but definitely did not want to forget about the highlights of this day!

Half Moon Bay Wedding Photography / Coastal Canyon / Travis and Jen

Posted on October 19, 2012 | by Shanti

Up on the hill tops of Half Moon Bay sits a breathtaking venue that over looks our coastal beauty. Coastal Canyon is a fairly new venue and I can wish it only the best as it truly is a hidden gem.

I had the pleasure of photographing Travis and Jen's wedding in September at this venue and I was thouroughly impressed. Candice Quinlan, owner of the venue, has done an amazing job at transforming what was just country side into a place that has unique character and charm.

For Travis, a country boy and Half Moon Bay native, it was the perfect backdrop to marry his beautiful bride. It offered a little of everything, from his country roots to the views of where he grew up. Jennifer added the perfect touches from her life as well with homemade granola that came straight from her families cookie company in Sacramento. I wish them nothing but happiness in their future!

Portraits By Shanti / Coastal Canyon Events / An Affair to Remember Catering / Stacy Claitor / Mazzetti's Bakery / The Gary Brown Bassist & Jazz Trio / Your Party Rental Co. / David's Bridal / Selix Formalwear

As seen in I Love Farm Weddings

Half Moon Bay Wedding Venue: Coastal Canyon

She is AMAZING! If you want to guarantee that at least one thing will go smoothly on your wedding, hire Shanti. She is fun, prompt, knows angles and spots, and makes the day enjoyable. She finds the little nuances that she knows a bride wants to remember on her wedding day. And unlike many horror stories I hear about some photographers taking months to get you your results, Shanti is fast. I would give her 10 stars if I could!!! Now we just have to make it up there for anniversary pictures and baby pictures (we now live in SoCal). I almost do not want to trust life’s big moments to anyone else.

Staci

Shanti is the BEST! She is so fun to work with and captures those special moments precisely at the right time. She is very easy going and flexible, at the same time she knows exactly what needs to be captured the day of your wedding and makes that happen flawlessly. She was open to all our ideas and requests and well as scoping places near our venues to make sure we a plan and a perfect place for our photos as well as a plan B (incase of weather). Also, use her timeline you’ll be thankful you did!!

Sabrina