Fresno Wedding Photographer Craig Kohlruss » ceremony

Keri & Chris: Married

Craig — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:17:33 +0000

Loved hanging out with Keri and Chris for their big wedding at the Holiday Inn in downtown Fresno last month. I knew it was going to be a great day after having such a good time shooting their engagement session. They are such a great couple couple to shoot. Both really nice people and very accommodating for my occasional unique request: like when I asked them to stand out in the middle of Van Ness Avenue for a couple of portraits. Downtown was such a cool place to be too. So many options for portraits – and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer day. A real classic.

Barbara and Marty: Married

Craig — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:49:36 +0000

Barbara and Marty were married in a special service at Henderson Park in Snelling, Ca overlooking the Merced River. Their ceremony was performed in the Native American tradition rich in cultural and family customs. Family members gathered in a circle around Barbara and Marty to provide their support and blessings. Afterward the guests kicked off some good old fashion American fun with a fantastic party that celebrated the nuptials of the longtime friends. And as if that wasn’t enough entertainment, there was even belly dancer on hand. Barbara is amazing. She practically made everything for the wedding and the reception herself. Good thing for me that she couldn’t take her own photos!

Wolf Lakes wedding: Angela & Josh

Craig — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:49:39 +0000

Finally got to shoot a wedding at Wolf Lakes Park in Clovis…well, technically Sanger. In my opinion there’s not a better location in the Fresno/Clovis area to have a wedding that this place. And there wasn’t a more beautiful couple to photograph there than my new friends, Angela and Josh. They’ve been very special clients to me and I’ve loved being a part of their big day as well as getting a warm reception from their families. Although it was late August we enjoyed very mild temperatures which helped the day go on without a hitch and provided plenty of incentive for the party to continue on into the night.

I’ve got a few of my favorite images posted below and even more in the slideshow at the bottom.

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Tiffani & Jordan: Truth Tabernacle wedding

Craig — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:55:57 +0000

Tiffani and Jordan were married in front of hundreds at Truth Tabernacle Church in Fresno where Pastor Vaughn Morton lightened things up a bit with a few jokes. Tiffani, who happens to be the daughter of my colleague John Mincks at the Fresno Bee, was very relaxed as I watched her get her hair done at the Church. Jordan also seemed very much at ease – even after draining a Monster energy drink. All in all, it was a fun time watching the day unfold. Great food and a yummy dessert capped off the afternoon as the newlyweds departed for their honeymoon in San Francisco. Here are a few of my favorite images from the day:

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Angela and Dean: Married

Craig — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:10:38 +0000

I was honored by Angela and Dean who gave me the opportunity to photograph their wedding at Ridge Creek Golf Course where they invited an intimate gathering of family to witness their Indonesian wedding in the Muslim tradition. It was really cool to watch. Later, the bride and groom changed into more Americanized wedding wear to celebrate with their friends as well as more extended family members. It was really a great time and a pleasure to capture the emotions and fun that went along with the day. It was also nice to shoot a wedding alongside fellow shooter Glenn Schafer who did video.