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Weekly updates of Weddings & Portraits from Garrett Richardson Photography, DESTINATION wedding photographer.

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This famous Italian destination sits at the tip of a small wooded peninsula in Lake Como, Italy and is one of the most untouched villas of its kind.   About the Luxury Lake Como Italy Wedding Venue With 360 degree views of the lake and glorious gardens that surround the property, Villa Balbianello is nothing […]

February 1, 2018

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Here’s a look into the heart behind SUSTAIN Marriage Retreat:  Garrett and I are huge fans of each other of course and are always looking for ways to collaborate, offer support, and participate in each other’s individual worlds. We often make the joke that we are both in the business of marriage but on different […]

January 5, 2018

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I’m super excited to share another blog post by my wife Meg with you today about Truth Before Change. In case you missed it, her last post was about her childhood. You can read that here. Also, I introduced her to the blog that you can read here… Enjoy! – Garrett   …   My last blog […]

June 5, 2017

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Exactly five years ago, to this day, I proposed to Meg. And, June 1st also happens to be the same day we met on a study abroad trip to Greece, two years prior. I’m excited to share our San Diego Proposal here on the blog! San Diego Proposal Meg went to Ukraine for three weeks. While […]

June 1, 2017

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Meg Writes I’m super excited to share a blog post where Meg writes about some of the real things of life. In case you missed it, I introduced her a few weeks ago and you can read that blog here… Enjoy! – Garrett …   We all probably have at least a few memories of getting skinned […]

April 10, 2017

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Meet my wife Meg I’m SUPER excited for you to meet my wife Meg! Annnndddd, today happens to be her birthday! We’ll be sharing more about marriage, love, and our story. We are insanely passionate about these things and love to walk with people in the good and challenging seasons of what it means to […]

February 12, 2017

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       With technology moving at a mile a minute, we are able to view thousands of photographs each day. Preserving the milestone moments of our lives has become more important than ever because of the overwhelming amount of images we document on our iPhone, tablet or DSLR. Social media is a fun way […]

September 15, 2016

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       If you’re looking for a wedding venue in beautiful Carlsbad, CA with lots of space, views, and close to the ocean, look no further. Park Hyatt Resort Aviara has all of those things and more! It has a variety of ceremony and reception locations on its 200-acre property along the Batiquitos Lagoon and it […]

July 27, 2016

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       One of the biggest questions my clients ask before a portrait shoot is, “What should I wear?” My first recommendation with attire is that the process of picking out your portrait session clothing should be fun! But it can be a challenge to know what is fashion-forward, timeless, and what looks good on […]

June 8, 2016

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       The Darlington House is a timeless wedding venue in La Jolla, CA that embodies a blend of Spanish and Egyptian architecture. With double wooden doors inspired by those in the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, a library with built-in oak bookcases and marble columns imported from Spain, Italy, and Greece, this property is truly […]

May 30, 2016

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       I am very excited to share another amazing fine art wedding album today! In case you missed it, I posted a blog recently that highlights the process of wedding albums and why they are one of the most important investments you can make when it comes to your wedding. These albums are […]

May 4, 2016

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       Meg and I love spending time in homes. When we’ve traveled or visited family, our experience in a home is often when we’ve felt the most connected to the city, people, and culture. In order to be entered into this giveaway, please share images that remind you of hospitality & home. Maybe it was […]

May 2, 2016

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa

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The Resort at Pelican Hill

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The Sunstone Villa

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Carneros Resort & Spa

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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

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L’Auberge Del Mar

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Hotel Del Coronado

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The Lodge at Torrey Pines

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Montage Laguna Beach

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Carmel Valley Ranch

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Villa Balbianello

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Las Ventanas al Paraiso

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FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR

MONTAGE LOS CABOS

SOLAZ LOS CABOS

ESTANCIA LA JOLLA

THE SANTALUZ CLUB

THE INN AT RANCHO SANTA FE

NIZUC RESORT & SPA

MALIBU ROCKY OAKS ESTATE VINEYARDS

OJAI VALLEY INN & SPA

SAN YSIDRO RANCH

KESTREL PARK

CALISTOGA RANCH

MEADOWOOD NAPA VALLEY

BEAULIEU GARDEN

THE RANCH AT ROCK CREEK

PIPPIN HILL FARM & VINEYARDS

BILTMORE ESTATE

THE LITTLE NELL

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL

BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO

VILLA EPHRUSSI DE ROTHSCHILD

IL BORRO

RITZ PARIS

HÔTEL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE

LA FOCE

ESPERANZA

HAIKU MILL

FLORA FARMS

CHATEAUX VAUX-LE-VICOMTE

HOTEL CARUSO

BLACKBERRY FARM

CASTELLO DI VICARELLO

BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO

ODESCALCHI CASTLE

MOLENVLIET OOSTHUIZEN VINEYARDS

VILLA CETINALE

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