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2011-03-01T10:34:00.003-08:00

Shannon and Kenny's Valentine Day Engagement Book. April wedding at Serrano in El Dorado Hills.

Shannon and Kenny, Valentine's Day at the High Hand Garden Center in Loomis. Wedding date is April 30th at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills, CA.

2011-01-23T21:33:00.009-08:00

Jillian and Brent's wedding photographs at Viaggio in Lodi

Lodi, CA - The beautiful wedding of Jillian and Brent at Viaggio, in Lodi, CA. Just putting the finishing touches on the wedding album - more pages to come!

A Fusion look at Allison and Nicholas' wedding at the Ruby Ridge Country Club

2010-08-31T02:18:00.003-07:00

Untitled from Lorenzo Bartone on Vimeo.

Erin and Scott's Engagement at the Oakland Coliseum

2010-01-11T10:08:00.003-08:00

Coming soon - Scott and Erin's wedding at the Ritz, Half Moon Bay, CA

Erin and Scott's engagement shoot January 30th

Stephanie and Justin's Wedding at the Sheraton

2009-12-21T17:01:00.000-08:00

This was one of the most stunning rooms we've ever seen! Great wedding, great couple! Yes, that's a real fountain, courtyard lights and pavers (Thanks to Tres Fabu). Lights by Matt Brys! More pictures soon!

Stephanie & Justin's engagement pics

2009-12-03T09:41:00.000-08:00

Stephanie & Justin - the book!

2009-10-08T16:44:00.000-07:00

Tim and Camille chose the hottest day of the decade (in Forestville). Still, it was a wonderful day, full of fun, good food, good feelings and lots of emotion. Great location, a secluded house with a huge yard and great view. More pics soon.

William and Alexendra (what GREAT names!)

2009-09-21T22:18:00.000-07:00

Two fine actors from the Marin Shakespear Co. What a kick having them as subjects for our afternoon shoot at China Camp. Naturals, and so completely in love. Perfect together as Romeo and Juliet (but without quite so much drama). Can't wait for their wedding in October.

Vanessa & John's Wedding at the Citizen

2009-08-26T12:42:00.000-07:00

This was an instant favorite of ours! Beautiful details, incredible flowers gorgeous couple.

Vanessa and John on the Folsom Bridge

2009-08-19T00:22:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneak peek at the wedding...

Lots more coming for Vanessa and John. We spent an afternoon making some of the most fun and cozy pictures, all over Folsom.

Tim and Camille in Sebastopol

2009-08-10T14:32:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we spent a terrific day with Tim and Camille (wedding in Sept). It'd been months since we'd seen them, and had no idea that the day would turn out to be one of our most delightful shoots. We remembered they lived in a small corner of Sebastopol, which turned out to be the best backdrop ever. With three restaurants, two gardens, an antique store and gallery and a couple of abandoned buildings, it's a tiny town. Beautiful - very, very beautiful town. And a GREAT couple, one of our most fun days. Stay tuned for pics of their orchard, piggies and puppies.

Michelle & Andreas - Wedding in Benicia

2009-08-08T12:37:00.001-07:00

The beautiful Michelle from Mexico & handsome Andreas from Switzerland, in a beautiful church and a beautiful ceremony. Lots of joy and tears. I love it when the couple honors the Virgin Mary or another saint as part of the ceremony.

They then partied down in a beautiful winery in beautiful Sonoma County. Her mother sang with the band (which was terrific). Her father's broken foot made it difficult to walk her down the isle, but they managed anyway. He even managed to dance, while in his wheelchair.

David & Lauren - watercolor from a photograph

2009-07-22T15:09:00.000-07:00

Several photographs, actually. OK, a bunch of photographs and several days with Painter and Photoshop. Good thing I'm not paid by the hour!

David & Lauren (Elk Grove wedding) have a beautiful pond on the property. At sunset, it's stunning. As is the bride.

Thomas & Melissa's engagement shoot

2009-07-21T17:10:00.000-07:00

Thomas & Melissa at the Citizen Hotel. Their September wedding promises to be a knock-out, with Debra handling the event. Lovely couple, sweet man, sexy woman!

Stay tuned for more pics from the engagement shoot. Lots more!

2009-07-08T23:23:00.000-07:00

Lovely Lauren of David & Lauren's wedding in Elk Grove in June. One of the hottest days of the year, but the wedding was beautiful, flowers were the best yet, and overall, one of the most beautiful receptions we've worked on (thanks to Debra Heibert of Tres Fabu). More to come.

Megan & Adam engagement

2009-07-06T15:22:00.000-07:00

Adam & Megan - their engagement photo followed by...
Megan & Adam - their wedding and reception - as Michael Jackson and Madonna - replete with the taco truck. And he danced like Michael - all night!

Shannon & Christian's wedding in Kenwood

2009-06-22T14:33:00.001-07:00

A wonderful afternoon with a wonderful couple. Perfect weather, lots of friends, great food, great ceremony - what's not to love?

This poor father had a face cramp all night! Never stopped smiling - he must've gotten a GREAT deal on the food... Neither did the bride, it must run in the family.

Shannon & Christian in Sonoma

2009-06-22T03:42:00.000-07:00

We had a terrific day with Christian and Shannon. After hitting a great waterfall, wonderful Spring Lake and wonderful walking trail, we discovered a great vineyard in Kenwood, only a short distance from their home. Their wedding was at her fathers home in Kenwood, and we'll post those in the next few days.

Engagement portrait of Ashley & Gant

2009-06-22T03:38:00.000-07:00

notice that we've posted the engagement photos before the wedding. Sometimes life's like that. Maybe the Caddie would only run in reverse... Cute couple, great time. This is the canvas we gave them at the wedding.
Photographed last month, hand painted and presented on canvas last night at the wedding. Terrific afternoon photographing them, even if Gant's antique Caddie wouldn't run. Again. ;-)

Ashley & Gant, Citizen Hotel

2009-06-22T03:35:00.000-07:00

Ashley & Gant at the Citizen Hotel in Sacramento, June 20th. Our first posting in awhile, but this was such a great wedding, great location, great couple. More pics soon. Really!

Cindi, child & horse

2009-04-03T18:44:00.000-07:00

Cindi works her magic with kids...

Jenna and Brannan's Engagement session

2009-03-21T12:12:00.000-07:00

Check their engagement shoot at CinZo Photography
On a smashing day by the most beautiful lake in Sonoma, we shared some wine and romancce

Denise & Phillip's wedding

2009-03-21T12:07:00.000-07:00

A candle light wedding based on the movie 'Kate & Leopold', at 'Wine and Roses' in Lodi.

Eddie and Leah at Lake Tahoe for a birthday and engagement

2009-03-21T12:05:00.001-07:00

Check out the complete session at Tahoe

2009-03-21T11:33:00.000-07:00

Susan and Chris, spending an afternoon at Trentadue in Healdsburg a few weeks before the wedding.

2009-02-27T08:22:00.000-08:00

Our first snow! Covered with about 4 inches - the trees are white.

2009-02-27T08:17:00.001-08:00

Lorenzo & Cindi's Wedding, September, in Healdsburg

First wedding of 09, Teresa and Eric in Carmel

2009-02-27T08:00:00.001-08:00

Melissa & Robert at the Lodge at Sonoma

2008-07-20T20:36:00.001-07:00

Missy and Robert - the end of the day.
A truly classy affair at the Lodge at Sonoma. Melissa and Robert had a terrific day - well into the late evening! More soon. Missy & Rob at the pool of the Lodge - the day before the wedding.

Napa Wedding with Michael & Catherine

2008-07-18T07:20:00.001-07:00

A wonderful day with a beautiful couple. Wedding at a private hacienda, then photos at The Castello, then on to Clos Pagase Winery.

CJ and Gunel engagement in Sausalito

2008-06-19T07:37:00.000-07:00

We got to visit Sausalito and spend a great afternoon with CJ and Gunel. Windy, but a beautiful afternoon in Marin. Couldn't be more fun!

Jennifer & Brannan - the rancher and his rancher (to be) wife!

2008-06-19T07:33:00.000-07:00

Jennifer and Brannan came by the Spring Lake house last week for an engagement session. We went through some clothes choices and headed for the lake. Couldn't have had a better time!

Jennifer & Nathan Wedding

2008-05-29T09:26:00.001-07:00

Jenn and Nathan at Gloria Ferrer.

After a morning of drizzle, the clouds parted and the sun came out just in time. The 'plan B' got reversed back to 'plan A'! The shot above is in the barrel room. They're off to South Africa for a honeymoon, and a long flight. More to come!

Holly and Dan wedding in Santa Cruz

2008-05-19T17:00:00.000-07:00

an all time favorite, Dan & Holly

More to come, but here's the first images from Dan and Holly's wedding!

We had a terrific late-afternoon with Holly and Dan (from Mill Valley). Sausalito had perfect weather, perfect setting, a great DJ (if you like rap) and a great helper in the local homeless lady. Please post some comments! You can visit the slideshow at CinZophoto.com/HollyDanShow.

Olga and Vladimir

2008-05-06T08:37:00.000-07:00

You'd never guess by their names - It's a Russian wedding! Beautiful couple, beautiful ceremony, lots more pictures to come soon - for now just this:

http://www.cinzophoto.com/OlgaVladiShow/
for a slide show of the highlights of the day. Let us know what you think!

Claudia and Scott at the Lodge in Sonoma

2008-05-01T21:18:00.000-07:00

Claudia & Scott, April 18th

We met up with Claudia and Scott by the pool at the Lodge at Sonoma on a beautiful, warm Friday in mid-April.

Both Claudia and Scott had their children along, and we managed to grab some terrific images of them with their kids. Images from the wedding should be posted soon - come back soon!

Leah and Thomas Engagement Shoot

2008-04-28T15:35:00.000-07:00

Below, Lorenzo checks the reflector with his favorite test model...

April 28th, we shot Leah and Tom for their engagement. The shoot took place at the ranch and their home. The day was a total kick.

Lorenzo got to ride in the back of Tom's 4X4 and duck the brush and bugs. Think of it as Disneyland Safari ride meets the mountain lion. Lovely day, lovely people, great food and wine (thank you Tom and Leah!). Couldn't have had more fun or with nicer people.

Yvette & Walter

2008-04-23T23:21:00.000-07:00

Walter & Yvette engagement and wedding in Sonoma

Photos from the DVD cover - dancing and in the barrel room (below) and the engagement party at Markham Guest House in Napa.

We visited Yvette & Walter (all the way from Louisiana) for an engagement shoot amongst the vines in Napa - just one day prior to their wedding at Gloria Ferrer. They had a party for their guests who'd come from all over the USA. Great place, great food, great people! We managed to grab enough engagement pics to make up a nice book - in time for the wedding the next day!

The wedding rocked - and blew (quite windy!), but with great food, a great band (Crossfire) and a great venue, we all had a great time. Yvette and Walter were one of the most terrific couples we've had the pleasure of working with - relaxed, happy and completely in love. Is this a great business or what? Yvette sold her catering business in Baton Rouge and headed to Hawaii for their honeymoon. You can check out the complete wedding on our web site or by visiting the CinZo client page: use
'Bonanno' and the date of the wedding (lowercase, no spaces)

Patti & Johnny - January 6

2008-02-29T15:16:00.000-08:00

The rain stopped - and the clouds parted. They must be living a good life - the weather had been alternating between rain and heavy rain all morning in Laguna Beach. As we drove up, the first sunbeams broke the clouds and our spirits soared. Instead of going down into the wet sand, Patti and Johnny both realized that the patio of the hotel was a perfect spot for their intimate wedding. Small enough that we could gather quickly and still take our time for a very special ceremony overlooking the Pacific.

The party/reception will take place in the coming months in Johnny's new winery barn in Healdsburg, and we'll be sure to post pictures from that event.

Johnny generously offered us the use of his winery barn for our own wedding - September 28th. It'll be the inaugural for the barn... if you'd call it a barn. The interior is, for lack of another word, magical. We can't wait!

Welcome to our blog!

2008-01-21T17:36:00.000-08:00

Late in coming, but we hope to make up for that with... stuff.

Our first 'official wedding' of the year was on New Years Eve - Nick & Nicky's grand-slam of a wedding and reception. We were both so completely touched by the emotion we found in 'the Nics' that we were pretty swept away, too. The images mostly convey the terrific party they threw, but behind the scenes, we found a couple completely immersed in their love of each other and overwhelming happiness. Links to the entire collection will be posted soon. Lighting and music was designed by Extreme Productions. Premiere planner Debra Hiebert of Tres Fabu Event Planning and Design pulled this incredible wedding off with style and stamina - she logged in a whopping 31.5 hours on the event date - 150 hours all together!

Check the incredible video by Sheffield Multimedia - it's one of the best pieces we've ever seen!

Projected images on the ceiling and walls, with the couple's favorite words in Italian in honor of the grooms relatives, and English for the brides relatives - lighting done by Matt Brys, DJ A pair of cannons blew confetti on the revelers as the party hit the new year