Our blog has moved!

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved blog for 2009! Please visit www.johnnystaffordphotography.com/blog for our most current work. Also, be sure to update your bookmarks and readers to the new address. This blog will remain active to retain all of our posts from 2008 and earlier, but will not have any new entries. Thanks!

Our Yosemite Wedding Photography Favorites

Yosemite is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and we are honored to be part of the weddings for couples who are married in this spectacular place. We have compiled this special Yosemite Wedding photo gallery to feature our favorite wedding images from Yosemite and the surrounding mountain communities, including Bass Lake and Oakhurst. (We are based in Coarsegold, CA, a gateway community to the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park). We have also provided links to many of the wonderful venues and vendors we have worked with who help make the magic of a Yosemite wedding come true. Enjoy! Johnny & Cindy

Yosemite Holiday Events

There is nothing more beautiful than spending the holidays in Yosemite. Whether it's sitting by the fire at The Ahwhanee or ice skating under Half Dome in Curry Village, there is no shortage of holiday magic to be found.

Here are some links to special holiday events in and around Yosemite.


Yosemite Special Events
Winter Activities
Tenaya Lodge Events
Evergreen Lodge Events
Elderberry House
Bass Lake Events

And for ski and snowboard fans, depending on Mother Nature, the slopes at Badger Pass will be open in mid-December with brand-new ski lifts and major improvements.

Badger Pass Improvements
Badger Pass Information

Of course, just a drive through the park (or a brisk hike or bike ride for the brave) and a picnic lunch with a thermos of hot chocolate is always a pleasure as well. Just be sure to pack your chains.

Stephanie & Tyler's Tenaya Lodge Wedding

Ceremony & Reception: Tenaya Lodge
DJ: TNT
Bakery: Sweet Dreams Cakery
Floral: Simply That Flowers
Officiant: Rev. Autry Nassar

Stephanie and Tyler were married on August 23 at the Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp, just South of Yosemite. Tyler proposed to Stephanie at Glacier Point and a Yosemite wedding was fitting for this bride who is from nearby Groveland. The natural setting was perfect and we loved the little touches that the couple chose with their decor and color scheme, including table placecards that were postcards of Yosemite landmarks and pine tree seedlings that were given to the guests as favors.

The ceremony took place on the lodge's wedding lawn with a canpoy of pine trees in the background. It was an emotional ceremony with happy tears and and sentimental vows. The whole day was full of laughter and fun with all of Stephanie and Tyler's family and friends. We really enjoyed being part of such a fun and beautiful celebration.

Jillian & Daniel's Bass Lake Wedding

Jillian and Daniel were married on August 16 at the beautiful Pines Resort at Bass Lake. Jillian is one of our sweetest brides ever and the day was full of lots of love and sentiment from all of the couple's family and friends. The wedding included a heartwarming ceremony with lots of happy tears. Daniel surprised Jillian by singing a ballad he wrote for her during the lakeside reception. We truly know there is a lot of love between these two. The day was also made very special by the homecoming of Daniel's brother who arrived the day of the wedding from serving in Iraq. he arrived just in time to serve as Daniel's Best Man.

Venue: The Pines Resort
Hair & Makeup Stylist: Bellissimo Brides
DJ: Yosemite Entertainment
Bakery: Sweet Dreams Cakery