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Shelly + Daniel were married on November 28th of 2008 at the LDS Temple in San Diego. Shelly contacted us over phone and we worked out all of the details via email, so the first day we actually got to meet this lovely couple was when they exited the temple, for the first time in public as husband and wife! A year and a half earlier we were hired to shoot Shelly's sister's wedding, but Shelly was unable to be present because she was serving a full time mission for the LDS Church. We were delighted to work with this family again and even more happy to meet such a sweet couple on this amazing day.

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I’ve been gone for a bit but hopefully not forgotten. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a great new years.  I’ve been traveling ALL around since New Year’s Day visiting family in Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi. It’s been fun but I think I’m going to need a vacation from my vacation when I return home next week if you know what I mean!

I’m cooking up lots of new blog posts to share but in the meantime I thought I would share an older engagement session but still one of my favorites, Kristen and Chad. I was so excited to shoot this engagement and wedding.  Chad himself is a photographer and you might think Kristen would be used to the camera, but she was probably the shyest person I’ve ever photographed. It’s kind of ironic considering how beautiful Kristen is. I told her if I looked like her I would want someone to take my photo everyday - haha! Anyway we had a blast and I love the way Kristen and Chad are together and the way her shyness translated in the photographs. I wouldn’t have had it any other way!

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How do I love Stacie + Todd? Let me count the ways… actually, I won't do that because I would never get around to posting the fab pictures from this wedding!! I'll just say that I heart this couple SO much. I first met Stacie for our consult at a Coffee Bean in Huntington Beach. We clicked INSTANTLY and had the best time gushing over ideas and inspiration photos she had brought. Over the course of her planning, we swapped HUNDREDS of emails about every last detail of the big day. Stacie is a insanely creative graphic designer (mostly working in the web design field… check her out!) and hand-crafted all of her stationery, printed ephemera and signage. She also had a fresh, offbeat style and vision for her day that really inspired me. I knew her event would be one-of-a-kind and like nothing I had done before.

Stacie + Todd are both avid surfers and the ocean was the backdrop of their blossoming love story. It was no surprise, then, when they chose the hip + beachy W Hotel in San Diego for their venue. They were wed on the hotel's rooftop “beach” (complete with sand and surfboard bar) and then set the scene for a swanky lounge-inspired reception in the great room. To create a unique, club-like vibe for their reception, we dismissed the idea of fixed guest seating and tables. Instead, we brought in dozens of white leather couches and loveseats, paired with clear ghost chairs and LED-lit cube tables. Add a sleek black dance floor, dozens of Chinese paper lanterns and modern arrangements of orchids and wheatgrass… and you had an ultra stylish space that facilitated a fabulous party.

Guests enjoyed heavy tray passed hors d'oeuvres along with a selection of tasty food stations: 3 types of salads, made-to-order Pad Thai (YUMMM) served in Chinese takeout boxes, freshly prepared sushi and a carving station for the meat lovers. The perfect sweet ending to the evening: a decadent dessert display with nostalgic treats in the couple's signature chocolate + chartreuse palette. One of my favorite bands, Masta, kept the energy up and guests on the dance floor!

Enjoy another photo-overload post courtesy of my ultra-fabulous and amazing photographer friends, Nate + Jac of The Image is Found. If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know they are 2 of my fave people on the planet. They are also two of the most creative folks in the biz, always pushing the envelope with their images. On top of all of this, they are a TON of fun and I loooove working with people I love! Check their radtastic blog for lots of eye candy! Here we go…
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Shannon and Yossi had an amazing wedding at Kate Sessions Park in San Diego in April this year. If I haven't said it lately, I love my job! I get the best couples. This wedding was so full of joy, I was so happy to be a part of it. Shannon and Yossi came all the way from New York City to get married in sunny San Diego surrounded by family and friends. So here are a few images from their day, including one of my all-time favorite ceremony shots ever! Guess which one. So congrats to Shannon and Yossi! Mazel tov!

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