Shannon & Keith @ La Jolla Cove Suites

                                                   Shannon and Keith were married in May.
       The ceremony and the reception were held on the rooftop at the beautiful La Jolla Cove Suites.

I loved the color of the bridesmaids dresses!

He cracks her up...

             After the ceremony we snuck across the street to get some Bride and Groom Portraits..

Food & drinks atop the La Jolla Cove Suites Rooftop...with this amazing view!

                                  Shannon and Keith are both very involved in Ultimate Frisby...
            so it was no surprise that they had a Frisbee throw after the bouquet and garter tosses!

Congratulations to Shannon and Keith!

La Jolla Cove Suites

Getting Married? Looking for a great venue? We will be here, as well as many other great local vendors!! Come visit us!

Free tickets to the Escondido Bridal Show!!

If you, or someone you know, is getting married....I've got free tickets for the Escondido Bridal Show! 
It's being held at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
http://www.escondidobridalshow.com/
We will be there along with many other vendors. It's a great way to find the perfect vendor for you...and to get new ideas!!

The Hazelaar Family

I met Tiffany and Jared when I photographed their wedding in May of 2005. I have been photographing their growing family since then (the newest addition to arrive next month..stayed tuned for newborn pics) They have really become cherished friends of mine. Jared has 3 brothers who were all in town for the holidays...the perfect time for a joint family shoot!

Happy Holidays to the Hazelaar Family!!

The birth of a baby.

This couple is very special to me. I first met them when they contacted me to do the maternity shoot for their first baby. Recently, during baby#3's maternity shoot, they mentioned me being there for the birth of their new arrival.... and I happily agreed to do it!

 I LOVE, LOVE being a part of a baby's birth...it is truly a miracle and such a blessing to witness. Mom did AN AMAZING job in childbirth. She was determined to do it all naturally. She even managed to joke and smile (until transition time anyway). Once the hard labor hit, she was even more determined to deliver her baby naturally,  and she accomplished this amazing feet with so much such strength and beauty that I couldn't help but get my viewfinder wet with tears. It was truly beautiful. Newborn pics to follow soon.......

Cody & Rachael

Rachael & I met up at the Sheraton Harbor Island-Bay Tower to begin her wedding day. 
We headed over to Our Lady of the Rosary in downtown San Diego. I love the details in her dress! So elegant and unique.

There was a full mass for the ceremony....I especially love it when the Priest has the witnesses sign during the ceremony...it's so personal and special. 

After the ceremony, we hopped on the party bus and headed to Balboa Park for some pics!

We were then off to the Sheraton Harbor Island Bay Tower for the reception.

Dj Dennis Jones introduced the new Mr. & Mrs. Hughes and they went straight to the table to cut the cake which was later served during toasting.

 

 My time with Rachael and Cody was finished after the First Dances.......

 but I heard from Dj Dennis Jones that he got everyone on the dance floor for the remainder of the evening!

 Cody & Rachael, Thanks for being awesome!

Have I told you lately....

.....that I love my job?
Jonathan & Jessica's gorgeous wedding ceremony was held at Church of the Nativity in Rancho Santa Fe.

Jeff at Morgan Run knows how to take care of business! The reception was organized, smooth and FUN, FUN FUN!

 Isari Flower Studio handled all the floral design. G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S. WORK.

...for their first dance Jessica's dad played "Have I told you lately that I love you..." and it was so sweet!
 For the remainder of the evening......Dj Daniel Peterson rocked the danced floor!

Thank you Jonathan & Jessica for allowing Jamie and I to be a part of your day!