Our Anniversary

Our third anniversary is coming up. I can't believe how fast the time is flying by - but that's what they all told me would happen. :)

The past two years we've taken quite a little trip for our anniversaries (a week in San Diego and a few days in Carpinteria, CA at a little B&B). Well, this year in particular has (and will be) amazingly busy. We're shooting more this year than in the past two combined. Wow. So, I wasn't sure how much of a getaway we'd get. Not to mention Matt spent his two-weeks vacation while we were abroad a few months back.

So, last night my wonderful hubbie comes home and says, "Let's talk about what we want to do for our anniversary." We've chatted a bit back and forth - but with no concrete decisions up till now.

We sat and chatted and came to a wonderful conclusion to spend a night at The Historic Mission Inn in Riverside, where I just recently photographed Mike & Angel's wedding. I can't wait! It's so beautiful and relaxing - and if I play my cards right we may make a trip to the on-site spa.

Yahooie!

Mike & Angel's Wedding

Mike & Angel married Saturday, June 21 at Calvary Chapel in Chino Hills. They had such a beautiful wedding, and I was so excited to be a part of their special day.

Just a few months prior we got to hang out in Los Angeles for their e-session and had a blast! They are such a great couple.

After the wedding ceremony, they headed off to their reception at The Historic Mission Inn in Riverside, CA. We had so much fun shooting their photographs throughout the mission, it's such an interesting place to photograph! So many possibilities...

At the reception their friends and family celebrated them with dancing, toasts and a special word of advice from Angel's grandparents who've been married 62 years.

Congratulations you two!










Above photographed by Associate Emily Engle.




Above photographed by Associate Emily Engle.



Above photographed by Associate Emily Engle.

Chris & Jody's Wedding

Chris & Jody married Saturday, June 14 at the Crystal Cathedral chapel in Garden Grove, CA. Associate Emily got to spend the day photographing this super fun couple!

After a beautiful ceremony, the couple along with their friends and family celebrated together at New Life Community Church in Norwalk, CA.

Congratulations you two!


Above photographed by Assistant Jesse Thomas

Above photographed by Assistant Jesse Thomas

Justin & Jessica's Wedding

What a wild and fun day! Saturday I had the privilege of photographing my sister-in-law, Jessica's wedding. She and Justin married at the Centennial Heritage Museum in Santa Ana, CA.

Both Justin & Jessica looked amazing in their wedding clothes; it was so easy to take amazing photographs of them.

Congratulations you two!

Photo Essay: After the toasts had been made and the dinner hour was coming to a close these little girls decided to let loose and have some fun. They played for no less than 30 minutes with this poor little stuffed penguin - tossing him about, tackling one another to catch him - all on the dance floor for all to see. I had so much fun photographing them. My hope is you'll enjoy these photos as much as I did taking them, and remember that sometimes it's okay to laugh and dance around.

Jeff & Emily's Wedding

What a fun wedding! Jeff and Emily wed Saturday, June 7, 2008 at their home church, Grace Community of Garden Grove.

Jeff and Emily have such a creative relationship, and it was all poured into every detail of their wedding day - from the "Who is Cooler" money dance off (which Emily won), the In-N-Out catering truck to their choreographed first dance to The Darkness' "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" - their day uniquely revealed the love, commitment and fun of their relationship to anyone present.

I'm so excited I got to be a part of their biggest day together yet - I can only see bigger and more beautiful things in their future to come.

Congratulations you two!







Above photographed by Associate Emily Engle

Van & Heang's Wedding

Sunday Van & Heang married at the San Gabriel Hilton. This lovely couple was surrounded by friends, family and handmade treasures that decorated their entire day.

Thank you both for being such a joy to work with. Many blessings to you both in your future!

Below are a few of my favorites from their special day...


Above photographed by Associate Emily Engle







Above photographed by Assistant Jesse Thomas

Jerod & Karen's Wedding

Friday I was so excited to spend the day with Jerod & Karen - and their friends and family. This couple is amazing, and had a beautiful wedding.

Jerod & Karen wed and celebrated after at Occasions in Laguna Beach. The entire day was filled with smiles, hugs and congratulating the couple.

Below are a few of my favorites from their day.

Congratulations Jerod & Karen!





Above photographed by Associate Emily Engle