The exact moment was unclear. It all happened so long ago that the memories are a little faded and fuzzy in spots. Rochelle and Adam met in elementary school when freeze tag and wall ball were all the rage. He likes to kid that he had a crush on her since she was in pigtails and it's probably true. Later on in life they stayed close. His best friend was really good friends with Rochelle. His grandmother's house where he grew up was sold to her parents and so there connection continue to get stronger....and it sounds like their feelings for each other as well. They eventually jumped into the boat and started a relationship and have been together ever since.
Rochelle and Adam got married on a quiet ranch. The setting was breathtaking as the sunset fell upon the grounds and everyone started chatting and having fun. It was a beautiful day all around and I was thankful that we had an opportunity to be there.
Rochelle and Adam, you guys are an amazing couple who have an amazing family. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your day!!!


























I LOVE it when the sun pours over a wedding as if it's blessing the day with a golden glow. Rochelle's family was dancing in the light and we just shot away.

This isn't a new idea, but it's one that I love! When planning your wedding day attire you should consider finding thee perfect shoe for you. Find something that tells a story.
When I grab the wedding shoe box and put it under my arm I begin to think about all the great places that I can shoot the all important shoes. When I slide the lid off and find a gorgeous pair of chartreuse heels or bright blue cons...I get so excited. I love shoes that tell a story of the person that wears them. Although, ivory colored stilettos are wonderful, it's the bright green ones that really get me pumped. Or maybe some bright red heels with hearts on the sole. Uh, it's so good!

So when you are finding those perfect shoes find ones that really fit you. Physically and soulfully.

I scurried up to the very front to get a better angle of the families dabbing their tears. Cheren and Tyler had just began to say their vows as her family looked at each other as if to say, "I couldn't be happier right now." As I watched for those perfect moments that I wanted to capture I noticed Brittany, the maid of honor, peer around the the bride and groom to look at her husband standing as the best man. Cheren continued to share her promises, forevers and I love yous and Brittany continued to peer around them with a look of absolute love in her eyes. Then I noticed that the other two brides maids were looking across at their husbands who were also groomsmen. Throughout Cheren and Tyler's vows their bridal party was soaking up their words and desperately trying to share it with their spouses as if it was a special reminder of just how lucky they are.
I can't say that I don't do the same thing. Every time I hear a couple sharing their vows it gets me deep in my heart. It reminds me of the promises that I shared with Eddie and just how important those promises are. If you are reading this Eddie...I LOVE YOU so much!!!

It wasn't too long ago that I was sitting inside a bridal suite with Tiffany as I captured her putting
One of the greatest blessings in our job is that we get the opportunity to be with our couples on the very best day of their lives. We see them at their happiest, looking their very best, and celebrating their lives together. It wasn't too long ago that I was sitting inside a bridal suite with Tiffany. We captured Tiffany and Franklin's wedding a little over a year ago and now we are sitting next to little Cole. Now we are able to celebrate the next generation of their marriage and the exciting new life they have together. It's almost as though we get to be there for all the good stuff.
And Cole is the good stuff. He is such an amazing little boy who desperately wants to show you everything he finds and give it a taste too. He smiled through the entire photo shoot and even danced for us as the sun fell over the beach. We had such an amazing time catching up with Tiffany and Franklin. It is so amazing to be apart of their lives through so many big moments.






Big sister was there too...to support Cole and teach him how to work the camera.



























I love little toes!







"No, no,...don't put that in your mouth!"





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"He won't stop kissing her." I giggled and looked at the family as they all shook their heads in agreeance. Damien would kiss Sarah on the top of her head, on her cheek, and anywhere else that he could find. Everything about them was young love. Star crossed lovers type of love.
"Damien, go ahead and look right here." It was something we had to say over and over again during the family portraits. Everyone was all lined up and we were ready to snap our shots...when we notice that Damien is still staring at Sarah. Every picture was like that. We would make the smallest change and he would back looking at his bride. They almost needed a divider between them to get through the family shots. When it came time for the pictures of the two of them it worked out perfectly. "Go ahead and ignore us. Just be together, celebrate your marriage, and have fun." By the time I said celebrate they had already started kissing and our jobs got a lot easier.
It was a small backyard wedding that was designed in one month flat. The star crossed lovers just couldn't wait and so they had the most elegant, one month, backyard wedding imaginable.

Sarah and Damien....thank you! It was SO fun being around you two and watching the still new feelings of true love. You will never lose that...it will just change into a much deeper love that penetrates you to your soul. Enjoy it and savor ever minute.








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The rain pounded on the roof of our car as we listen to Colbie Caillat softly and quietly singing about love in the background. We had so much to say, but we were too overwhelmed by our feelings to share all of it. We uncomfortably sat in the front seats as we sat sideways so we could look into each others eyes. We held hands in hundreds of different ways and tried desperately to hang on to this memory. The sunset had long dropped behind the Vista House and we had no plans on going home.
That was three years ago about this same time. This time we were holding hands, camera in the other and looking over the Vista House just moments before the sun began to fall. We were there to photography Elizabeth + Matt's engagements. They had their fourth date here too, which must mean that they are totally cool like us.
Together we climbed walls, traversed hillsides of sweet peas and laid in the middle of the road. The sun set over us just as it did three years ago and it made me think about just how lucky I am.
It was great to see that Elizabeth + Matt were having the same feelings of amazing memories that I was. They love each other so completely and understand each other so well. Elizabeth is a no nonsense kind of gal. I love that about her. She is shoot straight and is honest with us and it's great to know exactly what she is wanting. They were completely laid back and down for anything that we asked. It was a blast to spend time with them and can't wait for their wedding day!


















I LOVE these pictures. The sky was perfect and the sun was showing off!



God must have gotten out his paints because the landscape was the most beautiful display I have ever seen! It looked like the most vibrant and lovely masterpiece.

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