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Engagement: Mimi & Eddie

admin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:54:41 +0000

I remember this day quite vividly… I was awoken by the sun peeking through the blinds beckoning me to come out to enjoy the beautiful weather. I am definitely not a morning person so it’s normally a slow and gradual process for me to get up, but that morning was different as I bounced out of bed like a cannon-ball. I rushed to open the bedroom door only to find instant warmth of the sun on my skin. I was thrilled that the sun finally came out to play after a whole week of nothing but rain. Mother Nature was on our side, which made for a perfect engagement shoot.

Mimi and Eddie strikingly reminds me of the dynamic duo, Clark Kent and Lois Lane. They show a well-balanced ease and feed off each other’s energy like no couple I have ever shot for. At first, Eddie was like Clark Kent, reserved and shy, but as the day progressed, he draped the Superman cape and with the help of his inseparable partner, Mimi, they both soared with enthusiasm, humor, and playfulness. See them display their photogenic talents ranging from boldly sexy to outright silly pictures!

I feel so blessed to be surrounded with such great personalities and my heart smiles outwardly every time I get a chance to meet two people who are just head over heels in love. Thank you guys for making my job so easy and fun! I’m really looking forward to your wedding!

So the battle of the Bride and Groom begins…

Alma & Steve – Part II

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:36:46 +0000

Did I ever tell you how much I love the village of Mission San Juan Capistrano? The location offers so many beautiful backdrops, I can spend the entire day admiring it! :) I was so glad Alma & Steve decided to break their engagement shoot into two looks! They had a wardrobe change and their outfits matched so perfectly well with the natural setting. This was an enjoyable shoot filled with non-stop laughter! Thanks Alma and Steve for an unforgettable shoot and I look forward to your amazing wedding in May!

Alma & Steve – Part I

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:08:30 +0000

The sun was beaming with such delight on this beautiful Saturday afternoon. Serendipitously, it was the first sunny weekend since the rainy winter season. Alma and Steve couldn’t have picked a better location for the radiantly blooming weather!

We met at the whimsical village of Mission San Juan Capistrano and I knew immediately after my introduction to Steve, that it was going to be a fun-filled day! I met Alma awhile ago through a referral and was elated when she picked me to photograph their special day. Alma forewarned me that Steve was not much of a “picture person” and I figured he was like most men who aren’t fond of taking pictures. Boy was I wrong; the second I pulled my camera from the bag and glanced up, they were both already in model-like positions and ready to strike a pose!

Not only are they a beautiful couple, but they’re also SUPER fun to work with. I felt like I was at a comedy show because of Steve’s playful antics. It’s no wonder that Alma is always cheery because Steve is quite the jokester! Fun times!!! I had such a great time with this love duo that I had to split up their post into two parts! Stay tuned for Part II!

Engagement: Sara & Abdel

admin — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:38:47 +0000

I vividly remember the first time I met Sara and Abdel because they were a mirror image of my husband and I when we were first engaged. They have a clear picture of exactly what they want from start to finish and are whole-heartedly thrilled to carry out their dream wedding. I LOVE that about them! This is what I call commitment and passion!

I spent a wonderful afternoon with the beautiful couple and couldn’t have asked for a better engagement shoot. Sara’s wardrobe was fit for a queen! From head to toe, she was adorned with lavishly gorgeous gowns and quaint jewelry. I was excited and amazed with every outfit change and just when I thought the apex was reached, she continued to dazzle me further with more extravagant looks. You’re going to have to trust me on this (literally) because most of the pictures are private and for their eyes only. However, Sara and Abdel were kind enough to give me a short period to shoot public shots to showcase on my blog (by agreeing to this and out of respect to her faith traditions, she graciously had to cover her head with a scarf).

Thanks Sara and Adbel for a delightful shoot and I look forward to your magical wedding in January!

Jocelynn & Pete – Part II

admin — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:04:41 +0000

Fireman meets Nurse = Future Mr. and Mrs. Schumachers! Besides putting out fires and saving lives, the dynamic duo have a passion for classic cars. When Jocelynn suggested using cars in their engagement shoot, I was floored with excitement. I mean come on now, what can be sexier than gorgeous people posing in front of classic cars? This 1964 Ford Galaxie Station Wagon is a restoration project so if you notice, Pete is sporting a jumpsuit! Talk about playing the role! What a fun shoot and thanks Jocelynn and Pete for being such great models.