Michelle and Erik Play Nice
Erik and Michelle are going to have a great life because, at every opportunity, they play and have fun with each other. During their wedding day at Cypress Ridge Pavilion and Old Town Arroyo Grande, I would see Erik look at Michelle with a mischievous look and she would answer him back with her own. At other times it would be Michelle who initiated the interaction with a gesture or glance. And when they were not playing, they were totally present to their love and that of family and guests.
Read MoreWhen Two is Just Perfect
I love receiving a call from a bride or groom asking me to photograph a very private wedding, a wedding in which I will be a witness as there is only the bride and groom, the officiant and myself. Sheelagh (Sheila is how she pronounces her name) and Jean Pierre invited me recently to their exclusive wedding at the Dolphin Bay Resort in Shell Beach CA. Ms Denai Vine, the capable event coordinator of Dolphin Bay handled their every need with grace and her own special brand of humor. French is Jean Pierre’s first language. Sheelagh loves all things French and had actually...
Read MoreMuffin Goddess
What could be more fun than a Muffin Goddess? Sometimes the most amazing opportunities walk into my studio. Hannah, an amazing baker for the Cliffs Hotel in Shell Beach came gliding into the studio with her gown and her muffins and we had a ton of fun taking images. I loved her sense of humor… AND, she left me with a plate of the most incredible muffins ever!! My favorite was a healthy one… I think she said it was made of berries and grape seed oil and all kinds of good for you ingredients. What a great idea Cliffs Resort and go Muffin...
Read MoreAdorable
“They are just TOO adorable!” were the words that kept being repeated as my lovely and talented assistant Brianna and I worked on Leah and Phillip’s wedding images. The wedding was held at the Chruch of Jesus Christ and LDS (aka Mormon )Temple on Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles. It is the one with the massive statue of Moroni (the final writer of the book of Mormon) on top of the building. It was a glorious day. There had been tons of rain and the flowers were everywhere . Leah was styling in her “remade for the Temple” Silk dress with cute little cap sleeves and a French netting...
Read MoreLas Vegas Convention
Everyone should have a Las Vegas convention to go to once in a while. This photo of Elvis and me was taken at WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International). It is a total immersion affair. Classes start at 8 AM and go until about 10PM. And that does not include any gambling time! There is a trade show where every attendee is required to make a deposit of their hard earned cash, and sit in on lectures given frequently by the best and brightest of us. Technical information, inspirational gatherings, business advice and print judging are just some of the areas...
Read MoreBecca and Josh: Real Style and the Apple Green
Becca put her wedding together beautifully, and on a very tight budget. The Monday Club may be the best Wedding Venue Value in San Luis Obispo. On a typical day it has great architectural bones, very green grass and a wonderful blue East facing sky. Becca incorporated these prominent colors of the property and made them her own. Her apple green shoes were a lovely surprise to a stunning dress and angelic veil combination. Single green apples lined the aisle and her royal blue linen tablecloths were graced by a simple basket of green apples. Their dog wore an apple green bow...
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