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Andrea & Jeremy | Engaged | Balboa Park San Diego

Andrea and Jeremy are in la la love! Let me just cut to the chase and tell you about how romantic Jeremy’s proposal was to Andrea. He secretly invited her whole family over (she’s originally from Los Angeles County) and his to help create an unforgettable engagement celebration. Their families gathered at their home and waited patiently for Andrea to arrive. When she walked in the walls where covered with photographs of their years together as a couple, lights were dim and the only thing that sparkled was the shiny engagement ring and her smile as Jeremy got down on his knee to proclaim his love in front all of their favorite people. Now how is that for sweetness?!

During their engagement session I feel in love with their love. They were just as bubbly and explosively fresh like a  newly popped bottle of rosé that tingles each time it hits your lips. Yup, that’s the kinda love they just poured all over Balboa Park that day. Then I met Cleo, their fur baby, and her feisty ways made me feel all warmsie inside. Oh and did I mention how photographic she is or maybe just maybe I’m the new dog whisper. Ha!

I’m honored to help these two loves become husband and wife next year. Can I get a woo woo for all my 2017 weddings!!!

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Stephanie & Randi | Engaged | Laguna Beach

Stephanie and Randi just tied the knot a couple of weeks ago, so I thought I’d better hurry up and post their sweet engagement session before it’s time to reveal their absolutely adorable wedding images. These two are just the best of friends and compliment each other so well.  He’s a brain, but she’s a brainiac. She’s basically the code to his perfect program! See what I did there…ha ha. They are both Beatles fanatics, dinosaur lovers, and will do anything for their doggie, Sexy! Oh and look below. Sexy is so sexy she walks around in the buff (I’m on a roll, ha!).

With their quiet responses and tight shoulders Stephanie and Randi didn’t have to tell me they were a little camera shy. I quickly turned their timidness into laughter. I literally had them laughing in about point two seconds. Here’s the secret…I just laugh obnoxiously and if they don’t run out of fear I tell them it’s my fake photography laugh and then come their genuine smiles. Okay my clients might think I’m crazy after, but I think they secretly love it!

No, but really I was so humbled by the feedback I received from Stephanie and Randi.  They loved their images because they felt in their element and it showed! Congratulations Stephanie and Ranid for finding love and finding each other! I can’t wait to blog your perfectly detailed wedding!
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Bobby & Lauren | Proposal | Newport Beach

Surprise proposals are kind of like jack-in-the boxes, so much anticipation and excitement but never knowing what to really expect. Bobby was ready. He had his master plan, from the exact time they would begin and end dinner down to the second sunset was going to occur. We had met a few weeks before to go over the path where he would so sneakily walk her toward his ideal proposal spot. Like most events that are well-planned there is always some sort of road block or two. That afternoon the sun was setting fast and there was a nearby wedding taking place so security was extra tight. Bobby had perviously coordinated with the staff for his proposal, but for some reason not every single member was informed. After I arrived let’s just say we needed to pull out Plan B. Bobby was a trooper and I admired him for being so calm and collective as the sunlight slowly faded into the ocean all the while he was still trying to make his way and escort Lauren to his perfect proposal spot. I lurked around the corner trying my best not to be seen or heard. Bobby really wanted natural light shots, so using flash was strictly for use in case of a Plan C. As the time ticked I felt like yelling at the sun to stop, to wait and allow it’s beautiful hues of orange and red to glisten over Bobby and Lauren’s proposal. I guess my mental yelling helped a bit because we made it just in time. It wasn’t completely dark and I was able to capture the most nerve-wrecking session I have ever experienced.

Congratulations Bobby and Lauren! Your love runs deep. I could tell because within the few minutes I was able to photograph you together I felt your warmth, happiness, and connection surround you both like a thick winter blanket. If you can make it through this intense evening, you two kids can make it through anything!  2015-03-29_00262015-03-29_00032015-03-29_00042015-03-29_00062015-03-29_00072015-03-29_00092015-03-29_00102015-03-29_00112015-03-29_00122015-03-29_00132015-03-29_00142015-03-29_00152015-03-29_00172015-03-29_00182015-03-29_00202015-03-29_00212015-03-29_00222015-03-29_00232015-03-29_00242015-03-29_00252015-03-29_00272015-03-29_00282015-03-29_00292015-03-29_00312015-03-29_00322015-03-29_0033

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Lauren & Anthony. Engaged. Orange County Wedding Photographer.

Lauren and Anthony are national travelers. The moved from Delaware to California recently and will soon set their feet in New Jersey by next Spring. Hmm what are Bonnie and Clyde up to, nothing but love! They are just two youngins in love. Anthony is actually in the army, which allows him to travel so often and this also means that his adorable fiancé will soon be an army wife. They wanted to have their engagement session right here in Laguna Beach where Anthony proposed to Lauren one romantic afternoon. She said yes and probably gave him a million and one kisses as they decided to spend the rest of their lives in love with one another. She’s a homebody that loves teaching children. She won my heart, like I’m sure she did his, when I discovered she’s a one-on-one teacher for children with Autism. He’s an adventurer and together they are like peanut butter and jelly. No, better like nutella and apple butter on a warm English muffin…so good together! The best thing about this session is how their true love just spewed out in front of my lens because when I asked them to snuggle, they joked how that was their favorite thing to do. Seriously, you guys are killing me that you are so darn perf together! Unfortunately, I won’t be able to photograph their wedding in Delaware this June, but I was beyond honored when they asked me to capture their engagement session. I mean there are a million and one photographers and they chose me! I’m kinda still on a natural high from that, just saying. Lauren and Anthony you guys were way too much cuteness. Thank you again and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
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Carolina & David. Engaged. Viceroy Hotel Santa Monica Photographer.

They met at one of the least expected places- a gas station. He caught her eye and she caught his. She had never done this before (flirting while pumping gas) but she couldn’t resist his perfect smile and the fact that they were both coincidentally wearing workout clothes. Carolina thought it was silly and felt so giddy while talking to him, but she had this instant attraction for him. David pumped gas long enough for him to muster up the courage to ask for her number. They both were a bit embarrassed and excused themselves for being so romantically forward at a common pit stop. Still, they exchanged numbers. At that moment, they knew it was more then just their physical attraction that kept them intrigued. True love does exist and it’s more in the personal connection that sends explosions into our bodies, like fireworks on the forth of July. Just plain magic….”Call it Magic” (Sorry, I just broke out and sang)! As a Chiropractor, Carolina has a very busy work schedule, so one weekend David swept her away for a much needed relaxing mini-vacation. They had a massage at Glen Ivy, dinner at the W, and finally relaxed on the balcony of their hotel where he proposed like a boss. He got down on one knee and opened up the famous cube-shaped box. She was enchanted by his thoughtfulness and of course agreed. I love it when clients I’ve known from the past ask me to photograph these amazing moments in their lives because it’s like time is non-existent. We pick right up from where we left off(for Carolina it was in sigh school) and become re-kindled friendships. Carolina is a sweet as a sugar-coated Christmas cookie. She is one of the most giving people I know and I’m sure David loves that about her. David is shy but has a calm quality to him that just makes you feel at ease and secure when you are around him. He is Carolina’s knight in shinning armor and it shows by the way he glances at her with nothing but love in his eyes and touches her so tenderly. They are a match for sure, and did I mention they have a darling daughter. I’m looking forward to documenting their glances and much more this coming September. Can’t wait!

 

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Vanessa & Omir. Save The Date. Orange County Lifestyle Photographer.

Oh my sister’s wedding is just around the corner. She wanted a very specific look for her Save The Dates, so we tried the same pose a few times. If you think you are seeing double, you probably are! I also put my creative spin on a few of the photos too. My sister and her “Fifi” (short for fiancé) as she likes to call him are just glowing in each and every pose. Maybe it’s their love or maybe it was the glow from this awesome neon yellow tree behind them. Just kidding. They are madly deeply! Can you believe these are the all images that didn’t make the cut…yep the rejects. lol I just received their Save The Date and they are fab-u-lous! Polaroid like magnet-yes please!

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