I’m not so sure it’s luck, perhaps more like destiny or divine placement within each others lives.  Not only are they beyond adorable together and completely and tangibly in love, but I felt entirely lucky just to be there with them, to witness their vows.  Their day was perfection.  For me personally, I was also feeling grateful to be shooting alongside my friend,

Kamee June.

Kamee asked me a while back to come and shoot this wedding in Malibu, CA with her, and I couldn’t have asked for a more lovely scene, lovely weather and a lovely couple to photograph with her.  I have this longing to be a CA girl, and being there with Kamee just made my fever that much worse.  =)  We discovered a friendship that seemed to have been there for years, and we not only shot the wedding together, but spent the weekend laughing, eating and shooting everything imaginable together.  =)  LOVE HER.  And I miss her.  I wish I could transplant myself off and on throughout the year, just to rub elbows with this incredibly generous, kind, giving person…who also happens to be unbelievably talented!  A big thank you to her for inviting me!!!  xoxo

And back to H & G, here is just a peek and I will be back with many more!

This morning I got to meet for the first time and photograph these little beauties, who happened to have won a mini session with me to model some darling dresses and hats from Noggin Knots.  I am working with Marcie, the owner, to revamp her site with some commercial images of her items.  Check out her stuff!  It’s adorable!

Aside from the masses of mesquitos at this location this morning, I had such a blast with these precious girls and their moms!!!  Big thanks to all of you!!!

xoxo

I’m off to CA in the morning to shoot a wedding with my beautiful friend Kamee June – see you on the flip side with lots of beautiful images to share!

Oh, and STAY TUNED FOR A GIVEAWAY NEXT WEEK!!  =)

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Yesterday I met up with this little darling and his parents – and while I admit, smiling was not something he cared to do (unless mom and dad were kissing each other, LOL), we happened to get some very beautiful shots anyway before the melt down.  I had to laugh a little because usually I make friends with little people fairly quickly, but this little man was determined to give me a run for my money.  I’m not quite sure I can honestly say we are buddies yet. 

I photographed this little peanut in the womb and when he was brand new, and was floored to see how adorable he has grown up over the past 18 months!  I love me some chubby cheeks, blond curls and the biggest blue eyes I’ve ever seen.   Speaking of his eyes, I honestly did no isolated enhancements to his eyes – they are that INCREDIBLE!!he was pretty happy to just be sandwiched between his mom and dad, and so we stuck with what worked:and of course, I couldn’t help but capture every sweet little face he threw my way…even if it wasn’t pure elation.  =)  He’s darn cute no matter what look he’s giving…

Again…he was most happy when his two favorite people were locking lips…

or providing the human swing…but then we hit rock bottom and he just wanted my camera to disappear into thin air…and so I let him off the hook and snapped a few of the people responsible for all this cuteness…and I’m sure you can guess what got the little man back in the game…and the world was right again…  =)Thanks to this sweet family – I’m so happy we got the perfect evening to capture your beautiful family!!!

xoxo

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So there happened to be a little wedding on June 5th.  And it was one incredible day filled with love, tears, laughter and so much joy.  Oh my goodness.  I am wading in images, smiling at their connection, and *still* feeling all that sweet emotion that comes with marrying your best friend.  When you spend time with these two, you can absolutely *feel* the love between them.  And their entire wedding was lovely, subtle, magical, kind and perfect in every way.

The big day started with some very dark skies that had me wondering if the ceremony would survive outdoors, but then the sun decided to make an appearance and the rest of the day was beyond perfect.

Echo did all the planning herself.  And the details were beautiful!

Flowers: Babe’s Flowers |  Venue: Eaton’s Ranch |  Dress: David’s Bridal |  Hair: Kayce Richmond

and a big thank you to my friend and assistant that day, Trish Conrad!  xoxo

all the girls getting ready:and when it was all said and done, the bride was breathtaking…meanwhile, the groom wasn’t looking too shabby either…and in reality, there was no “first look” to meet each other, as he helped her get ready and their closeness couldn’t even be separated on their wedding day.    And I loved that about them.

And when the ceremony began, the words and the combining of their families was enough to even make the photographer cry!:celebrating as a brand new family:and after the ceremony, I stole them away for a few of just the two of them…and then these two kicked off their shoes and danced the night away…=)I wish this incredible couple a lifetime of unbelievable happiness – you both deserve it in every possible way!!!

xoxo

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I am alive…8 days of vacation, a car purchase, rounds of kiddy amusement park rides, and a flu bug later – I’m here and so excited to share a little sneak peek with you!  I’ve had so many of you contacting me about a certain wedding preview, and yes, I am furiously trying to get some images ready for the blog!!!  =)  I shot a beautiful, beautiful wedding last Saturday with 2 people that couldn’t have been more perfect for each other.  I’ve truly loved every moment I’ve gotten to spend with these two and cannot wait to share more images from their big day!  After last Saturday’s wedding, my family and I left the following morning for a little vacation in CO and just returned home today.

And so…I am swamped with 4 orders in the ol’ inbox, tons of emails to respond to, a family session this week, and this fabulous wedding to proof!  Let’s just say it’s going to be a crazy week.

And so, because I am bleary eyed and recovering from the flu, I will leave you with just a few to tie you over.

Many more to come on the blog in the next week!!!

Thanks again to you two – your day was AMAZING and I can only imagine your life together will be just as incredible!!!

I’ll be back soon with more!  =)

I just love babies, and am realizing that I love my job all that much more when I get to meet, hold and snuggle these tiny people!  This little one was just 6 days old and so completely perfect that I think I’m going to have a hard time controlling myself in the blog post.  =)

She was BEAUTIFUL.  And so was her big sis.  And her parents.  I truly enjoyed meeting this family and spending a few hours documenting what is truly the most monumental moment in married life: the welcoming of a child.

And how lucky am I to capture that?  I think I mentioned I {LOVE} what I do.  And here she is…Miss A.

and with her adoring big sis…and her over-the-moon parents…(the shot on the left made me laugh – doesn’t it look like she’s going to be a ballerina???) =)you can tell this little peanut is going to get loved on plenty.  No worries there.  =)Congrats to this family – I wish you lots of sleep, laughs and love!!!