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San Fransisco Love…coming soon

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:37:51 +0000

Santa Barbara Lifestyle

admin — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:45:08 +0000

These two lovebirds met in Sarah’s home-town of Minnesota. Chris’s work brought them to sunny and beautiful Santa Barbara. They wanted to do an engagement shoot that portrayed their new [and temporary] Santa Barbara lifestyle. It was Sarah’s idea of shooting with the tandem bike and I picked the spot. I love this location because the use of the palm trees says CALIFORNIA. The palm tree is iconic symbol of the west coast and evokes feelings of happiness or maybe even feelings of jealousy. We southern Californians are spoiled with perfect weather year round. Chris being from the east coast and Sarah from the midwest we really showed off the fun Cali lifestyle in this shoot.

1960′s Inspired Elopement

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:01:04 +0000

I had the privilege to work with such awesome artists last fall in creating a 1960′s inspired photo shoot. Thank you ladies for your contribution !

Flowers: Twig & Twine Dress: Ivy & Aster Hair and Make-Up: Luna Bella Cake: The Scooterbaker Tux: Friar Tux of Ventura Vehicle: Lincoln Lovers

Santa Margarita Ranch Wedding Bliss in San Luis Obispo

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:37:30 +0000

Wow! Frankly this location is overwhelming. I wanted to photograph every thing! Breathtaking scenery, vintage museum quality trains, old western architecture…not to mention…stellar bride and groom. The juxtaposition of the colors were just to die for too! Lori made bride of the year with her very interesting and stunning necklace. I was utterly mesmerized by her beauty. Noah looked so handsome in his suit…he looked like he stepped out of a historical movie. I really liked how the groomsmen and bridesmaid chose their own inspired gray and red color clothing ensemble. Everything about this wedding was unique and special. Check back for more vendor credits, until then…check out the slideshow. The slideshow song is super cute! It is by A Fine Frenzy.FLOWERS: April Flowers DESIGN & COORDINATION: Love me Simple CEREMONY OFFICIANT: Barbara Mousouris LOCATION: Santa Margarita Ranch

Beach Camping 2011

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:10:21 +0000

In October, we ventured to San Clemente for some fun beach camping. We were lucky to score a site right on the sand. Originally, my sister reserved a spot that was not on the beach….but when we arrived, we quickly thought it was a no brain er to upgrade. The distance from the campground to the to ranger booth was a 15 minute walking distance so I decided to take Ramon’s skate-board to pay for the upgrade. I crashed!!! It was a great feeling! Really it was because I was just thinking while I was pumping down the street, “jeez, I hope I don’t crash and get hurt.” So when I did crash and landed on my knees I quickly jumped back up and started skating again. I felt invisible as if I was 15 again. I gotta try that again. Thanks for visiting and have a smashing day!

I love how my sister is sporting her cheetah robe on the beach.