Daniel and Brenae's Engagement

This cute couple is getting married next summer. We went to a beautiful winery and then went to Avila Beach. Check out the slideshow photos! Congratulations Daniel and Brenae! I am so excited for next year :)

Chris Segeritan and Amanda Polluck's Wedding

Okay, check this out! So when I was photographing the wedding of Dale and Tara Swanson last summer, the lucky girl who caught the bouquet was Amanda and the lucky guy who caught the garter was Chris.


This cute couple just said, "I do" last weekend in Los Gatos, it was such a beautiful wedding to photograph. The tears of joy, the spunk and energy from the friends and just an amazing wedding full of great people!


So guess what happens next? Another cute couple caught the garter and bouquet!!!!! Watch out guys, its contagious!!!!!!!!!


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Wedding at Casitas of Arroyo Grande Bed and Breakfast-Jeremy Dawson and Casey Haddad's Wedding

What a beautiful day! We could not asked for more beautiful weather in Arroyo Grande. Blue sky, definitely hot weather, delightful outdoor poolside wedding and outdoor reception overlooking the mountains. The wedding was held at The Casitas of Arroyo Grande Bed and Breakfast.
Congratulations Jeremy and Casey!!!
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Family photos in San Jose-Suzie, Mark and Shannon

What a cute family, my good friend, Suzie, owner of Suzie's Skin Centre and her husband and daughter went to the park to take some fun pictures. Shannon is such a little cutie! We had so much fun! Here are a few of my favorites.

Chris and Amanda's Engagement Session at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Chris and Amanda wanted to have their engagement session out in Santa Cruz, at the Beach Boardwalk. It was a such a nice day and we had so much fun together. As you can see in the photos, this couple is just so in love, they didn't want to look at me! As the sun began to go down, the fog rolled in at the beach and we got some cool shots with the foggy look. Then we went downtown to dinner and got some shots of them at their favorite restaurant. Congratulations Chris and Amanda! I can't wait till your wedding in the Fall.
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Weddings on the beach in Santa Barbara-Jimmy Howard and Heather Lampkin

Heather and Jimmy said "I DO" on the sand in Santa Barbara last weekend. It was such a fun time celebrating with them and their family and friends.

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As you can see, a fun group of people, that I am proud to call my friends.
A BIG thank you to the coordinator Melissa Sylvester and the Rincon Beach Club where the reception was held.




Donna the Cake Lady did the amazing yummy cupcakes, Jono Schaffer conducted the ceremony and Sunset Floral did the floral arrangements.
Congratulations Jimmy and Heather!!!!!!

David Jay's Freedom and Slumber Workshop January 09

David Jay had his first Freedom and Slumber of the year at the Freedom House. It has been so fun meeting everyone and making new friends. Check out some of the fun pix. We did a night shoot last night and have been learning a lot about Marketing, Lightroom and Networking.

Love is in the air............

Jennifer and Nathan are such a sweet couple. As you can see, they are in cloud nine! So much in love. We took some fun shots in Santa Barbara and had a blast! Stay tuned for a wedding in the near future!!! :-)
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Celebrating 6 years.....

in Santa Barbara! Six years ago today, I was pulling up with my U-haul to Santa Barbara, not knowing one person yet. I decided to follow my dream and passion of photography and attend the well known photography school, Brooks Institute of Photography. I left my home town-San Jose, Ca to enter into the "beautiful land" of Santa Barbara. :) And just fell in love with this place. I love the weather, I love the sound of waves crashing, I love taking couples out on the sand week after week. It is so awesome because most brides come from out of the area and just love getting their pictures taken at the ocean. And you know what? I am never going to get tired of that because I just can't get enough of the beautiful ocean! Wooooohoooooo!
Time just really flies by, it is hard to believe that was 6 years ago. What fun memories I have so far. So, cheers to Santa Barbara and to more beautiful weather! hahaha! I love Santa Barbara!!!!!

Cowboy Love........

My friends Heather and Jimmy got engaged! It is so wonderful to see my two friends so in love!
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Wedding at Firestone Vineyard-John Rinaldi and Maren Bockenfeld

John and Maren said "I do" in a church in Solvang, then went out to Firestone Vineyard for the reception. It was an amazing day!
Congratulations John and Maren!
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Weddings at Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk-Dale and Tara get hitched!

What a beautiful day for a wedding out in Santa Cruz at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz right on the Boardwalk! Such a fun group of friends and family.
Congratulations Dale and Tara!!
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PJ Kuipers and Jessica Brickley, of Bijoux Events, tie the knot!

Wow, what an amazing fun filled weekend. Starting off with a morning rehearsal followed by Bocce Ball in 100 degree weather. Whew! The wedding was held at Jessica's parent's home in Danville, where Jessica grew up. The ceremony and reception were both held in the backyard. The day and night flowed with many details. Dutch shoes, a photo booth, a canoe filled with presents and the wedding ring in a tool box. Jessica of Bijoux Events, is a wedding planner herself, so you can imagine how detailed the wedding was.
The floral was done by Megan Haney Designs rentals by Classic Party Rentals, and the officiant was Jill Stein.
The fun and popular photo booth was provided by Photoboof, the amazing and delicious cake was by Cakes by Alyssa.
Catering was by Savouries and Sweets.
And to top the night off the limo got stuck in the gravel. It took ten or so men to push the limo out of the ditch! What a night!
The happy newlyweds ran through the sparklers and headed off in the night. :)
Congratulations PJ and Jessica!
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