04.26.08 // coronado island marriott resort // coronado, ca

There’s so much I could say about this amazing wedding, but I honestly think the photos do it more justice than I could by babbling. :) Debra & Dean were married at the Coronado Marriott, overlooking the amazing San Diego skyline. :) The weekend proved to be a hot one (thank goodness it wasn’t the day after, when it was in the 90′s!!) but the wedding was cool and went off without a hitch. :)

Thank you so much, Debra & Dean, for allowing me to photograph this incredibly special day for you two. :) Your personalities, joy & spirit truly shine and I wish only the best for your new journey together! Much love to you both :)

What an amazing view, seriously! How picture perfect is this?!

Had a little fun with the rings :)

During her brother’s toast :)

First dance

A shot with the skyline at night :)

ceremony & reception & coordinator . Coronado Island Marriott Resort – Ricardo Garcia
florist . Wholesale Flowers – Kendra
dj & planner . Soundstorm Tech Entertainment Productions – Nelson and Lori Llorin
officiant . Ken Hensley – Lifepoint Community Church

I have been wanting to shoot at this location near my house for a while now, open fields with flowers & fun! When Cathy & Jaime and I were brainstorming ideas for locations, this came up and when they decided to go for it, I couldn’t be more thrilled! These two are really awesome people, and it’s always so fun for me to do these engagement sessions because it provides me an opportunity to observe a couple’s connection and love :) Cathy & Jaime were so sweet and in love, the minute Cathy would turn to Jaime, her face would melt into a smile and she would begin giggling. It was totally adorable!

Thanks so much, you two, for being such awesome sports with me making you run, jump, sit in a road with traffic, lay down and everything in between! Can’t wait for this weekend! :D

P.S. The one bad thing about shooting in a field of flowers around dusk? The MOSQUITOES!! I had like 20 bites when I got home!

What a beautiful wedding it was – can’t wait to post the rest later this week :) Stay tuned :)

More to come later this week :) It “happened” to be that the tree is shaped like a heart :)

Two album layouts for your viewing pleasure. :)

The cover

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So I know I’ve been killing some of you with my “announcement!” Some (well, many) of you guessed that I was engaged, and sorry, but NO! lol! So what is it? :)

I am now offering boudoir photography!

Okay, maybe that’s not as exciting as me possibly getting engaged, but it’s still exciting! I was holding off until I could get some images online, and show you the wonderful shoot I did with Kristine!

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Don’t know what boudoir photography is? It’s basically an intimate shoot, in lingerie, bra, panties, and tasteful/implied nudes. Of course, all images will be tasteful! :) But fun at the same time. :) You can read more about it here.

If you’re interested in doing a shoot with me, or have questions, please send me an email! I’m really excited to be offering these now, it’s a great present for your future husband, or an anniversary gift! ;) *wink*wink*! Each session will include photography by me, a makeup artist (if you choose) and an album with 50 gorgeous images of your beautiful self. :) Please email me for more details/info/questions!

& thanks so much to the wonderful Kristine for being my first to do a boudoir with! :D & Meagan, who did Kristine’s makeup :)

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And another day for random thoughts. :)

re: muxtape. music.
So many people posted about this yesterday that I just had to try it. Check my muxtape! It’s basically a page where you can upload music and make “mixtape” playlists for people to stream right off the page. It’s fun, I think I’ll start updating it weekly if I can. At least add new songs weekly and change things out. :)

re: yoga.
I’ve been trying to find a great yoga studio in the north county area. Anyone have suggestions? :)

re: sour nerds.
Best. Thing. Ever. My mouth is watering thinking about them.

re: cooking.
Since I’ve done so much this week (more than usual!) I’d love to hear suggestions :)