Respect.  The term came up a few times throughout the evening.  And it’s something that you can really see between Melissa & Jonathan.  Their love is rooted in a deep respect for one another.  They met online and spent weeks learning about each other through words. Long emails that made them fall head over heels [...]

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I adore Charise & Derrek.  ADORE.  They have this charisma, this happiness, that pulls you toward them and makes you want to be new best friends.  They take care of each other.  They take care of their friends & families.  And they took amazing care of us.  I believe that must be the true test [...]

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Elisa & Eliseo have this quiet relationship.  Calm. Natural. Quiet. Beautiful.  Together, they bring out the best in each other.  Their relationship blossoms when they are together.  They blossom.  And the more I get to know them, the more I enjoy them.
And on Saturday, after six years together, they tied the knot and then celebrated [...]

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This past weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to photograph an amazing wedding.  Really, it was more of an experience for me, an AMAZING experience.  Sunny & Suprina gave me the opportunity to shoot my first Indian wedding!
They hosted the Sangeet & Henna Party at Tandoor Cuisine of India in Orange.  The music, the dancing, [...]

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I love a couple that is vivacious, can run around & laugh & joke with everyone.  But there’s something super special when that couple can stop, put their foreheads together, and just be with one another.  When everything in the world suddenly stops and it’s just the two of them.  Enjoying a quiet moment with [...]

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When I heard that Victor Sizemore was doing a photoshoot in the desert at WPPI, styled by Summer of Grey Likes Weddings I jumped at the chance to be a part of it.  I’ve been dying to stretch my wings a little bit.  To try something new.  To learn something a bit different.  And it [...]

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In the very early stages of my business I got a call from Amy Jean.  She was planning a wedding in Orange County from Washington D.C.  They would be engaged for nearly 2 years by the time the wedding rolled around.  We had an amazing conversation and I knew we would connect immediately.  March 2010 [...]

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One of my favorite parts of a wedding is always the photobooth.  Because it’s hilarious.  And fun.  And a flipping blast.
And Heather & Ben’s photobooth was fantastic.  Check it out for yourself!

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Heather is quite possibly the most adorable person you’ve ever met.  She’s kind & hilarious & beautiful.  She’s so incredibly sweet you just want to pinch her!  I can see why Ben loves her so much.  And I can see why they work so well together.  He’s as kind & hilarious & handsome as his [...]

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I don’t think the smile left Melanie’s face all day.  She was absolutely glowing.  So excited to marry Jose.  And Jose was so excited to marry Melanie.  And that’s what it’s all about really… two people so looking forward to spending their lives next to each other. 
Saturday was absolutely perfect.  Fantastic weather.  The most delicious [...]

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