jennifer & john :: wedding photos

Every once in a while I get to do something a little extra special like cover this small park ceremony for this sweet couple. Jennifer and John actually booked me for their wedding next April in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley; however, Jennifer wasn't sure if her father would be well enough to make it up from LA for the wedding so she quickly put together this adorable ceremony which was just held on Wednesday July 1st. I think it hits home harder for me because I know the feeling of worrying about someone you love not being able to make it to the wedding which is why Ben and I rushed our wedding plans. It feels extra good to do this little favor for Jen & John. I'm glad I could be a part of it and I'm looking forward to their second wedding to be held in the Spring!

wedding photography

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adrienne & chris :: wedding photos

Gorgeous details all designed by the amazingly talented Andi Cummins. She really didn't miss a beat when putting together this beautiful wedding for Adrienne. 

Other vendor credits:

Caterer: Maegen Loring (The Park Restaurant)

Ceremony Location: Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Reception Site: Historic Jack House 

Day of Coordination: Vanessa Wells 

adrienne & chris

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amy & scott...more coming soon!

wedding photos

adrienne & chris :: engagement photos

engagement photos

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engagement photos

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by the way, baby on the way

Most everyone knows by now but i think it's time to make it public to all of my lovely blog fans that Ben and I are expecting our first baby in August. It's been a whirlwind buying our first home, renovating, moving, getting the nursery ready....all the while both working our buns off in our separate industries. I've been really blessed with some amazing work this year so it's all been crazy and going so fast but it is definitely all around super exciting times for us.

I'm continuing to shoot weddings up till the end of June and then starting back in September with weddings and my holiday "family portrait" season starts. I plan to still work as much as ever so if you're thinking of booking a session please contact me sooner than later as the September-November slots will fill up extra fast after not shooting this July & August. 

Thank you all for your support! I'm really excited to start this new chapter in our lives. When we got married in '07 my whole outlook on photographing weddings changed and likewise now going through the new mommy experience I have a whole new respect for parents and love for children that I never knew before.

I think my outlook is really changing and I'm beginning to see more clearly what truly is important and how briefly these moments pass us by. I'm not just saying this, I really truly am so lucky to be the one to capture those brief moments for others to savor for a lifetime. I want to say thank you to all of my wonderful clients who choose me to be there for these special family moments. It is my honor.

The photo below was taken by a dear friend of mine and former assistant Shelly Vinson (click here to view her website). She did an amazing job and even shot some film at my request (it's coming in tomorrow and I will probably post a few more when I get those scans downloaded). 

maternity photo

sneak peek!

More from this wedding in a couple weeks!