I hate to be the one to break it to you: Not everything is going to go perfectly at your wedding. I’ll give you an example: At my own wedding, the order we put in to have pounds (and pounds) of ice delivered just never showed up. My undies showed through my dress (borrowed a [...]

One thing you might not realize about wedding photographers: We’re pretty much mostly all friends and supportive of each other. One of my favorite things to do is second shoot a wedding with a photographer-friend who is *technically* my “competition.” A few weeks ago, I helped Renee Bowen shoot a gorgeous, intimate Santa Clarita backyard [...]

Project Wedding – chalk label flags Ruffled – rick rack boutonnieres Ruffled – ribbon wands Ruffled – pinwheel boutonnieres Ruffled – bride and groom signs Ruffled – Irish Cream favors Ruffled – branch lanterns Ruffled – fishing table numbers The Bride’s Cafe – crepe and lace favor crackers Ruffled – ring bearer pillow Ruffled – [...]

impossibly lovely engagement session finally finishing editing photos I took (as a bridesmaid) at my sister-in-law’s wedding traveling Elsie Larson – of A Beautiful Mess – wedding bright colors brainstorming my next site redesign (it’s been 2 years and I’m starting to itch)

So many couples spend thousands of dollars on their wedding photographer…. and then just let their images sit on a disc for years and years Ahem. I am absolutely guilty of this. Which is why I was so glad that Keith and Shannon chose a wedding package that included a big, fat, 30 page, 12×12 [...]

We leave in less than 2 weeks for our Alaska cruise. Why, yes, I AM excited I need to update those header photos ^ there …. Someone remind me This time of year makes me want to eat fruit and veggies for every meal. Not IN every meal. The ENTIRETY of the meal …. mmmmmm….. [...]

One year ago today, Kristian and Stephanie were all they way down in SoCal from their home in Oregon to get married at Wayfarer’s Chapel. If you missed it the first time around, take a look at Kristian and Stephanie’s wedding posts: Wayfarer’s Chapel ceremony Terranea Resort wedding portraits Happy Anniversary Kristian and Stephanie!! Contact [...]

If you’ve never been married before, I encourage you to think about this before starting heavy planning on your wedding … What is the number one thing you want to remember about your wedding? Is it the way your cake plate matched your garter? Is it the perfect way your reception seat assignments were laid [...]

Ruffled – donut hole wedding favors Bliss! – paper flowers Ruffled – chocolate hazelnut spread Project Wedding – water color tags Oh Happy Day – party hats 100 Layer Cake – drawer know place cards Elizabeth Anne Designs – terrarium centerpieces hooray – billy button flowers the Sweetest Occasion – pinwheels the Sweetest Occasion – [...]

I have been just LOVING the weather here in SoCal lately! Even though we’re half-way through May it’s not yet hot out …. love love love… note to self: I need to update those header images ^ up there. I’ve shot some lovely lovely weddings that aren’t represented! 5 things I believe which reminds me [...]