Engagement Photos by Amanda
I was contacted by Bianca through a long time family friend, Lindy, I grew up with her son, Dustin, and needless to say he was my best best friend. I did a family shoot for Lindy this past Christmas and it was the first time in ten years that I had seen Lindy and her family. After our fun afternoon of shooting and catching up Lindy had passed along my information to Bianca and that is how we met. It always amazes me how things work out and how people re connect, it’s a fun part of my job and it makes the world feel that much smaller.
When I met with Bianca to hear all her plans and ideas for her big day, I was so excited to shoot their wedding. For their engagement shoot we headed to the Mission Inn, and even though this is were Bianca and Mike are getting married, it is such a beautiful place, how could you not want to shoot both your wedding and engagement here!!! This was my first trip in a few years to Mission Inn and it really is a maze of amazing places to shoot. Mike and Bianca were great sports, we went up and down flights of stairs and even risked 100 year old elevators. They were wonderful to work with. I can’t wait for their wedding in May!
Engagement Photos by Amanda
Its always nice to have a reason to spend the afternoon at the beach. I live in the woods and though I love the trees, snow, and squirrels, its always nice to take a break and enjoy the Pacific. So when Dezerray and Mike wanted to do their engagement session in Laguna, I was thrilled and excited to get some more “shooting at the beach” experience. The weather forecast was predicting rain all that week, but both Dezerray and I were saying our prayers for good weather. Well the sun did not show, but at least the rain held off!!! Dezerray and Mike were so much fun to work with, they even brought their dog, Stella along to share in the fun, after all she is part of their family. The streets of Laguna were pretty busy but we were able to find a few quite spots to get some great photos. We then headed over to the beach, by the Montage Resort. It was pretty easy to get to but there, but there were a few stairs! It is always worth it though, especially when the couple lets me drag them all over the beach and they will still smile for me! I can’t wait for their wedding this April . . .
Wedding by April
Today (Feb. 27, 2010) was a stormy and rainy day! Definitely not typical weather for sunny So. Cal. It reminded me of the week of rain that poured non-stop right before Bobby and Suzanne’s wedding. That whole week we clung to the weather man’s prediction that the storm would pass by the end of the week and we prayed that the weather would clear in time for the wedding. My heart praised God when clear skies emerged that Saturday! It seemed like an impossible dream had come true! (For those of you who don’t live here, we NEVER get rain for 5 days straight like we did that week.) The wedding day of Bobby and Suzanne turned out to be picture perfect. It was freezing cold but at least it was dry!
Bobby and Suzanne have become very dear friends to me and I am so thankful that I got to meet them and be a part of their day. And I was even more thankful that they got to have the wedding of their dreams and that we got such great pictures!!! The met before the ceremony at Hidden Oaks (yes… one of my favorite places!). Then, the ceremony and reception took place at the San Dimas Country Club. My absolute favorite part of the day, besides when Bobby and Suzanne saw each other for the first time, was when Bobby sang a special song for Suzanne at the reception. (Bobby is a very talented singer!) It was so endearing to watch him sing about his love for his wife.
So… here are some of my favorites from the day! I am going to feature this wedding on my website, so I have way more to share with you than normal… Enjoy! (BTW… Suzanne’s mom made her dress!)
E-session by April
I always love the opportunity to go to Disneyland, especially when I get to spend the time with sweet people like Sandy and Ron! They aren’t over-zealous Disney fans, but they love spending their time together walking around the parks. It was a perfect place for their engagement session. Their wedding is next on my calendar. After enjoying a wonderful morning with them at California Adventure, I am looking forward to spending the day with them at their wedding….
Mini Maternity Session by April
I am going to become an aunt times 2 this March or April (or whenever the babies decide to arrive!). My sister-in-law on the Smith’s side is due about the same time my sister-in-law on the Landorf’s side is due! It’s so fun to be expecting two new arrivals at the same time. I shared pictures of Brianne already and I just finished some up of Nicki. I just love the tummy shots with the heart!!!! She is having a boy. I am sure that my boys are REALLY going to enjoy a boy cousin. Finally, they are getting someone they can wrestle!
E-session by April
It was so fun shooting someplace new and different with Kate and Justin! I love how moody and sassy their pictures turned out. I am really looking forward to their wedding this summer!!! It will be at the Wayfarer’s Chapel and Aquarium of the Pacific. I can’t wait to shoot at both locations!
Pregnancy Photos by Amanda
Brenda and David are expecting! They are keeping it a surprise and the anticipation of not knowing only makes the arrival that much more exciting. I just can’t wait to meet him or her! Brenda and David have a beautiful home so we stayed indoors to get some very romantic prego pics. It was a fun afternoon and I had such a great time helping them capture this special time in their lives. Brenda and I also got to capture some amazing photos of her beautiful pregnant figure. If you would like to see more of those just email us for the password.
Wedding by April
I am really excited about 2010! I just love all of the brides and grooms that are on my calendar and I am looking forward to each and every wedding… (especially the ones that are in Sonoma County! I have three up there this year and I just can’t wait to shoot there again!)
My first wedding this year happened the first weekend in January when Carmel and Jorge tied the knot at the Scared Heart Catholic Church in Rancho Cucamonga (my home town!!!). Planning this wedding from New York, they pulled off a fantastic day! The reception was a Victoria Gardens in the Cultural Center. I have always wanted to shoot at this location, but security is really strict about photography there (meaning they don’t allow it at all!). I wanted to take full advantage of having a beautiful bride and handsome groom so we paraded around the mall getting all kinds of great shots. But sure enough, security kicked us out… It was a good thing that we had finished all the good shots when they caught us!
Carmel and Jorge’s wedding was the perfect beginning to 2010! It was a pure blessing to get to know them. We did their engagement session earlier that week so I really felt buddy-buddy with them by the time we said good-bye at their reception. I just love it when I connect with my couples! Plus, they were super fun to work with. Aren’t they just adorable?!? Normally, I show off a couple pictures from the ceremony and reception in a wedding post on my blog. These two were just so darn cute I just focused on them for the post. I don’t think you will mind!
by April
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