Category Archives: Couples

Allie and Michael ~ married 6.19.10

Okay, I know it has been AGES since I’ve posted an update.  I apologize for being gone.  I have been spending some quality time with family and getting the school year and Girl Scout year wrapped up, and have been shooting less.  Summer time is bringing a busier portrait schedule so I’ll have more to share with you but in the meantime, I had to share these image that I am so excited about!

Those who know me know that I don’t normally shoot weddings.  I choose to focus on children and families, but this was an exception because my beautiful sister-in-law Allie married her prince Charming, Michael.  The big day was yesterday – and I gotta give props to all my wedding photog friends out there.  Weddings are HARD WORK under the best circumstances and I am feeling my age today.  All that running around, up and down, tippy toes, bending over, etc.  YIKES.

Still, Michael and Allie, I hope you love your images as much as I do.  I have been a part of your family for so long that this was my pleasure and honor to be the one to capture these images on your special day.  Enjoy your honeymoon at Disney World.   Here are a few sneak peeks – I’ll have the rest done as soon as I can!

This is a shot from the balcony of the church.  The day was bittersweet because Allie’s dad (my father-in-law) passed away several years ago.  She had her three brothers give her away instead.  (That’s my sweetheart on her right!)

After the guests have left the church and we have a few private moments on the altar, Michael steals a quick kiss from his new bride.

And another quite moment up on the balcony…

And finally to the reception.  This was a peek through their cake topper…

I’ll have more images and a slideshow to share as soon as I can finish editing the HUNDREDS of images I took.  Check back soon!

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Chris & Ney {San Mateo Engagement Photography}

I met Chris and Ney for their engagement shoot at Central Park in San Mateo.  We hit up the beautiful Japanese Tea Garden and then the rest of the lovely park areas.  Chris is my cousin so we go way back :) but this was my first time meeting Ney.  They are an absolutely delightful couple and I cannot wait to see them get married in July!

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Michael & Allie – the slideshow

Here is the finished slideshow from my engagement session with my sister-in-law Allie and her fiance Michael.  It was hot and humid that day and even though I enjoy their company, working in the heat got a little annoying.  Now that I’ve finished the proofs and am looking at the end result, it was totally worth it!  I think these images capture the true spirit of Michael and Allie’s relationship – fun and playful, nurturing and loving.  Well guys – I hope it was worth the wait!  Here you go – enjoy!

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So In Love…

This weekend I had the pleasure of photographing family!  I had back-to-back sessions with my new nephew (more on that later) for a quick newborn session and my sister-in-law and her fiance for their engagement portraits.  We headed over to University of the Pacific, which is where I went to college.  Wow, the campus has changed alot in the 17 years since I graduated and did I ever feel OLD looking at the students!  Still, the grounds are as beautiful as ever and we found lots of spots to take great shots.  Here is just a quick sneak preview and I will have the rest finished up as soon as possible.  Allie, you are the closest thing I have to a sister and I am so happy for you and Michael.  I wish you all the best!

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