Jeff started this photography business in the worst way possible. He’s had a camera since he was ten years old, and he photographed anything and everything until he went to college. It was then that he put the camera down. He loved photography, he knew he did, but it wasn’t something he could live on....
As promised, here’s Part Two of Emily and Josh’s fantastic engagement session in Las Vegas, NV. The Neon Museum’s Boneyard was so much fun to shoot in – there’s an endless amount of color, texture, and variety in the old Vegas signs that are displayed there. Its such a photographer’s playground! One of my favorite...
Love has a way of timing everything perfectly. Like that sweet first kiss on your doorstep, or the warmth of a hug when you need it most. Emily and Josh met on a disastrous blind date. Nothing went right. Both of them were tired, and neither of them was interested. And it was perfect. You...
Happy Sunday everyone! Jeff and I spent this morning wallowing in our bed, enjoying the sunlight through our window, and catching up on some much needed sleep. Now we’re just lounging in our PJs and about to make ourselves a fun little brunch – I love Sunday mornings. We just got back from an amazing,...
Every October I start to get a little sentimental, and I think its come a bit early this year. Jeff and I have started making plans with our families for Thanksgiving and Christmas and with all of the fall catalogs coming out and with everyone in cooler climates swooning over cranberry scones and Pumpkin lattes,...
Updated August 9, 2010 to include the latest additions to our backup schematic. We frequently get asked how we go about backing up our images, and I’ve been really surprised by all the photographers I’ve come across that have some pretty wacky backup schematics in place that are not only time consuming but can be...
It’s your first family heirloom. Honestly. When I got engaged, the first thing I did was dig through our old worn out cabinet that holds our family albums, searching for that dusty white leather album that lay underneath the rest. I wanted to see her day – the day my parents got married 30 years...
If you’ve read this post, then you understand. I LOVE CEREAL. I have eaten cereal every single morning for the past fifteen years of my life, except for that year in college that I didn’t have a mini fridge in my room. And I never made that mistake again. I eat cereal for a snack...
I don’t check the mail everyday. Sometimes it takes a few days for me to walk the 50 feet across the street to check our mail. And by a few days, sometimes I mean five. Or six. I know, its terrible! But ever since Jeff left his day job, the mail has been picked up...
My husband is a cutie. I really don’t want to obsessively gush too much to all of you because I’m sure you don’t want to hear it from this head-over-heels married girl – but I’m going to. My hubby is sweet, loving, kind, generous, positive, exciting, and above all, he’s simply adorable. I’m seriously the...
When I moved to San Diego at 18 years old, I quickly became a member of Charger Nation – especially when Jeff and I moved into our first apartment just a mile from Qualcomm stadium. NFL Sundays were a little crazy in our neighborhood! Ever since then we’ve been die hard fans and love watching...
I’m sure that many of you are simply dying to know my progress on my 2009 Reading List – ok I’m sure most of you forgot completely about my little reading series, so that’s why I’m writing about it now. To remind you. And also because I am one of those glasses wearing little girls...
Every month our house gets invaded by the most wonderful people I know. There’s chips, dip, sandwiches, music, friends, wine, beer on tap, and – as always – my famous bottled sangria filled with whatever fruit I can find in our fridge. I can’t believe how amazingly tasty it turns out every time! Seriously, its...
It’s true. No matter where we go, where we live, and whatever adventures life has in store for us, I’ll always be a midwest boy at heart. I root for the Vikings, cheer for the Twins, and I’ll never turn down a casserole or hot dish. Ever. My grandma would be proud! I was born...
It wasn’t until Blair was her boss that she fell for him. She had worked for Amor Ministries the summer before, but with her new position she came face to face with the boy of her dreams. It wasn’t until she smiled at him, that his heart gave in to her. This new red-headed cutie...
This last weekend Jeff and I morphed into a species that we’ve only been able to quietly observe for the past three years. A species that attends the cocktail hour, enjoys their delectable dinners, chats festively, and chews slowly. Our attire felt awkward, the views were disorienting, and the alcohol – well let’s just say...
What I learned this past weekend: 1. That being a guest at a wedding is FUN 2. That being a guest at a wedding is not nearly as fun as actually photographing a wedding 3. That a good book may not be a cure for an upset tummy, but its a good distraction while you’re...
During our last FAQ Friday, I (Jeff) talked about how we made our blog using WordPress, and I mentioned that this time we’d be talking about how we actually prepare our images that go on our daily blog posts. This is something that we get asked about frequently, and I’m surprised how many photographers I’ve...
If you asked me what I envision our life to be like in five years, I could give you an answer with a fairly decent amount of confidence. Maybe living here, probably doing this… But if you asked me what I envision life to be like in twenty years, I can tell you with absolute...
I absolutely adore engagement sessions. If they could cuddle up next to me at night, I just might kick Gracie out of bed and let them snuggle in so I can dream about all of the possibilities for engagement sessions this next year. While the most important moments and photographs take place during the wedding...
One of the sweetest grooms we’ve ever gotten to photograph has tattoos all over his body. He was never a bad kind of guy and although he had a rebellious streak as a teen, his tattoos are all symbols of pure love, goodness, and faith. He’s the sweetest guy you’ll ever meet – seriously, he’s...
Every other Tuesday I get kicked out of our house and it gets flooded with men. Jeff is a part of a men’s bible study/barbecue night/kegerator “connoisseur” meeting that takes place at our house every other Tuesday. So naturally, I’m banned. Which doesn’t bother me. Not that spending an evening barbecuing and drinking Rag Top...
As promised, here’s Part Two of Chris and Natalie’s gorgeous outdoor wedding at Leo Carillo Ranch located in the hills of Carlsbad. Natalie and Chris hired Holly Vanderslice of Slice of Heaven Catering to coordinate and design the event. Along with Diane of Whimsey Florals, they designed a fresh space with soft colors and beautiful...
Natalie smiles in warmth. As in, when she casts her fabulous smile across the room, it breathes sunshine into the deepest corners around her. As in, shadows scatter at the sight of her smile. Or rather, they melt away, sheepish that they ever dared to shadow the beautiful world that surrounds her. Chris laughs in...
Warm, drowsy afternoons, the sticky, sweet air, fading tan lines, long nights with a cool sheet, juicy fresh fruit, the taste of sweet summer wine, midnight conversations under warm starry nights… There are so many things to love about long, lingering Indian summers. Especially when Natalie and Chris are involved. Jeff and I shot a...
Miles separated them until it was time. Jen lived, worked, and loved in San Diego, a place that stole her heart and captivated her imagination. She loved this city, and wanted to spend her life here. But something kept pulling at her, urging her to go – anywhere. She fought it for a long time,...
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