Category Archives: weddings

I Love Shoes

We’ve got so much goodness coming to the blog in the next few weeks that I can hardly stand it! While I’m putting the finishing touches on our pending blog lineup, I just had to share a tidbit from Dylan’s and Christine’s wedding this last weekend at L’Auberge Del Mar. With all of these recent...

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Tarl and Kellyn, Part Two | Fallbrook, CA

I smile every time I think of Tarl and Kellyn’s sweet wedding at Arbor Terrace at the Grand Tradition Estate out in Fallbrook, CA. These two are full of joy, love, and life and we have been so blessed to know them! After their intimate ceremony backed by a gorgeous waterfall and surrounded by tropical...

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Tarl and Kellyn | Fallbrook, CA

They are as real as it gets. There is no mask that Tarl and Kellyn wear. What you see in their eyes and hear in their voices is exactly what they’re feeling. When Tarl reaches for Kellyn’s hand it’s because he needs to feel her close. When Kellyn laughs, it’s because she can’t help but...

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Nick and Melissa, Part Two | Fallbrook, CA

Welcome back to Nick and Melissa’s wedding at the stunning Grand Tradition Estate out in Fallbrook, CA. After Melissa and Nick officially tied the knot, the rest of the wedding day was nothing but fun and games! While friends and family went off to enjoy the cocktail hour, we spent a few minutes with these...

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Nick and Melissa | Fallbrook, CA

It’s the story of a handsome boy and a beautiful girl. As he adjusted his tie and buttoned his coat, down the hallway she slipped on her shoes and fastened her dress. While perfume and hairspray floated in the air, poker cards flew across the coffee table with bets and laughter in hand. There was...

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Josh and Amy, Part Two | San Diego, CA

Part Two of Josh and Amy’s Bali Hai wedding overlooking the San Diego Harbor is nothing short of lovely. Because these two did a First Look before the ceremony, we were able to save the cocktail hour time for just the two of them, which made the time so relaxed and fun! We love when...

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Josh and Amy | San Diego, CA

If Josh and Amy’s wedding day could be wrapped up in two words, it would be cotton candy. But the yellow kind. The kind that is soft and simple. The kind that reminds you of the best days of childhood filled with bathing suits and sticky faces. The kind that makes you smile when you...

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Keith and Janine, Part Two | San Jose, CA

I am so beyond excited to show you the rest of Keith and Janine’s Clos LaChance wedding that I’m bouncing like crazy in my little exercise ball office chair (more to come on that in a later post…). These two are lovely, adorable, and simply cute! After the sweet ceremony we took these two and...

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Keith and Janine | San Jose, CA

Keith and Janine laugh a lot. And they smile a lot. And they love…a whole lot. There’s no stopping the joy that brings them together. That brings EVERYONE together – their friends, family, cousins,  aunts, uncles, and everyone in between. Their wedding day stretched across the miles and brought kindred spirits from everywhere, because you...

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Alistair and Katie, Part Four | Lucca, Italy

Welcome back to the last day of Ally and Katie’s destination wedding in Lucca, Italy. After recovering from the wedding festivities for a few days, they got back into their wedding garb and we hit the streets of Lucca for their Day After session. It was so fun having these two take us on a...

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Alistair and Katie, Part Three | Lucca, Italy

Ally and Katie’s destination wedding in Lucca, Italy, continued when everyone arrived at La Casa Gialla, a gorgeous villa surrounded by olive groves and drenched in warm evening breezes and sunshine. We absolutely loved the staff at La Casa Gialla. Not only did they capture Katie’s vision for her wedding perfectly, they were so friendly,...

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Alistair and Katie, Part Two | Lucca, Italy

What a beautiful morning for a beautiful destination wedding. Katie is the kind of girl that cherishes details, especially when it comes to gifts. Upon arrival to the hotel in Lucca, guests were greeted with a custom made linen gift bag with their wedding logo (yup, they totally had the cutest logo!) filled with some...

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Happy (Belated) Birthday America

I realize I’m a day late, but just ask my friends – I’m the master of belated birthday wishes. And I’m also the master at Friends marathons, as my dear hubby found out yesterday. You see, we just had our very first real weekend to ourselves. You know, the kind of weekend that normal people...

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Alistair and Katie, Sneak Peek | Lucca, Italy

I realize this image doesn’t show our beautiful Scottish bride and groom, but there will be no shortage of Katie and Ally’s destination wedding in Italy over this next week. So pull up your stockings and brush up on your Scottish accents because there will be an overload of bagpipes and a scary number of...

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Eric and Cindy, Part Three | San Diego, CA

Today is the third and final installment of Eric and Cindy’s fabulously adorable wedding. After the ceremony, Jeff and I snuck off with the bride and groom to take advantage of the gorgeous North Chapel and the even more gorgeous Cindy. This is definitely in the running for my favorite. We couldn’t pass up a...

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Eric and Cindy, Part Two | San Diego, CA

Today we’re continuing with Eric and Cindy’s absolutely adorable wedding at The North Chapel in Point Loma and Marine Room in La Jolla. Eric and Cindy were all about two things on their wedding day: 1) simplicity and 2) being themselves. So when it came to the bridal party, they had each guy choose their...

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Eric and Cindy | San Diego, CA

I like you because you are a good person to like. I like you because when I tell you something special, you know it’s special. And you remember it a long, long time. You say, “Remember when you told me something special?” And both of us remember? When I think something is important you think...

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Inspiration Board V | Sunset Wedding at the La Jolla Cove

Couple: James and Danielle Venue: La Jolla Financial Building, La Jolla Cove Wedding Date: March 28, 2009 Coordinator: Rae Peterson, About the Bride Weddings Florist: Sweet Pea Flower Company DJ: Gary, Sounds Perfect Entertainment James and Danielle built one of the most creative wedding venues we’ve ever seen. Yep, they built it. From scratch. Danielle...

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Travis and Christina, Part Two | Temecula, CA

Welcome back to the second half of Travis and Christina’s Temecula wedding at the lovely Temecula Creek Inn. This day felt so loving, cozy, fun, and meaningful – I love everything about the love and excitement between these two. These are seriously the kinds of days that Jeff and I live for! One of my...

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Travis and Christina | Temecula, CA

The morning’s quiet nervousness and flutter of activity kept their minds going in a constant whirl of anticipation. This day had come. They were finally here. All of the most precious people in their lives had gathered just to be with them, and it would be a day to remember forever. They waited in calm...

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My First Time

Do you remember your first time? When you first strolled through Central Park? Or climbed to the top of the Empire State Building? Or gazed over Ground Zero? Or felt the buzz in Times Square? Well I don’t, because it hasn’t happened yet. After years of watching the New Years Eve ball drop and Carrie...

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Johnny and Jessica, Part Two | Bangor, Maine

I am so excited to share the second half of Johnny and Jessica’s J.Crew inspired Maine wedding! Jeff and I have never been to this part of New England before and we had a feeling that it was going to be beautiful; what we found out though is that the scenery is pretty much EPIC....

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Johnny and Jessica | Bangor, Maine

It’s the story of a west coast boy and an east coast girl. He’s quiet and thoughtful, she’s lively and energetic. He’s strong and reserved, she’s outgoing and affectionate. He rides bikes, she drives a Jeep Wrangler. He grew up in Southern California, she grew up in the heart of Maine. And together, they’re perfect....

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The Feeling of Home

Its just not home until we have Gracie snuggled between us. Until the layers of life come peeling off – the shoes and socks, the jewelry and makeup, our laptops and iPhones, our stresses and cares. Until we’ve slipped on our pajamas and crawled under the covers of our bed to feel the warmth of...

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Victor and Rose, Part Two | San Diego, CA

Welcome back to Part Two of Victor and Rose’s Karl Strauss wedding. Before we go any further, we have to send a HUGE shoutout to DeShai Roberson of Oh So Chic Events for coordinating this event. This girl was awesome to work with! She’s fun, laid back, and on top of every little detail! We absolutely...

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Victor and Rose | San Diego, CA

Rose is one of those girls that oozes natural beauty. While I normally see her in jeans and t-shirts, when she slipped on her gorgeous dress the morning of her wedding, she became a model of timeless, classic elegance. Her sweet smile still warmed my heart the same way that it always does. Her soft...

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Inspiration Board IV | Fresh and Bright Wedding at the OCMA

Couple: Ian and Melissa Venue: Orange County Museum of Art Wedding Date: July 26, 2008 Coordinator: Athena Serapio, J’Adore Events Florist: Flowers by Marina DJ: Fortune Entertainment When Jeff and I first got the call from Melissa about her wedding at the Orange County Museum of Art, we were stoked to be a part of...

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Victor and Rose, Sneak Peek | San Diego, CA

Well folks, Jeff and I are officially sweatin’ it out in Grand Cayman and absolutely lovin’ it! The week is officially in full swing and amazing things are happening here already, so stay up to date on the happenings with Miles Ahead Ministries and the Do Something Festival with daily updates here. And make sure...

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Ryan and Cassie, Part Two | Redondo Beach, CA

I’m so excited to share the rest of Ryan and Cassie’s wedding in Redondo beach at the fabulous Chart House restaurant. This was a gorgeous morning beach wedding, and all of the soft details and touches that Cassie put together worked beautifully with the ocean backdrop and morning glow. 1 person loves this The Best...

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Ryan and Cassie | Redondo Beach, CA

As the ocean swept up the sandy beach and licked their feet, Ryan and Cassie spent a few moments taking in the morning. The day had arrived, and it was all coming together in this moment with each other. The sun spread a buttery glow across the water and a few early birds strolled along...

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Brandon and Courtney, Part Two | Mission Bay, CA

Welcome back to Brandon and Courtney’s gorgeous and emotional wedding at Marina Village in Mission Bay. Now, why was it so emotional? Well, about a month before their wedding, Courtney sent me an email that would make me infinitely blessed to have the job that we do. Courtney’s father has been battling cancer for a...

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Brandon and Courtney | Mission Bay, CA

It felt like the world went still for Brandon and Courtney. Except for the breeze that washed over the bay outside their windows, the day slowed down to a quiet, calm still. There would be so much to remember from this day, and the world knew it, as if to say, “I don’t want to...

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Josh and Emily, Part Two | Santa Barbara, CA

Welcome back to the second half of Josh and Emily’s Santa Barbara wedding at the Canary Hotel. After the ceremony, we snuck away with Emily and Josh and found ourselves some lovely little corners on downtown State Street, which just so happens to be one of our favorite places in all of Southern California. I...

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Josh and Emily | Santa Barbara, CA

The world moves a little bit slower on days like this. The bustling streets outside the Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara relaxed into a warm afternoon’s stroll while a hotel room of girls flitted around the calm and serene Emily inside their suite. Kisses of sunshine and California breezes flowed in through the window, while...

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Inspiration Board III | Darlington House Wedding in Oranges and Greens, La Jolla, CA

Couple: Amanda and Don Venue: Darlington House, La Jolla, CA Wedding Date: July 13, 2008 Photographers: The Youngrens Our favorite weddings take place at boutique venues with a lot of character. The kind of places that offer up their unique and stylish personalities with an inviting hug, but that also allow you to infuse your...

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Chuck and Laura, Part Two | San Jose, Costa Rica

Welcome back to Chuck and Laura’s Costa Rica wedding at the lovely Quinta del Sol just outside of San Jose. Their ceremony took place during sunset, so they adorned the area with soft touches like paper lanterns and candles in soft tropical colors to reflect the natural surroundings, and Laura used local tropical flowers in...

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Chuck and Laura | San Jose, Costa Rica

It’s in his hands and his arms and his eyes. The way he loves her and cherishes her. He smiles because she brings joy to his heart. He laughs because her beauty brings warmth to his being. He loves because he simply can’t stop. And on this day, he just couldn’t contain his happiness. Chuck...

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Inspiration Board II | Sweet Summer Wedding in Pinks and Greens, Long Beach, CA

Couple: Theary and Martin Venue: El Dorado Golf Course, Long Beach, CA Coordinator: Candice Bradley, Dolcissima Events Wedding Date: September 9, 2007 Photographers: The Youngrens I am getting extremely sentimental on this warm Tuesday morning. One of our sweetest couples we’ve ever had was the lovely and genuine Theary and Martin, and they’re soft, sweet...

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We love our brides | Lucca Save-the-Dates

Coming home to a mountain of unopened mail after a long trip is not exactly the most welcoming picture I can imagine. In fact, upon our last return from a trip, Jeff and I walked straight past the stack of white envelopes placed neatly across our kitchen table, crawled upstairs, threw back the covers on...

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Inspiration Board I | Backyard Fall Wedding in Orange County

Couple: Angela and Ken Venue: The Porter-French House, Orange County Wedding Date: November 3, 2007 Photographers: The Youngrens Jeff and I have recently taken a walk through our image archives, and while I played around in some of our past weddings, I rediscovered all of the stylish talent that past Youngren brides possess. And then...

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Ryan and Chelsea, Part Two | Chicago, IL

Today we’re featuring the second half of Ryan and Chelsea’s amazing Chicago wedding. These two were incredibly relaxed the entire day and you could tell that they were so excited to be married. It rained and poured every day leading up to the wedding day, but the skies finally dried up and gave us a...

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Ryan and Chelsea | Chicago, IL

His oldest sister saw it immediately, but she couldn’t put a finger on it. His mom saw it too. So did his baby sis. He was different. Something had changed in their brother and her son. He acted differently. There was a quiet confidence and a deep calm that emanated from behind his eyes. His...

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Traveling = Hard

Ok, I’m about to say it, and I pray for a little grace on this one from my dear bloggy blog readers: traveling sucks sometimes. And… well… traveling can be HARD. Really hard. Oh yes, bloggy blog, traveling is still fun. A whole lotta crazy stinkin’, boot shakin’, slap stickin’ FUN, and I wouldn’t trade...

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Tim and Quinn | Boise, Idaho | Part Two

Welcome back to the second installment of Quinn and Tim’s New Year’s Day wedding in Boise, Idaho (here’s the first half). This wedding was all things meaningful, beautiful, and simply adorable. The ceremony began with a beautiful string quartet serenading guests as they took their seats in the quaint Capital City Christian Church in downtown...

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Tim and Quinn | Boise, Idaho

You just know. There’s no other way to say it. You just know. Quinn heard it – from friends, from other couples – but she never understood it. It was too strange, too impulsive. How could you meet somebody and just know? Right away? Without hesitation or doubt that this was the person you were...

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A Lovely Brunch | Boise, Idaho

When I say that our brides are the coolest, I mean the coolest. Like as cool as that girl in 8th grade who wore a denim skirt she made from an old pair of stonewashed jeans from the 6th grade and would page her BFF to meet her at the Arctic Circle while sipping an...

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Jenny and Graham | Hotel Del Coronado

As I’ve mentioned before, I love to second shoot with other deeply talented photographers whenever I get the chance, so when a good friend of ours, Mark Lenoce, invited me along to shoot Jenny and Graham’s wedding at the Hotel Del Coronado earlier this month, I just couldn’t say no. As soon as I met...

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Blair and Erin | Part Two

Erin and Blair’s wedding and reception took place at the Aliso Creek Inn in Laguna Beach against the beautiful backdrop of the sweeping golf course and Laguna canyon mountains. Everything about this wedding was elegant and I loved how they were able to capture the warm and cozy feeling of fall with everything they did....

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Blair and Erin | Laguna Beach, CA

It was one of those mornings when the world breathed deeply as it yawned and opened its warm sunrise eyes. The water along The Montage curled along the coast as it began its soft lap against the shore. The trees at Aliso Creek stretched to the sky and gave a deep, cleansing breath into the...

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Melanie and Sky | L'Auberge Del Mar

Last Saturday, I posted some bright and beautiful details from Melanie and Sky’s Del Mar wedding that I shot with the super talented Michele Waite out of Bellingham, WA. The wedding was gorgeous, chic, and elegant in so many ways, and I’m so excited to share the rest of my favorites with everyone! The ceremony...

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Pajama Delight

Happy Saturday morning everyone! Today is officially the calm before the storm…it is our last day with absolutely nothing on our calendar until December 1st. I’m serious, you pull up our iCal, and this day looks like a mistake. Its not buried under tiny little blue text lines or travel itineraries. Its free and open,...

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Christine and Drew: Album

Happy Tuesday everybody! I first want to give a shout-out to all of the incredible families that have responded to our Holiday Portrait Sessions already! We are so excited to photograph the love between all of you, and Jeff and I hope that we can be a sweet and fun part of your holiday season!...

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We love our couples

Its totally enough that this is our job. We are completely satisfied – no, overwhelmingly blessed – that we got to be photographers when we grew up. We don’t need much, we don’t need a huge house or big fancy cars or exotic vacations. If all we did every day was take pictures of weddings,...

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Jason and Jen | Part Two

By the time the ceremony ended at Jason and Jen’s wedding, the skies had cleared to produce one of the most beautiful sunsets we’ve ever seen – and that’s saying a lot when you live in San Diego and see beautiful ocean sunsets all of the time! We stole the couple away for a few...

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Jason and Jen | Point Loma, CA

The first drops of rain hit the ground as she slipped on her dress. Thick clouds blew over the harbor, the warm sun peeking through billows of white and gray as they descended on the earth. She stepped into her shoes, dabbed her lip gloss, and adjusted her veil. Laughter and smiles wrapped around the...

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Jason and Jen | Sneak Peek

Jeff and I had an amazing weekend hanging out with the beautiful and sweet Jason and Jen at their timeless and classic wedding in Point Loma. I can’t wait to show you guys the images, so here’s a little sneak peek to tide you over until they come fresh out of the oven tomorrow! Hugs,...

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Amy and Garett: Album

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...

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Featured on the new Queensberry website!

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...

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Chris and Natalie | Carlsbad, CA

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...

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Indian Summers

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...

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Mark and Kate | Part Two

The second half of Mark and Kate’s wedding was filled with bright and beautiful details. The reception took place at the Seven Oaks Country Club, and the atmosphere dripped with elegance. A big thanks to Patrick Ang for helping us capture the beautiful empty room while Jeff and I were outside with Mark and Kate....

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Mark and Kate | Bakersfield, CA

There were hundreds of diamonds during Mark and Kate’s wedding day. There was the obvious – and stunning – diamond that delicately laced Kate’s small, fine finger, but there was also the diamond in her mother’s eye that sparkled while she put on her dress. There was the laughter that rang clear and crisp throughout...

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Mark and Kate: Sneak Peek

Every day, I get to sit next to a window with two big oak trees right outside. Kids ride around our street on their bikes, the mailman pulls up and fills our mailboxes, the sun shines warm through the window shades, and a cool breeze washes through the leaves and through our office. I don’t...

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Aaron and Krista | Fullerton, CA

Just before the ceremony began, a few tears fell from Krista’s eyes. Her bridesmaids had been chatting quietly, the grandmother’s were being escorted down the aisle, and her mother held her brother’s arm waiting tenderly for their cue. But as the music floated out of the sanctuary and the mother’s were led down toward their...

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Kevin and Kristina | Del Mar, CA

Kristina’s smile radiated around the room, filling the every corner of the suite with warmth and joy. Her girls were laughing, the music was playing, and outside the window was the most beautiful July afternoon she had ever seen. The day she had been dreaming about was finally here. Kevin radiated too, only for him,...

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Christine and Drew on Style Me Pretty

I am so excited to say that Christine and Drew’s tea party wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty yesterday! We’ve been followers of this fabulous blog for a long while now, and we are so excited to see it grow like it has. Abby Larson is the brains behind the operation, and there are...

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Brandon and Jessica | Hume, CA | Part Two

As promised, here’s the second half of Brandon and Jessica’s wedding, including all of the details from the ceremony and reception. I was in love with this wedding and the orange colors that Jessica centered everything around. Jennifer Burnham out of Fresno did a wonderful job on the florals and event design. She definitely took...

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Brandon and Jessica | Hume, CA

Brandon read his plane ticket again and sighed. He had just been moved from First Class – from what was supposed to be the best flight of his life. He looked up and double checked that he really did have to sit next to her. Instead of fine meals, a full bed, and a personal...

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Drew and Christine | US Grant Hotel

After Drew and Christine’s wedding out at Point Loma, Jeff and I met them at the US Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego where they were staying. We only had a few minutes, but we were able to grab some amazing shots in the glamorous lobby. I thought I’d share just a few of my...

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Drew and Christine | Point Loma, CA

Not a single thing was left untouched. The flowers sat tucked into their vases, the ribbons and bows floated lightly on the breeze, and the guestbook sat open in joyful anticipation. Every detail had been picked and chosen, polished and shined, loved and adorned. And now the moment was finally here. Not a single thing...

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Kevin and Laura | Chicago, IL

Kevin took hold of Laura’s hand and led her up the steps toward the stage. Her father slid his hand from her arm and stepped aside, his face full of pride and love. Laura lifted her dress and walked lightly up, only to have one of her shoes get caught on the top step. She...

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Jeremiah and Jessica | Fallbrook, CA | Part Two

This is Part II of Jeremiah and Jessica’s wedding at The Grand Tradition Estate in Fallbrook, CA. Go here to see Part I. After the ceremony, we were able to spend a few more minutes with Jessi and Jeremiah in the best light of the day. These are some of my favorites from the entire...

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Jeremiah and Jessica | Fallbrook, CA

Jessi stepped down from the balcony, her feet touching lightly on each step, her dress softly descending behind her, the silk fabric swishing quietly as she moved down the pathway towards the trees along the lake. A light breeze picked up the curls around her face, dancing around her smile and her eyes, feeling the...

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Tim and Sarah | La Mirada, CA

My junior year of college was a very transforming year for me. It was the year that I got engaged, the year that I planned my wedding, the year that I learned to read 600 pages of literature a night, and the year that I was an RA for 27 sophomore girls. It was also...

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Sean and Stephanie | Pasadena, CA

They followed the warm trail of candles while holding hands, meandering along the driveway towards the golden lights of the house up ahead. Soft music lingered in the air, dancing ever so lightly through the garden pathways and down the driveway, mingling with with the scent of lavender and cut grass. Sean leaned in for...

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Brad & Ashley | Oceanside, CA

It was just them. In the best way possible (and I really mean it), Brad and Ashley’s wedding was all about them. Nestled in a little corner of the Oceanside Harbor, their wedding overlooked everything beautiful about Southern California – blue waters, warm sun, cool breezes, and cloudless skies. With no bridal party and their...

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James & Danielle | La Jolla, CA

Danielle’s savvy wit, stubborn ambition, and winning smile bolted her through her career. She knew where she wanted to be in her life, and she knew exactly how to get there. James’ relentless charm, dashing eyes, and strong handshake carried him through the military and into a stellar career. It was their fun-loving personalities that...

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The First Look

“She rounded the corner and turned into the warm shade beneath the corridor, holding her dress, stepping softly. The warm browns of the walls bounced off her skin and her dress sparkled lightly as the sunlight cascaded through the vineyards, down the hallway, and onto her dress. She looked up at the figure standing with...

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Amy & Garett | Salt Lake City, Utah

It was her strength and her confidence that first captivated him. As she sat with his father and chatted with his friends, Garett realized that this girl was remarkably different from the other women he had dated. Her warmth surrounded the table, her laughter surrounded his heart. She had been invited to the benefit dinner...

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John and Christie | Anaheim, CA

Ever since she was a little girl, the church doors would slowly swing open and a beautiful bride would glide down the aisle, guided by a proud father, with joy in her eyes, confidence in her steps, and pure love in her heart. Those doors captivated her, and from the first moment she watched them...

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Inspired

Jeff and I love to play when it comes to photography, and every so often we’ll take the chance to set up our very own photo shoots with hand-picked models and hand-picked locations. This helps us stay inspired and keeps our creative juices flowing. Back in November, we convinced one of our favorite couples to...

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Annie & Frank | Anaheim, CA

The gray clouds convened over Orange County, thickening and stewing as the morning hours drew on. Beneath the brewing storm, a small house buzzed with excitement. Girls sat in front of mirrors, laughing and chatting away the hours as they pampered their eyelashes and coerced their hair into curls. Against the window she sat calm...

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Heather and Ryan | Lake Tahoe, Ca

I seriously have the most fun job. Ever. Everytime I’m supposedly “working” I feel like I’m just out having fun and playing; it is SUCH a blessing! This wedding was no exception – I got to go up to Lake Tahoe with my buddy Bronson Pate of Bauman Photographers and if you know how hilarious...

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Ginny & Dave | Del Mar, CA

I recently had the opportunity to photograph Ginny & Dave’s wedding with my friend Jennifer Bowen from Arizona at The Grand Del Mar, and I have to say – I think I’ve found my new favorite venue in San Diego! Not only is the place less than a mile from our new home (definitely a...

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Paige & Dan | Point Loma, CA (Continued)

Here is the second installment of Paige and Dan’s fabulous wedding! Again, just to highlight all of the amazing people involved, Betsy McCue of La Vida Creations did a wonderful job shooting with us and Susan Kennedy and her team at Signature Events put on a fabulous event! The reception took place at the Admiral...

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Paige & Dan | Point Loma, CA

The sun poured through the panoramic windows overlooking the San Diego Bay and fell upon a flurry of activity within the Sheraton suite. Girls in long black dresses knelt down around a girl in white, adjusting the underlayers of the fairy tale gown. Mom carefully buttoned the back of the dress and paused to hold...

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Meredith & Jeff | San Juan Capistrano

The freeway was at a crawl. The radio announcer grated on my ears as he blared car commercials instead of traffic info. There was no end in sight of the line-up of cars to at least give us some sort of hope of making it through San Clemente. We were in no rush – Jeff...

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Moving in and Sneak Peek

I just wanted to soak away the two-wedding weekend soreness in my new bath tub all day. I mean, its been a full week and I still haven’t dipped into the sweetness of my very own full-size bath tub – you know, one that all five-foot-nine of me fits in. Instead, I gave in to...

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Amy and Andy | San Diego, CA

When Amy’s hair got done early, she smiled and knelt down to help out her best girlfriend with some stray curls. When makeup needed touched up or some loose hair pinned, Amy slipped on over, calm, content, and smiling to help out. Today was her day and on these kinds of days the “trueness” of...

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Candace and Cory | Mission Bay, CA

Everything melted away except for her. Candace sat in the hotel chair, her curls being pinned, her girlfriends getting dressed, the dress hanging and ready – and everything disappeared except for her smile. As she moved to the next chair for makeup, the phone rang, her mom laughed, the hair spray filled the room, and...

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Candace and Cory Sneak Peek!

Jeff and I had an incredible weekend with not just one, but TWO fabulous weddings! We have never had so much fun in one weekend! I love our job. Because of the awesomeness of work that comes with back-to-back weddings, I’ll be working my out-of-shape tail off to get them on the blog within the...

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Some days you gotta dance…

I looooove the little ones at weddings. I mean, I’m terrible with children so I try to stay away from them, but when they don’t know I’m around I love to watch them. They can be too hilarious!! We’ve had so many great ringbearers and flowergirls at our weddings this year and I’ve started a...

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Connection

I was just going through an putting the finishing touches on the images from Chris & Danica’s wedding, and I came across this image and immediately felt a huge connection to it. Erin snapped this one while I was kneeling right in front of Chris, looking towards Danica & her dad, and I absolutely love...

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Patty & Memo | San Diego, CA

The dress fit perfectly. It slipped on flawlessly over Patty’s gorgeous figure, and as the shoes went on, the earrings were hung, and the garter slipped on, everyone in the room held their breath as they watched Patty – the friend, the sister, the daughter, the daddy’s girl – become from this day forward a...

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Melissa & Ian | Newport Beach, CA

She crawled into bed around midnight, ready for a much needed night of rest and renewal. Her eyes closed and what seemed a few minutes later, they opened again. She glanced at the clock- 2:30 in the morning. She tried closing her eyes again, but she was wide awake. The day was almost here. In...

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Randi & Dan | Pismo Beach, CA

“And now, by the powers vested in me by the state of California…” As soon as he said the words, Randi could barely hold it in. ‘He’s actually going to say it!’ she thought as she tried to contain her giggles. “And by those internet guys, specifically Universal Ministries.com…” She couldn’t hold it. Randi let...

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Amanda & Don | Darlington House, La Jolla

As they sat on the bench and looked out over the ocean waves, Amanda tried to make sense of the date they were on. Everything seemed so strange. Why would Don insist on going to that House of Blues concert like he did? She didn’t even know who the band was and it wasn’t exactly...

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Matt & Kristy | Carlsbad, CA

“You suck at life!” And that is how Kristy introduced herself to Matt at the annual World Championship Over the Line Tournament on Fiesta Island. Later, after Kristy swooned Matt with those sweet first words, Matt and Kristy had what they would call their first date – when Matt met all of Kristy’s family. And...

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Kelly and Eran | Point Loma, CA

Eran is a quiet guy. He wouldn’t be one to start up a conversation in a crowded room. But its not that Eran never says anything. In fact, he’s always saying quite a bit. And that’s why I love photographing him – his shoulders tell me that he can’t believe the day is finally here;...

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Chris & Danica | Cypress, CA

Chris turned to his roommate and sighed dejectedly. “I’m never getting married.” “Of course you will, don’t be ridiculous,” replied his roommate and now best man. Chris wasn’t so positive. He turned back around to his computer and clicked send on the first e-mail he sent to this girl that he thought was kinda cool....

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