Today is a good day because (1) I get to start playing Christmas music round the clock for the next 30 days, (2) I woke up to the smell of banana pancakes made by the love of my life, and (3) I get to bust out the decorations. Anyone remember my Christmas Tornado...
To me, the most powerful words in the English language are “me too.” They mean that I’m not alone. That I’m not entirely crazy. That I’m ok, and that I can survive. That in so many ways, I’m completely normal. So whatever it is that you may be feeling right now,...
I can’t believe October is over. October is my favorite month of the year. Nothing feels fresher or more vibrant than a crisp fall day, even in a place like San Diego where the seasons don’t actually, well, happen sometimes. October is when I get to dig into the...
The Youngrens are on the road again! This time we're livin' it up in Cabo San Lucas for Josh and Kate's destination wedding at the luxurious and relaxing Esperanza Resort. While we're out shooting these two fabulous people along with their families and guests, I...
There is absolutely nothing faster than this little gem of an appetizer. And I mean it. When you've got guests coming over in t-minus 10 minutes and you're running around the house shoving the dishwasher full and vaccuuming the last week's worth of Gracie's cat...
Are you guys ready for Part Two of my genius plan? If you were around for last week's Recipe Sunday, you know that I did some major experimenting with efficiency that went (mostly) well. I decided to make and photograph two recipes at once, but it's a little harder...
It was about 3:00pm on a Friday when I had my brilliant flash of genius. I'm thumbing through my magazines making a list of ingredients for my next Recipe Sunday posts when it occurs to me: What if I made TWO dishes as the same time? One could be the main dish and...
This was the yummiest Recipe Sunday fail I've ever had. It was DELICIOUS, but a total, absolute failure. We had our new friends, Jared and Danielle of Side by Side Video, come over to Casa de Youngren for a yummy dinner, some lovely wine, and a Recipe Sunday...
A huge benefit to all of these plane flights that Jeff and I have found ourselves on lately is the enormous amount of hours I am able to spend disconnected from 3G and internet. So I am left to occupy my time with a handful of hobbies – drooling on Jeff’s shoulder...
When I laugh, I feel beautiful. I feel like I've been given permission to be that free little girl I was meant to be. Or that classy, elegant woman that I want to be. Or that nerdy, neurotic person that I am. When I laugh, I feel like life will be ok. That it is...
I feel disappointed dear bloggy blog. It's been one of those weeks... There really isn't a big reason for it. People close to us have made comments - nothing terrible, but enough for my mind to shift into overdrive with overanalyzing. We received some news that...
Does anyone remember when Jeff and I were late to our very own dinner party? That was at our house? With guests we invited? Well folks, I think I’ve officially topped that one. I was actually late to my husband’s birthday party a few weeks ago and I was the one...
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We're Jeff & Erin
It’s our job to help you slow down and experience every moment of your wedding day – because we believe that it should be savored from top to bottom.
We’re Jeff & Erin Youngren, a hubby & wifey wedding photography team that believes timeless trumps trendy, life is best done together, and tears, hugs, & high fives should never be held back. We consider our couples part of our family – and we cannot wait to meet you!