I breath deeper at the HCC Ranch in Montana than I do anywhere else. My heart muscles burn when I breathe that deep and my ribcage bones tend to crack because they haven't been that stretched in a long time. I feel the air go all the way into my belly when I come...
On Friday - on Valentine's Day - Jeff and I received an email from one of our past brides, Jennifer. She has always been a sweetheart along with her now husband, Michael, but this note made my weekend. Maybe my year. The subject read, "Thank You Will Never Be...
I just couldn't resist posting this after our engagement session with Richie and Kathy yesterday in Newport. Me - "Ok guys, stand together holding hands and facing me. I'm just gonna take one last quick shot..." Jeff and his feet slipping into my frame - "Can I be...
We got an email on Wednesday from one of our amazing clients-turned-life-friends - for whom we've photographed her two daughter's weddings (Lizzy and Steph) and her 25th wedding anniversary with her hubby - with a photo attached that said: "Just noticed that all...
Heather is basically my favorite. This blonde bombshell of a woman interned with us last summer and is now a permanent part of the team here at The Youngrens. While much of her work is remote, she spends plenty of quality time cozying up to Jeff and me here in the...
My sign would read: Scooter rides until we're 90 years old. What would your sign say? PS The old couple at the end makes me cry every time. My greatest goal in life is to be them someday. Hugs,...
If quirky had an avatar, it would be Eric and Cindy. Eric and Cindy are both scientists by trade and their quirky, science-themed summer wedding at The North Chapel in Point Loma and the Marine Room Restaurant in La Jolla captured their lovable personalities...
Brides, lovers, fellow Anthro-addicts - the day has finally come. I thought it would never happen. But I woke up this morning to an email that read.... "What if Anthropologie did Weddings?" Shuuuuuuuuut up!! It's brilliant. Sheer genius. I want to kiss whoever does...
If you're looking for a soft, touchable, DIY look for your wedding, then this, my friends, will get your inspiration wheels moving. Tim and Quinn are our lovely couple out of Boise, Idaho, and Quinn and her mother, Terri, were the fabulous minds behind this New...
Yes, we are officially in the middle of winter, but instead of dwelling on the cold weather, thick sweaters, muddy boots, and itchy scarves, I like to think of January and February as Wedding Inspiration Season. Right now, couples are in the thick of gathering...
The Couple: Josh and Emily Date: April 17th, 2010 Venue: The Canary Hotel, Santa Barbara Florist/Event Designer: Jackie Combs Floral Design Cake: Montecito Confections Hair/Makeup Artists: TEAM Hair and Makeup Rentals/Lounge Furniture: Classic Party Rentals Linens:...
Something is taking over the garage here at Casa de Youngren.... They're shiny. They're sleek. And they're twins. Only one has arrived. The other is on it's way. Stay tuned... Hugs,...