Holly & Rocky.....

As we walked down the street of Newport Beach, Holly commented that she and her co-worker (another one of my brides) regularly check my blog. It seems they were worried because we always say we love our couples and we had so much fun with them. Then she thought, what if we are the first couple that they don’t love and aren’t that much fun? This is actually a great point. Do we love all our couples, or is it just a sly marketing strategy? Personally, I love all our clients. We have been so fortunate to have worked with some awesome people, and the fact that they pick us, a couple of strangers, to document one of the most important days of their lives speaks volumes to why we love them!

But not to worry Holly and Rocky, I had so much fun with you two! You both have sweet bikes (especially with Holly's basket) I wish someone could have got a shot of me running after you on the bikes! Next time get some pegs so I can ride on the back!

But one thing, I did have to post the score for blinking:

Holly – 3
Rocky – 0

I guess Rocky made up for the Angel game! I had a “blast” and “can’t wait for the wedding”!!

Enjoy….

Gina & Brian......

A guest at Gina and Brian’s wedding paid me possibly one the greatest compliments I have ever received. After viewing a slideshow of the day I put together while the guests ate dinner, he said they were inspirational. I thought he meant he was inspired to take photos, but he explained some photos make you want to look at them, but these photos inspired him to be in love and made him want to get married. I always try to “capture emotion” but to inspire love? Wow! Now before I go to far…. I don’t think it’s completely my images (and my ego is not out of control!) He did, however, make me think about my role as a wedding photographer. I feel I simply capture the emotion that inspires love. My clients bring the inspiration in their love, I just press the button! Gina and Brian are a perfect example of this recipe for inspirational love. They are so meant for each other and if you are fortunate enough to spend just a few seconds with them, you immediately feel their connection. But for the guest whose name I missed, thanks for the compliment!

You may remember Gina and I went to High School together and was referred by another one of my clients/friends, Monia and Robin. Gina and I attended Bishop Amat High School. If you know Amat, you know anyone who attends or attended is family. After we got over the initial shock of realizing how small the world is, we picked up where we left off 15 years ago! It was great to see that Gina is so successful and found her soul mate. Marlene and I are fortunate we were able to document their love.

Gina and Brian were married in their beloved City of El Segundo. They exchanged their vows at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with the help of Father Jim Anguiano (Father Jim was Principal of Amat and I was his office aide my Senior year!) and they celebrated their day at Occasions.

Gina, Brian, Rod, Davidlee, Debbie, Tisha, Wendy, Yvonne and Lorene, you guys are awesome! Thank you for trekking down to the street to the “blue building”, for trusting my crazy ideas, for making several jumps for the basketball shot in your suit, for going wherever I asked with your gorgeous dress and for making us feel like family! We love you all!








































Marlene and I also wanted to thank the awesome vendors we worked with.

The talented Yana of Yana Beauty Studio

Karim of My Wedding Blooms

Julian of All the Rave Entertainment

If your getting married, make sure you check these vendors out!