Family Portrait Session in Montecito

This is so cool! In 2005 I photographed the couple on the far rights wedding and last week I had the great privilege of photographing their family. It's just so neat to see a family as they grow...I love that!

This is their baby! Isn't he precious!!

We're in The Knot best of weddings 2008...

High School Senior Portraits- Love them!! So much fun!

We took a few minutes to get some shots with his
little brother-how cute?!

Love this!

WPPI in Las Vegas to find the very best products for our clients...

WPPI is the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International association. This is the largest gathering of photographers in the world! And this is how we stay up on the latest trends and products in the industry to bring our clients only the very best! We love you guys! :)

This is Dia Rao and myself. Dia was my second shooter for the past few years. And I say now with a tear in my eye--she has moved on. Sniffle Sniffle. Check out her site...www.diarao.com

In this photo, my dear photo friends: Allyson Magda and her assistant Jill, Kristen Beinke and Dia Rao.

Again, Allyson Magda and her assistant Jill

Kristen Beinke and Keeley

Here's some awesome goods I found!

Coolest frames ever and I can't wait to have them all over my walls...I am obsessed!

Anna Costa and myself

Jeff Newsom, Chelsea Elizabeth, and myself.

Brian of Richard Photo Lab and Me.

Check the newstands...we're featured in Wedding Dresses Magazine...

Wedding at the Ojai Valley Inn Resort...

Ojai Valley Inn Resort

The above photo was where the ceremony was going to be before it rained.

Above is the Dad seeing his daughter as a bride.

Bride and Groom seeing each other for the first time.

Grandma and Grandpa

Minutes before the ceremony, the pastor and the groom.

This is where the ceremony was moved to.

Mother of the bride having a great time!

Big Thank you to Amber Weir for doing an amazing job!!
You are a talent!

We're featured in the 805 Wedding Magazine...

Real clean and simple design and layout-which I love!

Ear Infection #6 in one year!

Can you imagine 6 ear infections in one year? Crazyness!! Here's the good part--it's hard to tell he even has one because he doesn't act any different except for he will wake up once in the middle of the night with a sudden cry. I actually thought he had a bad dream but turns out it's his ears. Of the 6--3 have been double's. This is a double! Praise God for antibiotics.

These umbrellas are inspiring!

Ok, these are cute! You can buy or rent vintage looking umbrellas from www.bellaumbrella.com.

I love this idea. I decided that because I am finding some really neat stuff--I am adding a section on the right with links just "For the Bride". I plan on adding a "For the Mom", and "For the Business Owner" eventually! Leave a comment and let me know what you think-helpful? interesting? or...show me more photos! :)

I found these Maps and thought they would be fun for a destination wedding...

I know that there are a lot of couples out right now looking at invitations for this summer. Well, I found this site www.jimhuntillustration.com/wedding.htm where they will design you a custom map/save the date! I think it's a fun idea for a beach wedding or a destination wedding. You could include some of your favorite local spots that you think your guests may enjoy.

For the non-local Santa Barbara brides and grooms I love...

1. Ca Dario ravioli and bruschetta...So so yummy!

2. Take a picnic to shoreline park (walk all the way down the stairs to the beach and find yourself a nice patch of 1/2 sun, 1/2 shade sand). Eat...then take a nap (wear sunblock).

3. A drive up APS (Alemeda Padre Sierra). Pull off and enjoy the sunset--so pretty!