Sit back with a latte...Santa Barbara wedding...

LOVE this Melissa Sweet dress!

Her eyes are amazing!

They are big coffee drinkers so they had a barista at the wedding...
I had a hot chocolate (I know it sounds boring)--it was the BEST hot chocolate ever!!!

This was such a FUN wedding! We had an hour and a half with the bride to get some getting ready shots and shoot some neat images at 2 different locations and we had about an hour with the groom as well (again shooting at 2 locations). They had limited group photos on their list which allowed us to spend more time getting creative images! And let me tell ya the time was well spent--I think everyone had a great time...I know I sure did!!

Fun find...check out these clutches under $50

I found this site and it has a bunch of great gift ideas, necklaces, and some neat parasols for weddings. If you are looking for ideas check it out...www.estiloweddings.com.

We're in InStyle Weddings Magazine!!!

This is so exciting!!! The 3 middle images I photographed!!! WooHOO!!
God is good!

Liza + Justin marry at the Unitarian Society in Santa Barbara and the Saint Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church

I do love to photograph shoes!

Seeing eachother for the first time!

They used the engagement photos as part of their quest book!

Cake by Montecito Confections.

Santa Barbara wedding at El Presidio and Cabrillo Arts Pavillion...

Trollies can be a fun way to move a lot of people from one location to another--especially if one of your venues has limited parking. For information--contact Santa Barbara Trolley.

It was a gorgeous night-- not too hot and not to cold, no bugs, nnot too windy and no fog--just wonderful!

Santa Barbara Historical Museum/ Fess Parker Double Tree Wedding

Here is just a few from Bryce and Candace's wedding on Saturday. I haven't even downloaded 2/3 of the cards but wanted to post a few. As soon as I can take a breath I will post more. They had an awesome wedding!!!

Greystone Mansion/ Beverly Hills Hotel

I just had a total blast at this wedding this weekend! These two are so in love! It was a GORGEOUS wedding. The ceremony took place at Greystone Mansion and the reception at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Every little detail was thought of and everything came together perfectly.

One more thing I'd like to mention--they had a family member be the officiant at the wedding and it is such a special touch--he did an awesome job and really personalized the ceremony!

Westlake Village Inn Wedding and Reception

Maria + Kyle

Westlake Village Inn

Firestone, Crossroads Estate Wedding

Stacey + Kevin

Flowers by Camille of Modern Day Design

Firestone, Crossroads Estate

Congratulations Stacey and Kevin!!

07-07-07

Gift from her soon to be husband!

Simpson House Inn has the cutest little cottages.
I love the way her dress looks just hanging there
waiting for her to wear it.

Love this shot of them walking out
right after the ceremony!

I love how one little girl can get so many adults to
stand in a circle and dance holding hands.

I realize now that I say the word "love" a lot...I think I said it 3 times in this post alone. Well, I guess that means I am in the right business right?!

Sharon & Bill's Welcome BBQ...

Simpson House Inn, Santa Barbara

Flowers by Camille at Modern Day Design

Rentals by Classic Party Rentals

Catering by Mondial

Cake by Crumb--made to look like Simpson House.
The couple's initials are SN and WE so they used
a compass as their theme...cute idea!!

I love how they put the kissing couple in the window!

After dinner they had an outdoor movie. It was the perfect night
for it-warm! Also, they had all the yummy movie theater treats!!

I just love these warm glowy night shots!
Lighting by Trevor at Bella Vista Lighting.

All of this was orchestrated by the great Zohe at
Events of Santa Barbara

Tianay + Mike @ Firestone

Isn't she gorgeous!
Dress is Monique Lhuillier 2007.

Flowers by Tricia Fountain.

Hair and Make-up by T.E.A.M.

Firestone Vineyards

Lorraine Lim Catering

Tina & Andrew the party people...

Tina and Andy can really have a good time!
Every time I turned around I would hear Tina
yell out "YEAH" and through her arms in the air.
She was having the time of her life.

Gainey Vineyard, Santa Ynez

Flowers by Camille at Modern Day Design

WPPI in Las Vegas!

This is my assistant Dia and I at the WPPI (Wedding Portrait Photographers International) in Las Vegas this past week (sorry about the glare on the photo). We had a great time and learned some really neat stuff. I am most excited about some new album design software I found to help me speed up my album design process. Right now I spend about 8-10 hours on a magazine style flush album...YIKES! I am hoping with this software I can cut that time down to more like 3 hours. I'll keep you posted.

I also bought the cutest camera bag from SHOOTSAC. That's the booth where Dia and I also took these photos. Now I am going to be stylin' and profilen' at the weddings!! Woo HOO!

More photos are soon to come!

Links for the Bride and Groom...

I found a few websites I thought you might enjoy in planning your big day!

Wedding Favorites -cute wedding favors.

Envelopments -really nice do-it-yourself invitations that have STYLE and will wow your guests.

Bella Umbrellas -These are the most gorgeous umbrellas/ parasols. Thes make wonderful additions to the photos. And if you do not want to spend a lot of money you can rent them for less. I love these!!

Zappos Couture -Really nice wedding day shoes!

Perfect details -Hair pins & accessories.

Marina Del Rey Wedding

Alexis and Mark's wedding was earlier today! First of all- I am so proud of myself for getting home late, downloading the images and getting a few up on here. It's 1:32am right now. But I am just gearing myself up for late nights (tomorrow I leave for VEGAS for few days for the WPPI convention)!

The wedding began to some romantic Italian music (you'd know the music if you heard it--loved that!) and was short and sweet at Burton Chace Park. Afterwards a gondola came by and picked them up to take them for a romantic sunset cruise through the marina to their reception at the Yacht Club. Dinner kept with the Italian theme and was delicious.

They are taking their honeymoon to Belize in April.

Awesome wedding guys! Congratulations!!

Liza + Justin Engaged!

This is Liza and Justin-they are getting married in Santa Barbara this September. Ok so for all the brides who think wedding planning is stressful (which it is)--get this...Liza is graduating from college in May and taking the bar exam in July and then their wedding is just 6 weeks later! And I gotta tell ya- the girl just does NOT look stressed. She has the most contagious smile and laugh. You can't help but smile when you meet her! And Justin--smiler too-and not afraid to just be himself and have a good time. LOVE IT! I am looking forward to their BIG day!

Maria + Kyle Engaged!

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Maria and Kyle met over the game of soccer! We started out our shoot at the beach and realized we may very well be blown off the beach--the winds were wild! So we went down town Ventura a few shots in town. Then we finished up on the soccer fields where it all began! It was there that they really loosened up and had fun!

I am looking forward to the wedding later this summer.

Shawn and Charmel are married!

Charmel and Shawn planned to get married on the sandy beaches across from the Four Season's Biltmore today in sunny Santa Barbara. Well, as I drove to meet them at their hotel I was on the phone with them thinking up a back up plan....it was down pouring. I am talking LOTS and LOTS of rain. As I exited the freeway with Shawn on the phone I said "wait it's not raining-it stopped". They met me down at the beach and we were able to capture these wonderful images. It was divine intervention at it's finest! They had a beautiful ceremony and I feel blessed to have been a part of it all.

Heather + Kevin tie the knot!

This couple really really loves each other! They wrote their own vows and as they read them I began crying all over the place. I have been to a few weddings ok--but their vows were so heart felt and warm...I just loved it!

Firestone, Crossroads Estate, Santa Ynez

Shawn and Mike are married!

Shawn and Mike walked down the aisle Saturday October 28, 2006 at the Adamson House in Malibu. It was gorgeous! The colors were awesome- lime green and red with a splash of orange! Fun, fun, fun!