It was such a blessing getting to photograph my good friend with her mother, Joan, for her 80th birthday. We had lots of fun, and then spoiled her with a yummy dinner out. They were very gracious and I'm glad I was able to give them this gift.

 

 

I love going to the Farmers Market every Thursday, and the fact that I can walk down the street to it is awesome! There are so many different colors, shapes, foods, and interesting people. It always inspires me to cook...and then eat! Here are a few images from my most recent visit. Enjoy!

Bobby and Shelley are such a sweet couple. Their wedding was truly inspired by home, heart, and comfort (food). They were such an easy couple to photograph, so at ease with each other and in front of the camera. I felt like I was back home at my family reunion surrounded by love and laughs. Such an amazing and heartfelt day...

 

My wife's friend came over with her daughter Phoebe a few months back and she was so cute just playing around outside (still in her dance class attire of course). I just had to snap a few pics of her real quick before she caught on to what I was doing...

Gemma and I consulted many times about how she wanted this shoot to go. We both agreed that we wanted to capture a more sensual side of pregnancy, and what better place to find that than in the bedroom. My wife came along to help ease any tension and tweak and tuck any little things for Gemma. These are just a few of the images.

(side note: little Scarlet was born the very next day. Good timing, eh?)

 

 

Athena and Brian had an intimate wedding in the beautiful wine country of the Santa Ynez Valley. The view was breathtaking on top of the hill where they were married. Every detail was original and definitely inspired by this wonderful couple.

This wedding was amazing! Leah and Chris really put a lot of creativity into their wedding, and it shows in all these details. I am so happy for these two newlyweds and glad that I was able to capture their big day.

(a special thanks to Linda Chaja for asking me along as a second shooter)

 

more to come from this fun St. Patrick's Day wedding...