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06.07.2013

Kevin and Jaime. Engaged

I enjoy engagement sessions. A lot. I really enjoy them when a couple goes for a full 4 hour session. That means that we have plenty of time to hang out, change outfits, explore and just have fun.

That’s exactly what Kevin and Jaime did.

We met down in La Jolla, which is beautiful, and had a great day. From walking around and shooting in front of people’s houses, to finding cool little parks, to getting wet and sandy on the beach, this shoot had it all.

Jaime and Kevin are really fun to hang out. When we initially met to talk about their wedding, we got coffee and ended up chatting for a couple hours. I’ve known Kevin for years, and was so excited to hear that he had gotten engaged, and honestly I was surprised that it had taken so long, because he’s such a great guy. As a teacher and a student leader at his church, Kevin definitely has tons of patience. He also has a great sense of humor, and he loves dancing (he’s a catch right?). I once went to Vegas with Kevin and 7 girls (this is a true story) many years ago for one of those girls’ birthday, and Kevin kept on leaving us to go country line dancing or swing dancing, or some form of dancing, just because he loves dancing so much. (He and I might tell this story differently) So I was left with 7 girls in Vegas, it was really rough…

Moving on.

Well if there was a reason for Kevin to remain single for as long as he did, it was because Jaime wasn’t in his life yet. These two are perfect for each other. They are all smiles and laughs and fun times. Jaime is so sweet and a delight to be around. I was really glad to get to know her better at our meeting and on this shoot.

I was so glad that we finally got to do this shoot, because it kept on getting postponed. From accidentally scheduling the shoot on a holiday to Kevin getting sunburnt when Jaime took him on a surprise sailing trip for their third anniversary, it felt as if this shoot was never going to happen.

When I walked in to meet Kevin and Jaime in the lobby of the hotel, we all collectively said “is this really happening?” Well it finally did happen, and I couldn’t be more happy, because I love these pictures, and this couple.

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06.06.2013

Logan and Brittney. Married

I loved the feel of this small, intimate wedding. I had so many friends at this wedding, half the time I didn’t feel like I was working, it felt more like I was just hanging out and taking pictures of my people I love.

And boy do I love Logan and Brittney. They’re such a relaxed couple. There were a few little details that could have upset a lot of other couples, but not them. From security trying to shut us down outside from taking pictures to the venue not really having adequate rooms for the bridal party to get ready, to even having one of the groomsmen faint at the altar (which was the first time I had seen this in person), nothing seemed to phase these two. I ended up schmoozing security and they let us shoot wherever we wanted to, so that took some of the stress of the day

This wedding was mainly just friends and close relatives, and many of them were doing multiple duties throughout the day. Since Logan is a musician, he has lots of musician friends, meaning that half the groomsmen were in the band that played during the reception, and boy were they great.

Talk about a stunning couple, these two are really really really ridiculously good looking. From Logan’s so called “Ryan Gosling” grey suit, to Brittney’s beautiful form-fitting dress, these two were very easy to take pictures of. Half of the time I didn’t even have to help them out with poses, they tend to just act super cute around each other, making my job very easy.

I love these two, enough said. I also love that they live close by. Can’t wait to hang out with them, print some pictures for them and see their new home!

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05.26.2013