Friday, July 16, 2010

Chad & Monica - Engaged!! {Tempe, AZ Engagement Photographer}

I love this couple to death, they are soo cute together!! And I have literally known Chad Forever! We grew up in the same church together and have had the same circle of friends for years. Then along came Monica.... and she just fit in, in every way. I know this couple will last and I can't wait to see whats in store for them in the future. (And as a bonus, I get to photograph their wedding in March!! Super excited! Its going to be gorgeous.)


The always stunning Miss Monica
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Apparently Chad did something funny, but it made a cute picture.
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The soon to be Mr. & Mrs.
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This is one of my absolute favorite photos from this session. I love the sun rays coming through the mist.
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Yes, I made them dance in the street. :)
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And a little romance by the fireplace
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And at the end of the session they were brave and played in the water fountain! And they turned out great!!
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Congratulations Chad & Monica! I am thrilled to see Chad so happy with a wonderful woman. I look forward to your wedding in a few months.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Ernie & Beth's Wedding {Destination Wedding Photographer}

I am always very excited and a little extra nervous to photograph someones wedding that I know, this wedding was no exception. I had gone to school with Beth for what seems like forever (at least junior high and high school) and she is one of the sweetest most laidback people you will ever meet and Ernie is her perfect match in every way! Both of them are wonderful people inside and out and when you have such wonderful people coming together you are bound to have an emotion filled event. Though the day of the wedding did not go as planned (it was suppose to be an outdoor wedding but the weather and the Portland rain had other ideas) they both handled the situation with such grace and maturity. And even though it was not as planned, everything turned out perfectly.


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The adorable flower girl decided all the petals had to be in exactly this spot. Who needs petals all the way down the aisle?
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This photo was a request from the bridesmaids and always a crowd pleaser. :)
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Yes Ernie, we see you carrying the bouquet. Thats ok, it looks good on you.
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Mr & Mrs Aguilar
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Beth's beautiful hazel eyes had an extra sparkle!
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The stunning Mrs. Aguilar!! I love this photos of Beth, its so adorable!
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All the toasts were full of fun memories and brought out lots of emotions from everyone including me. I don't cry at weddings but these brought a tear or two to my eyes.
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This young man was a sure spit fire. He was a great little break dancer and had way more energy than was good for him, haha. But he did entertain everyone while they were eating.
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Beth and Ernie had a beautiful first dance. You can't ignore the love they have for each other when you see them together.
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Then the party begins
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Ok girls don't concentrate too hard now. :)
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Beth and Ernie your wedding, though with many last minute alterations, was absolutely beautiful! You two are wonderful and anyone would be hard pressed to find two greater people together. I wish you all the best in the many years to come!

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Shannon & Tanner - She Said Yes!!! {Mesa, AZ Engagement Photographer}

I meet Shannon a few years ago while she was still a Senior in HS. I did headshots for Westwood Dance Company and had the pleasure to meet many wonderful girls, Shannon being one of them.

So, technically Shannon and Tanner were married in late March. They chose to have a shotgun court ceremony and do all the 'traditional' stuff later. And I am so glad they did because I got to take photos of this adorable couple! So here they are, their "make-up, after the ceremony, engagement' photos.


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Those are Big brown eyes you just can't ignore.
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Shannon is such a happy, laughy person it was so easy to take pictures of her
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I told them to look off into the distance and image their long happy future together......
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WITH 10 KIDS......HAHA!......priceless
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Congratulations you two crazy kids! I can't wait to photography your wedding in April.