Emily and Curtis

This session I did a couple months ago, but with catching up on blogging, I wanted to post them since they are getting married this Saturday. Emily and Curtis were so much fun and up for whatever I suggested. Emily wanted to go somewhere that had lots of weeds and just a different feel than the beach. And I was thrilled when we got there and were walking around and she turns to me and says "this is exactly... what I was hoping for!" Yeah!!!

They also brought their awesome dog along that they nicknamed monkey... you'll see why below. She crawls up everything, even jumped into a tree at the end.

You would never even know that there were ants lurking.... They sat down and spotted ants very close by. But again, beautiful smiles and you'd never even know.





















As we were getting ready to head back to the car, both Curtis and I saw this spot and they were troopers to hike back in there. But it totally... paid off. Even caught some glare...

















Thanks Curtis and Emily... you guys ROCK!! I'm so.. excited for your wedding and thanks for a wonderful shoot!

Welcome Charlie Rush....

I have been terrible at this blogging thing, as you can see..... so with the advice and encouragement of my friend Karey, I'm just going to blog from my most recent shoot and then work backwards... Whole new blogging concept, right? If I don't, I'm afraid I'll never blog.

So... Announcing Charlie Rush....

Such an adorable little guy and his parents are incredible! They were referred to me by one of my past brides, whom I hear is pregnant as well.... And we had a blast. There were just so many amazing shots it was truly hard to pick just these... but I had to stop.

Enjoy!

These next couple of shots are some of my favorite, "real moments". They were talking to their baby and he was really quite attentive at his young age...















When I saw his nursery I spotted this guy and said we should try to "fit" Charlie into it. Their eyes lit up and here's what we got. Of course Mom and Dad are just out of range to catch him should he roll.... but it was worth it!












.... and every time I see this one, I keep yawning... soooo cute!






This is one of my absolute favs. I love how babies sleep!






And... this is my new favorite foot shot! I love shooting baby feet, and this rocks!






... this sums up the whole feel for our shoot




Thanks Rush family. I had the most fun with you for a couple hours and could've kept shooting forever. Can't wait to see you again and thank you for inviting me into your lives to capture little Charlie.

Kate and Michael

They just got married a couple weeks ago at the beautiful Rancho Capistrano. These guys were incredibly fun to work with at their engagement session and they didn't disappoint at their wedding. Their love and passion for each other is so beautiful and I love how much fun they had together. Gini Garner coordinated their beautiful day and did such a fabulous job!

They saw each other prior to the ceremony, which I absolutely love doing. We still create a special moment for them to soak each other up, but it gives us some more time to capture pictures. And for them to enjoy their cocktail party...









And how cute was this little guys' shoes?? he was so adorable...



And here is Kate working it... There were so many fun ones to choose from, but these were my favs












and of course we can't leave Michael out of the loop of working it...



























My wonderful assistant Ally grabbed this shot. The light was absolutely gorgeous and the hillside was blooming with yellow flowers. So I talked them into making the hike up the hill.



....and see how worth it, it was??



Kate told me their whole theme for their wedding was oreo, playing on black and white. So here are a couple details....



And these silly daddy's thought it would be fun to dip their kids in the fountain.. I LOVED it!! They were giggling so hard!






And their wonderful DJ Pete Carroll had everyone busting up laughing as he announced them in and during the first dance he plays their song and loops in comments they have made about each other in an earlier interview. It is so emotional and in their case, caused lots of laughter...










Thank you Kate and Michael for letting me capture your special day. I had an absolute blast with you and I adore your relationship!!