I'll be gone until Friday!

I leave tomorrow morning for a 4 day cruise to Cabo San Lucas! The ship above is the exact one I will be on. Woo Hoo! I am going with my friends and fellows photogs, Dawn Malone and Michelle Terry.

I will actually be in Cabo on Wednesday, so think of me drinking a margarita on the beach. :) haha

Jen will be answering any emergency emails since I will be without phone or internet (by choice) for 4 days.

Talk to you after Friday! Bon Voyage!

Networking rocks!

Melissa Koehler and I had been planning to get together for some time now, but those who know me, know that my life is a little crazy at the moment!

On Thursday, Melissa, Jen and I finally got to sit down at Panera at talk shop. They brought their kiddos along too, Melissa's son and Jen's oldest son and I all share the same birthday. Weird!

A bad pic of me and Jen (she just got done running 4 miles, I have no excuse):

Melissa and Melissa (M&M):

It was so great to finally meet you! We must hang out again, very soon!

XOXO

Lauren + John Engagement

I could talk to Lauren and John for hours. In fact, I have on two occasions! They are such a warm, caring couple they really compliment each other perfectly.

Lauren is a photographer, so its always an honor to be chosen to shoot the wedding of another photographer!

I met the two of them downtown San Diego. They wanted a more urban, city feel! I look forward to shooting the wedding on October 13th!

Baby Adeline

My freshman year of college, I went half way across the country to go to school. I didn't know a single person, so I was really nervous to meet my roommate. Nikki and I hit it off right away. We grew apart as the year went on, forced in to different social circles. But I feel very lucky now that we have kept in touch all these years and she is still in my life.

Nikki married her college sweetheart, Matt. This past June, they created their own little miracle, Adeline. What an adorable baby! She loved the camera and was so expressive! I can't wait to shoot her 1 year old photos next June when I get back to Illinois!

I think this may be my favorite shot of the day:

It was so great to see you Nikki, and your wonderful family!

Kiss and Showit Party!

On Wednesday night last week, David Jay and KISS ALBUMS threw an awesome party at Blue 32, in Hermosa Beach. Jen and I went and had the best time!!! Not only did we get to hang out with tons of cool photographers, but I was able to meet some of my photog IDOLS!! It was a blast! Thanks DJ and Kiss for the great party!!

Jen, the amazing David Jay and me:

Jen, me and Jasmine Star (love her!)
This was in the foto cabina. It is so awesome and if any brides are interested in having this photo booth at your wedding, let me know.
Jen, David Baxter (another San Diego photog and all around nice guy) and devilish me!
Ok, this photo just cracks me up. While we were waiting for the limos, Jen and I took a ton of fun awesome photos of each other. I think I will save them all for another post, but I had to share this one. Its my new favorite pic of me!

Alison + Rob

Wow, what an amazingly beautiful wedding! Alison and Rob were married on August 16, 2007 (a Thursday!) at the Grand Tradition in my hometown of Fallbrook, CA.

It was a warm day, but nothing could wipe the smiles off of Rob and Alison's faces.

Her beautiful gown:

Zipping Alison up!

The stunning Alison:
The handsome Rob:Exchanging of rings:

A different take on the ring shot:
I love this one. My favorite of the day
Yum!
Grand exit!


Thank you to Alison, Rob and their lovely families. Jen and I had a great time at the wedding!

Enjoy your slideshow!

Quick blog before I crash out...

Its 3am in Philly and I just had the longest day of my life (or so it seemed)

I wanted to share 2 shots from the plane landing in Minneapolis/St Paul (Layover stop).

These clouds were amazing!!! I'm not really sure why they look like that...maybe all the planes coming in and out of the sky? It was a neat site :)

Kim + John ~ Bernardo Winery

I leave tomorrow morning for Philidelphia and New Jersey, but I wanted to get this up before another adventure!

Kim and John were married on Wednesday, August 15 at Bernardo Winery. It was my first visit there, and I was so impressed by the location. Gorgeous spot!

Kim and John actually live in England, but decided to forgo the rainy UK weather for a sunnier San Diego (John's hometown). The day was so beautiful, but it sure was hot! Kim was such a trooper even though I know she was melting! :)

The couple has two adorable children, here is Holland:

Kim & John:


Kim has gorgeous eyes!

This is their 6 month old, Mia. She was such a good baby!
I just love this special moment between mom/child:


Slide show coming soon...

Back in town...for now!

I made home safe from my week long stay in Chicago. I have 8 days at home finally. (well, in between a wedding, engagement shoot and portrait shoot. Oh an lots of laundry!) I leave again on Thursday for Philly/NJ. I have many many blogs coming very soon. So check back soon and often!

Here is a trash the dress teaser from yesterday in downtown Chicago: