There is nothing sweeter than high school sweethearts tying the knot!  These two love-birds were such a dream to photograph - I said "Jump!" and they said "How high?"  I nodded and smiled towards the cold ocean water and as they laid down in it, I swear I heard them say, "We thought you'd never ask!"  Haha!  These two were up for anything - and that's exactly how their love was...fun, youthful and alive...but oh-so sweet all at the same time!  I can't wait for their wedding next year (with Joy de Vivre) - it's going to be one fabulous party!

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I had so much fun photographing these two - such sweet people!  The engagement session was the first time that we all met and I instantly loved them.  It's funny because Phil actually reminds me so much of my older brother (in his mannerisms and demeanor) and Katie looks just like Jennifer Garner - am I right?!?!?  What a beauty!  I loved getting to know them and it made me even more excited for their wedding this coming October.  Their love is so alive and refreshing - I can tell it's the kind that will last forever.  And there is nothing else on earth that I would rather photograph...

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O.K., so Piper is going on 4 1/2 months, so I thought I better post her 3 month photos or I'm not going to do it until she's in high school!  Wow, I can't believe how fast time is flying by...this is ridiculous.  Everyone always says, "It goes so fast...!"  But, you don't really realize it until it happens to you...oh, wow!  

Dear Time, Please slow down.  Thank you.

I'm working on a special project and so some of these were taken with just a mid-grade DSLR with a standard zoom lens - I'm wondering if you can tell which ones?  I can definitely see the difference but curious if you can!?!?!?  

It was the perfect summer afternoon and I was so excited to hit a few of my favorite places in SB.  The Mission and Rocky Nook Park - NEVER disappoint.  Ever.  

Bernadette and Joe were a blast to photograph - Joe does a great Chandler impersonation - he had us all laughing!  And I am so glad they were laughing because they both have such amazing smiles, and teeth - wow, gorgeous.  I love the endearing looks that they exchanged, I loved how he made her laugh and I loved how she quietly, patiently loved him.  It was so sweet. And did you see her shoes?  Love.  Wish I could wear heels like that and not kill myself.  

I can't wait for their wedding at the St. Regis Laguna Beach later this year.  WOO HOO!

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You know it's a good wedding when you have an impossible time trying to edit down the photos.  I think Corine smiled and laughed more on her wedding day than I did on mine - and that is A LOT!  Haha.  I feel so fortunate to be able to work with such happy, down-to-earth couples.  They make my job so easy and enjoyable and being in love never looked so good.

It was so much fun photographing such a vibrant, loving couple...the Four Seasons Biltmore was the perfect backdrop for them and the amazing Mindy Rice really outdid herself on the florals.  This wedding had the best team of professionals that I could ever dream up and the fabulous Jill LaFleur was head of it all!  And she is always dressed so cute while she's working - I don't know how she does it.  She is the best!

Thank you MAR (with T.E.A.M.) for your incredible talent - Corine's look was stunning. Santa Barbara DJ's kept the party moving and let me tell you - Ben really knows how to shake a leg!  And of course, everything looks better in great lighting so thank you Ambient Event Design for making us all look good.

It's always nice to start off the day with a little Jimmy Choo.

I love this shot that my incredible second shooter got - thanks for your help Kacie Jean!

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