May 09 2013

CSU Channel Islands Engagement Session | Diane and Jacob

The recently scorched hills surrounding the CSU Channel Islands didn’t dampen the mood of this engagement session yesterday…. Diane and Jacob met while attending this gorgeous university tucked in the hills of Camarillo, became friends and fell in love. They chose this campus, with its 1930s California Mission and Spanish revival buildings and lush gardens, for their engagement session.. the special place where it all began. And they brought their furbaby, Stormy, who was a little shy, but all the more adorable..

CSU Channel Islands engagement session

Stormy prefers to be Diane and Jacob’s arms…she’s quite happy there!

Diane and Jacob will be dancing as husband and wife to Mindy Gledhill, one of my favorite singers, and they gave me a sneak peek of their choreographed first dance.. LOVE!!

The light was amazing yesterday and we chased it as it dipped behind the mountains..

Its safe to say that the camera loves Diane..(She’s gorgeous!!) Aren’t they both amazing?!

Diane and Jacob flew in from Florida and are getting married this Saturday at the Christmas House…Enjoy your lovely day, Diane and Jacob.. and enjoy each other for a lifetime!:)

Here’s your slideshow…

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Apr 29 2013

Seattle Family Photography – ((hugs)) from Seattle

I’m dying up here in Seattle, Washington! I can’t stop gasping for breath. Around every corner.. on every corner…every green and weathered corner is a beautiful backdrop for photos. I might have to seriously consider looking into relocating just for Seattle family photography.

Yesterday, we took the scenic route back to our friends house and came across this lovely grey barn. And I gasped. And the kids groaned because they knew what was in store for them. LOL..Again.

seattle family photography

Can I just bring this barn home?

seattle family photography

((hugs)) fro Seattle

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Teresa Widmer Reeves - May 8, 2013 - 2:09 am

Very nice!

Joyce E Miller - April 29, 2013 - 5:14 pm

Beautiful

Apr 26 2013

Miracle Mile Engagement Session | Carolyn and Chris

I’ve been looking forward to Carolyn and Chris’ Miracle Mile engagement session for several weeks now, in part, because they chose this location for the architecture and history, which Carolyn and Chris love… and that makes me excited and happy! Anytime a clients chooses a location that has meaning for them..well, that session automatically becomes a winner in my book. And I loved exploring the streets with them, listening as they pointed out historical buildings, like the May Co. building, soon to be the new home of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and the El Rey Theater.

Carolyn was on the verge of moving back to Chicago where she was from, when she happened to meet Chris.. at a bar.. with some friends. They joke about how cliche it sounds, but that chance encounter changed their life course and soon they will be married. And I’m so happy for them and can’t wait to capture their wedding day.:)

LACMA lights engagement session

We started out the infamous Urban Light installation by Chris Burden at LACMA.
LACMA lights engagement session
miracle mile engagement session
miracle mile engagement session
miracle mile engagement session

Carolyn and Chris, thank you for your graciousness after the engagement session! We had a wonderful time hangin’ with you and can’t wait to see you again. Enjoy your slideshow!

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Jeff Melkerson - April 27, 2013 - 5:37 pm

lookin’ good chris manfredi!

Carolyn Waldron - April 27, 2013 - 10:08 am

Carrie and Sam, the photos came out great! Chris and I couldn’t be happier with them.

Jody Boyer Bell - April 26, 2013 - 5:34 pm

Made me smile.

Nancy Farano - April 26, 2013 - 5:04 pm

You are a very talented lady, and your sincerity shows in your photos.They are beautiful and I am delighted that my daughter Carolyn found you to record their memories.

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