Saifa & Linda. Married.

Wow, it was a busy weekend! Happy Monday to everyone! I am recuperating from a fabulous wedding we shot yesterday at the gorgeous Estancia in La Jolla. Wowzers that place is amazing!!! We can’t wait to share the photos with you!

But today we are sharing with you a wedding that we have been anticipating with excitement ever since Saifa and Linda booked us last year. You might remember their engagement shoot from USD that we captured on what seemed to be one of the coldest days of the year.  From that engagement shoot is was completely clear to us why these two are together. They compliment each other in every way possible and you can just tell that they know how to have fun together.

Linda did a fantastic job making this wedding happen. So much thought and planning went into every detail for what turned out to be a very large wedding.:)Her efforts paid off so that on the day of she could quit her job as coordinator and assume the job of a Bride and what a stunning bride she was! It was a great day complete with a Chinese tea ceremony in the morning, a traditional ceremony in the afternoon and a full blown reception in the evening. I, Emily, even learned to say 1-2-3 in Chinese!:)Oh, and another treat of the day – the fabulous photography duo Daniel and Cindy Lowe from Orange Turtle were in attendance at the wedding so we snagged a seat with them at their table during the reception, which made it all the more fun!

We had a great time Saifa and Linda and it was such a blessing to be a part of your family and traditions for a day. Thank you so much and please keep in touch!

Kenny & Janelle. Engaged.

This is a sad week for Brett and I. It is the week we say goodbye to our wonderful summer intern Andrea. She came out to California for the summer to work with us and to learn the ropes of running a photography business all the way from her home in Michigan and nearby Bowling Green University where she is a Visual Communications Technology major (say that 10 times fast!). Andrea – thank you for spending the summer with us! We have thoroughly enjoyed your company and appreciate your strong work ethic! You will be missed!

We have started to receive requests from other great peeps interested in learning from us through an internship and we hope to fill a fall internship position if we find the right fit. Soo…..if you are interested, contact us and we will send you more info (serious inquiries only please!!!!)).

Ok – moving on to today’s feature!  While Brett first met with Kenny and Janelle at the beautiful Estancia La Jolla where they are getting married next May, I was at home recovering from the surgery. I was so thrilled to finally meet them for their engagement shoot.  All I can say is – you two make me laugh!!!  I know I’ve said this many times before, but we had so much fun with these two!  (We can’t help it – we have AMAZING clients!!!!)  With all of their laughing and giggling during our engagement shoot it was hard to not join in – so of course we did! Add to their humor, charisma, charm, sweetness, genuine love, and good looks, Kenny and Janelle are a magnetic couple!

Janelle and Kenny – we are so excited to shoot your wedding and be a part of your lives. You make us happy. :)

Matt & Lauren. Engaged.

This couple was amazing to shoot. As soon as I saw Lauren dressed in that black and white dress and red heels I KNEW this was going to be fun. The shoes make the outfit girls! Matt and Lauren met when they lived in the same apartment building in Little Italy, so that is where they chose to do the first half of their shoot. This place never ceases to amaze as there is always a new corner, new door or wall too shoot at. This time we found a fabulous beat up classic car in a parking lot. Thank you to the owner whoever you are!:)

Another great thing about this couple – they have fun, they laugh together and yet they know how to strike a great pose too. Not to mention that they are darn right good looking!

Matt and Lauren – We are so excited for your wedding at the Prado. Thank you for a great time and for being willing to try some crazy ideas like climbing in a tree with high heels on.:)

Kevin & Sarah

Class. Style. Tradition. Culture. Kevin and Sarah blended all of these together to create a fabulous wedding. The photos tell the story of this wonderful day. Enjoy!

Event Coordination: Theory Weddings & Event
Videography: Modern 8 Films

Ceremony & Reception: Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club
Florist: Lotus Flowers
Ceremony Music: Vintage Strings
Reception Music: DJ Guy
Lounge Furniture: Concepts Event Design
Bridal Make-up & Hair: Makeup by Chiachi