El Cap 2011

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My boyfriend Keith and I took had a little escape this weekend to El Capitan in Santa Barbara, things can get a bit crazy during wedding season and a little break to sit and just BE is exactly what I needed! We surfed with a few seal friends, hiked along the coast and even caught a grey whale jumping out of the water. I wish the weather would have been a bit better but the overcast definitely set the tone for a relaxing weekend...enjoy the photos!

S I S T E R couture.

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I am incredibly lucky to have such beautiful people in my life, inside and out. These two ladies are a prime example. I wanted to get another fashion shoot under my belt for my portfolio and my sisters are always willing to lend a hand, doesn't hurt anything that they are D R O P, DEAD gorgeous! We had an absolute blast and got some rad shots that I'm so excited to show off, enjoy!

I'll leave you with a shot of me and my lovely models! Be sure to contact me if you'd like to schedule your own portrait session!

Becky + Dany

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I met Dany and Becky at the Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa last Monday and the location was just perfect for their modern taste.  These two have a pretty incredible story, they moved from New Jersey to California after only dating for a few months, they had an idea and just went for it! And here they are two years later, posing for engagement photos, planning their wedding, and starting their own business. These are two people that know how to make things happen and have a blast while doing it. We definitely got some rad candid shots, thanks to Dany who kept  BOLTING from a few photos, he surprised me more than a few times. We ended the shoot with the whole family, their pug Harley and their chiweeni (appropriately named: Jersey). I was lucky to meet such a rad couple and wish them the best of luck in the future! Enjoy the photos...

  

Little Avery

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I was lucky enough to be able to shoot little Avery for the first time the day she turned a month old! She was a bit upset to have to pose for the camera on her big day but with a little help from Grandma's special touch she was willing to give us a few adorable shots! Aaron and Brooke are such a beautiful couple and they need to start having more babies pronto, because Avery is absolutely gorgeous...enjoy the photos!

 

Jen + Kyle

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This shoot was not your average engagement shoot. Jen is a very creative lady and is involved in all aspects of planning her wedding, the things she comes up with will blow your mind, she has wedding planning in her blood and as beyond talented! So when it came to choosing a location for the engagement shoot, she was all over it! She found an incredible lake in Corona that seemed to have acres upon acres of rolling grassy hills full of wildflowers---yes please!... only problem is that it turned out a bit differently then it was portrayed online.... The green grassy hills and wild flowers where no where to be found and in there place... a bunch of trailer homes....

But we had a lake, beautiful light, a rowboat, lanterns and one damn cute couple, who needs rolling grassy hills?!... It doesn't matter where you are shooting when two people love each other as much as Jen and Kyle do! And poor Kyle definitely got a work-out rowing us around the ENTIRE lake, this man can ROW... I absolutely adore these two and cannot W A I T for their wedding next year...Enjoy the photos (A LOT of work went into them, just ask Kyle!).

 

Vivian + George

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Vivian and George got hitched on a beautiful July day in Walnut California. They have an absolutely adorable son and a huge support system of family members that were all ready to make this special day one to remember... I adore shooting this couple (the 1st shot is from their engagement shoot), they have so much positive energy surrounding them always. The ceremony was gorgeous, Vivian was stunning and these two definitely know how to throw a party, the dance floor was packed the entire evening...enjoy the photos of their big day!

 

Autumn + Dan

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I was so happy this past weekend to finally get the chance to shoot Autumn and Dan's engagement photos! These two are pretty much as cute as it gets when it comes to couples and I cannot wait for their big day, it is going to be one big P A R T Y! I played softball with Autumn in high school and always admired her so much growing up, so glad that her big day is around the corner and that she has found such a wonderful person to spend the rest of her life with. The day of the shoot was my first time meeting Dan but he is just one of those guys that you feel like you've known him your whole life without even catching his last name.... Here are a few goodies from the shoot, enjoy!

Vivian + George

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I can't describe in words how special this moment was, Vivian's grandfather rising up out of his wheel chair to dance with his granddaughter on her wedding day...

Can't wait to share the rest of this beautiful Wedding, stay tuned!

Katelyn + Roeland

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Katelyn & Roeland have a fairy tale lifestyle from the outside, but they have definitely been through a lot! Roeland plays Basketball Professionally in Europe and Katelyn has spent a vast majority of her time fighting to stay in the country.  But as of June 8th, 2011 they are officially H U S B A N D & W I F E ! ! Hopefully the green card battles will now be defeated.

I played softball with Katelyn up @ Oregon State and lived with her for a year, she is the Mamma Hen and I love her to death. Roeland traveled from Netherlands to play basketball at Oregon State and the two have been inseperable ever since... Here are a few shots of the big day taken in the Lovely Camarillo, C A L I F O R N I A.

 

Ladies & Gentleman, I present to you.....the most I N T E N S E  dance off look of all time:

 

Love it when someone offers to take a picture of me with the beautiful Bride on the big day! Congratulations to the Schaftenaar's!