It’s finally getting colder in Southern California, and I’m reaching for my cardigans and scarves and a delicious cup of coffee. So in celebration of my favorite season, here’s just a taste of part one of Krystal and Daniel’s engagment shoot. Dont’ they give you goosebumps?

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Scott and Jessica

September 24, 2009

I adore this couple.
Not only are they great friends of my husband and I, but they are amazing to photograph. So when the time came for Jess’ maternity shoot, I was honored to have even been asked :) Another reason why this couple is so amazing is that they planned the entire shoot. I didn’t even know that there was a historic orange grove park! And since I love love love old buildings, I was thrilled that we started in downtown riverside.
Scott and Jess, I am so excited for your future edition to your family: little Oliver.
I know that you two will make terrific parents.

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Just a taste…

September 22, 2009

Here’s a glimpse of what we were up to last night. Oh, how I love California and hot couples!

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Tyler and Faith

September 20, 2009

Faith and Tyler were married under the beauty of Oregon trees and the bright summer sky. As Faith walked down the isle to Sigur Ros, everyone held their breath in awe, yet Tyler had a huge smile on his face. It was one of the most intimate ceremonies I have seen, yet unique in the fact that as his first act as a husband, Tyler poured Faith a cup of freshly brewed coffee :) Although this may seem odd to you, it’s moments like this that truly make a wedding personal.
So here’s a toast to the both of you:
May your marriage grow stronger through the years and
may you love one another more than this day.
The day you committed to becoming man and wife.

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Oh my gosh!

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Steven and Amanda

September 10, 2009

There is some speculation as to who asked the other one out on their first date, but it is memorable to say the least: they woke up before the sun and headed down to Newport Beach to watch the sunrise and have a picnic (insert awe here :) ) So it was only fitting to do their engagment shoot at the beach. And by the way, I have to give Steven props because not only did he pick out his outfit, but hers as well from head to toe. Doesn’t she look stunning?

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These two are so much fun and I cannot wait to show you more, but here’s a taste of yesterday’s shoot in Huntington Beach. (And, yes, I know it’s a little blurry, but I kinda like it that way :) )

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Oo-la-la!

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Theron and Emily were married earlier this year and now have their first baby on the way! It was my first maternity shoot, but soon fell quickly in love w/ the sheer joy of capturing mom’s-to-be. Congratulations Theron and Emily and I am so excited to meet Lana Rae!

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Yes, I know it’s blurry, but that’s way I like it :)

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Mark & Stephanie

July 5, 2009

They both say they really weren’t looking for love @ the time. Stephanie wanted to just have a fun night out w/ her friends and Mark was doing what he loves most: racing motorcycles. They asked Stephanie to be a trophy girl and she agreed (what girl wouldn’t want to be one?). It was then, that Mark first laid eyes on Stephanie. They hit it off instantly and at the end of the night, Stephanie accidently took his sweatshirt home. It was the perfect opportunity for them to see each other again.
A few years have gone by and life seems to be flying past Mark and Stephanie, but they are truly enjoying every moment of it together. Congrats you two on the engagement and the future addition you soon will be having. I know he will be adorable and quite the catch, since he comes from such good looking parents:)

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