Wayne & Amy: The Engagement. It was a wet one!!

Posted on May 6, 2009

Hi everyone!

This posting will definitely be longer than the usual. So go grab a cup of coffee from your favorite coffee shop ( my personal favorites are Roy’s Station, Barefoot Cafe & newly discovered Verve in Santa Cruz or if Starbuck‘s is more convenient) and enjoy.

Amy was my sister’s first friend when we moved to San Jose back in grammar school. Years later, Thanks to Facebook we reconnected. I was so thrilled when Amy & Wayne honored me by asking that I photograph their wedding.

Amy & Wayne were made for each other, and this has been proven. They were even matched up twice. They are also the most laid back couple I have ever met! Rightfully so they live out in Santa Cruz. My second shooter, Micaela & I met them at their cute house by the beach and headed out to go grab Amy a surf board at the surf shop. As soon as we pulled up to Rip Curl I knew it was going to be an awesome session.

The dude at the store was awesome and let us have some fun! OMG! I was in heaven surf boards, flip flops & a great looking couple.

We then headed out to the beach to have some more fun!

We got really lucky the weather in Santa Cruz was in the mid to high 80′s!! I especially got lucky! You see I was in shorts (sans wetsuit) and as I waded into the Pacific Ocean amongst kelp and slippery rocks I was very thankful to have the sun beating down on me to keep me from freezing my lower half of my body. I know crazy!! But I definitely think it was well worth it!!

The waves weren’t huge -but we still had lots of fun!

And because everyone knows my first love is Black & White photography. I love the mood of these!

Amy & Wayne: Can’t wait for your wedding day to come. Everyone stay tuned I promise a GORGEOUS backdrop, some BBQ, Karaoke and even something for the kids! I might even tell you a funny story about Amy’s parents and how they met!!

Leave some Love for the couple or for me here!

one final image:





Film Friday + Sneak Peek = Coming soon…Wayne & Amy

Posted on April 17, 2009

I must start this post by saying… I LOVE MY JOB!!!

If you follow me on twitter or facebook you already heard this a million times this week. If you don’t follow me yet– What are you waiting for?? ;-P

This is such a super dooper sneak peek. I have tons of stuff to blog but since it is Film Friday I thought I would totally sneak this in.

This was one of my funnest Engagement sessions ever. Yes I say this all the time, I know. But seriously it was. (until the next time I say it) Let me give you all the things that make it so: Sun, water, sand, beach, surfing, low tides, weekday, surf shop, and if that wasn’t enough a FUN AWESOME couple super dooper in crazy love. All this took place in Santa Cruz, California. And to make it even better- I have known the bride since she was in grade school, so in other words just a few short years !!! Actually now that I think about it so much more is involved.. and Well you will have to wait to find out more about this session and the couple.

OMG! I am so excited they are getting married this summer at a beautiful old mission.

For now I leave you with these 2 images, since it is Film Friday they are both Polaroids taken by ME! I say this because my awesome second shooter took some too, but those I will post later…

Be sure to leave a comment either telling me how lucky I am ;-) or with wishes for the future Mr. & Mrs. Lots of you readers might even recognize the bride to be!!





The weather was cold But it still got a little HOT!

Posted on August 22, 2008

Spunky Bride sessions are so much better when the hubby comes along! The chemistry is there. I know you guys have to act like it’s a chore and you don’t want to go- BUT seriously look at this. I almost had to put a warning on it!! So come on guys– You know you want a great reason to turn up the heat in front of the camera!!!
The very talented Joesi did the make up and was on hand to make sure Tina was flawless. A huge THANKS goes out to her. And might I add- Joesi is in high demand- so much so that she hasn’t had time to get together a website but you can view her work by following the link to her myspace page. I tell you she’s awesome, and super nice as if talent wasn’t enough!!
Here’s a few from the day- Let me know if you want to pull out your wedding dress and do one of these sessions. These sessions aren’t just for newleyweds – all couples are encouraged to turn up the heat in front of the camera!!

This next one is soo Dreamy:






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