So how did you spend your Labor Day Weekend? I got to kick mine off with this beautiful couple and their kids, celebrating the joining of two families. I received a message via Facebook, inquiring about a possible beach elopement. They were flying in from Seattle and had me and an officiant - the rest would be decided when they got here, and the wedding would be held at the beach, somewhere between Carlsbad and San Clemente. A couple days before the big day, they decided that

When I was about to get married, I was probably like most young brides – doing my best to stay afloat financially. I was in grad school and my husband-to-be was in the Navy. We were able to support ourselves without borrowing money from Mom and Dad, but we didn’t exactly have a lot of extra cash at our command. Also, like most young couples planning to get married, neither of us came from a very wealthy family. Our parents were by no means poor, but they also weren’t able to

Finally!! The social media gag order has been lifted and I am free to share these images. But first, the story behind them. This may be one of the most special sessions I have been blessed to be a part of. Don't get me wrong - all my sessions are special in some way. But this one....well, read on and you will get it. I have known Anna since I was a little girl. Growing up, she was a fellow St. Bruno Tiger and one of the best friends of my favorite baby-sitter, Kim (for more o

I met this beautiful couple at the Bride's retirement party a few years ago and have been blessed to photograph their grand babies numerous times since. I remember at the retirement party overhearing that Glenn had proposed to Kathy, and was hoping that when the time came, the might call me to capture their special day. When I got the call from Kathy, I was so very excited. They had planned a beautiful intimate wedding to be held at Stone Brewing in Escondido. It was a true f

Last weekend my "baby" cousin Eric got married to his beautiful bride Natalie. It was such a nice change to be attending the wedding as a guest, rather than having to work, but of course, I had to take along my camera and at least one lens to capture a few photos for the family Christmas calendar. Natalie is from a traditional Vietnamese family, and as part of the reception, shared the tradition of the Tea Ceremony with us. I had never seen this performed, and it was a beauti