Monthly Archives: July 2008

engagement portraits – Joanne & Hil

I was immediately struck by what lovely people Joanne and Hil are. I had suggested dressing for a casual date, but they stepped it up, with a lovely crisp white sun dress for Joanne, and a cool vintage tie for Hil. They were both naturals in front of the camera, and had gone recon style on some location scouting missions the week before. These two have known each other for over a decade, which does explain their rapport, both on and off camera and that the sweet whispers between them seemed to be about laundry and Sunday house chore divisions. Their familiarity and comfort shows. Joanne confided in me that Hil is the more romantic of the two, and this is something she is working on. Though I am happy to report that it was Joanne who chose these gorgeous (and romantic) spots to enjoy this Sunday afternoon.

A few memorable moments from our afternoon in the gardens.

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engagement portraits – Joanne & Hil

I was immediately struck by what lovely people Joanne and Hil are. I had suggested dressing for a casual date, but they stepped it up, with a lovely crisp white sun dress for Joanne, and a cool vintage tie for Hil. They were both naturals in front of the camera, and had gone recon style on some location scouting missions the week before. These two have known each other for over a decade, which does explain their rapport, both on and off camera and that the sweet whispers between them seemed to be about laundry and Sunday house chore divisions. Their familiarity and comfort shows. Joanne confided in me that Hil is the more romantic of the two, and this is something she is working on. Though I am happy to report that it was Joanne who chose these gorgeous (and romantic) spots to enjoy this Sunday afternoon.

A few memorable moments from our afternoon in the gardens.

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engagement portraits – Zoey & Scott

We met up with Zoey and Scott at their apartment in Santa Monica. While we walked to the waterfront, they recounted the romantic story of their long distance courtship comprised of red eye cross country flights, and sporadic weekends together. We enjoyed the morning by the Santa Monica shoreline, under the veil of the marine layer. We photographed them in a beautiful organic sculpture, and in a rose garden, and even found a little courtyard of brick for an urban feel. Pretty much touched on a bit of everything.

Here are a few images from our morning stroll:

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engagement portraits – Zoey & Scott

We met up with Zoey and Scott at their apartment in Santa Monica. While we walked to the waterfront, they recounted the romantic story of their long distance courtship comprised of red eye cross country flights, and sporadic weekends together. We enjoyed the morning by the Santa Monica shoreline, under the veil of the marine layer. We photographed them in a beautiful organic sculpture, and in a rose garden, and even found a little courtyard of brick for an urban feel. Pretty much touched on a bit of everything.

Here are a few images from our morning stroll:

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wedding post card from – San Diego

Though they both went to school in San Diego, it wasn’t until after they left California that they met as colleagues in Arizona. Katie and Scott fell in love in Phoenix, and are soon to begin this new chapter of married life in Boulder, where Scott will begin an MBA program and Katie will start teaching.Taking advantage of their knowledge of San Diego, the couple organized a wonderful weekend for their out of town guests.Beginning with a Mexican dinner in Old Town, and festivities at the new Gaslamp Marriot, complete with views into Petco Park.

Pouring champagne in the limo to begin, the bridal party took the limo up to USD, Katie’s alma mater, and there we created some portraits on campus.

It was very simple ceremony, in the grand Don Room at El Cortez. Candles in glass votives lined the aisles, reflecting off the polished dark wood floors.
The Don Room was flipped for the reception, and the tables srrounded the dance floor. I even found out the Scott hand painted the numbered table centerpieces.
The bouquets of roses were a delicate porcelain pink, the bodice was hand beaded, and bridesmaid dresses were a lovely shade of dark grey to set off the pinks in the flowers.
After the ceremony, friend and family celebrated, danced, and toasted the couple throughout the night. It was a beautiful wedding, and wonderful to share the delight with Katie, Scott and their families.

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