Monthly Archives: June 2010

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Kevin and Jennifer {Married}

June 22, 2010 – 7:00 am

Today I have the pleasure of posting some awesome images from Kevin and Jennifer’s wedding! It was such a beautiful day and their private residence was such a stunning backdrop for the days festivities. We took Kevin and Jennifer’s engagement photos at Kevin’s grandfathers house and it was such an AMAZING location that we just couldn’t resist going back there for more!  Jennifer incorporated a lot of fun and unique details in her day which you will see.. however my ultimate favorite was the home made pomegranate jam which we got to take home some for favors…uummmm so good!! Kevin and Jenn had a fun jam making party with all their family and friends using the pomegranates from Kevin’s grandfathers house. The same ones they took their engagement photos under. They thought that it would not only be a great favor for their guests to take home and enjoy but also symbolic since Jenn’s new name is Jennifer Anne Merrett  = JAM.  Kevin and Jenn are super awesome people and we had such a blast being able to document their special day!  Also thanks to Summer from Grey Likes Weddings for featuring this wedding today!

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such a beautiful ceremony location overlooking the valley..

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I love all the assortment of colored vases, paper poms, and table decor.

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Another great table set up by none other than Melody with The Sweet and Saucy Shop.

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I LOVE the yellow tub!! Couldn’t match more perfectly with their colors too!!

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all my favorite shots of the day where in this glass house!! So awesome!!

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And the getaway car.. a 1930’s Lincoln.. WOW!! It was super awesome!!

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Thank you Kevin and Jenn! Kristin and I had such a wonderful time working with you guys on your day and wish you all the happiness in the world!!

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Sneak Peek {Kevin and Jennifer}

June 18, 2010 – 4:04 pm

Hey Guys! Sorry I have been laggin on the bloggin! Its been super crazy! Anyways I thought I would leave you over the weekend with a little sneak peek! Have a great Weekend!!!

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Aaron and Trish {Engaged}

June 11, 2010 – 10:44 am

“Why would you want to take your engagement photos in a JUNK YARD”.. Aaron’s mom asked the week before our shoot. Trying to think of a fun and different place to take their engagement photos Aaron remembered that his uncle owned a junk yard out in El Mirage. Thinking that it could be a cool location for photos they proposed the idea to me.. I said…. umm…. YEAH!!!  When they told me also that they had hired Shade Tree Films to shoot their Love Story the same day I was even more thrilled! Kristin and I were so pumped to get out there and start shooting.. The slight fatigue from the 2.5 hour drive quickly faded away as we pulled up to the property! Our mouths hit the floor when we saw this place! So..much…to….shoot…!! You could imagine that while shooting in a junk yard you would stumble across some pretty cool backgrounds…but full campers, plane engines, semi trucks, classic cars, oil tanks, and old torpedo shells from WWII… come on!! A photographer’s dream come true.. There was honestly so much to shoot we didn’t even cover a 1/4 of the property.. But here is some of the stuff Kristin and I got!!

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That’s right they even had a Farris Wheel!!

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Drew and Chad from Shade Tree Films..

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I love these shots in an old ice cream tuck..

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Oh yeah not only was there a playground of props for us to use for the shoot.. there just so happen to be this totally awesome dry lake bed right next door!!

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Apparently wind bugging is the thing to do out there.. Check out this guys tricks.. I think he wanted a little attention too..

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Here are a couple more shots as we drove across the lake bed on our way home..

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I love this next shot..not bad through the windshield..

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Thanks Aaron and Trish for introducing us to such a wonderful place.. we cant wait for your wedding!!

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Jared and Katelyn {Wedding}

June 7, 2010 – 7:00 am

Happy Monday!!!  Here is another beautiful wedding that Kristin and I shot here in our home town of Yorba Linda. Meet Jared and Katelyn, you might remember seeing their engagement photos featured on Grey Likes Weddings.   These two are so sweet, loving and totally down to earth. They met nearly 8 years ago and have been High School sweethearts ever since. They decided to have their wedding at the house Katelyn has grown up in her whole life. This is also the place where Jared and Katelyn first met. Jared was asked to participate in a charity league fashion show that Katelyn belong to. The practices being at her house sparked a great opportunity for their relationship to take off. 

I cant even imagine the countless hours Jared must have spent over at Katelyn’s house during those dating years. The more you get to know these two you couldn’t picture a more perfect backdrop for their wedding day..  Not to mention that this house is beyond gorgeous! Pool, tennis court, even its own private vineyard.. just stunning!  These two have such a classy timelessness about them and think the photos reflected just that. Here are some shots from the day!

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I love the backyard vineyard feel of this wedding. 

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I love this quote from Katelyn: “Jared and I agree that the most memorable moment of our wedding day was the moment I walked down the aisle and our eyes met. We both knew this was the best decision we ever made!”

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a couple more portraits in the vineyard.. some of my fav’s

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Katelyn: “Jared and I are excited to be living together and to be waking up and going to bed every day together. We look forward to creating many more memories and growing in our love for God together.”

It was such a pleasure getting the opportunity to serve just a genuinely beautiful couple inside and out. We will pray for your marriage and look forward to seeing what God has in store for you guys! 

Thanks to Amy from  Elizabeth Anne Designs for featuring this wedding on your blog today! Thanks a bunch!!
Catering – www.saltwatercateringinc.com

Kathy Taylor from Signature Party Rentals- www.signatureparty.com

Designer – www.ambiance-designs.com

Live Band – www.thezippersband.com

Limo – www.justaskgeorgelimos.com

Video – www.dpiproductions.com

Holly Chavez, coordinator extraordinaire – www.hmceventsolutions.com. Holly did such a fantastic job coordinating the days events. She and her team were a real treat to work with and the day went by with ease! Thanks for everything Holly, we cant wait to work with you again in the future!

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We’re certainly not in the OC anymore…?

June 4, 2010 – 11:22 pm

Hey Guys! Just wanted to let everyone know we will be out of town this weekend shooting a wedding in Texas. It is going to be an A M A Z I N G wedding so stay tuned for some more pics as well as from the rest of the trip when we come home!  Met this guy today.. not going to lie.. a LOT bigger in person!!!

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Aaron and Trish {Sneak Peek}

June 4, 2010 – 8:21 am

Happy Friday!! I just had to post another sneak peek.. Check this shot in the dried out lake bed.. More to come my friends… much more :)

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