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Did you know that I offer complimentary engagement sessions in all of my wedding collections? Wanna know why? I believe that it’s SO important to get to know & connect with your photographer. If you think about it, you’re basically paying someone to be your own personal paparazzi & stalk you the entire day. If you don’t feel comfortable with your “stalker” (aka photographer), it could make for some annoying & uncomfortable situations.

Joy. Excitement. Anticipation. These are the elements I love so much about maternity sessions. I can only image the overwhelming emotions parents must experience during this time.

Nicole & Meir wanted a bohemian, desert, earthy vibe for their engagement session. They loved the idea of strong, rock formations, so we decided on a magic hour session at Vasquez Rocks.

When I arrived at Michael & Sherissa’s home, Vander was just waking up from his nap & his older brother Declan was still asleep.  Vander is such a sweet, calm & content baby.  And his older brother Declan is a huge ray of sunshine.  He’s got the most amazing blonde hair & the cutest, most enthusiastic & infectious smile you’ve ever seen.

I seriously can’t get enough of this wedding!  I fell in love with Keith & Michelle the moment I met them.  I remember calling my boyfriend as I left our meeting raving about how great they were.

What can I say … this newborn session stole my heart.  Baby Taylor was welcomed into the sweetest family, a beautiful home (filled with TONS of gorgeous natural light … my absolute FAVE), & the cutest big brother a little girl could ask for.

I had the honor of photographing my beautiful friend & fellow photographer Laura & all of her boys … all 3 to be exact.  We lucked out with the first cool day of the season & were very grateful to have avoided the 100+ degree temps we had been experiencing just days earlier.

You can tell a lot about a couple based on what their family, friends & guests have to say about them.  From the moment I arrived to document the getting ready process, the mood was pure excitement.  There was no stress, personality clashes or chaos.  Alyssa was calm as can be & her bridesmaids were incredibly helpful & attentive.

If I had to sum up Alicia & Roni’s wedding day in one word, it would be JOY.  While that may sound cliche or expected, their wedding day was such a joyous celebration of two amazing women joining their lives together.  This couple has triumphed over many trying times & have always been each other’s support system.

Mike & Kim are two of the most kind-hearted, beautiful souls.  I ended my 2017 wedding season by photographing their incredibly beautiful day!  They are caring & sincere, & their love for each other is entirely evident.  I thought it would be fun to give you a little background on how their love story came to be.