Newborn Twins: Caylee & Carter
This shoot was my first newborn twin shoot and I was extremely excited for it. Patricia contacted me originally to take her maternity but as things tend to not go how we plan she ended up needing to wait until after the twins were born for pictures. These two precious babies truly are Christmas miracles! Caylee and Carter are a boy and girl, and Carter’s lungs are not healthy enough yet so you’ll see him with oxygen on in the pictures. I say he was being a good big brother and giving his sister more nutrients while still inside mommy. 
This family is beautiful and if you think of them say a prayer as Carter is still having some health struggles that they are learning more about and continuing to manage.
Anytime Portraits: Evelyn
Had a fun and short time with Evelyn for a few headshots the other day. She is incredibly sweet!
San Juan Capistrano Serra Plaza: Yianni & Vanessa
I attended my first SoCal Photog Shootout last month and had the best time! I was able to learn from great photographers, work with lovely models and photograph some amazing details. This event was by far one of the funnest things I’ve done to grow as a photographer and meet other photographers. Attending events like this one deepen my passion to do what I love and always teach me something new.
All the vendors, leaders, stylists and hair & makeup designers did a beautiful job at creating an awesome shootout. Thanks to each of you!
This post is just Part 1 of several. I’ll be posting more photographs over the next couple weeks. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the photographs!
LEADERS:
- Robert Tran and Jessica Tincopa – www.jessicaelizabethphotography.com
- Erin and Gavin Wade: www.gavinwadephoto.com
- Matthew Saville – www.matthewsaville.com
- Corina Shauntele – www.pixel2canvas.com
- Nathaniel Kam – www.nathanielkamphotography.com
- Tamara Young – www.tstylephotography.com
STYLISTS:
Hope Stanley – Bridal Stylist www.marymebridal.com
Special thanks to: Nate at Friar Tux in Orange for the tuxes! www.friartux.com
Sussanna Davidson for French Buckets – www.frenchbuckets.com
Mary Lallande for Jay’s Catering and Serra Plaza – www.serraplazaevents.com
Pegy Rizzuto – Sweets Tables www.PremiereEventsGroup.com
HAIR AND MAKEUP:
Makeup –
Jeanette Pulecio – www.jennettepulecio.com
Lisa O’Conner – www.elementsofartistry.com
Hair -
Diego Ortega – www.DiegoOrtega.net
Assisted by: Kristin Macchio
Dinner provided by: Jay’s Catering www.jayscatering.com
Cupcakes by Fancy That! Cupcakes by Colette Bozek- fancythatcupcakes@gmail.com
Special thanks to Pixel 2 Canvas www.pixel2canvas.com for the giveaways!
Sneak Peek: Devon & Travis
Had a blast at the SoCal Photog Shootout over the weekend in San Juan Capistrano at the Serra Plaza! This is just a little peek at the photographs, more to come soon!
Wedding Send Off Ribbon Wands
I’ve recently fallen in love with these Send Off Ribbon Wands. I think I mostly love them just because they are used in the send off scene in Sense and Sensibility which happens to be one of my favorite movies. I didn’t realize these even existed until watching the movie. I just love timeless wedding traditions and wish I would have thought to have these at my wedding.
You can get these personalized Send Off Ribbons online at weddingfavors.org and if you’d like to see the clip from Sense and Sensibility I’ve posted it below.
A Valentine’s Day Inspiration Shoot!
Last year I started a new tradition, a fun and creative Valentine’s Day inspiration shoot. It’s my one shoot a year where I get to be as creative as I want with the location and little details. I picked out all the decor and picked up the cupcakes from Nadia Cakes in Palmdale, CA. Below are several photographs from my Valentine’s Day inspiration shoot at the Ventura Beach Pier in Ventura, CA. I love the lace detail on the bride’s gown! (Thanks Luke and Sharon! You two were perfect for it!) This shoot was also featured in Sparkle & Hay wedding blog and you can see that post here.
Bianca + Joel: Wedding in Victorville, California
Bianca and Joel are two very sweet people and it was a joy to be part of their wedding day in Victorville, CA. They met in college while they were attending Pensacola Christian College. One of my favorite things about their wedding day was that you could sense just how much they loved their family and friends. Although it was Bianca’s big day she didn’t hesitate to congratulate her good friends on their pregnancy during her wedding reception. Her friends had been trying for a long time to have a baby and they told Bianca at her wedding that they were expecting. Joel and Bianca are a lovely couple and I am so excited for them as they begin their journey together as a married couple. Below are some images from their wedding. Enjoy!