Desiree & Wes + Baby Shower TEASER

Saturday, January 10th, 2009 + La Mirada, CA


This is the ultimate teaser! I am even teasing myself. As I have been sifting through Des & Wes's pictures from the baby shower this weekend, I have been having a hard time choosing which ones I would post first, so I just chose a few. In the next few days, check back for a recap on their awesome party, and the moments that I was honored to capture! :)

Wes & Desiree + Maternity & Family

Thursday, January 8th, 2009 + Corona Del Mar

merry way, and played with their beautiful daughter along the private cove of Corona Del Mar."Do not open until January 2009." We should really customize this message for Desiree and say "Do not open until about a week and a half from now." As I start to pursue this business, I am finding that it has so many blessings. The people I have encountered have been incredible! This afternoon I got to meet three more wonderful people that I hope to add to my photography "Ohana" for a very long time. Desiree contacted me from a posting on Craigslist, and boy am I glad she did! Des, her husband Wes, and their beautiful daughter brought a very calming vibe to this photoshoot. As we got started a little late, Wes and Des were not stressed one bit. In fact, I truly felt like a fly on a wall during this shoot. Wed and Des went along their As you see above, Des is very close to giving birth. She was quite the trooper, hiking all around the rocky terrain of this particular beach. Her vibrant blue eyes, and a sweet smile replied to me when I told her she was quite tough "I have a two year old." Well, with one two year old already, and a baby boy on the way, I know just from the few hours I spent with Wes & Des that they are incredible people. Their children are so lucky to have them! I hope you enjoy all of the fun we had!

The Maternity Photos

These shots are just of Desiree, since she is obviously the mommy-to-be (again). :) I think you will agree with me when I say that she has some incredible eyes! Des, I hope you are able to be comfortable these next few days! :) Thank you for sharing this time with me. You are in my thoughts and prayers. :)


The Family Photos

Wow! Just look at these eyes (both of them- mom & daughter)

Mike & Briana + Engagement + Final shots

Friday, January 2nd, 2008 + Pleasanton Parks

Just like the other post should have been labeled "Everything that could go wrong did, but they are in love!", so this post should be called "How far will your photographer go for you?!" I find it funny that as I am starting up this business the weather has been completely against me, BUT I have had some AMAZING clients who have been willing to brave the storms! So for the shoots I have fought off setting suns, tromped through marshy grass, braved the rain, and encountered INCREDIBLE people. I know this is completely symbolic of the type of life that the couples will share as husband and wife. After braving the rain, surviving a broken car and being stranded in tim-buck-too, we headed our way out to their final locations... Pleasanton Parks. Mike and Briana, I cannot wait until your wedding in October. You will have more than a blessed life. Watching you two simply be in love inspired me. Congratulations you two!So in love.... Mike & Bri + Congratulations to you!

Mike & Briana + Engagement

Friday, January 2nd, 2008 + Concannon Vineyard & Winery
Engagement Session 1

The Vineyard Shots

My husband and I were in the San Francisco Bay area for all of two days, when I got the phone call from my very good friend from my teaching credential program, Briana. We thought we would try to do a session in San Diego (since that is where she is originally from and where we met), but we braved the brief time we had, and the crazy weather to do a Northern California photo session. We went wild after a few set backs (story to come soon). This post will feature the different venues we were able to see. It was quite fun tromping around in the rain with them around the Bay Area. I got to see a lot, and discover many new places in this vast plain!

There is no way they can fake it... they are IN LOVE!

Give me a kiss to build a dream on...Simple RomanceLost in love... and a vineyard :)
Wrapped up in youCompletely, absolutely in love.Ready to run... straight to the altar!

Isn't that ring GORGEOUS?!

Playful!
Walk in loveJust adorable

The Plantation Home Shots


The Concannon Winery has the most precious white, classic older style home on it's property. I like to call it a "Plantation Home." We had a great time playing around the porch and the surrounding area. Enjoy these shots!

This one is one of my favorites!

The Winery Shots

The people at the Concannon winery were so gracious and kind! We got to the area very early in the morning. They opened up the tasting room doors early for us, and allowed us to go crazy! They even gave Mike and Briana a free tasting! If you are ever in the Livermore area, check them out. But right now, check out Mike & Bri!





January 2nd, 2009 + Del Valle Lake Engagement Session 2


This session of the blog we should call EVERYTHING THAT COULD GO WRONG DID- BUT THEY ARE STILL IN LOVE! The story starts like this: we woke up early in the morning to the news that there was going to be rain in the Bay Area! Now, we Southern California girls know that the forecast of rain doesn't always come true, but we found out that it almost always true in the Northern part of our great state. We decided to push on, and go forward with the shoot. We had hoped that while we were at the winery the rain would wear off, it did not. It only poured harder. Yet, we pressed on. We headed to Del Valle Lake, deciding to go to one of the most secluded spots of the area. After shooting for a bit, we decided to go closer to the lake. First, we hopped in the car, and as Bri turned the ignition, it gave out! We were stranded. To make a long story short we had no cell phone reception, a park ranger came and was unable to jump our car, then the park ranger said the only phone available was the pay phone, then the pay phone didn't work properly! We finally got in touch through a choppy pay phone, another park ranger came with proper jumping equipment, and we switched cars with Mike's parents! It was quite the eventful day, but these two pushed on... and looked oh so good! Look forward to another posting with pictures from beautiful parks in Pleasanton. Until then, enjoy the rest of the shots of Mike & Briana. I am so blessed to know you two, can't wait for your wedding, and you to truly fit each other!