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Travis and Mandy are gorgeous.  I mean just look at them (I’ll give you a second)…… OK am I right?  They could definitely be models.  AND they are just a ton of fun.  That’s a killer combo! Theirs is the first wedding I’ve ever booked without ever meeting or even talking on the phone!  Crazy! […]

Gorgeous!- Santa Monica Engagement Session

July 2, 2013

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I met Jenna when she was 4 years old.  Wow!  I babysat her and her brothers a few times when I was in college.  I haven’t seen her and her family since then.  So when I got a message from her dad (thank you facebook!) saying they were planning a wedding! Jenna & Justin’s first […]

Jenna & Justin- Huntington Beach Engagement Photos

May 22, 2013

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Check out this gorgeous couple!  I met Najar a few years ago, when her sister Palak got married.  When I saw Najar I thought, “Man, I would love to photograph her.  She’s beautiful!”  So I was delighted when I found out Najar was getting married and she asked me to photograph her big three day […]

Najar and Prashant- Fullerton Engagement Photography

March 25, 2013

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This post is LONG overdue! Steamer and Leanna are such a sweet and wonderful couple!  They are so cute with each other and two of the most genuine people I’ve ever met.  So I was super excited when they decided to have me photograph their wedding!  Steamer is a photographer himself, which, I’ll be honest, […]

Steamer & Leanna- Fullerton Engagement Photographer

March 1, 2013

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Just like David in the Psalms, the cry of my heart has often been, “How long, Lord?  Will you forget me forever?  How long will you hide your face from me?  How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart?”  I’ve felt this way numerous time and […]

Worth the Wait

January 17, 2013

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Dear Amanda & Matt, Yours is one of the sweetest love stories I’ve ever heard.  How many engaged couples can say that they met in junior high?  And I think it’s amazing how the two of you are investing in the lives of young people in the junior high group at your church.  Talk about […]

Junior High School Sweethearts-Huntington Beach Engagement Photography

March 20, 2012

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Dear Julie & Kyle, I’m so glad you found each other. Julie, how many conversations have we had about guys?  How often did you wonder if you would be single forever!?!  Well, guess what?  Nope.  I value our friendship so much.  Discovering Shave-It, the best shave ice around!  Trying Zumba and shakin’ my bootay in […]

Shooby Dooby down to Ruby’s!-Huntington Beach Engagement Photography

March 16, 2012

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Dear Chris & Laura, For most of my life, my birthday has involved getting together with family and friends and having a favorite meal and some presents.  This year, I got to go out to lunch with my dear friend Karey and dinner with my family.  But you guys gave me an extra special gift […]

Disneyland Proposal!- part 1- Chris & Laura

February 29, 2012

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Dear Alison & Alojz, You two are a great match!  I mean, I would even say you have OVER 29 areas of compatibility. 🙂 What I love about the two of you is the way you interact.  You are silly together.  You are passionate about each other.  But in all of that, you both are […]

Alison & Alojz- Claremont Engagement Photography

February 11, 2012

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A quick outfit change (Megan, you got mad skillz!) and some last bits of light.  We really scored with a beautiful sunset, giving us the prettiest pastel colors.  Look at how gorgeous! Of course it does help that I was working with a gorgeous couple! Megan & Chris, the two of you are just a […]

Megan & Chris-part2-Fullerton Engagement Photography

February 3, 2012

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