Welcome to Travel Town!

You may remember this family from this session back in April.   It still amazes me how quickly kids grow and change.  Patrick just turned 3 and Nicholas is already 4 months old.  Really, where did the time go?

Here’s my littlest buddy!

And Nicholas, all ready for the Angels game! (of course I’d prefer Cardinals gear ; ))

Gia and Derek were married at the Sherwood Oaks Country Club.  A light breeze was blowing on this lovely Sunday afternoon, seriously we couldn’t have ordered a more beautiful day.

I just loved Gia’s asymmetrical dress.

And her adorable accents on her flowers, photos of both moms!

The boys got ready in the board room.  We couldn’t resist a “trump” shot.

Gia wrote Derek a beautiful letter that he allowed his brother to read at the reception.  This is love.

Time to get married!

Gia, Derek & I ran around the grounds taking a few photos of the two of them.

Off to the party.  Gia chose such lovely purple accents for her wedding and cute details.

Congratulations to the lovely couple!  I couldn’t be happier for you both!

:: Gia & Derek’s Vendors ::
Venue: Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA
Coordinator: Tealight Weddings and Events
Hair: Sharone Patterson
Officiant: David McNeil
DJ: DeVoux Grant

Maureen & Hayden married in Rancho Palos Verdes at the Point Vicente lighthouse.  Civilians aren’t usually allowed access to the grounds for a wedding but that was no problem for Maureen, the daughter of a Coast Guard Admiral!

They both got ready at the beautiful Terranea Resort.

Hayden sent Maureen a beautiful letter that made her tear up.  So sweet.

Maureen’s grandma was sure not to miss a moment.  Her camera was constantly within reach.

In attendance at Maureen and Hayden’s wedding?  Their dogs of course!  Among many other close friends and family.

The happy couple decided to do a Celtic Knot tying ceremony.  It was very beautiful and unique.

Just married

The girls.

The guys.

We snuck off for a few photos in and around the lighthouse.  I wish every couple could get married here.  Between the light, the setting, and the totally fun couple, I was in heaven.

Time to PARTY!

Unbeknown to Hayden, Maureen had been taking hula lessons and surprised him with a hula at the end of their cocktail hour.

The insanely creative details were done by Maureen and her family.  I just love a good DIY wedding.

This wine was made especially for Maureen & Hayden.  They wanted everyone to give it a try and sign the bottle as their guestbook.  See what I mean? Clever.

I’ve never seen a couple compliment each other so well with their fun, adventurous, silly spirits.  You both are amazing and may you two have the most wonderful life together!

I LOVE shooting in Washington DC.  You couldn’t ask for better architecture, the light was incredible, if only it weren’t so hot it would be the ideal location.

I met Josh in high school.  We actually dated (as he so kindly pointed out) a decade ago!  Hard to believe that much time has gone by.  Of course, we’ve remained friends over the years and I was absolutely thrilled when he asked me if I wanted to shoot their wedding.

Shannon and Josh live in Washington DC so we decided documenting their life there would be so fun.  We started out near their apartment in Georgetown in a cute little park nestled in between the old buildings and architecture.

Doesn’t Shannon have the cutest style ever?  Oh and Josh, you look good too ; )

Josh is a HUGE Cardinals/baseball fan (yea!) and clearly, so is Shannon.

Aren’t they just the cutest?

Of course how would their session be complete without their dog?!  Meet Bella. (not named after Twilight, I sheepishly asked) This shot was inspired by the Sandlot.

And it was time for a change of outfits, then off to see the city and the monuments at night!

Thanks to Josh and Shannon for being SO fabulous.  You two were total troopers.  I can’t believe I have to wait an entire year for your wedding next summer in St. Louis!!

First of all, how is it already August?  Didn’t 2010 just start a few weeks ago?  I can’t believe how the time flies by.  Just look at this little guy.

You may remember Dominic from his newborn session and his three month session.  And I can hardly believe we just did his SIX month session!

Not only is Dominic absolutely adorable, he has the SWEETEST personality.  He made this session so much fun!

AND he loves baseball.  A man after my own heart.

Big news for Dominic and his family, he’s going to be a big brother!

I can’t believe how this little guy has changed from his first two sessions!  Can’t wait to see the changes to come.