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I Believe in Love
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T here are moments throughout every week when I know I'm doing what I've been called to do with my life. Moments when I think the cerebral gods of job creation worked their magic when they paired me with wedding photography. It's as if the universe knew I could enjoy weekly renditions of YMCA, the hora, and Cellllllllebrate good times, COM'ON! without getting tired of it. Every first kiss is a sweet kiss, every bride the most beautiful I've ever seen, every wedding day momentous. I believe in weddings because I believe in love.
Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure to watch my friend marry her soul mate. As she walked down the aisle with her father, I cried. I was so overcome with the beauty and power of the moment that I found myself caught off-guard. Like, Wait, don't I do this every weekend?! As the bride and groom recited their vows, JD reached over and grabbed my hand. By sheer osmosis, he felt my heart melt into a puddle of joy and I wanted to marry him all over again. Yes, I tell JD I want to get remarried just so we can get another cake-tasting appointment, but he suspects there's more to my love.
We toasted to two beautiful lives joining as one, we ate the most delicious food, and we danced the night away...no, really, JD and I were two of ten people who closed the ballroom down. When the DJ threatened the Last Dance, we crazies on the dance floor cajoled for more...and so it was. At the end of the night, we said our sweaty goodbyes and ventured back to our hotel room. There, we put on our flip-flops, put Polo on his leash, and walked to the beach. Just past midnight, we watched the moon kiss the ocean goodnight, as she disappeared behind a screen of clouds.
I believe in weddings because I believe in love. Just the same way I believe in soul mates, in fidelity, in eternity, in passion, in sacrifice, I believe in weddings because I believe in love. And I'm blessed to do something I believe in and I'm proud to use my camera to document these moments. |
| And, yes, it appears we hit another wedding photobooth with our mad skillz...it's nice to know we're not as cool as we hoped we were! |
    
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Shutter Sisters Interview
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Y esterday I hunkered down and worked. Like, I got my work on. I tried getting through as many emails as I could, finished editing a couple projects, and sat so close to my computer, we almost made out. I remained focused and worked my fingers to the bone because I'm taking all of today off. JD and I are getting ready to attend a wedding of a dear friend and we're excited to be guests! I spoke with the bride's wedding photographer--who also happens to be a good friend--and he asked if I was going to take my camera to the wedding. And I was all, Actually, yes, I was planning on taking my big camera, the kitchen sink, and a a random pig trough I have in my garage!
Of course I'm not taking my camera...I want to enjoy the day and watch two people say I Do without the stress of never missing a beat. And the hor'dourves. I'm excited to eat the hor'dourves. |
| While I was busy getting busy with Work, Maile and the lovely ladies at Shutter Sisters blogged a short interview with yours truly. I love Shutter Sisters because it's such a nice mix of voices, writing, photos, and new content...I'm a blog lover and I'm definitely smitten with their site! |
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Heather and Weber : Wedding
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H er red Christian Louboutin shoes crunched the path comprised of grass, dirt and hay, creating an odd appeal to the day. Understated glamor mixed with a casual flair for joie de vivre. Heather lifted her custom gown from the green grass and approached Weber, alone, for the first time as his wife-to-be on their wedding day. Her blue eyes danced as Weber whispered just how beeeeeautiful she looked. Heather lightly extended her finger and used it to coax his lips into hers. Yes, joie de vivre indeed.
The remainder of the day was spent dancing, laughing and kissing, as any wedding couple should. They remained by each others' sides--occasionally admiring their new rings--under the warmth of the Burbank sun. The sounds of horses neighing mixed with the string quartet as the sun fell against the orange sky. As Heather descended the aisle, her blue eyes danced as Weber--again--mouthed just how beeeeeeautiful she looked. Yes, joie de vivre indeed.
Heather and Weber, thank you for sharing your day with me. You are two of the kindest, sincerest, most attentive people in the world and I was honored to document your day. I've enjoyed our conversations through the past few months immensely and I couldn't think of two better people to spend the rest of their lives together. You make the world a better place...both figuratively and literally. Have fun in the Cayman Islands and I look forward to hearing of your amazing adventures! Much love and appreciation... j*
Need I mention the amazingness that is Christian Louboutin wedding shoes?!? :) |
| Heather walked down the aisle to Weber for their First Look... |
| Because the sun sets quite early in January, Heather and Weber opted to see each other before the ceremony (which I adore!), and their moments together were so awesome... |
| While I was photographing Weber, JD caught Heather hanging out in the shade and I love this picture! |
| The wedding and reception were located at the ever lovely Calamigos Equestrian, and I'd be remiss if I didn't thank Tana and Robin Manno for all their hard work in ensuring the day went off without a hitch...I just love those girls! :) |
| JD caught this picture just moments before Heather walked down the aisle... |
| I have to preface the following photos to say that I've never been to a wedding with more party animals and danceaholics...these people know how to shake their groove things! It's nice to know doctors have a loose side to them! ;) |
I 'm usually a fastidious person. I clean tile with a toothbrush, alphabetize my canned goods, and organize my organizational chart. I think and dream better when life is clean and orderly. Except for this past week. I feel like some alter ego has reared her ugly head and dropped breadcrumbs behind my path. Me and Pegasus (which sounds like a good name for an alter ego) are at odds right now. Just about every room in my house has Pegasus' grimy fingerprints on the walls, the beds, and the bathroom mirror, and I'm just so tired of her. Every morning I wake up ready to throw blows with Mr. Clean at my side, but emails, photos, and life gets in the way.
Just yesterday, I turned to JD and said, Duuuude, if someone were to raid our house, they might think we're drug dealers!
So, Internet, what am I doing right now? I'm BLOGGING. Thas riiiiight. I should be off shining my silverware (I don't own silverware, but if I did, I should be shining it). Instead I'm editing last Saturday's wedding and commiserating on the web. I'll raise my sponge with a fury tomorrow. Today Peggy and I will look backward and laugh at the breadcrumbs in my wobbled path.
And just to prove I'm actually working, here's a sneak peek from the wedding... |
| For those of you who have signed up on the waiting list for The Workshop, thank you! I'm confirming every seat and if there is an opening, I'll go down the list in the order in which I received each name. Thanks!! :) |
* *UPDATE: The Workshop is SOLD OUT. Thank you for all your support and I'm so excited to meet the 20 attendees in a few weeks...HOLLLLA!**
I woke this morning and battled a wave of nausea. And, no, I'm not pregnant. I woke with a nervous dizzy because today is the day I'm announcing The Workshop. For so long I've shied away from hosting my own workshop, but I hope there are enough party people who want to hang out with me for the day.
If you'd like more information or register for The Workshop feel free to check out the website! I'm so stoked for what the future holds and I'm even more excited to meet new friends in the near future! |
| For those of who have sent emails of support and encouragement, thank you. Thank you a thousand times over because, at times, there is an abundance of self-doubt, but your words have anchored my anxious spirit. |
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