The last few years we've done a year end review post and this year is no different...except it's getting harder and harder to pick pictures. :-) I'm super stoked to report that my goal was to blog post at least once a day this year..on average anyway...and we've done it! Almost 400 blog posts in 2009. I know we don't post just work related posts...on purpose. We want to post the quirky tidbits and the special moments in our personal lives. As readers, we hope you get a glimpse into our lives, personalities, and our style.
We've had a great team this year with some surprise help too, such as my friend Jenny - who sadly moved away just after we shot a few engagement sessions together. And we've hired some great new office staff this year - Carie is the bomb! And we launched our new look with our new website.
I thought I'd do something a bit different this year and tell you why I love our clients so much. And, why they become our friends. We don't shoot a ton of weddings every year, rather we try to connect with those who exemplify and share in my passion for life....and living. My clients are the best and I love them all.
Jessie and Brian hold a very dear place in my heart. Jessie is such a 'tell it like it is girl' and Brian just adores her. Every email I've ever received from Jessie has been full of excitement. Jessie was diagnosed with terminal cancer - but chose to ignore deaths' knock. And the love they feel for life shows in every photo we took of this couple...and you may recognize them as we have made them our 2009/2010 ad models!
I appreciate that my clients, such as Stephani, let me know they are thinking of me and making sure I'm okay when they read about my mom being in the hospital.
When I first met Marites and Gil I knew we were meant to become friends. Gil's chosen theme for their wedding was "Passion for Love. Passion for Life." Gil and Marites had the best reception of 2009...with their choreographed first dance that had the guests cheering....until Tyler sang Pretty Woman to Larissa. Tyler and Larissa are so full of life! Now there is a tie for the "best reception of 2009."
I won't go into every couple and every wedding, but every one of our clients has a special place in my heart. We connect on colors, on shoes, on food (yes, I'm a firm believer in eating!), on music, and mostly we connect about life. I hope what you see in our year end review is what defines our style. I tried very hard not to select detail shots, although we love them, because it's the people that matter most. You will see quiet moments with loving looks, you will see some sexy moments, but mostly you will see a lot, and I mean A LOT of laughter. And of course, you'll see some of my favorites of the year. Waiting for these special moments...to capture these special moments...it's so vibrantly full of life.
All our clients are beautiful - inside and out. Thanks for making 2009 such a remarkably wonderful year!
With the Holidays fast approaching it's been a bear to try and schedule appointments in between our family photo shoots and other events. Hence we're premiering Laura and Gary's album draft right here and now on the blog.
I wanted to share with a few of my favorite album spreads.
Remember, Laura and Gary were married at Newcastle Wedding Gardens. And as Laura walked towards Gary on the ceremony pathway for their first sighting, I love this series of emotion!
Of course Newcastle Wedding Gardens has some of the most fabulous trees and outdoor settings.
And if you're willing to walk a bit, this hidden gem at Newcastle Wedding Gardens has to be my most favorite images of Laura and Gary's entire day. Click here or on the below image to start their album slideshow. Enjoy!
A few months ago one of Bill's coworkers announced he was getting married up in Tahoe. They were looking for someone to tag along for the day and capture their fun. They had seen some of my shots and asked if I would be willing to help out! Of course I said yes because who doesn't love a wedding! But first we got together in Folsom for a mini e-session. They had some great ideas on how they wanted to decorate their reception with pictures and asked if I would be willing to capture a few shots of them to use. Meet Rebecca and Anthony!
They were a fun couple to spend some time with. They had me cracking up the whole time. And they definitely aren't afraid to crack jokes at their own expense. I love people that don't take themselves too seriously!
We made sure to spend some time down by the river because both Rebecca and Anthony are avid fishers. I'm talking tournaments and getting up at 3 a.m. to go fishing! Plus, it was one of those beautiful end of summer days and the light was reflecting perfectly off the water. We couldn't miss out on that!
In just a few weeks I'll be spending some time with them up in Tahoe celebrating their wedding. I'm really looking forwarding to it. They are getting married right on the water of Lake Tahoe! It's going to be a beautiful wedding day! Can't wait! Thanks for inviting me along Rebecca & Anthony!
On Friday my hubby and I along with our immediate families all took a little field trip to go see a lady with a magic wand. This powerful lady was not only going to take about 100 pictures of the cute little munchkin growing in my belly but she was also going to give us the big reveal and tell us whether or not we were having a girl or a boy. Well ladies and gentlemen we got our answer!
Say hello to Jack! The technician said these were AWESOME gender pictures! He was not shy! It was an amazing experience. To finally be able to put a name to the little kicker inside me. My husband is over the moon. I don't think he has passed a single person he HASN'T told he is going to have a son. I'm thrilled too. I really wanted a little boy.
I actually knew it was a boy all along. I just had that feeling. So even though I was thrilled to have it confirmed it really didn't surprise me! So now we are all running around grabbing up all the cowboy stuff we can find. I'm so grateful our family was able to be there with us. This is one loved kid. Can't wait to meet him!
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