GOING TO THE CHAPEL: IVAN & ELIZABETH

"Your wedding is when'?, I asked. Elizabeth called me and and told me she was getting married in two weeks, and wanted me to photograph her wedding. I was happy, excited, and nervous. We spoke briefly about the wedding and about her and Ivan. We both said our good bye and hung up the phone.

My mother happened to be at my apartment when I got off the phone with Elizabeth, and told her what just happened. She was so excited for me and told me that I could do it! Elizabeth and Ivan have been together for 14 years and have two adorable boys. I was so happy to be a part of their wedding. The day could not have been as perfect as it was. It was supposed to rain the day of their wedding and thankfully the clouds parted and the sun came out. This was a special wedding because both sides of the family came from Peru and the reception was at the couple's house. This family is so infectious and so welcoming to both Daniel and I.

I am so blessed to be able to do what I love. Especially when I have awesome clients as Ivan and Elizabeth. Thank you so much Ivan and Elizabeth for giving us the privilege of being a part of a day that you both will never forget.

Enjoy your pictures!!!







Ely you are beautiful!!

Mother of the Bride





Ivan & Ely's boys.



Parents of the bride.



I love the look of their face as their mom walks down the aisle.



This is one of my favorite pics!!!









Mr & Mrs. Iturrizaga







Parents of the groom. Ivan's dad was my favorite. He LOVES to dance!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY: NOAH, NATE, AND NOLAN

This past Friday I had an awesome session with three little boys, Noah, Nate, and Nolan. Their dad, Travis contacted me about doing a surprise Mother's Day shoot for his wife and mom. I was thrilled about his idea and could not have been more excited for them. We took these pictures at Alexander Park in Snellville, Ga. I was immediately smitten by this park because it has tons and tons of fields. I love shooting pictures in fields, especially when I am photographing three little boys. These little guys did so good and had so much fun.

Thank you Travis for letting me in on your Mother's Day secret. Shannon and Grandma I hope you both had a wonderful Mother's Day and enjoy these pictures!!!!

OH my - how I love me some natural lighting!!

This is one of my favorite pictures!!

BLOG LOVE

Are you an avid blog reader? I know without a doubt I am!! I love reading blogs and can spend hours and hours reading them. I wanted to share with you all some of the blogs that I absolutely love and inspire me.

Momtog - This is a blog that is dedicated to moms who love photography. Even though I do not have children, I love reading this blog because Drew is so informative about photography and her little boy Brayden is such a cutie pie!

Jasmine Star Blog - This girl is a rad wedding photographer based out of Orange County, Ca. I am pretty sure you have heard of her, if not go and check her out. Be prepared to spend hours and hours on her blog. Her writing is phenomenal. I love the way she writes about her clients, and whenever I am reading their story I feel like I am reading a novel. I love to read her FAQ's about photography.

Fashion Face - Is more a website than a blog. For those of you that know me, you know how much I love make up. This website has tutorial videos on how to apply fashion and celebrity inspired make up looks. This website is run by two sisters from the UK who are make-up artists.

I am Style-ish - This blog is fun and talks all about fashion. I mean who does not love fashion? This blog is run by Tiffany. She takes daily pictures of her outfits and talks about what she is wearing. She also happens to be a wedding photographer with an eye for fashion. I love her style and the fact that she posts information on where you can buy what she is wearing.

Three Men and a Lady - This blog is all about interior design. I can't wait until we buy a house because this is going to be my guide to decorating my future house. Michelle uses cheap furniture and makes them into a master piece. She has an eye for design and I love her style.

Justin & Mary - I love reading this blog. This is a husband and wife photography team and I just want to say how adorable they are. I love their work, but most importantly I am always learning something new!! I love to read about their house renovation, stories with their dog Cooper and their awesome car, the mini cooper. I had the privilege of hearing Justin and Mary at WPPI 2010 and was blown away by their presentation.

From Marriage to Motherhood - I love reading this blog. Jessica got married to Mr. Wonderful, they had a baby, and now she is a stay at home mom/wife. I love to read stories of beautiful baby Ilah and see how much she is growing. She talks about everything, from weddings, babies, reality TV (my fave), home decoration, and the list goes on and on!!

I know these are a lot of blogs, but didn't I tell you that I love reading blogs!! These are just some of my favorite. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

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Enjoy!!

GOING TO THE CHAPEL: ED & DANA

My stomach had knots and I felt very queazy. I get like this before any shoots. A couple of weeks ago I second shoot with Kelly for an awesome couple. We had a blast and perfect weather, except for the wind. I can't express how much I love, love shooting weddings. I love to see people in love make a commitment to each other. I love to see the tears and the sparkle in their eyes when they see each other for the very first time. Ed and Dana are amazing people with big hearts. I loved the way Ed keep on making Dana laugh, which made my job easier. A great couple with a contagious spirit would make any picture look good. Ed and Dana had an awesome Jewish wedding ceremony!!

Enjoy!







Dana is reading a letter from Ed.

The couple's first look.









The Jewish ceremony beings.

This is the Ketubah signed.





First dance as Mr. and Mrs. Denker

I am not quite sure what is going on here, but I love it.