Denise & John

High school sweethearts getting married in the backyard of their first home? I seriously have the best job in the world.  Their wedding was so DIY perfect, two rows of tables that doubled as the ceremony aisle, a driveway turned chic dinner buffet, and the awkward slab of concrete was packed corner to corner with dancing feet.  I loved getting to know Denise and John's families and capturing their joy and good fun.  Be sure to check out their awesome slide show.

 

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Misa

Dunes Baby

My sister Marisa is in her third trimester and due on 9-9-09.  This week I got to see her for the first time since March and naturally, I cried when I first saw her.  I think pregnancy is incredible and the most trauma a woman's body will ever go through and yet look so beautiful the entire time.  Marisa is a nurse practitioner so she is fully knowledgable of just about everything to do with childbirth. As she and I practiced laying low in their RV while the rest of the crew tore up the Oceano Dunes in JC's sandrail, we watched two baby delivery shows, read up on Ina May's Farm and looked at all sorts of crowning photos.  Let's just say, I got my fill.  I am so excited to be there for the birth of my niece and capture it all on film .... well, we'll see. :)    

"Her children rise up and bless her;
her husband also,
and he praises her,
saying:
'Many daughters
have done nobly,
but you excel them all.'"
Proverbs
31:25-30

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Carrie and Todd Lewis = Team Awesome!

Carrie and Todd's wedding was nestled in the hills of Los Olivos, surrounded by the growing grape vines of Firestone Vineyard.  Although they have been together for 10 years, they were equally giddy like school children the morning of their wedding as Carrie got ready in her Wine Country Inn room and Todd in his.  Carrie and Todd are true romantics, always enjoying the other's company and always showing respect and support in the littlest way.  I loved watching Todd first glance at his bride walking down the Kaleidescope Flowered aisle and catch his tears swell up as the sunlight struck her veil.  Cori Lassahn pulled an amazing coordination on that one!  Their ceremony was very tender and so joyful and you could literally feel Carrie and Todd's wave of excitement as Jon Ireland announced them husband and wife. I think their kiss shots prove it, but hey, I have a biased opinion. But I'm especially bias about wedding food and when I found out Pure Joy was catering, I secretly did a little jig-oh-joy!  The entire night was filled with fun and laughter, sweet toasts, incredible dance moves and rappin-on-the-mic?  Honestly, it was a night to remember. Congratulations Carrie & Todd Lewis!

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