I love the cinema. I could sit and watch movies for days on end. As a matter of fact growing up I always wanted to work in film (I did briefly and that’s a whole other story) as a set designer because I am fascinated by the attention to detail that goes into creating a story. The books on a shelf behind the main character, the color of the walls of the house, the type of furniture, these things tell the true story to me and begin to peel back the layers and reveal a little more about each character. It makes the story more personal.

This is the same approach I take to my images. You can call them photographs but I think of them as so much more. I want every frame to tell a story, more importantly your story. I want to capture the subtle details that make your day about you and the things that matter most in your life. I don’t have clients, I make new friends and as with any friendship I spend time to get to know you so I recognize the moments that are important to you, not just the ones that make a good image.

So please, sit back with a big cup of coffee (the more cream and sugar the better I say) and take a look at some of the stories I have had the privilege of telling and if you like what you see feel free to call anytime cause I love making new friends.

 

3 years and counting…

To the Love of my life,

Today, 3 years ago I married the Love of my life. After 7 years together it’s hard for me to imagine a time when you weren’t there. A story I tell that you weren’t apart of. I look back over these last 3 years and am so thankful for the Man that you are and the Woman that you’ve made me to be. You’ve taught me to be more quite and have more compassion. You’ve taught me to slow down. To look at challenges from another view point. You’ve taught me more about me than I ever imagined. You’ve made me better. You’ve made me stronger. I’m so proud and honored that you chose to be my Husband. Thank you for fighting with me, working through our struggles. Thank you for working on you. Thank you for praying for me and letting me work on me too. I truly believe that we are stronger together. I am so much more in love with you than ever before. I have a better understanding of what Love is because of you. I am so excited about our future. The far away future when the kids are grown and it’s you and I again traveling to the ends of the world.

Janelle - these are cute :) love you two!

Rachael Earl - Aw-you guys are so cute-congratulations!

Laguna Hills, Dave and Sarah= Album

Wedding albums are to share with those that you love about the moments you love. Here is a look into Dave and Sarah’s wedding album ;)

Carolyn Smith - Ryel, Sarah, Dave, What a beautiful wedding...and a fabulous reflection in pictures. All three of you must be very happy...I applaud you and send you my love. Carolyn

Laguna Hills, Dave and Sarah= Love Proclaimed

You might remember the beautiful Spring Engagement session of Sarah and Dave. These two share a love that is deep and without judgment. Based on the Love of their Savior and family. I just melt when my Brides and Grooms incorporate their family members into their day. Dave lives to protect and love his Sarah! Sarah lives to love and make her Dave smile. Their looks for each other brings chills to everyone that watches. Sweet. Soft. and as though no one else is watching.

Thank you to Janelle for coming along and to Kevin for bringing the awesome-ness. Here is a look at a few of my favorite images from their Laguna Hills Wedding.


One of my favorite up the aisle shots! ;)






One of my favorite images!



Yummy ring shot


Thank you Dave and Sarah Rosendahl for the honor of capturing your special day! Enjoy your trip around Europe. Many blessings throughout your marriage.

Laguna Hills, Dave and Sarah= Sneak Peek

All the planning, late nights and deep conversations over bows. Shall it be a square knot? Flat knot? Loop? Tight or loose bow? So on and so on. All for the moments that we stare into the eyes of our newly wedded Love on our wedding day. I’ve been there planning the details. And believe me… I do love details :) ! However in the grand scheme of all the planning, talking and stress at the end of the day you’ll be married!! To the LOVE of your life. I love capturing the moments of clarity when my couple relaize its them. As they are. Now. Wife. and Husband.

Here is a sweet little sneak peek into the beautiful wedding of Dave and Sarah. Now Husband and Wife.

Mission Viejo, Fred + Tiffany + Carter= Album

Time for some family album eye candy.