Monday, April 9, 2012

Miss Kayla Turns Two! - Orange County Family Photography

I had such a wonderful afternoon with sweet Kayla in the park! I think that we must have covered at least 5 miles of ground... at a RUN!!! She is a girl after my old track-running heart! Two year sessions can be a bit wild, but this one was pure joy! :-) Enjoy the images... there are lots of fun ones!
Here is one of my favorites from the day to start!





Love these next two images!







Is she not the cutest thing ever!! Look at her little pose! She did this little pose all on her own!









We got her to sit in the wagon for a minute.....

...And she was off again! On another adventure!





I love this next one.... a look of pure joy!





Sweet Miss Kayla... You are adorable! Thanks for such a fun day (and a great workout!)! :-)

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Sarah and Grant are Married!

I had such a wonderful and AMAZING time shooting Sarah and Grant's destination wedding in Austin, Texas. There was nothing about this day that wasn't perfect... Just to get an idea in your head as to the fabulousness to follow here is a quote from the Bride about her inspiration for the day:
"My goal was to incorporate my love of all things Anthropologie in my ceremony and reception décor."
Ummm... HELLOOO... I LOVE Anthropologie! I could move into that store! I would just need to bring my toothbrush (okay and my kids' toothbrushes too).
Sarah and Grant were a dream to work with, they knew exactly what they wanted for the day and they MORE than achieved it! It was the perfect blend of beautiful and romantic wedding and ROCKIN party!
Enjoy the images!

Vendors:
Wedding Photography: Four Creative Studio
Wedding Venue: Lakeway Resort and Spa
Event Design + Planning: Kristi Treadwell of Joyful Details
Venue Lighting: Visual Aids Electronic Corp
Floral Design: Last Petal
Cinematography: Altared Wedding Productions
Band: Blind Date Austin
Chair and Linen Rental: Premiere Tents and Events
Ceremony Strings: Barton Strings
Officiant: Mike Reinhart
Wedding Invitations: Pink Tulip Invitations
Wedding Cake + Cupcakes: Polkadots Cupcake Factory
Wedding Favors: DIY – Wedding Ambiance (Etsy)
Wedding Gown: Marisa purchased at Serendipity Bridal
Hair and Makeup: LucieMarie
Rehearsal Dinner: Steiner Ranch Steakhouse














I loved the look on everyone's face as Sarah put her dress on!

Sarah you are STUNNING!

I love this next one of her and her dad...

I think that this next one is one of my favs of Sarah...

okay... well i love this next one too....



But this next one is my #1 favorite of her! work it girl!





Sarah sent her bridesmaids a color wheel and had them choose their own dress within that specific color area.... and the result was PURE GENIUS! Each girl's dress so suited their personality and they looked amazing all together! Such a fun and fabulous idea!



Love all the dresses!

#1010 of why I love texas.... it's beautiful!





love love this next one of Sarah.....
Sarah and Grant decided to do a "first look" and it was so wonderful and romantic... having a first look is a great way to have a special moment together just the two of you (and well... me of course too!) and really enjoy the first moment together. AND it makes the time after the ceremony much less stressful for photos!

Sarah and Grant gave each other cards at their first look... I loved Sarah's... the front read ... "If I had to bring one thing to a deserted island I'd bring you... even though I really should be bringing chapstick because my lips get really dry." I loved it! :-)

Have a few groomsmen! I walked all over trying to find a place big enough to fit them all!





LOVE LOVE LOVE this next one.... one of my favorites from the day!



Love this next one too.... they are just too cute together! I loved the way Grant was always cuddling up to her in photos! I didn't even have to ask him to!

How stinkin' cute are they!? LOVE!









Oh Texas... I love you. Wide open spaces....

Third Favorite from the day!

I think that Sarah is amazing in this next pic... last few minutes before the ceremony!

lanterns lining the aisles... yes please!









love this next one!



















It's official!

love this next one too! (I know... I know... I LOVE them all!)

Second Favorite from the day! Love it!

Holy Moly... check out this cake table! If Anthropologie made cakes they would look like these!



I loved the tree bark slices in the centerpieces... bringing a little Texas into the look













Amazing chandeliers! Sarah had her reception professionally lit which added to her fabulous design!



Oh how I love this next series of First Dance photos!

love love love









































Love these next two!!





The whole reception finished the night with "Thriller!" LOVE IT!












Sarah and Grant, Thank you for being so wonderful! It was a dream to photograph your wedding! I was honored to be a part of the day! I wish you a lifetime of sunshine and smiles! Love you both!