A Traditional Union of Families

Jennifer & Mike's wedding was really our first experience with a super traditional catholic ceremony. It was held in a quaint little church in Nipomo with gorgeous stained glass windows and a tall arched ceiling. It was so awesome to see all the traditions that many of today's modern weddings don't include. There was just such a general sense of love and especially family as many of their family and friends stood up at the front with them to give the newleyweds gifts and shower them with their love.

But booooy did the dancing commence that night! We were introduced to Little John's new(ish) song 'Shots!' that evening and it was... in one word... epic. All of Jennifer and Mikes friends- even grandpa- was out there rockin' out to Little John! It was an awesome sight.

Thank you, Barbosas, for closing out our season in a beautiful and super fun way!

An E-Sesh in a Bread Bowl

We had so much fun on this shoot- Kate and Kevin's e-sesh was done in Pismo at the beach and just walking around the shops downtown. Turns out their first date was actually in Pismo... how appropriate! We really had a good time with them, though because not only do they obviously share the same goofy sense of humor and Trevor and I, but we actually found out they could quite possibly be our twin couple... Not convinced? Hear me out: Kate and Kevin also live in Atascadero. They also have a black dog- a part black lab, no less. AND they also have a tortoise shell cat.... Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure that officially makes us couple twins... Awesome. I know.

So we really had a fun afternoon with these two and were really able to capture the love and silly nature between these the two of them. Not to mention, we all went out to Splash Cafe afterwards and had some amazing clam chowder in a bread bowl. That right there made it the best. engagement. shoot. EVER. :)

Enjoy.

Baba (n) Grandmother in Slavic, Eastern European countries.

Meet Baba.

Baba is pretty much the coolest grandma.... well, ever. She's so hip and with it she even has a post - it on her fridge with 'Baba-licious' written on it. Baba has taught me a great many things in this short life of mine. She's taught me to stick up for myself and have a good head on my shoulders not only as an intelligent person in this world, but especially as a woman. I mean, her favorite saying when it comes to finding a man is 'Shop 'til ya drop!' ....yeah. She's awesome.

These are photos from her 80-something-ish birthday back in October. We had such a great time with the family, but also just enjoying the presence of Baba's company. She always makes you laugh and is just always such a positive influence in your day.

Baba has helped mold and shape me as a person in ways that not only will I never forget, but that are thoroughly ingrained in me as a person. Happy birthday, Baba! We all love you so much, and even though you're majorly anti- computer... (I don't blame you- when I'm your age, I'm sure I'll be majorly anti- time travel or whatever the devil it is the kids will be doing those days) ...but I'll be sure one of the grandkids shows you this post- and all the awesome pictures I captured of the day. :)