04 June 2010

Heidi & Jimmy :: Homecoming

Andddd.....once again, I've been slacking on the blogging! Facebook just provides an instant gratification by uploading the photos directly, and I love being able to tag people. But, you can't necessarily write as much and share the story about the people in the images either.

So, one of the last shoots I've done recently was Heidi & Jimmy's homecoming. If you look back, you can see some of the pictures I took at his deployment in the fall. Heidi is such an inspiration to so many military wives (myself included). She would always have positive, uplifting comments on Facebook, despite the hardships they both endured this deployment.

This couple is just one of those that is so happy together, they glow in eachother's presence. I have honestly been looking forward to Jimmy's homecoming since he left, because I knew we would get some amazing images...and I was right. I have so many more that I could share, but I had to limit it. To see more, you can always check out their images on Facebook as well.

Heidi went to hang her sign a few days in advance. She had flown out from the east coast for this homecoming, and it just kept getting delayed...

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This was the night of homecoming, around 1:30 AM when she found out the buses were on Camp Pendleton

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Their first kiss was actually through a fence! The Marines were returning weapons and finding bags, but Jimmy found a moment to sneak away and find his wife.

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Running to meet him at the gate, and making sure that cute dress stayed in its proper place ;)

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And here's one of Heidi's friend Megan and her husband.

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I love shooting homecomings, and it is always such a privilege to be present at these occasions. So happy you are home safe, Jimmy!

19 April 2010

Harley & Family :: Puppy Shoot!

Taara contacted me after they welcomed a new member to their family - an 8 week old yellow lab named Harley! Taara just wanted to get some images of Harley & her children playing while she was still so tiny.

You can see more photos from this shoot on my Facebook Page.

How cute is this puppy?!
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Harley was sooo sleepy.

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Taara, it was great to meet you & your family! Hope you have been having a wonderful time with Harley.

13 April 2010

Maria & Chris :: Maternity Shoot

Last weekend I met up with Maria and her husband Chris on the beach in beautiful Encinitas. She is due very soon with a little boy they are naming Marcus.

Here's a few of my favorites from their shoot -

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Maria, it was so great to meet you & your husband!

10 April 2010

Stephanie & Randy :: They're Married!

Here are a few of the images from my very first wedding! Stephanie and Randy are an amazing couple. They already have 2 children and have been together for years, so they ended up having a very small and relaxed ceremony at West Inn & Suites in Carlsbad and dinner at Bistro West right next to to hotel. You can see more of their images on my Facebook.

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Stephanie's daughter and niece looking for the Randy's arrival.

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The gorgeous bride!
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And, they're married!
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Congratulations, Stephanie and Randy! It was great to meet you both.