Are you sure this is only 1st grade?

This past Tuesday I walked my baby down the street to her elementary school for her very first day in 1st grade. I'm filled with many emotions. Very happy that alex and I have created such a high-spirited, loving, interested, brilliant little person. Devistated that time races by so quickly. I pray that she has all the tools she needs to be successful in her young world. My heart walked off to school, to her sophisticated class-room full of 5 and 6 year olds. I shouted wait you forgot my hug and kiss. she replied "first-graders don't hug their moms! " Tear tear.. My baby no more. Have a hip and happy year my little boo boo!
Here is one of my token school walking shots. My holding tight onto my kiddo.

My little girl.

The fun 10 minute walk to the campus.
She is too cool for school!

And me and Zach walking home. Oh and Daddy too.. taking the pic for us!

Here's to a super 07-08.

Debbie and Mike a great gig with Amelia Lyon

Back on August 11th I had a fantastic time at the wedding of Debbie and Michael Kim. This was a fun day working with a super cool photographer, Amelia Lyon. I know mentioned in this blog before has been how amazing it is when a couple decides to see each other before the ceremony. Debbie and Mike were not afraid of this crazy non-traditional idea. They were so calm and collected and just happy all day long. It was super easy second shooting for this wedding. Oh and everything was at one location. It was a short sweet day and the images are even sweeter! Here are a bunch of the best from the day. I decided to warm up with some pics of the sea of flowers in the lobby of the church. It smelled incredible!

I love roses.
Mike sent over a little pre-wedding gift to Debbie.

He really looked happy filling out the card for his future wife.
I love hanging out with the guys once in a while. It is so interesting to see how each couple settles into the last few hours of being apart.

Off to a near-by park for some fun portraits. Oh no Mr. Kim.. no phone calls in the middle of shooting!


The happy duo and their fab friends!
I really had fun with the couple shots. Here are a ton of cool images I caught while Amelia was working her super photographer magic!


This pole really got its time in the spotlight




Love this shot!






This is a fave.

I think this is a but on the funky side. Debbie and mike were so patient and eager to create some great pics!


I was a bit obsessed with Debbie's red hot shoes. Here is their mini portfolio!




THIS IS MY FAVE! Love the simplicity.. oh and the shoes!



Mike taking a deep breath just before Debbie headed down towards him.
Debbies nephew was a great ring-bearer.

Check out the amazing ceiling.

Thought this reflection from the piano was kind of cool!

The rings.

The blessing.

Great church!



Just hanging out waiting for the grand entrance.

Cute little fan for their guests during the hot summer wedding season!

The funny best man!

Mike going for the garter.

And the happy couple off to the future! I had a great Time working with my sweet friend Amelia and her cool kid brother Micheal. It was a blast!

Eric & Alissa

Besides being way behind on blogging, my summer has been amazing! I suppose being behind is all in good reason. Working with the best photographers of Orange county has really kept me busy and full of wonderful new ideas. I was able to work with the high-powered Will Parris of Parris Studios again for the wedding of Eric and Alissa. It was a beautiful day that began with the couple's first glance. Will and I had fun playing wedding photographer snipers for a few minutes while the happy couple met for the first time on their big day.



I love working with bigger wedding parties. Alissa and her girls were all so stunning!



Here Eric sneaks in a first kiss of the day as all their friends peer in at them.

Love this one of Alissa waiting for the ceremony.



I have been asked before what the hardest thing to shoot during the day is and I have always answered, "prayers". It is really hard to intruded on these private moments. I was completely overtaken by the grace of God and the voices of Alissa's ladies as they placed their hands on her and asked for the lords blessings. Beautiful.

The hands were the most amazing part.









Right before the kiss... How cute is this!




Alissa's sister and her husband were sharing their anniversary the very next day and Eric and Alissa granted them the dance floor.














And a farewell shot as they headed off for the night. Thank you to eric and Alissa and to Will for having me alogng for a great day!