Sunday, April 6, 2008

Sail Away!

Newport Beach, California
Leah and Oscar wanted to do something different for their engagement session. Since they loved the water they decided to have their photos taken on a sailboat.



Leah was as comfortable walking around the moving boat as on land. Not too much a surprise since she was on the sailing team in high school and even taught sailing to kids one summer. Oscar got his sea legs pretty quick, too.



I on the other hand kept thinking I'd end up overboard at some point. But I love a challenge - especially when it involves a new photo adventure!



We couldn't have had a better day. Calm waters and the bluest of skies.







This reminds me of the old Nautica perfume ads.



Leah wore a silver starfish necklace.







Time to head back to the dock.





"Come, cuddle your head on my shoulder, dear,
Your head like the golden-rod,
And we will go sailing away from here
To the beautiful land of Nod"
Ella Wheeler Wilcox



Thank you Leah and Oscar for a great time! We'll see you in a few weeks for your wedding!!!

And many thanks to their friend Laura and her parents who took us out on their boat.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Dominican Reception

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Selina & Steve held their reception at one of the beachfront restaurants where we had Caesar salad and yummy Chateaubriand.




After dinner, the newlyweds had more fun planned for their guests. We all met in the lobby...


...and boarded a bus that took us to...


...Jellyfish Beach. Then we...


...took a little boat...




... that took us to a bigger boat where the party was just starting!


As we pulled away from shore all we could see were the brightly lit hotels and beaches.


It was a gorgeous night with the warm salty wind blowing through our hair.


Selina and Steve took to the floor for their first dance.




Pure happiness.






The boat docked by a tide pool where the guests could go swimming...


...and drinking, it was occasion to celebrate after all! Michael swam out there and took some photos with the underwater camera.


Meanwhile the other guests danced the night away on board.


Selina's mom found a quiet place to relax.


All too soon it was time to head back...


... and say goodnight.


Thank you to Selina and Steve for an incredible time. Steve kept checking in with us all night to make sure we were having fun. We loved meeting your family and friends and were very touched by the love they so obviously have for you both.


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