Playa del Rey, California

Playa del Rey, California Look what I got in the mail from the awesome Mackenzie and Allan…. it’s a cute save the date magnet made by MagnetStreet. I love it! Thank you for thinking of me!
Which reminds me, I still haven’t posted photos from their awesome engagement session in Santa Monica. Stay tuned for more photos of this super sweet couple!
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Chula Vista, California Mark and Melissa held their reception outdoors in their parent’s backyard. Melissa’s family did a great job with all of the decorations.
![]() The couple makes their grand entrance to lots of clapping and cheering.
![]() The benefit of a second photographer is a different viewpoint, in this case the grand entrance from the guest’s viewpoint. ![]() Mark and Melissa start the evening with their first dance. I don’t know what Mark said to make his bride laugh. I love this photo of the moms. ![]() ![]() A kiss during dinner under the night sky.
![]() Congratulations Melissa & Mark!
Chula Vista, California When Melissa and I first spoke over the phone, she told me she didn’t want the standard wedding photos. That sounded great to me since I’m not a traditional wedding photographer. We did take some formal photos, but most of the photos were candids taken throughout the day. Those are my favorites – the shots that capture a particular moment, a glance, a shared laugh, wiping away tears of joy. So without further ado… here’s the Happy Couple and their Day.
![]() I start the day taking getting ready photos at the bride’s parent’s house and their dog insists on having her picture taken.
![]() I adore these shoes by Nina!
![]() The flowergirl sneaks a peek as Melissa’s grandma buttons up her wedding gown.
![]() Finishing touches and the bride is ready to go.
![]() Mark’s mom pins his boutonniere.
![]() Melissa’s dad walks her down the aisle.
![]() Mark and Melissa wrote their own wedding vows and I must say they are the funniest I’ve ever heard. Melissa promises her husband-to-be that she will let him go fishing anytime.
![]() The bride’s mom and dad get a little emotional.
![]() The flowergirls
![]() Michael captured this photo of the First Kiss from the top of the amphitheater…
![]() and this is mine from the very bottom.
![]() Congratulations!!!
![]() Melissa’s grandma gives her a hug.
![]() Then we’re off to take some newlywed photos.
![]() Which of these two shots do you prefer… the top one taken with a 24mm wide-angle from right behind the couple, or the bottom taken from a distance with 190mm telephoto???
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