Six Years Ago: South African Currancy

A lil sneak peek of Sharlene and Josh's engagement session at Point Bonita yesterday afternoon. I had so much fun with these two, their wedding is going to be a blast! We got lucky and had an amazing day. I wanted to pinch myself, we are so blessed that we can run around in t-shirts in the middle of winter!!! Stay tuned for more images from Josh and Sharlene's e-session.

He walked into the hospital to do his rounds, it was his last day as this particular hospital and he was probably busy tying up loose ends. He walked into see his first patient and he saw her, that beautiful smile full of confidence and genuine charm. 

Some people don't believe in love at first sight, but I do. And so does David. He had hardly even spoken to her and he was texting to his best friend:' I think I just met my wife'. This is about the time in the story that I got goose bumps.
 

Molly and David are a perfect match. David made sure of it. His previous relationships resulted in him ending up with girls that were all wrong for him. So eventually, a good friend of his suggested that he make a list. This is a list of non-superficial things, real qualities that he needed in his partner. David's List : ambitious, integrates well with family, christian, comfortable in her skin, no kids, responsible, healthy, happy, independent, dependable. David concluded by adding the final item on his list. He said that Molly helped him to realize how important that final item is: he had to be madly in love with her.
 

Cindy and Darren, they are pretty darn cute. And, they LOVE their food. Actually, if I had to sum them up in three words it would be food, travel and laughter. They are always making each other laugh. Cindy especially, she can't help but to have a grin on her face. I would like to think it is because I am just that funny, but I know it is because she is thinking about the next delectable bite.

Not every couple I meet is going to be a perfect match. I know that and I also know that while I would love to photograph everyone's wedding, if it isn't a perfect match then I need to help them find someone else to photograph their day. It sounds crazy, but it is true. On the wedding day, the bride will spend more time with me than she will spend with her new husband. This is why it is so important that we have a great relationship.

When I first met Lianna and Ethan at a little breakfast place called Stacks, I just knew they were my couple. We talked and talked. We didn't just talk about their wedding. We didn't just talk about pricing. We talked about life. Where they met, what they love to do. Their favorite places to visit together. Family. It was such a joy to spend time with them and it made me realize, yes, this is my couple. My couples turn into my friends. That is the only way that I can be sure to provide them with the best images on their wedding day. This is the only way that I can be sure to capture their memories through their eyes. The way they remember it.

Here is a little peak at Lianna and Ethan's engagement session at Santana Row in San Jose. Yes, they are dripping with awesomeness. 

It is so funny how places creep in and out of our lives. As a youngster I spent quite a bit of time at the Santa Cruz beach board walk. I remember warm summer days riding the roller coasters eating ice cream and enjoying the beach and time with friends. So, when Julie (Julie Cheshire Photography) asked if I wanted to join her on an engagement shoot at the boardwalk I was thrilled. I had never been to Santa Cruz for a session, but I knew it would be perfect!