I recently headed out to Orange County to photograph Teresa and Don’s wedding. I had such a great time! Teresa and Don were such a great couple! The Tustin Ranch Golf Club is a beautiful place to have your wedding and reception. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and their lush, green golf courses really let us capture some wonderful images! Special thanks to Joanne, Laura, and Priscilla for all their help, and to Miguel Pola for an awesome day!

Here here are some highlights from the day:

Yes, the rain started JUST as the ceremony (which was outdoors, by the way) was about to start. The amazing staff scrambled to bring out the umbrellas and set everything up. Luckily, everyone was still all smiles!

I got caught by the beautiful MOB (mother of bride)

ADORABLE little girl!

A while back, I was approached by Mignonne to do some portraits. Her and her husband James are expecting a baby boy in April and wanted to capture this special time in their lives with photos. I am always up to do “belly sessions” because to me, it’s the natural “next step” after getting married. Plus, how could I turn down participating in (and capturing) this important part of their family history?

So, this past Saturday they were in town attending their baby shower (hosted by their awesome friend, Jean) and the three-and-a-half of us got together a few hours before it began to shoot around. We met at noon on a very sunny and otherwise beautiful day which, though great for picnics and outdoor fun-in-the-sun, is not the best time to take photos. (It’s a good thing to keep in mind when planning any photo sessions or wedding ceremony start times: full sun during early afternoon equals harsh lighting conditions, which equals not-so-great photos.)

Nevertheless, knowing this beforehand I took some time a few days before and drove around the area we were going to be in so that I could find the best spots to photograph my expectant couple. Because we only had a couple of hours before the baby shower, I didn’t want to waste time finding locations the day of.

It definitely paid off. Please kindly enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed taking them :o)

A few weeks ago, Lorraine and Anthony got married in Yorba Linda, CA. Their wedding ceremony and reception was beautiful and I was lucky enough to be there to capture the joyous event.  Please enjoy these images from their beautiful day.

Ceremony - Saint Martin de Porres Parish
Reception - Meridian Club

Many thanks to Miguel for inviting me out to shoot!