Love between people. Shared it grows stronger.

It's early in the morning as I write this post.  Sometimes my mind is not quiet enough to sleep and I find myself checking up with friends on Facebook.  This morning I saw a post from a client/friend of her dog waiting in the car, early in the morning, while her husband was being deployed today.

So much emotion came into my mind that it overflowed down my face as I thought of this cute little family that I had just met and photographed last week.  They had shared their time together on a beach while I captured them together.  Reminds me how important photos are and about how lucky that I am to get to be a part in their creation.

Todays post is dedicated to Jerry and Elise and their dog, Riyu.  Many more times like this ahead :)  You are in my thoughts and prayers!  Ronnie

Vegas calling.

Sitting on the floor in my hotel room at Bally's, with the most beautiful nigh time view I could possibly have.  Always loved a good skyline and Vegas doesn't disappoint, even at one am.  My words just had to leave my head and find their way through my fingers to this keyboard before I could go to sleep tonight. To write how grateful I am that I am here.  At this moment.  Getting ready to do the thing that I love to do the best:  photographing people.  It's been a long winter, for lots of reasons I won't go into right now, but here's a hint:  two weeks ago tonight, I was in a hospital room.  (Will share that story when it's time but for now if you are a new or existing client, don't worry! I will be fine!)  Just can't believe how life has taken me on a journey past my dreams and close to people that I could never have imagined just by following my heart. Vegas calling?  Yes, I guess it did.  Bring it on!!

Isaac and Lauren Engagement

Spent a sunny, fall afternoon photographing Lauren and Isaac at the beach.  Together they made each other laugh.  Made it really easy for me to capture these images! They will be married at Jalama Ranch this summer.  It's the same location that Isaac had proposed to Lauren.  One of my prettiest areas in California as well as a great place to surf and to camp.  And to photograph their wedding!



HERE is a link to their slideshow :)

Nydia and Jesse

Jesse whistled, as Nydia walked down the isle on her father's arm, toward him, at Santa Clara Catholic Church, on September 10, 2010.  This beautiful church (one of my favorites to shoot at, not only because of the beautiful architecture, but because of their friendly staff and photography friendly policies!) has witnessed hundreds of families joining together, as mentioned by the priest during their ceremony.  The two could not stop smiling at each other.  HERE is a link to their online slide show.  And as a reminder how important stopping to take photos with those people who make up our lives, Jesse's Grandfather passed away shortly after the ceremony, making these images even more priceless!

Where did the last two months go?

Finishing up the last bit of editing for the year, I realized I had not posted in here in almost two months!  Going to get caught up, starting with Micah and Phoebe's wedding in Felicity, Arizona.  The town was amazing!  The entire wedding party and guests ended the evening dancing under the pink granite pyramid :)  HERE is the link to their wedding.  The music for their slide show was created by Micah aka Mic Doja
Happy Monday!

Don't Tell the Bride: Joe and Paola

Finally get to post some of my images from this summer's wedding, Joe and Paola Garcia, when they appeared on Oprah Winfrey Network's Don't Tell the Bride.  HERE is a link to show online.  I tried to stay out of the way, but can be seen walking out of the room at the London to take this shot!

Kyle Sparks had a time lapse camera going.  Really fun!  Will be available next year for your wedding, if you desire..HERE is the link.

Also, if you haven't seen their actual wedding, here is the link for their show.  Joe's comment to me was I was able to capture their wedding looking like there were no cameras..well...almost!

Micah and Phoebe

There are soo many words to try and convey this wedding.  I'm speechless.  Let's just start with the video time lapse that was set  up during the ceremony.  It would have been too loud in such a small church, but it's fun any way!!  HERE is the link  If you would like something similar at your wedding, please let me know and we can work it out!  xo, Ronnie
HERE is the online slide show of their wedding.  Still can't get over the location.  Phoebe and Micah looked stunning, don't you think?

Scarlett Belle: Barbarita and Ruben

This couple came to me from my relationship with the Scarlett Belle in the Channel Islands Harbor.  Funny thing was they were friends with another couple of mine that I had shot their wedding earlier in the year in Arizona.  Talk about a small world!  Their kindness and complete comfort with each other made their photos even prettier, as they committed themselves to on another during a sunset ceremony at sea.  HERE is a link to their wedding slide show. 

Josh

Josh's vision match my desire to create.  Proud mommy :)

Cassan and Patrick

Cassan and I met at Massage Envy, where I worked for a short period of time, after studying massage at Ojai School of Massage.  Didn't end up staying there as my photography work, my passion, became my number one priority in my business life.  But she was one of the many friends that I met during my journey with them.  Turns out, her sister, Alysia Hudson,  had been one of my favorite caregivers for my now grown up sons, years ago, so when Cassan and Patrick asked me to photograph their wedding, it was like photographing family :)

HERE is the link to their wedding slide show.  Congratulations to Patrick and Cassan and to their new family that they have now formed!