Saturday, February 14, 2009

Roxanna and Paul's Engagment





This is Paul and Roxanna. You may remember them from the time that I photographed their actual engagement at Disneyland in June. Paul and Roxanna wanted something different for their engagement photos, so they chose their location carefully...in a graveyard!
Roxanna's laugh rang out in the silent afternoon, her daughter, Arrianna and Paul's sister, Violet, were in attendance. The peacefulness of the area was broken by the sound of their feet, stepping carefully between the headstones, mindful of the lives that lay underfoot. Not wanting to disrupt the quiet. The birds flew off from the trees as we walked through the grave sites. The beauty and the powerful presence of being together.
Today, all things came together and life felt peaceful, even in a graveyard, for the moment, just as it should. Thank you to you both for that moment of peace.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Veronica at Venus Salon



I've been shooting weddings for along time. I've made some great friends along the way who have been in this industry for awhile as well. One very talented make up artist is Veronica Abel. Veronica's charming personality and creativity as an artist, make her a great fit for getting brides totally stunning on their wedding day. I was so honored when she asked me to photograph her own wedding last September. After the photos were delivered, Veronica treated me to the most amazing facial treatment that I've EVER had! She has an adorable salon on Channel Islands Boulevard