{Wow...time has gone by}

Hello my lovelies! I cannot believe it has been a few months already since my last post! What?!

Well, what is new with us you may ask? :) 

We are expecting our first bambino! Yayyyy! We could not be more excited for this new adventure!

I am about 5 months now...OMG 5 months already! I have been nesting like crazy and learning all about car seats and strollerland :). This is a whole new world. 

We have been busy busy with Weddings and Sessions :)...so much fun! 

We are waiting to find out the gender, but there are some cute cute gender neutral clothes out there :)...it doesn't hurt my fave color is grey lol! 

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Say hello to our little sweet pea :)...

{Abby + Nate Desert Engagement}

Hello my lovelies!! We are back! My how we have missed you!
Our trip to Europe was simply amazing!! 

Truly truly a life dream come true! Lots of pics to go through :). 

I hope you have been well and we are thrilled for you to meet this next couple...

Love can be described in many ways.

 Abby and Nate's love can be described as 

ALL fulfilling and joyful! We laughed and laughed as we ventured to Anza for 

this lovely desert engagement session. I may or may not have sat on a cactus :(.

Also, from now on I will be posting on Monday's and Wednesday's to keep things consistent and keep myself diligent with not neglecting this blog. Sorry, I have been away.

Plus, you should totally like our Facebook page if you want more regular updates and we can be friends :)...yay!!

                                 Happy Birthday to my amazing Twin sister!!! Love you!!!

{What we have been up to lately...}

Happy Tuesday!! We hope you had an amazingly awesome Mother's Day!! 

WOW! It's already May! My oh my how time does fly and we are sooo elated with the clients and friends we have made over the past few months! Truly amazing! 

Here are a few sneak peaks of what we have been up to...

Plus, we are planning our trip to Europe and we leave this Friday!!! Wooo!! Hooooo!

We are starting our 3 week European Adventure...lots more info on that tomorrow :)...

Berlin, Germany

Rome, Italy

Pastem, Italy

Pompei, Italy

Capri, Italy

Florence, Italy

Venice, Italy

Milan, Italy

Chamonix, France

Lausanne, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

The Netherlands

 Belgium

Paris, France

Normandy, France

London, England 

xoxo

{ "A Kiss to Build a Dream On"...Styled Wedding Shoot}

Hello my lovelies! How are you? Gosh, where to begin? 

This Styled Wedding Shoot is inspired by love! 

Love at one of it's most anticipated moments...the kiss. Oooh La La! 

Hence, "A Kiss to Build a Dream on"...was born and all the details that stemmed from there.

 The color story is mint, blush pink, gold, and creams with whimsy and lots of romance. 

I am overwhelmed with thankfulness for the fabulously talented vendors who collaborated 

with me on this concept! Truly humbled by their talent and just plain amazingness :)! 

You should totally check out all their work :)! 

More on each of them coming soon :)...

I love Weddings, adore them, am smitten with the couples we meet and the stories they share.

 It is no wonder I became a Wedding photographer because I just can't get enough :). 

Styled Shoots are a lovely way to be creative and give brides to be a little inspiration

...and this one inspires that your dreams can come true :). 

Here are a few of my favorites...

Fabulous Vendors involved: 

Styling, concept, and coordination: Natalie Bray 

Photography: me :) 

Floral designs: Green Fresh Florals  

Dress: M Bride

Cake: Azucar

Hair and Make-up: Jodi Aucoin of Atelier Aucoin in La Jolla

Venue: Hazy Meadows Ranch and Carriage House

Calligraphy and paper products: Molly Jacques Illustration

Vintage Furniture Rentals: Teal Green Designs

Second Shooter and collaborator: Chelsea of Crow and Candy Photography

Models: Desiree and Jayson 

A little glitter to begin the story...

 It all starts with a kiss...

Laughter and lovely light...and a glance to connect your hearts. 

Simply stunning blooms by Green Fresh Florals...peonies, aster, succulents, sweet peas, 

ranunculus and I am swooning!

Forever dreaming in love...

Stunning calligraphy and paper products by Molly Jacques...wow! Right!? 

The cake brings a sweetness and Azucar is a master at her delicious creations...

Hair and Make-up by Jodi Aucoin of Atelier Aucoin Salons...breathtaking perfection! 

M Bride is an exquisite Bridal Salon in La Jolla...the dresses are truly out of a dream! 

We used an amazing vintage tool drawer as the container for the gorgeous blooms...adds a nice vintage feel to a soft and feminine color pallet. 

A modern take on a table number...glitter need I say more :). 

A moment is all you need for the sparks to fly... 

 

Desiree and Jayson we wish you lots of moments and a life spent dreaming together...

with lots of kisses of course...hehe! 

More images and more about each of the vendors soon!! 

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!

xoxo 

A special thank you to my husband, best friend, and business partner! You are my dream come true!