I don’t know how I get so lucky to have the brides and grooms that I have.

Tom and Desi are amazing people. Desi and I went back and forth often via email discussing the big day. And I knew through those emails that Desi was my kind of girl. Tom and Desi are pretty darn funny people. But you can also see how genuine and kind they are. I loved getting to know them and learning more about their relationship.

I knew that if Desi and Tom were that great, I could only imagine a party full of people who love them would be. And I was right. I have this habit when shooting weddings of wanting to make sure I don’t miss a moment to capture but Desi and Tom and the bridal party wasn’t standing for it! They made me join in on the dancing fun and shake my groove thing with them. They were a lot of fun and always making sure I was having a good time or if I needed a drink or some food. I was overwhelmed by their kindness.

This is THE longest post I think I have ever had. I couldn’t narrow it down! I had the hardest time. And let me tell you, the slideshow is much MUCH longer! (:

It was my first trip to Pahrump and very memorable! It was raining, which though is said to be good luck can add kinks to any wedding plans. The ceremony set to be outside was pushed into the reception hall. But it didn’t matter because all you could feel during the ceremony was love and support for this amazing couple.

Don’t forget to check out the slide show at the end.

I want to warn you…there are some rad jumping shots!

Um. Gorgeous.

SEE! See how awesome they all are!

I love these guys! haha! (:

Oh the dancing. There was a special request for the oh so fantastic hit “The Macarena”. These are my favorite dance shots!

The rain stopped for a little while and we are able to get some more great shots!

 

Only one awesome socked groomsman. Dinosaur socks!

These girls are so beautiful.

Here is the slideshow!! Check it out below or with music by clicking on the link!!

 

Did a lot more night shooting this trip to Disneyland.

Love this shot. More to come…and not just Disneyland other recent shoots coming too.

This photo shoot was years in the making…literally!

I shot Nicole’s sister’s family a few years ago. It’s an unforgettable photo shoot, that you can check out here and here on my old blog. Nicole and I spent some time going back and forth over the years trying to find the right date and time and location for this photo shoot. She met Shawn three years ago, the sparks flew and have dated since. Nicole has become a part of this family of four and get a long great together. It’s a pea pod made for 5! (:

When we finally were able to get all our ducks in a row, we were pretty excited to shoot the pictures at the Neon Boneyard. I was a tad nervous for the time as we were shooting when the sun is the highest in the sky and it is extra bright, but I loved how the sun gave us some amazing natural reflections.

Here is the slide show with a lot more photos! Check it out below or here is the link which is MUCH better! (:

The Weston family is pretty great. And talk about a gorgeous family! The boys are hilarious too.

I won’t keep you waiting. (:

Let’s start with my favorite shot of the day.

And of course, the slideshow, with a lot more pictures…check it out right below or here!

Kristal is my cousin. She was the cousin I played with the most growing up. We had sleepovers, we played in the parks, we were published in the Review Journal together (do you remember that Kristal?), our families had 4th of July parties and spent a lot of time together. Just fun cousin stuff!

Before Kristal got engaged we had some Facebook conversations about her possible, maybe, kinda sorta near the point of engagement and I was pretty excited for that, so when she actually got engaged I was ecstatic for my cousin!

Stu is so laid back and go with the flow. When we sat down to talk about the wedding day he was so chill, I had poke fun a few times to make sure he was still kickin’! (: hahaha! He is such a nice guy and I am so happy he married myyyy cousin!

Here are a few shots of Stu and Kristal’s big day! My favorite unique detail had to be the “flowers”! Such a fun idea!

 

Workin’ it Kristal! (:

See, even with our difference, we can all get along! hahaha!

As always. Slideshow below…or here is a link with some of the awesome music that was played at the reception (a ton more shots in the slideshow)!