These three (and soon to be four!) were a blast to photograph! It was a maternity shoot, family session, and engagement shoot all in one! Dominica is absolutely glowing and ready for baby #2, while Rowdy probably doesn’t quite realize yet that he won’t be getting all of the attention in the household anymore. He likes to “drive” his dad’s car around Malibu and is obsessed with the ocean. Congrats to the growing fam!
I’m on a boat! (Had to). Kristina and Patrick are getting married in a few months! These two are exchanging vows at the end of the summer up in Portland, OR. Since they live down in San Diego, they still wanted a little piece of home for their wedding, so they opted for their engagement session here! These two are no strangers to boats. Patrick has taken up sailing as a serious hobby the last 5 years, and when he met Kristina he knew he could woo her by taking her for a little cruise. It obviously worked. They’ve been on numerous sailing voyages since, including a week long trip in the French Carribbean where Patrick proposed to Kristina! She said yes! How cute! Congrats you two! photo
Ah! I’ve been lusting after sail boat engagements for years now! the inclusion of going ashore just added to the cuteness!
Surprise! They eloped! And they did it in style. Cortney and David flew in from Florida to exchange vows in one of the country’s most beautiful national parks; Yosemite! It was a Monday, and also the first day of spring. The parks crowds were tame, and the weather was on our side. Although it called for scattered thunderstorms all day, we had some fairly warm spring weather! The morning started like any other. In fact, they both remarked how nonchalant the day seemed up to that point. They both got ready together at their airbnb. When getting eloped, there are no bridesmaids or family members coming in your room starting the tears early! After getting dressed, they still opted for a first look, and THAT is when it all got real.
We then drove into the park, and they got their first views of the tall, vertical, granite cliffs dripping with waterfalls that this park is famous for. We pulled over at El Capitan Meadow and met our officiant for the day. This was it! We looked around for *the spot*, and started their wedding ceremony. It was perfect. They each wrote their own heartfelt vows to one another, and a few tears fell. When they were announced as Mr. and Mrs., they got to share their first kiss as husband and wife! So good!
We then spent a few more hours exploring the beauty of Yosemite. It was perfect. I’m so honored to have been there for it all! Congrats to Cortney and David!
WoW!!! Such amazing pics! Thank you so much for documenting this day in such a beautiful way. These are pics that we will always cherish of our Son and new Daughter. It looks like a true storybook wedding! God Bless…
Shelly, you envelope artistry in your photography. You have allowed us as parents of the bride to step into this precious day. Eternally grateful to you sweet girl💞
