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Kelly & Keith’s Wedding – Vellano Country Club

holly — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:37:28 +0000

Kelly & Keith’s wedding was held at the Vellano Country Club in Chino Hills – Gorgeous location!! We’ve got some more weddings coming up there and are really looking forward to them! Kelly & Keith are a super adorable couple who we have enjoyed getting to know. We got so many awesome pictures of their wedding that it truly is difficult to choose which ones to post, but I did my best.

The wedding was coordinated by the fabulous Kelly Michelle and her team at Kelly Michelle Weddings. They were beyond awesome and so amazing to work with!! It was also video’d by Vantage Point Productions. Another joy to work with.

There were seriously SOOOO many adorable shots of Kelly laughing and enjoying herself during the ceremony. It was great to see a bride so joyful and excited!

I shot this next shot in a little 2 ft x 3 ft space in a bar where there were tons of people and STUFF all around, but there was gorgeous light coming in from the window! I think Kelly probably thought I was crazy until she saw the sequence of images I took there. :)

There were no shortage of locations to photograph at this venue, however, we chose the parking lot for this next image. Yeah, not likely you would have guessed that– but we are always looking for the best light and getting creative with where to shoot!

I love how this shows off her shoes!

Their first dance as husband and wife.

It was an amazing day with not only an amazing couple, but a great team of vendors to work with. Kelly & Keith – thank you for allowing us to take part in one of the most special days in your life.

Melissa & Nate’s Wedding – San Diego Wedding Photographers

holly — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:48:29 +0000

Melissa & Nate’s wedding was held at the beautiful Paradise Point Resort in Mission Bay. This place is one of Donny & I’s favorite local resorts to vacation at with the family (right by Sea World), so we were excited to have a wedding there as well. Donny shot this wedding on his own and had an awesome time!

I love the details he got of the shoes.

The ceremony was held overlooking the bay, with a tropical setting all around.

Donny had a lot of fun with our infrared camera!

Thank you Melissa & Nate! May your wedding be the start to a beautiful life together!

Kayleigh & Lance’s Wedding-Temecula Winery Wedding Photography

holly — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:20:19 +0000

Kayleigh and Lance are one of those couples that make your heart melt. From the instant you meet them, you know that they truly love each other and have a heart full of love ready to dispense to others. Their wedding was held at the Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula – a gorgeous location that we love shooting at. As usual, we started off photographing the bride’s details and documenting her getting ready for the big day.

The best man.

The ceremony was held outside by the vineyards.

I love the emotion caught as Kayleigh’s dad walked her down the aisle.

A sweet moment during the ceremony.

The men.

The beautiful ladies.

As all brides are – Kayleigh was radiant on her wedding day. I could have spent all day just photographing her! :)

The adorable couple together.

Their reception was held in the barrel room of the winery. Such an awesome setting for an intimate gathering.

Their first dance.

Kayleigh and Lance – Thank you for letting us be a part of your awesome union as a family. It was truly a joy to get to know you both! Many blessings upon your marriage!

Sierra & Rick’s Wedding – Southern California Wedding Photographers – San Dimas Wedding

holly — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:38:05 +0000

Sierra & Rick are such sweethearts. Not only are they simply adorable, but their son and their love for him was evident throughout the day. It was such a pleasure getting the opportunity to document their family’s commitment and union together. Their ceremony took place at the Puddingstone Resort and their reception at the Glendora Country Club. Can I just start off by saying that I LOVE her shoes!!

During the ceremony, their son decided to take center stage right at THE kiss! Kind of awesome if you ask me!

Michelle & Matt – Southern California Wedding Photographers

holly — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:07:24 +0000

Well, we have been so busy PHOTOGRAPHING weddings that we simply haven’t had time to blog them. However, it is much overdue and I can’t wait to show off some of our fabulous weddings! Michelle & Matt’s wedding was held at one of our favorite venues – Humphrey’s Estate in Temecula! We had been looking forward to photographing Michelle & Matt since their engagement session- they are an amazing couple and so wonderful to photograph! This first image is a puzzle that Matt sent Michelle right before the ceremony. So sweet!

As part of their ceremony they put together this awesome puzzle! It was very unique and special!

Seriously, what other venue has a real ride-on train? LOL. Love it!

I can’t tell you the amount of adorable pics we got of these two! Weddings are so much fun!

Michelle apparently LOVES chocolate… hence the chocolate cake. A girl after my own heart.

Cory & Holly’s Wedding – Los Angeles Wedding Photographers

holly — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:13:32 +0000

When Donny & I were dating & early on in our marriage we used to do youth ministry for a small Christian church. We never knew then that God would move us into doing wedding photography! Cory was one of the kids in the youth group. It is crazy to think that he is now married, but we feel so blessed to have been able to be the photographers to document the day!

Cory & Holly were married at a private estate in Arcadia, CA. We started off getting pics of her getting ready.

As the flower girl walked up the aisle, she so kindly turned around for a picture! Love her!

If you were to ask me the number one shot that brides request –it’s this one! The one of their groom the first time he sees his gorgeous bride walking down the aisle. Cory’s expression touches me… I can’t imagine how it makes Holly feel!

I love the laughter and joy as her dad gives her away!

Cory’s dad is actually a preacher and the one who officiated the ceremony.

It was a pretty gloomy day, but for a brief minute during the ceremony, the sun popped it’s little head out. It was as if God was shining down His blessings upon this union.

I love being able to photograph the parents & grandparents expressions during the ceremony. We can usually get some very sweet and genuine emotion.

Boys will be boys…

Hey now… if you do it, we WILL document it!

This flag was on the porch steps — since it also is the first letter of Cory & Holly’s last name, we grabbed it and used it for the picture!

The reception was chalk full of gorgeously decorated arrangements – from flowers to cupcakes. Perfectly themed!

A moment captured at their outdoor reception during the prayer.

Cory & Holly – we are super excited for you as you start your lives together! You guys are going to be amazing! Blessings!!

Kristen & Shea – Orange County Wedding Photographers

holly — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 05:17:51 +0000

I’ve been blogging so many of our portrait sessions lately, that I think it’s time we show off some weddings… so here you go! We started photographing Kristen & Shea’s wedding with her at the hotel. Donny & I had a great time playing with the fun red wall in the hotel room.

We each took a different “take” on her shoes and I couldn’t choose whose I liked more, so here are both of them for you! –Besides, who doesn’t love detail shots!

I just loved the natural light pouring in on Kristen as her bridesmaids helped her put her wedding dress on.

Kristen & Shea’s wedding and reception were held at a venue we always love shooting at – the Muckenthaler Mansion in Orange County.

Such great emotion as her and her dad walked up the aisle.

Um… I have no idea what spurred on the “manhug”. These guys were a riot and so much fun to photograph!

Love this next image.

This is kind of a fun set. Whenever Donny & I shoot our weddings together (most of the time), we try and get a “different take” on each location for our bride & groom. Here we have them in the same location doing the same thing, yet photographed from two different angles with two different artistic eyes.

The colors for the decor were so vibrant and beautiful!

I loved how Shea was updating his marriage status on Facebook while still at the reception! So cute! …speaking of facebook, have you “liked” us yet? What are you waiting for?

Their first dance.

Congrats Kristen & Shea! You two were wonderful to work with and we wish you many, many happy years together!

Wedding & Reception Venue: Muckenthaler Mansion

Catering: Colette’s Catering

Florist: Urban Gardener – Tiffany Greenleaf

DJ: Battleson Entertainment – Geoff Maddox

Kristen & Shea’s Sneak Peek!

holly — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:30:46 +0000

Kristen & Shea had their wedding at the Muckenthaler Mansion in Fullerton. I LOVE this image. … Your guess as to what Shea was whispering in her ear!

Cory & Holly’s Sneak Peek!

holly — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:17:53 +0000

Oh, how does one choose which image to show for a sneak peek? I looked through quickly and grabbed one that touched me. I love this moment that we captured.

10 years of JOY!!

holly — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:48:15 +0000

Today marks Donny & I’s 10 year anniversary! I am so excited to celebrate with him and have the chance to reminisce over all that we have been blessed with over this time. I truly have the most awesome and loving husband and am am grateful for days like today where I can focus on how blessed I am to have him in my life!! I thought I would surprise him and post a loveblog for him…

Hey love! It feels like it was only yesterday that we were two young teens falling in love… giddy and trying to figure out who held who’s hand first….

Two kids excited about playing house and looking forward to where God would take us.

We’ve come a long way from just the two of us…

To our first little angel joining our family…

And then two more joys entering our lives…

I know life is often absolutely crazy, sleepless, way too busy and usually looks like this-

But there is no one else I would rather share my life with. I look forward to raising our family together and continuing to grow closer to you as the years go by. I love you!!