Lisa & Shaun’s San Antonio Engagement Session Sat. October 31, 2009  |  will you What is the proper beginning to a love story? Is it traditional dates with roses and candy? Is it a setup through friends of friends? Lisa and Shaun might tell you it's going to Jamaica on spring break in college, recognizing an electric connection in someone you meet randomly, and five years,... See the Full Post > 67 Appreciated Comments

Wedding at the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara: Carrie & Jayson Wed. October 28, 2009  |  i do A couple of weeks before my wedding, I shot the most beautiful little wedding up at the San Ysidro Ranch in California. I'm behind on blogging (for obvious reasons) and I have a ton of weddings and shoots to share, but I just had to show a few photos from this little gem of a venue. It's up in... See the Full Post > 47 Appreciated Comments

JC/OC Workshop: Take 2! JANUARY 13, 2010 Mon. October 26, 2009  |  photographers THE SECOND EVER JC/OC WORKSHOP IS HERE: JANUARY 13, 2010! Before I did my first workshop, I was VERY reluctant to teach workshops. Most of the experience I have with teaching has been to large groups at places like WPPI. I feel like those big groups are hard for me because I can't possibly... See the Full Post > 25 Appreciated Comments

The Big Day (part 3) Thu. October 22, 2009  |  my life Before the wedding, I asked my photo friends who were attending the wedding to come and enjoy the day as guests. One of my closest friends, Becker, isn't much of a rule follower, so he snagged a few shots throughout the day. You should head over to his blog to look at them! I love the shots he... See the Full Post > 96 Appreciated Comments

The Big Day (part 2) Wed. October 21, 2009  |  my life (all photos by Jose Villa unless otherwise noted. please do not remove from this site without permission. thanks!) Since Style Me Pretty and Jose Villa and Angel and Becker will be posting all about the wedding from their points of view, I think it would be fun for me to share some info about the... See the Full Post > 69 Appreciated Comments

The Big Day (part 1) Tue. October 20, 2009  |  my life How do you recap the summation of a dream you've been having your entire life? I think every little girl grows up thinking about her wedding. Boys are different--they might think of their future wife, their marriage, their married life, but not the wedding. That's mostly for the girls. Like most... See the Full Post > 29 Appreciated Comments

I’m back! Mon. October 19, 2009  |  my life And...I'm back! I will post the full recap of everything with photos and details and stories starting on Wednesday, but I just wanted to thank everyone for being forgiving of my absence on this blog during the wedding and honeymoon! I haven't seen all the photos yet, but what I have seen is... See the Full Post > 80 Appreciated Comments

Married! Mon. October 5, 2009  |  my life If you're reading this, Jeff and I are officially MARRIED!! I'm off to my honeymoon but I can't wait to share photos and post a full recap of everything when I get back. Here's a little sneak peek from the bridal shoot the other day by JVS, and I'll see you all soon! See the Full Post > 224 Appreciated Comments

When you receive an invitation like this... Thu. October 1, 2009  |  my life How could I say no to the amazing JVS when he sends me an email with this embedded?? You should check out his lighting workshops if you are interested in this at all--he is the best!! More to follow after the big day which is ON TUESDAY!!!!! See the Full Post > 63 Appreciated Comments