an engagement shoot in beverly hills. On a rooftop. Of the raddest hotel ever. Fri. July 31, 2009  |  will you I remember my life by milestones, and by before and after's. Before I moved to California....before I was a photographer...after I discovered the 50 1.2. I am currently living in "before I knew about the incredible-ness that is the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills". I got an email from Jay that went... See the Full Post > 91 Appreciated Comments

My first ever workshop all by myself like a big girl :) Wed. July 29, 2009  |  photographers Last night, I did something I don't do often--I stood up in front of a room full of people, and I talked about my mistakes. When my friend Jasmine asked me to speak at the OC Smug Mug meeting, for some reason I didn't hesitate to say yes immediately. Whereas I'm normally hesitant to speak in front... See the Full Post > 34 Appreciated Comments

The Bestest Kickball Party Anyone Has Ever Had Sat. July 25, 2009  |  my life This is my fiancee, Jeff: See the Full Post > 67 Appreciated Comments

30 Wed. July 22, 2009  |  my life It's already July 22 on the East coast where I was born, so I'm considering it my birthday now :) Today I turn 30. The truth is, I had a much harder time turning 29, and I've been quite looking forward to my 30th for some time now! I felt like I was just hanging onto the 20's by a string, and now... See the Full Post > 189 Appreciated Comments

Lee & Derek Mon. July 20, 2009  |  i do When I was 24 I had a tough year. I was just out of college, and suddenly in my first year of having my photography business all on my own instead of working for someone else as I'd done for the previous four years. I was in the midst of heartbreak, shuffling ambitions, and friends getting married... See the Full Post > 83 Appreciated Comments

The cutest flowergirls ever Thu. July 16, 2009  |  my life And they're mine :) Sorry everyone, I have the two cutest flower girls on the planet. Marrying Jeff comes with quite a few perks, and one of them is his family! I went out to Ponca City this past week for a little visit and hangout time with Michael's wife, Cyndie to visit Julie, their sister... See the Full Post > 61 Appreciated Comments

Cheyenne & Daniel’s Engagement! Tue. July 14, 2009  |  will you They showed up looking cooler than cool, with the wind in their hair and a gorgeous sunny backdrop on the day of their engagement shoot. They are smart---business school grads. They're athletic--Cheyenne played college basketball. They're kind--wanting to invest in companies who just need an... See the Full Post > 27 Appreciated Comments

The little things Tue. July 7, 2009  |  my life I just thought I would share this little scene I snapped last night while shooting an engagement session. It's nice to take a minute every once in awhile to look around and just be present in your own life, isn't it? With all the craziness going on this summer, this was a much needed moment for... See the Full Post > 30 Appreciated Comments

Kristen & Nick’s engagement (and best proposal ever) Mon. July 6, 2009  |  will you Bet you thought I was gone, huh? I know I should grovel, tell you how much I suck at blogging, etc., etc. and it would all be true. But let's just try to forgive, forget, and move on, okay? First things first! The winner of the gorgeous black and white pillow below is Cass Comeford who said... See the Full Post > 65 Appreciated Comments