Nicole & Riley Jai & Lyla Wing

Say hello to the coolest of all cats -- Nicole and her two kids, Lyla Wing and Riley Jai. 

Nicole has been a friend of mine since the 4th wedding I ever shot, where she was the florist... which is just one of her many hats. She also has mad photographer and hair&makeup skills. She is one of the most beautiful and passionate souls I've had the pleasure of encountering. So when she told me about her "Dr. Seuss-like" vision for her family photos, I was pretty darn stoked. 

I'll let the photographs speak for themselves...

Matt + Kiersten

I am so stoked beyond words about these photos right now. 

There are few better combinations in this world than a cute, goofy couple in love in beautiful light. 

Matt and Kiersten are one of the most adorable, goofiest couples I've had the honor of shooting. They light up when they look at each other, and most often times also burst out laughing (so you can imagine the amount of laughter that occurred during our session). A little taste of their personalities can be taken from this next photo: their classic "Blowfish Kiss". 

One of my favorite moments from their session was towards the end, when Kiersten looked at me and said "This makes it feel real! Even more than getting my dress!" 

I love that they were able to really leave the world behind and just focus on each other for those couple hours. Every single captured photo from that day screams how head over heels they are for each other, so I'm glad that the fact they are getting married became a little more alive to them :)

Enjoy!

Aaron + Lorraine

How CUTE are these two...!?!?

Let me tell you a bit about my day with Aaron and Loraine...

I got the chance to work with a stylist on my shoot for the first time. And let me just say, I wish every couple had the desire (and funds) to hire Jamie (the stylist I work with. check out her fun facebook page!). She did the hair and makeup that Lorraine rocked so beautifully, as well as helped with outfits and props. 

We started the session roaming the campus at Cal Poly (where Aaron and Lorraine first met). Then we headed over to Avila Beach (where Aaron popped the question). 

Whenever possible, I like to shoot at locations that mean something to my couples. So this session definitely went above and beyond the call. I had so much fun reliving memories with these two, and hearing their story. I am most definitely super PSYCHED for their wedding in August :)