Dean + Sarah {Still Waters Vineyard}

We did it...we beat the rain up to the minute! Friday I had Dean and Sarah's engagement session scheduled. Knowing they were leaving CA the very next day, Friday was the only day they had open for their session. All day long I watched the weather hoping the rain held. We were lucky and it actually turned out to be a great session with the rain starting once we finished and got into the cars. We started at Still Waters Vineyard, which is always an amazing venue, and we finished up at a random field on the side of the road. The field was green everywhere we turned and provide a beautiful setting with the oak tree silhouettes...I found myself wanting family portraits taken there. As for Dean and Sarah, I was graced with a sneak peak into their relationship and saw them to have a great sense of playfulness and laughter. I have no doubt that they will enjoy the married life together...best of luck you two!

Justin + Holly's Engagements {Paso Robles}

Justin and Holly's wedding is quickly approaching next month so it was great to reconnect with them before the big day. They both have such a contagious wit to them that I found myself smiling behind the camera during much of our shoot...I can only image what their wedding will be like...especially since their reception will be held at the melodrama in Arroyo Grande! The weather flirted with rain the whole time we were together but it created for some unique lighting and skyline.

Dustin + Shannon's Engagements {Santa Margarita Ranch}

I am very excited about Dustin and Shannon's wedding in February. They are getting married at the Santa Margarita Ranch and decided to take their engagement pictures there as well. Dustin works for the Ranch so we had an "in" and he knew some beautiful spots to stop and capture. They brought their four dogs along for the shoot and I have to say it was fun having them there! We basically let them run around free and I could capture Shannon and Dustin laughing at them and being themselves. It was perfect...and I think it completely fit their personality.

Bradley + Stephanie's Engagements {Still Waters Vineyard}

Yesterday was such an enjoyable shoot with Bradley and Stephanie at Still Waters Vineyard in Paso Robles. Their wedding is next month and I have to say that I am very excited for it to come! Their sense of ease and great humor made my job fun yesterday while capturing them...a few times I was giggling behind the camera at Bradley's comments. I love when couples can just relax and be themselves with a camera pointed at them. August can't come soon enough...I look forward to spending more time with them both.

Corey + Carissa's Engagements {Pismo Beach}

Corey and Carissa are the start of my 2010 weddings! We ventured to Pismo Beach for their engagement session and had a sweet time being together. Between the clouds and Carissa's brilliant blue eyes, I had an easy job. Both Corey and Carissa were very easy to capture and I found myself smiling behind the camera...needless to say, I look forward to their wedding next year!