David + Nicole's Engagements {Atascadero}

David and Nicole are getting married this fall at Still Waters Vineyard in Paso Robles. I met them a few weeks back and left our meeting with the thought, "they seem like they would be good, fun friends to have." ...after their engagement session on Sunday, I realized I was so right on. What a couple! Both are completely down to earth and easy to be around. Nicole (who was wearing a pair of red shoes I wanted to steal) has a beautiful smile that my camera couldn't get enough of and David has a laughter that was priceless to capture. I look forward to seeing them both enjoy the stages of marriage...smiling and laughing the whole way through.

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!

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.