Lynn & Van Groomals

These two lovebirds are getting married in October and wanted some pre-wedding photos to display at their wedding & reception. I had an absolute BLAST taking them, especially since I don't do weddings and these were unlike anything I normally do. It is tradition in their culture for the bride to wear more than one dress, and this lucky bride gets to wear not two, but three dresses on her big day so I made sure to photograph her in all three!!

Isn't she absolutely gorgeous?!!!! She's going to make one stunning bride!

Enjoy,
Tessa

Michael & Kanchan Anniversary Photos

Let me start off by saying how much fun this shoot was! Michael & Kanchan were in town visiting family from Canada, and also happened to be celebrating their 1st Wedding Anniversary. Kanchan's sister (who's family I photographed last Winter) contacted me to see if I would take photos of them as an anniversary gift from her. Not only did she set up the whole session, but she also scheduled a day of pampering for her sister pre-shoot (what a fabulous sister huh?!).

These two are absolutely beautiful inside & out, and didn't hesitate to do anything that I asked of them. The beach was pretty crowded since it was Labor Day Weekend, but we managed to find some quiet spots. Thanks so much Shivi, Michael & Kanchan for such a fun evening. Your photos turned out beautifully and it was tough for me to pick out just a few favorites. I hope you enjoy them too!!

My favorite of the day... are these two gorgeous or what?!!!

Josh & Carrie

I was really looking forward to meeting Carrie since we had "talked" via email for a few months. Her and her husband Josh were visiting from St. Louis and wanted some San Diego beach pictures of themselves while they were here. Unfortunately the tide was unusually high that day, but we made the most of it and they were terrific sports for getting so wet (sorry Josh!). I really hope you both enjoyed the rest of your vacation and wow; you couldn't have asked for better June beach weather too since it's been unseasonally warm. Happy Anniversary!!

Valerie & Bernard Engagement Pictures

After the stress of moving and being sick all week it was great to get behind the camera again on Friday night! I couldn't have asked for a better couple to photograph too... Valerie & Bernard are getting married in Vegas next month, and Valerie contacted me in May to see if I could do their engagement pictures. I knew right away it was going to be a great shoot because Valerie was working her beautiful white dress, and she was a natural in front of the camera. I loved the fact that Bernard couldn't keep his eyes off of her, and you could feel his love and protection for her through the lens. I got goosebumps pressing the shutter! Congrats to both of you on your up and coming wedding and cheers to lifetime of happiness!!!!!!