Stephen and Raeanna's Wedding

Stephen and Raeanna's wedding was a special one for us on a couple of levels. To begin with, about five years ago, Raeanna was the subject of my first Senior portrait session.  Along with that, she and her family are dear friends of ours.  Being asked to shoot her wedding was therefore an exciting task to fulfill.  I only hope in another five years (or so), we can have the privilege of shooting her prego and newborn portraits.
This wedding took place at the Lake Arrowhead Resort, and the reception was straight out of a Pinterest fairly tale at the Burnt Mill Beach Club.  And yes, that is the father of the bride, Trevor, trying to break dance on the floor!

Country Wedding

We had the honor of shooting Steve and Marissa- Audrey's first cousin, once removed. We had to look that one up, but basically we're family- never to be truly "removed."  Marissa was the opposite of a Bridezilla, so this beautiful day on Steve's Uncle and Aunt's gorgeous country estate was wonderful.  Our favorite part of the day was not only witnessing two godly, pure, young people come together, but watching two families from entirely different cultures become united as well.  Here is a sneak peek of the day...

A FashionABLE shoot

My friend and Bible study leader, Jenny, has recently launched her own online boutique called Diadem Boutique.  It's a beautiful boutique that provides the latest fashions in women's accessories.  With an exciting new product entering her store, I offered to shoot some photos with our gorgeous model (and friend), Rashelle.  The best part about this product, beside it's obvious eye appeal, is that the purchase of a scarf creates business opportunities for women in Africa.  The company behind the cause is known as FashionABLE.  They will be available soon on Jenny's site at www.diademboutique.com. So go purchase your own and donate to an amazing cause- I already have my own in raspberry, modeled below ( posted by Audrey).

Here's Ashley, a REV High School Senior and softball star.  Although modest about her softball skills, this gorgeous young woman has earned herself a college career as a second basemen (basegirl?)  You were such a joy to photograph, Ashley! Keep up your hard work, it will pay off!

Meet Everett Scott Clayton.  Although only ten days old when he became my second newborn model ever, he showed us that a possible football career awaits him.  Everett is not your typical newborn that you can mold into crazy positions.  After a lot of snacks and mama lovin' however, he settled in and gave us some adorable little expressions.

 

Quintin & Shawna's Sneak Peek

I first met Shawna's parents at Joshua Tree National Park, while on a climbing trip. On that trip, Chris and Vonda were drivers, leaders, and rock climbers. They both seemed to wear many hats as well for their daughter's wedding. Their roles ranged from carpenters and electricians to designers and coordinators.  Then suddenly they were all dressed up and ready to be father and mother in their daughter's wedding.  Quintin and Shawna were a delight to work with- they made picture taking easy.  It also didn't hurt that they make a stunning pair. Below is a sneak peek of their day.

 

 

 

 

Stay tuned for the rest of the wedding to be posted.