The day started just a little gloomy and we feared perhaps the rain would come in….but by the afternoon, true to May Gray’s form, the sun was breaking through the clouds.  The great news for both Sarah and Shawn was that the overcast light was a perfect compliment to the bright colors they chose for their wedding at Laguna Village.    Not to mention that everyone looks beautiful in wedding photographs that are taken in soft, even light!  Sarah’s two boys helped her get ready and fussed about as if they were the parents for the day.  Sarah, surrounded by her friends and adoring parents, looked beautiful.  Shawn, although a little nervous, was beaming.   Emily and I really enjoyed the beautiful day… topped off by a crazy good dance from Sarah’s son and Mom!  Enjoy!

 

After last year’s weather, I seriously considered moving inland, but oh what a difference a year makes!  We have had so many beautiful days in the last month at the beach.  Luckily, after a few attempts at scheduling on a perfect day, we got lucky with this beautiful engagement session at Picnic Beach in Downtown Laguna Beach.  There is just the perfect amount of wind and clouds in the sky!  I especially love the crazy tree branch.  Enjoy!

It is funny how you can know someone for a long time, but see them differently when you look at them through the lens!   I have always thought that these two gals are really beautiful, but I didn’t realize how truly stunning Diane’s daughter is until I started photographing her.   I know she could have a very successful career as a model if she is interested.   The best part about both of the Dorn girls is that they are genuinely really nice people.  Thanks so much to both of you for working with me!

Some of my very favorite people made the drive up last week for a fun family session at the beach!  I was so happy to see these guys, as it has been a few years and I was really missing them.  I can’t believe how quick the kids have grown (they are very close in age to my kiddos).   It was cold, cold, cold for this session, but I kind of like the moodiness of the overcast sky and the warm clothes makes it feel more like a winter session.  We ended the evening in almost complete darkness by Darron and Diina’s very cool van!  A big thank you to them for letting us use it in the session!

Well, crazy me, in the middle of our holiday season I went off to Austin for a football game with my husband & kids.  I didn’t have to worry, cause Anna did an excellent job holding down the fort and taking some really spectacular images of Blue Sky’s clients.  The Riding family met Anna down at the beach in Laguna.  They had a beautiful evening, including a great sunset!  This is truly a beautiful family and I am sorry I missed out on the session!  Enjoy.