My new photo friend, Lauren Wright texted me during David Jay’s platform talk to see if I want to come shoot a couple with her on the strip!
The couple is actually from Georgia, like Lauren, and the Tessa is her sorority sister!
I decided to challenge myself a bit and really push my 5D to its limit. I left my flash in the hotel room – on purpose! It definitly was not easy, but I also got to see what my 50mm 1.4 could acheive!
Watching the Bellagio water show:
Ahhh California living…
I have a few beach sessions to blog in the next few days, but until then…
I met with Bethany at her house last week to take a few shots of her growing belly! Baby Samantha is set to make her debut next month!
These pink bunny slippers belonged to Bethany as a baby – now they are waiting for Samantha!
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Her 2 year old, Christopher wanted to get in on some photo action!
Thanks to Britney for the referral!
XOXO, M
This will be my last personal WPPI blog, but I have two more from Vegas that include actual photo shoots! I was hoping my friends would be more punctual about getting me their photobooth photos (ahem Julia and Lauren!) but alas, I will post without! I’m also anxiously waiting a SD Ohana Vegas post…hint hint! 
This is my buddy Rowena Curtis!
Last Saturday, we met Amy and Kenny at Wiens Winery in Temecula. The day was full of laughs, from both Kenny and Amy. Its amazing how much Kenny makes Amy laugh! They are so adorable together and I’m really looking forward to their June wedding.
After Wiens (where they are getting married in a few months) we went up to Falkner Winery so I could check out their new reception area! Very nice!
Still learning textures…
We were debating if the vines will be green in June!
Now at Falkner:
Me, Tim, MA5EN and his wonderful wife Jennifer! This was at the Swanky Swoiree hosted by Sara France and Lauren Hillary on Sunday night!
Monday night party…I was livin it up with my water!
This is my favorite shot of the day
Woodland Park has a pond, but it doesn’t look great in color
Here is Stef and Ashley!
It was great to finally meet you two!
Don’t you wish you were here…
@ Sara France and Lauren Hillary’s Swanky Swoiree at the Mandalay Bay!
Seen in photo (links added later, too tired…) Jeret, Kristi, Jen, Kristen, Tim and me (far right)!
Tim, Jen, Kristen and I are leaving tomorrow morning for Las Vegas! WPPI is the largest wedding and portrait photographer convention each year. There will be 10,000+ Photographers in one location. Wow! It will be a week full of learning, meeting new friends and enjoying life outside of So Cal
I will have very limited access to the internet and my email, so please be patient if you need to get ahold of me. I will be back on Thursday!
Have a great week!
XOXO, M
My future sister in law, Melissa, asked me to come take some photos at her best friends going away party. Jamie decided that she wants to open her own business in Oregon! Wow!
Here is the reason for the party, Jamie:
This is Jamie and her twin sister Lacie:
Jamie and Melissa – they have all been friends since they were babies!
Jamie getting excited over candy for her long drive to Oregon!
Lacie’s newest addition:
Jamie’s nephew:
Ok, now the good stuff! Jamie is a pastry chef! Look at this spread she made! My fav was the mini lemon merangue pies! I’m trying to convince her to come back to make my wedding cake! haha
Good luck in the Pacific Northwest, Jamie! Don’t freeze in the snow from today!
XOXO, M
