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Monthly Archives: July 2010

Deb and Markus (and baby Lukas) – Coronado Engagement Photographer

These two have a wedding coming up VERY soon!  We shot on a very cloudy day in Coronado and had a great time laughing and shooting.  Plus they treated me to a beer and wings after – my kind of clients! Meet their little one, Lukas! He is so adorable and such a chunkey monkey!...

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Elaine and Jorge – Irvine Park Engagement Photographer

Elaine and Jorge introduced me to the amazing Irvine Park in Orange.  This place was huge!  And the light was unbelievable..I couldn’t get enough of it as you can tell from the set of photos below   I also couldn’t get enough of how fun these two are together! I have a lot of favorites...

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Michael and Denise – Chula Vista Wedding Photographer – Photos by Mandi

Photos by Mandi Contreras – Associate Photographer Michael and Denise were married in Chula Vista last month.  Surrounded by their closest friends and family, they laughed, danced, drank Jone’s Soda and were married. Such a beautiful smile Denise! Love this shot below that Allison captured during Denise’s walk to the aisle So ready to marry...

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Andrea and Adam – San Clemente Maternity Portraits

I was so excited when Andrea contacted me to do their maternity photos.  These two are old College buddies of mine (Drea is my sorority sister) and I haven’t seen them in over 8 years!  It was great catching up on this side of the Country. I am super excited they moved close to me,...

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My Home Away From Home – South West City, Missouri

This is part of my life that has always been stored away.  Stored deep in my heart and hidden from most. You see, I spent every Summer in this place (My Aunt and Uncle’s home) from age 6 until age 15. After age 15, life got a little hectic but I was still able to...

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Beautiful Florals – Modern Bouquet – San Diego Florist

A few weeks ago, Hannah tweeted that she was super stoked on these florals she was designing so we decided to meet up and grab a few photos for her portfolio.  Enjoy the gorgeous blooms and if you are still looking for an awesome florist, drop Modern Bouquet a message through their website! She had...

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Little Miss Hottie A – San Diego Boudoir Photographer

You may recall, last month Beki and I shot a boudoir marathon for some really gorgeous ladies!  Miss A came to us looking for some hot photos for her husband.  She totally kicked ass in front of the camera! Thanks to Miss A for giving me permission to share these beautiful and sexy images with...

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Baby Paul – One Week Old – Newborn Photographer

What I love about my clients is that our relationship doesn’t end at the wedding!  A few months ago, I shot Janice and Andrew’s maternity portraits in San Juan Capistrano. So when I had a chance to meet Paul soon after he was born, I was excited!  They didn’t actually hire me to take these...

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Marc and Katee – Del Mar Wedding Photographer

Katee and Marc had a very small, intimate and relaxed wedding at the Arterra Restaurant at the Del Mar Marriott.  My favorite part?  The bride wore dark blue!  I love non-traditional aspects when it fits the couple! One of their two fur-babies was checking me out! We shot near their gorgeous home in Cardiff. These...

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Jodie and Kevin – Mission Beach engagement photography – Photos by Mandi

Photos by Mandi (with a few sprinkled in by me!) When Jodie hired Mandi to shoot her wedding, she approached her about a non-traditional engagement shoot.   Jodie felt that after 8 years of dating Kevin, they had enough photos of them with their clothes on (ha!).  Instead, why not do a fun bathing suit engagement...

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