When I was in the Chicago area this past May, I met up with one of my sorority sisters in Naperville for some family photos! I had been to Naperville many times but never to this cute river walk area! It was adorable. When Jeremy and Emily got married a few years back, they had...
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Peri and Jordan – Balboa Park Engagement Photos
I was very excited when Peri contacted me, she actually caught the bouquet at a wedding I photographed this past April in Brawley. Now she and Jordan are getting married in Brawley and I cannot wait for their wedding next year! xoxo, Melissa
Cory and Kelly Jo – Military Monday Celebration at the Bali Hai
If you don’t know Rev Christopher Tuttle then you should take some to seek him out and introduce yourself. He is a such a caring, heart warming man who is always a joy to be around. He is a friend and fellow wedding vendor and performs happy couple’s wedding ceremonies year round. Last year...
Tom and Geetha – Estancia La Jolla Wedding
Tom and Geetha were married in a very intimate wedding ceremony at Estancia La Jolla. Most of Geetha’s family lives in India so they were able to Skype to them so they could follow along the entire day! I love technology. The wedding ran so smoothly from start to finish, thanks to the oversight of...
Tricia and Jon – Union Station and Angels Landing Park Engagement Session
I took the train up to Union Station and met Jon and Tricia for their Los Angeles Engagement session. I love shooting brand new places I’ve never been! Union station had some amazing architecture and the park we went to after, Angels Knoll Park was extra awesome because it was a part in one of...
Mike and Jessica – Coronado and In-N-Out Wedding
Mike and Jessica (and a handful of their friends and family) flew out from New York for a very intimate beach wedding in Coronado. It was exactly what they wanted: Loving, small and included In-N-Out! The newlyweds and their guests hopped on a San Diego Trolley to head to In-N-Out for some snacks! We also...
The Schnider Family – Maui Family Photos
I met The Schnider family when I was shooting a wedding in Branson Missouri in June. Turns out they were going to be on Maui the same time as me…and we are practically neighbors in San Diego! Such a small world! I met them early in the morning in Kaanapali and we had some fun...
Shannon and Manny – Photos by Mandi Contreras
Photos by Mandi Contreras – Associate Photographer I haven’t had the pleasure to meet Manny or Shannon yet, but they look so sweet and friendly from their photos! They are getting married this November and Mandi is excited for their wedding! Shannon is also a local wedding coordinator for Blissful Brides! Mandi Contreras is an...