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Gloria and Carlos – Valley Center and Tom Ham’s Wedding Photography

Gloria and Carlos are such an inspiring couple!  Their love for each other was felt throughout the entire wedding day by every person in attendance.  They are both so grateful and kind to each other, their wedding was truly a special day and I am so thankful that I could be a part of it!

Most couples opt to have us shoot their getting ready, but instead we started a little later, just before the ceremony.  I adore this shot Mandi got that is perfectly timed!

We were pretty restricted at St Stephen’s Catholic Church in Valley Center, but were able to capture the mood from the side pews

I adore these colors and florals by Christine with Fancy That! Designs

We took some photos around the church, it holds lots of memories for these two

I love my couples, because they go along with some crazy ideas I have!  On the drive through Valley Center I spotted these orange trees and some tall grass on the side of the road.  They were totally up for hiking through some weeds for these next few shots!  SO worth it!

This shot cracked me up – she didn’t want to miss the action!  This is Edith, Gloria’s best friend.  She is also a very close friend of Josh, who was the best man in my own wedding!  Thanks to Edith for sending Gloria and Carlos my way!  Limo company is none other than the awesome Elite Image (the best in town!)

After some photo stops, we made our way down to Harbor Island for a few more portraits and the reception at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse.

The bilingual toasts were very touching!

DJ Pat from Sound Prodigy kept the dance floor busy all night! Love his light set up too!

Want to give a HUGE shout out to the wedding coordinator, Helena from Divine Events by Helena and her assistant, Heather. They were so awesome to work with, good coordinators always make my life (and the couple’s lives) so much easier!!  Hugs to you, Helena!

C+G – hope your honeymoon to Hawaii was amazing!!

xoxo, M

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Valley Center Family Photos!

Recognize this lovely family?!  If you don’t, here’s your refresher course!

It’s Jenn, Adam, Katelynn and Anabelle!  Plus a few other furry friends!

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Love KT’s missing front teeth!

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The best way to get Annie to smile is to hold an animal…future Vet perhaps?

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Tickling usually works too!

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Porky had to get in on the photo action too!

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I think this is the literal meaning for Dog Pile!

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This photo cracks me up because it pretty much encompasses their family!

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We went to visit the horses on the property

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Love you guys!

xoxo, M

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The Price Family – Valley Center Family Photographer

Last month I got together with the Price family for some portraits before Brian shipped off to serve our country!  Brian and Vanessa have two sweet little girls, Bree and Avery.  Vanessa is also the sister to one of my brides, Jen!

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Brian is surrounded by a lot of women, so he has Bear to wrestle with!

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Bree and her cousin, Katie (Jen’s daughter)

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Thank you Brian for all that you do for our country – and to Vanessa for standing beside you and taking on the responsibility of a single parent while you are gone!  You two are role models!

xoxo M

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