September 2009 Archive

Chad and Milisa – Ponte Winery Wedding , Temecula CA

I always feel so honored when another photographer chooses me to photograph their wedding!  That’s a big deal!  Milisa and her business partner didn’t want to stress over capturing the day, so they left it up to me and Mandi!

I think this first image says it all…

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Milisa’s rad Jessica Simpson shoes!

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Milisa and her posse!

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This was a special moment, I got teary eyed!  Milisa wore her late great-grandmothers pearls, and surprised her grandmother by showing her at this point.  She also used the matching necklace for her bouquet!

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Hello handsome Chad!

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You are stunning Milisa

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Meow.

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Milisa was very emotional, especially when her uncle walked her down the aisle and handed her of to her mom

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Ponte Winery made a beautiful background

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We had so much fun shooting in the vines…I could have stayed their until after dark!

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Milisa was a DIY Queen!  The hand sparkled and carved out each of those candles and handmade all the paper products!

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The anatomy of a cake smashing: 

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I snuck them outside just after susnet, can you believe that sky???

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Thank you so much for making me a large part of your day!  I truly felt like I was a friend, not a hired vendor!  You two rock!

xoxo, M

Enjoy the Slideshow!

 

 

Julia’s Senior Photos

Julia is underway at her Senior Year in Escondido!   We met up at Kit Carson Park a few weeks back to shoot her portrait.

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Julia’s dad restored this awesome old truck so I knew we had to use it as a prop!

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Had a blast with you and your entourage Julia!

xoxo, M

Nydia and Jerry – Hotel Del Engagement

A few weeks ago I met up with Nydia and Jerry at the Hotel Del Coronado for some awesome engagement shots!  When I had the initial meeting with these two, it lasted over two hours!  I had so much fun talking with them!  They are both awesomely creative and even have their own clothing line in the works!  

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Love this shot, it isn’t set up at all…pure Nydia and Jerry!

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I love couples that aren’t afraid to get their feet wet!

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Nydia wore this fresh flower in her hair to honor her great-grandmother who recently passed

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N&J I always have so much fun with you two!  Looking forward to your wedding in July!

xoxo, M

Milisa and Chad’s rehearsal dinner!

These two love birds are getting married TODAY! I wanted to get up a few shots from last nights rehearsal and the yummy dinner after!

The wedding is at a Temecula Winery 🙂

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Milisa and her Uncle practicing their walk

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I am so excited to shoot here tonight!  Can you tell?

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The dinner was in Riverside and when I got to the home, I found this waiting for me!  So sweet!  (For those who don’t know, Selenak is my married last name, although I never legally changed it!)

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The meal was a 5 course feast made by Chad’s best man and his family.  It was delish!  Check out the yummy desserts and the almost-Newlyweds!

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Stay tuned for their wedding photos in the near future!

xoxo, M

David and Carina – NTC Chapel and MCRD Bay View Room

To say last Saturday was hot would be an understatement.  It was scorching!  101 degrees in Pt Loma is what I heard.

And what else to go with some hot weather than some H.O.T. shoes from L.A.M.B.

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Carina, the bride is a MAC makeup artist so she had her friend Heidi there for her on the day of!  Heidi also made Carina’s fabulous veil!

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Heidi also did everyone’s hair!  Meet Aparri, she is Carinas adorable daughter 🙂

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At their first look at Island Palms hotel

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This has such a vintage feel to it 🙂

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These two were great even though they were literally melting at NTC Liberty Station

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Carina’s best friend/Maid of honor also did all of the amazing florals, coordinated the day and helped plan the entire thing!  Kristine is a rock star!

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Beautiful 🙂

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A peek of their ceremony at the NTC Chapel

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I love this shot that my assistant Aaron took so much!

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After the ceremony, we headed to the MCRD Bay View Room on base.  

Because we did all the photos before, David and Carina were able to enjoy the cocktail hour with all the guests!

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Aparri interrupted their first dance, it was so cute. 

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Carina and her dad

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David and his mother

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Remember rockstar Kristine I mentioned earlier?  This is her with Aparri!  🙂

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And I save my favorite image for last <3

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Hope you two are enjoying some alone time in Kauai!  Thanks for being such great sports and trusting in me on your big day!

xoxo, M

Enjoy the slideshow! 

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