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Portraits of Jennifer

Mark’s sister asked me to take some portraits of her for her husbands birthday next month. I had some free time on Mother’s Day (that’s what you get for moving so far away, Mom!) so I shot these at my in-laws house! Man, I love natural lighting!


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Paula + Kane

So many smiling faces! Paula and Kane are so perfect for each other, and their friends and family agree!

They were married this past Saturday at Marina Village. The weather was a little chilly but but even in the cold, the love was apparant.

Of course…

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I love Kane’s smile in this…he looks so happy!

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This is Cristian, Paula’s handsome brother. He is my friend and he actually paid for the photography for the wedding! What a sweet (and single, ladies) guy!

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Ring shot:

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I loved this shot!


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First dance:


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Birch Aquarium
On Sunday I took some time away from the computer to visit Birch Aquarium in La Jolla. Amy planned this outing with our old mutual friend, Sommer. Sommer is the one that technically introduced us. Sommer brought her sister in law and nephew Phoenix.
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Watch out Pheonix!


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Isn’t he a doll? 5 months old.

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We saw Nemo!


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Amy, Sommer and me! Amy and Sommer hadn’t seen each other for 9+ years. It had been about 8 years since I had seen Sommer!

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Terri and Phoenix

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The group 🙂

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Exploring my Options
Some of you know, some don’t, that I have been working for Smooth Industries for over a year now. I love working for this small company, but I always knew that I would eventually do photography full time.
Well, that time has come. Sometime very soon will be my last day at Smooth, and my first day 100% self employed. Because of this, I will be raising my prices very soon.

Thanks to all who have been very supportive of me in this decision! I see bright things for my future!

-M
Happy Birthday Derek!

We helped my good friend Derek celebrate his 24th birthday yesterday by joining him and his lovely wife Amy at dinner and a movie. Derek’s choices: Penny Lane and Spiderman 3.

Derek says to Mark at dinner “Does she always photograph events like this?”
Mark: “Always dude, always.”

Yummm…Penny Lane Bar and Grill…fish and chips!

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Amy and the birthday boy:
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Mark and Myself:
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BFF’s (drinking O’Douls together..awww)


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The group:


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I couldn’t resist using the as models in the open field outside the bar:

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Me and Amy teaching Derek how to shoot from a higher angle:

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Hope it was a great birthday!

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