Traveling has been a passion of mine since I got my first passport at 6 months old (no joke!) I sat on my moms lap and made gaga sounds at the photographer. I started traveling alone at age 6 to visit my Aunt in Missouri every Summer. I haven't stopped since. Where I go, my camera follows. I love experiencing new places and capturing each one in my own way.
Earlier this month, Sandy and Chris were married in a beautiful ceremony overlooking the Pacific. La Valencia is such a beautiful place to photograph, so many nooks and crannies to shoot in! But the day started off down in Hillcrest at DK Hair Salon.
Her gorgeous dress!
I love that her mom planned ahead and brought a knitting needle to button her dress!
Oh Stuart, you never do me wrong <3 these shoes!
Meanwhile, over at the La Jolla Shores Hotel…(photo by my new associate Mandi) Chris was getting ready with his family!
All of the lovely florals were done by the wonderful Christine of Fancy That Florals Designs.
The couple opted for a first look, which is always a good idea! We had so much time for photos!
Fav<3
Wind!
First order of business…Ketubah signing!
Can I mention now how much I love the Hora!
Carl from DJ by the C kept the dance floor packed all night!
Lots of dancing!
Thank you Sandy and Chris, Mandi and I had so much fun on your wedding day!
xoxo, M
The second to last one is my favorite! Classic!
Love them all!
Awesome as always!! Love the wind one!
Beautiful pictures, as usual 🙂
And it’s a crochet hook, silly!
Beautiful as always!!
My favorite is the first dance picture – that’s my favorite part of receptions. 🙂 And I love the BM dresses!
Just lovely Melissa, you are a rock star!
I love how the pink in this wedding makes the pink of La Valencia. 🙂 Beautiful job, Melissa!
I love this one. Great shots of the horah.