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.
Rachel and Juan were married on a perfect July weekend in Pt Loma and amazingly it wasn’t too hot!
Rachel was the picture of calm when Beki and I arrived on base to the hotel room. Jackie Ellis was doing the finishing touches on her hair and makeup and the bridesmaids were busy getting ready.
I feel like I should mention Rachael and her DIY talent right now! She had her heart set on hydrangeas for her bouquet (her theme was actually the flower!) but they don’t tend to hold up in Summer heat very well. So she got creative and found clay flowers! I will admit I was leary at first, but they looked great! She had her bouquet and her bridemaid’s made by someone else, but she hand made the clay flower in her hair as well as the boutonnieres and ceremony flowers! She put so much work in to making the details of this wedding that I’m encouraging her to start an Etsy web page!!
Juan and Rachael had a first look before the ceremony and then we headed to Pt Loma Light House/Cabrillo Monument to finish off more photos!
Photo below by Beki
Photo below by Beki
I love how Juan looks at her!
Yes, Rachael made that runner too!
Brenda Swann and her crew were there to make sure the day ran smoothly and to take care of all the details Rachael put so much work in to!
Photo below by Beki
One of my favorite ring shots! And if you have been in the Bridal Insider studio lately, you may have seen this in a much LARGER size!
This guy likes to party.
Photo below by Beki
Juan and Rachel, you two have been such wonderful clients! I don’t think I’ve ever had a more gracious groom than Juan!
xoxo, M
PS Check out this AWESOME gift Rachael made me! Oh and of course she hand made this as well! I love them!
Melissa! These are fantabulous! I love the shot with the runner down the aisle! Beautiful work! 🙂
I’m LOVING this wedding! You know I’m a sucker for a DIY bride- especially when you can’t tell things are DIYed! So fabulous!! And that ring shot? AMAZING!!
Gorgeous photos, gorgeous bride, and the cake and flowers are amazing! Love the ring shot, too. 🙂
Great pictures just lovely…love those glasses too!!
I swear you get better and better with every wedding you shoot!
Beautiful job with a gorgeous bride and stunning location. I love her veil and the single flower and particularly how her veil billows in your shot on the cliff top. Thank you for sharing these with us.
I think I went to high school with the groom! I love all the pics and the clay hydrangea looks really cool.
LOVE the stair shot!
What a sweet couple. I love these!!! I love the DIY stuff and the glasses. Soooo much talent in this post 🙂