adriana and cyrus married in hawaii
March 28, 2010 | Category: Weddings | 3 Comments
I’ve been looking forward to this wedding for many months. However, I know it can’t compare to Adriana and Cyrus’ excitement and anticipation. Their wedding took place at Secret Island, a part of Kualoa Ranch on the island of Oahu. I am truly honored that Adriana and Cyrus brought me with them to Hawaii. I am also privileged to feel like I am part of the family now after living for a few days with them at the rental house overlooking Kaneohe Bay. The weekend was very fun and was a reunion for me as well since I photographed Adriana’s sister Karla’s wedding last August.
In summary, great people, great family, great weather (no rain), great ceremony, beautiful location, and great newlywed couple!
Check out a few of the favorites! Enjoy!




























congratulations adriana and cyrus
December 2, 2009 | Category: Engagements, Portraits, Weddings | 1 Comment
In March I’ll be in Hawaii to photograph the wedding Adriana and Cyrus and I can’t wait! I was disappointed not be in San Diego to shoot their engagement photos, but they were able to book Jaclyn Pruehs. Jaclyn is my sister and I think it’s cool that we both get to be their photographers and keep it in the family. Jaclyn did a great job and I want to share one of my favorites of the day. Check out the rest on her website: http://jpruehsphotography.blogspot.com

melita and brandon, part 2
October 26, 2009 | Category: Portraits, Weddings | 10 Comments
We said it all in part one’s post, but we would like to state again, for the record, that we really could have done much better work had the bride and groom been better looking. Too bad. (Ha!)
















holli and todd are married!
September 13, 2009 | Category: Weddings | 2 Comments
We’ve been anxiously waiting for this wedding for months- mostly because we’d seen Holli’s wedding scrapbook- and we knew what a beautiful, laid-back event it would be! Holli is a wedding planner extraordinaire and had every detail down, she did all the decorating herself, made her own cake toppers, centerpieces, and programs. She even thought to bring a matching green hanger for the detail shots we would do of her dress! Holli and Todd, we love you guys. You are so much fun, so complimentary and you’ve got to be the two nicest people on the face of the earth! We hope you enjoy this preview of your beautiful wedding.
Holli, like Alysa, is a huge fan of the Little Mr. and Little Miss book series. Each bridesmaid found a book that corresponds with her personality waiting by her shoes. And you guessed it- Mr. Tall is for Todd!





The boys were so anxious to see the girls that they snuck a peak from their dressing room during the girls’ session. Would you believe that Todd resisted the urge because he wanted to wait to see his bride when he was supposed to?

We mentioned Holli’s expertise at matching everything perfectly, right? Well, they found this orange and green bug while doing the girls’ pictures. Instead of freaking out, Holli took it as a good omen that a bug that matched her colors would make an appearance the morning of her wedding. It is possibly the coolest bug I’ve ever seen!


What a gorgeous bride! Well, done, Todd!


Todd bought matching Converse sneakers for each groomsmen with their names stitched into the side. Alan was quite jealous. You’ll see Todd’s coming up…





Another reason we love this couple- they wrote their vows and then read them off of their iPhones! And, you guessed it, Holli’s was green!






We love these little handmade cake toppers. Holli even painted them to match their clothes! Oh, and notice Todd’s Rice Krispie treat groom’s cake! It was a big hit.


Congratulations again, you two. Happy one week anniversary!








