Make-up and Hair Extraordinares! | San Diego Photographer

Last weekend I teamed up with a local makeup artist and a local hair stylist for a fun photo shoot out at Balboa Park.  I've known Chandra Campos (makeup) and Cheri Joyner (hair) for years so when they asked me to be a part of this shoot, I was really excited.  They're both at the top of their game in their industries and it's always nice working with driven, hardworking, like-minded women.

Here's a little taste of what I've been working on.  The models were fantastic and I've got lots of great shots to choose from.  Hopefully you'll see some of these on Chandra and Cheri's websites in the near future.  Be sure to contact them if you have a special event coming up and are in need of awesome makeup and hair!

Enjoy this little peek!

A match made in Winchester | Temecula Wedding Photographer

I've held off on blogging this post for a few days because I just wasn't sure what to say about Nick and Vanessa.  There are lots of cheesey things I could throw out there about "love at first sight" and meeting Mr. Right, Prince Charming, etc.  I could make comments about how quickly life is moving for them and how I'm sure they're loving every second of it. But I won't.  I'll simply say, "Sometimes, you just know."

I introduced Nick to my cousin Vanessa on my birthday of May this year.  I had planned a night out for friends in Temecula and decided I'd set up a pseudo blind date for these two.  I thought they'd have some common interests and hit it off; sure enough, they did just that.  Several weeks later I was shopping for engagement rings with Nick and having girl talk with Vanessa.  Last Friday they became man and wife.  Sometimes, you just know.

They're the most obviously in-love couple I know.  They make each other smile, they make each other laugh and they give one another a reason to dream.  Vanessa has been deserving of a man like Nick for quite some time, and Nick has been waiting for a girl like Vanessa his entire life.  That could just be my opinion, but I'm a romantic.  And sometimes, you just know.

To the Mr. and Mrs., I wish you a life of never ending happiness, constant laughter and a relationship so full of passion that you never have to second guess a single breath or a single moment of your existence.

Here are a few photos from their intimate ceremony.  I'll have the pleasure of dancing night away with Nick and Vanessa at their larger celebration next year.  Thank you for making me a part of your special day(s) :)

Enjoy!