Please be sure to check out Melissa’s awesome images HERE. I just love her dress shot where you can see the bride and her mom looking on in the mirror! And don’t forget to keep reading on to see more of the amazing PARTYBOOTH pics (I’ve only included a couple)!

As Melissa was with the bride and her ladies preceeding the ceremony, I spent time with the guys. They were hilarious and loads of fun. Any time I do funky photos with guys, they ALWAYS ask if it’s the Reservoir Dogs shot. This group was no different. So yes…this IS the Reservoir Dogs shot!

And THIS is Rey’s GQ shot!The wedding took place between two Mass services. The Priest was a riot and I enjoyed his “let’s do this” manner.
He was ready to get the party started!The three flower girls were SO EXCITED for this wedding. They were squealing and fidgety until it was their turn,
at which point they just glided down the aisle!I just LOVE this shot of Gladys. We hadn’t even been introduced to me, yet, but she glanced up with such a gorgeous and radiating smile
before it was her turn to see her groom. Think she was excited to become a Mrs???As the second shooter, my responsibility was getting wide shots of the church and some cool details.
I really enjoyed this wedding as there were a number of beautiful touches!

MARRIED!I LOVE cathedral length veils, and Gladys rocked hers out. Shortly after exiting the church, a big gust of wind nearly pulled it off.
This shot just makes me happy.If you know anything about me, you know I love wine and wineries. Falkner is gorgeously situated and it was a perfect day for a wedding in Temecula!These mariachis were working the camera all evening. I could not have loved them more!A cool detail shot of the wine glasses.Another detail shot of the gorgeous cake!These two had electric smiles all night long. When they they were announced in, they danced their way to the table.Rey’s brother gave the FUNNIEST toast and really got him good. I’m not sure if Gladys had heard the stories before…and
what she would have done if she were to have heard them before saying “I do!”They had a great first dance; a little swaying and then some groovin’.

I’m a daddy’s girl, so when I witness sweet father/daughter dances, I always get a little teary-eyed. This wedding was no different than usual.
What a tender moment!

The bouquet and garter toss were epic. There were some great volleyball worthy jumps and a lot of laughter from all involved!

I had a ton of fun shooting the PARTYBOOTH at Gladys and Rey’s wedding. At the end of the night, Melissa and I both decided that WE needed our pictures in it, too. As you can see, we’re both really shy and uncomfortable in front of the camera. Ha!
To see more of the hilarious images, visit Melissa’s site HERE.

A huge thank you to Melissa Brandman for asking me along for the day. I had a great time working with you and can’t wait to do it again! XOXO!

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We spoke about letting me shoot with them sometime, and on Halloween, they had a wedding and allowed me to join them!  We shot like maniacs and then finally had a break during dinner to sit down and talk shop.  Sarah and Derek, thank you so much for your generous spirit and for all the advice you have given me.  I SO appreciate you!

And a special shoutout to the newlyweds, Tiffani and Jeff.  You two had a lovely day and I thought your ceremony was so touching and beautiful.  May you always be blessed as you walk down the road of marriage!

The Villa de Amore had a gorgeous bridal suite and when we arrived, the dress was already hanging and ready to be photographed!  The bride’s niece was a total doll and I love this shot I got of her peaking out before the ceremony started!A few gorgeous detail shots.A special moment of prayer before the ceremony began.I grabbed the bouquet during some photos and got a few fun shots. It’s Temecula, so of course there would be a french oak wine barrel!I love this sneaky shot I got of one of the groomsmen and the look on Tiffani’s face and her father walked her down the aisle!And the ceremony begins!THE moment!After the bridal party was announced and they all danced in (left), we stole the bride and groom away for some gorgeous sunset photos.HAWT HAWT HAWT! What a good looking couple!

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While out at Ponte Family Estates Winery for dinner a couple of weeks ago, I happened to bring my camera in order to snap some new shots of my little sister.  However, my parents wanted in on the action, too!  In about five minutes, I grabbed a few images that I felt showed their personality, connection, love, and good looks just perfectly!  I had to laugh, too, because my father set up my favorite shot (the first image on the left)…I guess there are two good eyes in the family.

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