10 June 2008

STEPHANIE.AND.MIKE.::.THE.INTRODUCTION.

a few months ago, when we first met, it seemed to just click. from there it was just a matter of getting to know each other. i rambled on about my love for story, even shared a bit about carlie & me as i sipped my chai. stephanie smiled as she spoke about mike and how they were now planning their wedding. she said how important a photographer was to her. and i felt blessed at the invitation.

then last week, we all met, stephanie & mike, carlie & i, at salt creek beach in dana point. we could tell the excitement hadn't faded... in fact i think it has grown. with every step, every click of my shutter, every moment of interaction, stephanie beamed with joy. and mike responded to his bride to be with an underlying and steady tone of loyalty. mike loves stephanie. and stephanie loves mike.

we can't wait for their wedding later this year. until then, check out their awesomeness here...

i knew what i was looking for. but i didn't know the words.  i think i spouted out something like 'give me super-sassy-sexy-rocker-face'...  despite my lack of clarity in communication, stephanie knew just what i was looking for.



i love how salt creek is set up.  a huge lawn to soak in the awesomeness of the last hour of light for the day.






just another day at the park.



yes.


for sure, you need to check back later for the slide show...

18 comments:

  1. Wonderful as always, but I LOVE that first one!!!

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  2. Incredible shots!! You improve and get better and better each post!

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  3. fantastic post guys!-Aaron

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  4. These are beautiful! I love the one of them laying on the picnic table and the shadow one. They are all great though!

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  5. Love the laid back style of these photos! Great job!

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  6. Simply fantastic. I love the one on the beach with the sun. What great light! Why can't we have that in Indiana???

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  7. i love #1 and #7. aaaaamazing! :)

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  8. Anonymous11 June, 2008

    I LOOOOOOVEEE all of them! I can't stop looking at them. Thank you for such an great experience. You are both so amazing and a blessing to Mike and I. I can't wait for the wedding!

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  9. stephanie, you & mike rock. that is what makes these photos so fun! so, thanks for rocking.

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  10. don't you just love it when your clients just "get you"
    what a fun, relaxed beach session! they all look so warm & lovey dovey! awesomeness!!!!

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  11. I love the picture of them laying on the steps!!!! its awesome.

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  12. Love it!!! I agree with Rachel. Hitting it outta the park guys!!!! xoxox

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  13. oh the sweet sweet light in these!!! all of your work is just sweet tasty goodness!!! i'm full, but will be back fo mo!!!

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  14. the picnic table post is totally rad...

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  15. Great images, love your creativity!

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  16. uuu yea, these are fun!

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  17. hellooooo hotness!!!! you guys are blowin up!!! love that last shot, oh mamasita!! congrats on your new found freedom!
    surfs up!! ;)
    ~kimi

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  18. the last one.
    has to be hung on a wall.
    very large

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