New Wedding YAY!!

Finding the perfect wedding dress. It was like Christmas shopping in every way. Sorting through tons of beautiful items to find the one that fits the one you love... This dress had no exceptions.







It was lavish and elegantly smitten with an not so white, but pure light within the hem. The flowers, beads, subtle little details that made it the perfect dress for Jenn, for her day. This was going to be the perfect day for Jenn and Scott, not just because of the dress.









Jenn was God's present to Scott, wrapped up in a beautiful gown as she floated down the isle of the South Shores Church He was holding back all his excitement, until he got to meet her at the isle and be given a wife by his future father-in-law. He beamed. She glowed. It was all very bright and beautiful, like the perfect dress.








With the happiness and glow all around the couple, they beamed their vows, laughed during the portraits, and kissed like a couple sharing their first kiss of a lifetime. It was wonderful and the only way I can describe it is, perfect.









Even with the late evening taking away the light, the couple glowed and magic filled the air. The flowers and details on her dress shined like a stars, and the lighting she detailed the reception was elegant.










It was a beautiful wedding experience. The warmth, love and simple moments were perfect...

Thank you Jenn and Scott, for your warmth and making me feel like extended family.

Kisses,
Holly

Seven Degrees, Laguna Beach

Gainey Vineyard, Santa Ynez

Dove Canyon Country Club, Dove Canyon

Casa del Camino, Laguna Beach

Glendale Country Club, Glendale

Harborside Pavilion, Balboa Island

2008 Wedding Locations- more to come

Riverside Golf and Country Club


Orange County Parks


Rancho Capistano Mission


Casa Romantica, San Clemente


Rancho Las Lomas, Silverado Canyon



Castle Green, Pasadena



Calamigos, Burbank


Camp Pendleton, San Diego

Both of these are at La Venta Inn, Rancho Palos Verdes



"Does anyone have the rings?" Sponge Bob had them.


Rancho Las Lomas, Silverado Canyon



Summit House,Fullerton




Bridgeport, Santa Clarita




Our Lady Queen of Angeles Church, in Los Angeles





The New Year always brings a warmth and sense of hope. I wanted to take the time and thank you, my wonderful and ever so-lovely couple, for making me the most blessed girl in the whole world. I appreciate your kind words, love and time more than I can ever express. Have a wonderful inspirational 2009. I am looking forward to hearing all about your lifetime milestones and your special moments. Happy New Year!

Lots of Love,

Holly

Wedding LOVE

It goes a little something like this...
I LOVE shooting weddings.
I LOVE it when the Bride takes the dress out of the bag and I get to see it!
I LOVE all the details and planning.
I LOVE when he sees her for the first time.
I LOVE seeing the reception decorated and unique to her taste.
I LOVE it when the DJ annouces the couple into the room, and there is a roar of 'Yays' bouncing off the walls.
I LOVE the first dance and when they get to have a private moment, in front of everyone.


I LOVE that I get to capture such a wonderful day that means so much.




I LOVE capturing marvelous moments at anytime...



This couple encaptured all the moments and gave me extra too.. Including a wonderful wedding cake SMASH.



Love Notes from the bride :


"Holly,
I absolutely LOVE the pics!!!!! You did an amazing job capturing what was an amazingly perfect day for us!!!!! I can't wait to see the rest of the photos. Thank you so much for all you did. I will be sure and HIGHLY recommend you to anyone/everyone I can!"



BUT most of all I LOVE the kiss... the kiss of all kisses. The FIRST kiss that makes it official. That's right folks, signed sealed delivered. I LOVE the kiss more than Reese's Peanut Buttercups. And strawberry jam. And black and white film grain. And that is alot.

YAY!

Giving Back

Being a photographer you begin to realise that you can make a larger impact with images, than with any other influence. Here are two foundations that I dedicate time and photography.




An organization, Operation: Love ReUnited sessions are for deploying, deployed and returning military families. Operation: Love is site that give patriotic hope and families the love and support soldiers need overseas.
I am participating in this group to show my deepest USA pride, and honor. The site has a simple phase that captures the essence of it all... Giving back to those who ask for nothing more, than to come home. Patriotic Portraiture.

Please visit Operation: Love to send donations or spread the word to soliders that you want to inspire.



Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation

It is a wonderful and heartbreaking. A dear friend suggested offering my photography services after her healthy baby boy was born.
Please be prepared when you look at the website, truly it was emotional.

Here is the mission message from the organization: "This is the place where the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation gently provides a helping hand and a healing heart. For families overcome by grief and pain, the idea of photographing their baby may not immediately occur to them. Offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization."

If you would like to read more or send a donation on the behalf of someone, please visit Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation.

Photo Credits!

Rancho San Antonio Boy Home is a wonderful organization.


This spring I was able to do some photography for their website. Rancho San Antonio is a multi-service residential agency serving adolescent boys. I was impress by the balance of spiritual, discipline and educational focus on the programs.

Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of a non profit organization that gives so much back to their community.

Website design by emarketed

Robyn and T.J.

My talented photography friend/assistant Robyn is moving to Chicago. We both seized the opportunity to do sessions for one another for website and promotions. Although I haven't seen her shots yet, I know they are perfect!

Now, on to the juicy love story stuff. T.J. and Robyn are moving to Chicago together. They both grew up there, loved each other there, and now are moving back there. I know they will have beautiful babies and invite me out for lots of St. Pattys days' parties!

Lots of love!

The moral of the story is that if you need some photography and you are in Chicago look up my girl Robyn. Her Wonderful Website