Jesse + Sam | Southern California Wedding Photographer | Horse Town USA { Inspiration: Country Chic, Pride & Prejudice, Literary Passion & (a dash o') Baby's Breath } PART ONE

{Jesse & Sam | Norco Horse Town USA | Southern California Wedding Photographer | Inspiration: Country Chic & Baby's Breath } I get choked up every time I think about Sam's wedding day. I met this young lady when she was still in highschool. She loved people. She loved life. She loved Jesus with all her heart, mind and soul. It's been a long, arduous road since then to the day I watched her stand before Jesse and vow her life and heart to share with him. The celebration was epic. The joy in the air was contagious. It was a day to give back to this girl who was characterized by giving so much of herself. And it was. absolutely.delightful. My heart continus to sing as i share these highlights. (Note: go HERE to revisit their fun surprise proposal/engagement session earlier last year!) | lkm

love her little details. pearls. sparkles. lace toms.... we got all the girls gathered up to go shoot in the hills of Norco....and yes i drooled THOROUGHLY over all that lush, green grass! (yes, i live in desert) i gave her a sneak peak of these shots and she squeeled, "oh my gosh! it really is just like pride and prejudice!! those rolling hills! Gah!" then we headed over to the Pawley's house...where she did SO much life; her 2nd home. :)best friend and MOH time together :)hashtag: resting, refreshing, sunbeam recharge, etc.meanwhile...the guys were  getting their duds on..props to second shooter Emily for helping snag their dapper-ness... :) and then they got ready for their first look :) best first look expression ever!he was so taken...so tenderand then it was PARTAY time with the wedding party! and this was only the beginning! the awesome prelude! check back for PART TWO!

Ryan & Samantha | Green Gables Estate Wedding, San Diego, California | Rehearsal

{Ryan + Samantha | Green Gables Estate Wedding, Escondido, California | Rehearsal | March 2012} I realize that little flower girl and ring bearer kinda trump this post, but i couldn't help it. They were the stars of the Ryan & Samantha's rainy rehearsal show!  Check back for highlights from Ryan + Samantha's San Diego wedding day highlights ! Meanwhile, you can revisit their drool-worthy engagement session HERE and HERE. (swooooooon) | lkm ....can't wait to share memories from their stunning wedding day!  eeks!:)

Peter + Vanessa | Hidden Oaks Rancho Cucamonga California Wedding Photography | Sunset Session

 {Peter + Vanessa | BUGBEE-JOHNSON WEDDING | Upland, California | 06.16.12} As I was editing some of my very favorite sweetheart images from P + V's wedding day, I wanted to share a few! One of the biggest things that struck me about P  + V's wedding was their love and concern for those coming to celebrate with them! These two were so intentional as they planned their wedding ay and did their absolute best to cater to the different needs of guest, kept guests and family in the loop while planning, asked me a plethora of questions that would make sure they capitalized on as much photo time as they could--they were brilliant! Since they opted not to see each other before the ceremony, we knew we would have to really be attentive to the time constraints for their post-ceremony pictures without making guests wait too long. That interlude is often pretty tricky to navigate. After their reception grand entrance, we b-lined it straight to sunset picture time. While guests enjoyed food and bonding, we embraced the golden sunlight spilling into the back of the property! We whipped out some stellar images and wonderful memories as they relaxed and got ready to party with friends and family! | lkmlove you guys!