alex and amanda's engagement session

so, i actually met alex's family before i met alex or amanda. when amanda first contacted me we talked on the phone and instantly hit it off. now, amanda really wanted to see and hold an album - but, she and alex lived in the bay area and weren't going to be in santa barbara anytime soon. however, alex's mom was heading up to the bay area for a weekend visit. so, i headed over to the house, dropped off some of my work, and got the chance to meet alex's awesome family. they were sweet, alex and amanda are sweet, and they're going to have sweet wedding at fess parker's doubletree resort. and, as you can see in the photos, alex and amanda are such a fun loving couple that they hardly stopped smiling the entire e-session. we shot at hendry's beach just down from alex's parents house in hope ranch.

chris and jessica's engagement session

chris and jessica are two of the reasons i love my job so much. they make it pure fun! not a job. chris is a set designer for the tv show NUMB3RS, jessica is a costume designer, and boy do they know how to have fun. the whole evening was filled with nonstop laughter. as i went through their photos on the computer, their joy was so infectious that i couldn't help but smile through the entire edit. you've got to check out the series of photos on the whale tail. after the session in downtown santa barbara, we hit el paseo for their famous chips and guacamole and some refreshing margaritas! the evening couldn't have been any better. i'm so jazzed for their wedding next june in cayucos where they have found the perfect "set" for themselves to design.

preston and katie's engagement session

preston and katie are a couple of the coolest cats you'll ever meet. they're fun lovin' and so relaxed about everything. we had a very pleasant evening up at the top of elings park. what a sweet job i have - hanging out with friends watching the sunset.

i'm stoked for the wedding real soon at mccormick ranch.