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September 26, 2011

Hello and happy Monday! I thought I'd start the week off with a sweet little family photo shoot featuring one of the happiest little babies on the planet... Cici! 

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So cute!

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We got up bright and early to catch Cici before nap time and the light was awesome!!! 

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Her smiles just kept on coming...

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And then this face happened: 

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And lastly, my favorite of the day :) Thanks for looking!

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(I'd love to hear from you)
Katie says:

Oh Amanda, these make my heart soar, thank you thank you so very much!

(09.26.11 @ 11:54 AM)
Liz Harvatine says:

Yay Cici! These are great!

(09.26.11 @ 12:11 PM)
Carrie says:

I'm VERY objective.... I'm Katie's Mom. These pictures are great! And I come from a family of profess. photographers... really beautfitul! Nice Job!

(09.26.11 @ 12:13 PM)
Ryann says:

She is so beautiful!! What a good looking family :)

(09.26.11 @ 12:58 PM)
Melissa says:

CLEARLY getting the photos taken before Cici's nap was the best decision. She's ridiculously adorable! Great job taking the pictures, Amanda. These are all SO very fabulous.

(09.26.11 @ 01:06 PM)
Linda says:

These are absolutely wonderful!! Great job capturing the love and smiles!

(09.26.11 @ 01:31 PM)
Gina Black says:

Gorgeous photos. The one of Katie and Cici brought tears to my eyes. :sniffles:

(09.26.11 @ 01:57 PM)
Lori Lober says:

What an amazing series of images and what a beautiful family! Well done!

(09.26.11 @ 02:00 PM)
Divina Sevilla says:

Oh my goodness!!! Gorgeous photos of the Arringtons :-) These are the absolute best family photos I've seen in a while.

(09.26.11 @ 02:14 PM)
Ramona says:

Oh, these are GORGEOUS!

(09.26.11 @ 02:16 PM)
Teresa says:

I love these. Every one is beautuful. It shows her character really well. I'd love some pics of our fam like these.

(09.26.11 @ 02:29 PM)
Latifah says:

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

(09.26.11 @ 02:40 PM)
Melissa says:

These are so beautiful! You all look great, and the photography is amazing!

(09.26.11 @ 03:35 PM)
Lena says:

Lovely photos! You did a really great job capturing the love and happiness of this family.

(09.26.11 @ 04:42 PM)
Lisa Ann Alexakis says:

Beautiful! Cici just gets cuter and cuter and bigger since I saw her last.

(09.26.11 @ 07:04 PM)
Terri says:

So incredibly precious and beautiful capturing of happy, loving expressions - and great subjects, if I must say so myself! Very glad Amanda crossed paths with our family, looked like such a fun morning - Thank you to you all!

(09.26.11 @ 07:15 PM)
Debbie Duggan says:

Brad and Angelina Move Over - the Arringtons hit Hollywood! Amanda caught the essence of Luke, Katie and Cici! Spectacular!

(09.26.11 @ 11:01 PM)
Ninna Detar says:

These are cute!! I am so glad she is using you!!!

(09.27.11 @ 12:01 PM)
Eva says:

What a beautiful family!!! Fantastic photos!!!!

(09.27.11 @ 04:05 PM)
Christian Intemann says:

A grateful grandfather thanks Amanda for her beautiful photos and the beautiful family for letting their light shine.

(09.29.11 @ 10:37 PM)
Christian Intemann says:

Extraordinary photos, Amanda! And bravo to Cici, Katie and Luke for letting the light shine through.

(09.29.11 @ 10:44 PM)
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September 22, 2011

Steve and Tiffany came to me with an awesome (and different) idea for their engagement session... an old school photo booth style shoot! Check it out: 

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And, just for some variety I dragged them outside for some fun night photography :) They're so hot right now! 

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Thanks guys, I can't wait for your wedding next March!!!

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September 9, 2011

A new little baby is on the way for Krystle and Johnny! 

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I love that they had to bring their first baby for a few photos :)

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They're pretty cute...

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Trying something different...

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Just look at that face! 

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The light was killing me! So pretty!

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My favorite photo of the day! I love me some negative space :)

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There's so much color in Downtown Fullerton :)

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2nd favorite of the day :)

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And that's it for now! Thanks for checking out my blog :)

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September 8, 2011

Today's lovely post is brought to you from San Juan Capistrano! Jeff and Christi are getting married there next month and they wanted their engagement session to be there as well... and I was happy to oblige! I love the colors and the beautiful soft light that comes in over the mountains... just look at this prettiness: 

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The light coupled with this adorableness is just awesome:

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Jamie Michele did an awesome job on Christi's makeup... she is just gorgeous!!!

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Don't you just love Christi's style? Her coral jumper and worn boots are so cute!

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Outfit change!

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Quintessential spot in San Juan Capistrano :)

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One of my favorites of the day...

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And that's all for now! Thanks for looking!

(I'd love to hear from you)
Kristin Yonan says:

These pics are AMAZING! I love them all!

(09.08.11 @ 11:16 PM)
Nichol Interlicchia says:

Christi you look beautiful, love your outfits! The last 2 photos are my fav! Best wishes to you and Jeff!!

(09.09.11 @ 09:30 AM)
Shannon Bethel says:

Gorgeous couple and beautiful pictures!!! So excited for the both of you! Best wishes..

(09.09.11 @ 11:07 AM)
Maria says:

You guys looks so great together. Great pic! Congratulations to you both!

(09.09.11 @ 11:24 AM)
Katie Simitzi says:

Your pictures are amazing! You guys look great!

(09.09.11 @ 11:49 AM)
Ryan says:

Jeff and Christi's pictures are so great! What an awesome couple, so glad they came out looking so good. Nice job Amanda!

(09.09.11 @ 12:18 PM)
Kristen says:

These are ABSOLUTELY gorgeous!!

(09.09.11 @ 02:58 PM)
Corinne Wombacher says:

Amazing!! You guys are so beautiful together!!!

(09.09.11 @ 03:31 PM)
Lars says:

Come on!

(09.09.11 @ 05:23 PM)
Corrine Hensley says:

I'm not partial, or anything, but Christi and Jeff are two knock-out georgeous people... inside and out! GREAT photos!

(09.09.11 @ 07:25 PM)
Rachel says:

These pictures are fantastic!!!! Love you guys...congrats to both of you!

(09.09.11 @ 08:49 PM)
Michelle Nance says:

These pictures are beautiful! You both look great. Congratulations!

(09.10.11 @ 11:12 AM)
Cheryl says:

These photos are terrific. I can't wait to see the wedding photos. Great candid shots!!!!

(09.10.11 @ 11:24 AM)
Linda Smith says:

Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple. The black and whites are as fabulous as the color pics. Looking forward to seeing the wedding photos. Thank you!

(09.10.11 @ 12:14 PM)
Mike Smith says:

You both look great! Can't wait to see more. Thanks.

(09.10.11 @ 12:21 PM)
Frank says:

What great photos. They look happy!!!!!!!!

(09.10.11 @ 02:00 PM)
Sarah Eagleson says:

These photos are just beautiful!

(09.12.11 @ 10:59 AM)
Vanessa says:

Very nice!!!! What an adorable couple! My fav is the rr track!!! Auntie V

(09.12.11 @ 11:14 PM)
Uncle Bob says:

Cool. You both look real cool. Uncle Bob

(09.12.11 @ 11:18 PM)
Keith and Katie says:

Jeff looks the real Leonardo DiCaprio and Christi...well she is just gorgeous!!!! Looking forward to a party!!!! --Thers

(09.12.11 @ 11:39 PM)
Gwynn says:

Beautiful pictures!

(09.13.11 @ 04:30 PM)
Jessica says:

Those pictures are so amazing! You guys look great!

(09.13.11 @ 04:34 PM)
Daniel says:

Pics look great! Can't wait for the big day next month!

(09.13.11 @ 10:28 PM)
Daniel says:

Pics look great! Can't wait for the big day next month!

(09.14.11 @ 08:46 AM)
Jen Fulton says:

These pictures are amazing!! You guys both look fantastic and in love!

(09.19.11 @ 09:46 AM)
Danielle Hanna says:

Holy Goodness. Absolutely LOVELY!

(09.19.11 @ 09:57 AM)
Brain Fox says:

You guys are HOT!!!
Great Pictures!

(09.19.11 @ 10:36 AM)
corey piazza says:

Great pics!!! you guys look so happy!!

(09.19.11 @ 10:43 AM)
Robert Bustos says:

Christi & Jeff,

I cant wait to for the wedding pics! These pics are awesome!

(09.19.11 @ 10:43 AM)
Gabe Carmona says:

Wow!!! This Pictures are amazing. I like the way you catch the "in the Moment" photos. You guys look great!!!

(09.19.11 @ 10:45 AM)
Todd Chleboun says:

Pictures look great, you guys make a fun couple. Looking forword to October and the big day.

(09.20.11 @ 02:07 PM)
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September 1, 2011

It's been a long time coming and let me tell you, Jenny and Michael's wedding didn't disappoint! It was fun, gorgeous, emotional, and even a bit funny at times. I'm so glad I got to be a part of my friend's special day :) 

Jenny's dress was absolutely gorgeous! I love lace!
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flathers_wed_blog002.jpgI love seeing the bride in her dress for the first time!

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They had to include their little man in some photos...

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flathers_wed_blog008.jpgI couldn't pick which photo I liked best from this series... so I included all of them :)

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Mr. and Mrs!!!

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Want to see more photos from Jenny and Michael's wedding? CLICK HERE!

Wedding Recipe: 
Photography: Me! and the lovely Blair Nicole
Videographer: Premier Productions
Venue: The Tucalota Ranch, Temecula
Florist: Denise of Dee's Petals
DJ: Gary of Elite Music Works
Makup: Nikki
Hair: Kelly
Cake artist: Truly Madly Sweetly
First Dance song: Shining Star by the Manhattans


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jessica pierson says:

I love these photos. They are gorgeous. My favorite is the one with Barley.

(09.07.11 @ 04:48 PM)
hitomi says:

What a wonderful collection of super special day!l They all are so beautiful and natural as real as we all eyewitnessed. Amanda did excellent work!

(09.09.11 @ 08:25 PM)
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