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Kevin + Bethany

February 5, 2012

My first engagement session of 2012 was awesome! If this is any indication of how this year in photos is going to go, I'm super excited!

Bethany and Kevin really wanted something unique and fun, but had a hard time coming up with an idea... until Kevin thought of the Salton Sea. LOVED IT! It was definitely a looooong drive, but hey, it's my slow season :)

Here are a few of my favorites of the day... 

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Salvation Hill is such an amazing place. I highly recommend making the trip out there asap because since it's fate is uncertain right now.

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Gorgeous light, fun colors, and a sweet couple :) 

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Seriously, there were so many awesome places to shoot :)

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Thanks Kayla (Bethany's sister) for being my lighting tech for the day :)

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One of my favorites of the day:

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Quick costume change and a new spot...

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The train was an awesome touch. We got lucky with timing!

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The lighting was perfect! 

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Bethany... you're so pretty! 

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I hope you had an awesome Sunday! Thanks for looking :)

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Kristen says:

Such wondeful pics it's hard to pic a favorite!

 (02.05.12 @ 10:55 PM)
Amber Duval says:

So beautiful! A good photographer is so important to a wedding because the details get fuzzy with all of the craziness & I'm glad to see Bee has a good photographer!!

 (02.05.12 @ 10:56 PM)
Blair Van Bussel says:

Ohmygoodness!!!!! Loving this sooooooooo much! I kinda wish I could have come along for the fun, looks like it was a blast! And duh, the pictures of this beautiful couple are so pretty! Lovin that fab light!

 (02.05.12 @ 10:57 PM)
Erin says:

Bethany & Kevin, these are the most magical photos. Amanda's vision is unbelievable. But no matter how good a photographer is, they can only capture what is in front of them. For this I say, you two are genuine!!! I almost want to hang you up in my house. May blessings and friendship be with you both through your journey. Thank you for sharing.

 (02.05.12 @ 11:00 PM)
Johanna ellefson says:

Beautiful pictures!!!!! They really capture the sweet love between the two of you!!!

 (02.05.12 @ 11:21 PM)
Anonymous says:

only thing harder then these pictures are this guys tats!!!!!

 (02.06.12 @ 12:57 AM)
meghan says:

Soo beautiful! xxx

 (02.06.12 @ 07:24 AM)
Bridget says:

Great pictures!!! I love the shots underneath the tree...stunning!

 (02.06.12 @ 09:16 AM)
Carlie Doublin says:

such gorgeousness!! I love them all

(02.06.12 @ 09:54 AM)
Care says:

Oh my goodness. They are all wonderful!! Your photographer did a great job!! And you guys look gorgeous! Oh and good job to La too, the lighting is awesome. I was going to pick a favorite but it's too hard. Xoxo.

 (02.06.12 @ 10:13 AM)
Anne says:

LOVE these pics! Bethany, you look absolutely gorgeous!

 (02.06.12 @ 11:38 AM)
Bek Allen says:

These pictures are amazing! You both look so happy! I want copies!!!!!!!!

 (02.06.12 @ 01:21 PM)
Erin says:

Love the lighting, Love the colors, LOVE the ones with the train, LOVE you guys! Amanda is a genius, but you can't get photos this amazing without gorgeous models!!! xxoo

 (02.06.12 @ 01:27 PM)
Mom says:

Amanda, choosing you as their wedding photographer is the best decision ever. You are amazing and I thank you so very much.

 (02.06.12 @ 09:19 PM)
Corene says:

Such an amazing couple, paired with a beautiful vision & stellar photographer. You look flawless! The color in the background is so appropriate for Bee + Kevin. I love the presence of God in your pictures too! He's all around blessing you guys!!

(02.07.12 @ 11:47 PM)
Emily Cole says:

Eeek! So hard to pick a favorite! I think I like the train ones best and then the yellow jacket one where your heads are cut off.. Nothing against your heads, I jut think its an awesome picture!

 (02.09.12 @ 12:41 PM)
Celina says:

Oh B, breathtakingly beautiful photos of the two of you!!! I love the captured stares, and such genuine, in the moment laughs! Gorgeous!!

 (02.09.12 @ 03:24 PM)
Sandy Owens says:

Took my breath away!

 (02.09.12 @ 06:03 PM)
Sandy Owens says:

Took my breath away!

 (02.09.12 @ 06:04 PM)
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Featured!

January 24, 2012

Hello! I hope everyone is having an awesome week! 

If you want to see some oldie but goodie photos today pop on over to the Project Wedding blog and HiFi Weddings to see a couple of my favorite photos :)

Thanks for looking! 

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2011 Favorites!

January 13, 2012

Yay, it's Friday! This is one of my last weekends off for a while and I'm determined to make the most of it! So far on the to-do list: grab lunch with the girls, watch Harold and Maude with friends, maybe go to the roller derby, go out to breakfast, then happy hour at a historical bar in Los Angeles, and finish with the Griffith Observatory with Josh... do you think I can fit it all in? 

Anyway, if you haven't noticed by all the previous posts, I'm rounding up all my favorite photos from 2011... and today it's all about engagement sessions. I loooooove shooting engagements! It's such a fun way to get to know my clients and it really makes the wedding day go a lot smoother because we're all comfortable with each other. Of course, it's also just a great excuse to make fun photos. 

Everyone did an awesome job thinking up great locations/themes for their shoots this year. I always encourage my clients to think of places or themes that really represent them as a couple and will remind them of who they were at this point in their lives... that way the photos are still valuable and fun to look at even after the wedding photos are done. Ya dig? 

Well, here we go... my favorite engagement photos from 2011:  

Kevin + Nicole wanted to incorporate Kevin's new guitar because he was just learning how to play it

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Rob + Lauren love the movie "Up" so they had to incorporate that into the shoot. 

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Shane + Charity loved all the colors and fun atmosphere of the OC Fair

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Chuck + Emily love the vintage shops in Long Beach so that's where we shot :)

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Jeff + Christi wanted a romantic, rustic location so we headed over to San Juan Capistrano to take advantage of the pretty light and the warm colors.

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Michael + Jenny had just moved to Vegas so we had to pay Fremont Street a visit to capture the quintessential lights.

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One more from Chuck + Emily.

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Ian + Diana love the charm of the Orange Circle...

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Jon + Keri met while studying abroad in Italy and then coincidentally ran into each other in California years later. Crazy, huh? I love the travel theme they came up with to remind them of how they met.

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More from Charity + Shane's OC Fair shoot... all the colors make me happy :)

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One more from Jon + Keri's shoot... I love the washed out background!

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Jeff + Missy love going to Disneyland so of course we had to shoot there... this spot is right outside the park. Missy always imagined having her engagement session in the midst off all the trees... I was more than happy to oblige :)

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Jeff + Christi again :)

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Patrick + Deanna in San Juan Capistrano

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Eugene + Shawna love the outdoors so what better place to shoot than the Fullerton Arboretum?

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Steve + Tiffany wanted a photo booth engagement shoot to mimic a photo strip they made on one of their first dates... I LOVED that idea!

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Alex + Anna's session took place at the same park they got engaged in... and of course they had to incorporate their adorable little puppy, Lila :)

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Todd + Adi's session in Venice Beach was very urban and fun... just like them.

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And yet another from Charity + Shane's shoot... I really loved this session :)

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I love the bold light and bright colors here :) 

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Efrain + Yvette love vintage glamour style so that's what we went with...

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Mike + Kristen had their first date in Laguna Beach and really wanted their engagement shoot to pay tribute to that part of their lives. Especially because they'll be moving to New York for work soon... I'm gonna miss them :(

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Thanks again for looking!



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Steve + Tiffany

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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Jeff + Christi

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!

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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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