Robin + Greg = Engaged!

I met Robin and Greg through my awesome co-worker BFF Ashley. She put out the announcement to those interested in an Engagement Session, and Robin contacted me within a few days. Thanks Ashley! We met up at the Concannon Winery in Livermore on a bright, clear day (the day before the downpour!).

Robin and Greg are a totally laid-back, fun-loving couple. They were so great to work with and Robin even braved the cold out in Livermore! It was probably about 42 degrees out when she didn't have her coat on. She literally braved the cold. (For those of you used to -42 degree weather, we Californians aren't apt to the cold!) 

Here are a few of my favorites:

























Thank you Robin and Greg for a great afternoon. I wish you all the best for your wedding in September!

Beth + Phil : Anytime

I met Beth at work. She sat in a cubicle tucked away on the other side of the conference room. I would hide out in her cube when I was avoiding productivity. Then she was promoted and had to move to the other building. That just meant I had to take a little stroll across the parking lot to chat. And chat we did. About work. About life. About silly people in the world. Sometimes I'd go to her office with the intention of staying maybe 5 minutes, and it would turn into 45. I worked with Beth up until last month; she was able to break out and shorten her commute. When I asked her if she and her husband would be my models she said, "Yes. I love it when people take pictures of me." If you know Beth, you know this is a good thing.

Beth and Phil hail from the other coast, the East Coast, Rhode Island to be exact. They moved to California as Phil is pursuing his Ph.D. in Chemistry. I already knew that they were a totally fun couple from hanging out a few times. I remember a particular game of Catchphrase where we were all in stitches. They rock! Beth and Phil complement each other in just the right way, and I wish them a lifetime of happiness...on their goat farm in Maine (one day!)

I was excited at the chance to capture them with my camera. Some of my favorites:














I don't remember exactly what they were doing, but I caught it! It was too funny.









Thanks Beth and Phil for coming to hang out! I had a great time and hope you like the results!

Elizabeth + Andrew = 1 year!

Last weekend, while we still had some beautiful, dry California weather, I had the pleasure of photographing my supercool co-worker, Elizabeth and her husband Andrew. I met Elizabeth in March 2007 when she started working at the same company as me. We immediately hit it off when Ashley (another awesome co-worker) and I invited her to lunch. She said that she was a "Burrito-holic" and I knew she had to be good people.

Over the short course of the last 18 months, Elizabeth and I have become more than just colleagues - we're friends. She's had a couple of get togethers are her house and she's been a brilliant source of ideas and advice for my upcoming wedding. As she started working with me about 7 months before her wedding, I saw her go through the ups and downs of dress fittings, rehearsal dinners, and favors. As soon as my fiance and I had registered for some gifts, Elizabeth was the first to jump online to check out what we chose.

When I asked Elizabeth if she'd be up to a photo session to help build my portfolio, she gave me a resounding, "Yes!" I was super stoked to shoot this awesome couple, who kept me laughing throughout the session. The couple of hours that we spent together flew by, and we had a great time. I got some great shots of them:


This was my favorite shot. Love the light!










I asked Elizabeth to give me her ANTM pose! (America's Next Top Model, if you're wondering)









It was so fun!

Elizabeth showed her parents the results, and now I may get to do a whole family session! Woo hoo!