I’ve been MIA all week- but ya know, I’m enjoying life not just blogging about it. Truth is, starting this weekend I am on a July wedding extravaganza until I leave for Hawaii so I’m just trying to relax and enjoy the calm before the storm, all the while secretly obsessing with goals I am attempting to accomplish by the new year. Two wedding at Wayfarers this Saturday though- should be fun!

A few things…. if you are a reader, a novel lover, one who has a new literary love monthly you must pick up Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover- or section at the book store, rather (the cover is quite nice). Although located in the “Teen Lit” aisle, it’s impressive. I have been vocal about this, but I’ll say it again- I’ve been in a bit of a book slump lately- starting and not finishing many a novel (much to Timmy’s chagrin- our bedside table looks like a library cart full of books waiting to be refiled) but my dear friend Ashley turned me onto this beautiful love story. I won’t give anything away because part of my fascination with the book began with not knowing anything about it – but be prepared to fall in love with a vampire. It’s got Lestat written all over it. Oh Edward Cullen and that crooked smile of yours, be mine forever? (Don’t worry, Timmy, I won’t leave for a fictional character… I don’t think….)

On that note- who has my copy of The Time Travelers Wife? I am aching to revist my last literary love, Henry DeTamble. Come back to me!

Also, last Friday while vegging out on the couch I decided to go ahead and rent a horrible move from OnDemand (my new favorite movie renting source). Scrolling… scrolling… ah yes, 27 Dresses will do. Okay, so it wasn’t that horrible, but I have a point here. I came across the work of a lovely lovely song man named Ray LaMontagne. Download “Be Here Now” and see the future. Well, maybe not, but close your eyes and enjoy!

I can’t leave you photo-less, here are some vintage images of my nearest and dearest friend Gabe! Vintage as in, senior year of college… spiced up with a little Totally Rad Actions: The Revenge. If I recall, Gabe was a real trooper- broke out in ragweed induced hives as soon as the shoot was over.

Have a wonderful weekend, we will most likely meet again Sunday Morning… rain is falling… steal some color share some… oh okay, fine, I’m done… ciao!

A piano!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A real upright, ivory keys, beautiful piano! I know my blogging has been lacking lately- it’s the busy season for us wedding photographers and I’ve been scrambling for free time to paint the walls of our new office, buy rugs, buy lamps, paint trim, hang photos, hang shelves (okay Timmy does most of that stuff)… and well…. eat, sleep, and breathe! (not to mention WORK OUT with that Hawaii trip coming) … but this piano, it was too beautiful not to blog. It’s going in our music room, which is supposed to be the dining room, but who needs a dining room? Tim and I couldn’t be happier where we both our in our lives right now and this piano really just adds to our happy home.

Things are good.

We got a piano.

Wish I could be there, Daddy. Thanks for music, art, laughter, love, and the importance of knowledge. I love you- Happy Fathers Day!

Mom and Dad last 4th…

This past weekend was really a blast. Our dear friend Andy had a birthday, Timmy and I had a room to paint and start to move our things into, and I had a great e-session planned for downtown on Sunday evening with two amazing clients- Jasmine and Alex! Jasmine and Alex were quite hesitant to even partake in an engagement session at all because they are really, what Jasmine calls, a “private couple.” I assured her that how I felt about engagement sessions was that whatever we get is a bonus- it’s really just for us to get to know each other before I spend one of the most important days of your life with you! As shy as this couple is they rocked this shoot- even if we were dealing with the low rider car festival! After a few deep breaths, laughs, and couple margaritas at La Golondrina, thanks guys!, we headed out to the streets to start shooting.

They love each other in such a quiet and beautiful way and I hope these photos capture that. Can’t wait for your wedding at Wayfarers in October!

Probably my favorite of the shoot- thanks for breaking the rules with me guys!

Actual post will be up tomorrow night but I had a great engagement session today with the lovely Jasmine and Alex in downtown Los Angeles. Captured this little gem on my way back to my car.