Remember that crazy hair salon I was telling you about? How excited was I when I went to use the bathroom and this is what I found?? I tried to get Mercedes in there but by the time her hair was done she was too pressed for time. Maybe… next time?

Here’s a quick snapshot one of the guests took of Ana and I at Mercedes and Ryan’s wedding. That’s my new wedding day hair do- you like?

Just finishing up Mercedes and Ryan’s images, getting them ready for uploading to Picage and thought I’d post some updates on editing. I just love how The Boutwells Totally Rad Actions work to really polish an image.

Here I am, Monday night, the boyfriend in New York for the week .. coming off a great weekend of planning an amazing trip to Guatemala in August with my best friends, eating a wonderful dinner of salmon and rice, editing wedding photos, and watching the ice cream thaw out on the counter. Except for having Timmy out of town (miss you already!), this night couldn’t be better. Wait! It can… I have an episode of John and Katie Plus 8 waiting for me when I’m done and a trip to San Jose to do some engagement portraits this weekend. Lucky dog, I am.

Two weeks ago I had the utmost pleasure of photographing the wedding of Mercedes and Ryan. These two, for me, are what love is all about. It is obvious that at their core they are best friends first and I just love the way they interact with each other. It was really an honor to be a part of this wonderful day from start to finish … enough of that… on to the photos!

We started our day at the most colorful hair salon ever- hey! it’s west palm beach…

My nature inspire ring shoot..

Mercedes out on the deck in her pin curls.

The bridesmaids and their rollers…too cute. Oh and in that little dainty teacup? Champagne.

Mercedes, hair done, worrying about everyone else but herself, typical down to earth bride.

Okay time to worry about herself…

Her purse was her grandmothers and when she opened it for the first time she found this coin purse and three green pennies. She carried them with her for good luck.

Now, right about now I said to myself, “Wait! The sun is behind me..???? So I’m not going to get a sunset???” Silly California girl, I am. It was pretty odd actually, to not have had that thought until I was there. I am so used to the setting over the ocean. It actually really was more of an advantage. Beautiful warm light on their faces. This is the ceremony site- that’s a shadow of the archway Mercedes’ father built.

This is when I was like, “Wait! I like this sun being behind me thing….”

Bubbles get me every time!

Okay this is the only one I’m posting from the reception because I’m just too tired and need to go hang out with the sextuplets but aren’t they fabulously in love?

Mercedes and Ryan, I hope you guys are having an amazing time in Hawaii! To Ana and her family, Thank you guys so much, I couldn’t have felt more welcome in your home- everything was perfect. Until next time! XoXo

I NEVER win anything… and when I was in Vegas for WPPI I won some light shields in a business card drawing and I’ve won a Shootsac, yes yes but you already have one you say!!! .. Who doesn’t want two Shootsacs so I can keep one cover on one and another cover on the other!

Anyhow, big thanks to Jules over at Jules Bianchi Photography for doing this super special giveaway!  As a kick back, you guys should all go check out her awesome Tea for Two at Jules Cafe. Jules runs our local Pictage User Group meetings (which I’m trying to figure out how to attend ) and is a wonderful photographer- a blog I read always!

Thanks so much, can’t wait to get it!!!