Justin + Maribel | Day After Session at Rush Ranch

This technically was several days (weeks even) after their wedding day, but Justin and Maribel opted to do an after session. You wouldn't believe how fast your wedding day flies by and how sometimes scheduling falls behind and you're left with little time for your pictures. This is why "Day After" sessions are an awesome opportunity to take some stress free pictures. We started Maribel off with hair and makeup by Ashley Mendez and ended the evening with a relaxed session at Rush Ranch. We spent maybe 40 minutes shooting and ended up with some great images that I know are frame-worthy. :) Thanks for being so patient, Maribel and Justin, for waiting for this post while my internet has been down. Hope you enjoy!

Morgan + David's Glashoff Farm Wedding | Second Shooting for Rachel Wurzbach Photography

I had the privilege of not only attending David and Morgan's wedding, but being their second photographer as well. Rachel of Rachel Wurzbach Photography is a good friend of mine and fellow church member. I know that Morgan and David were torn between us both (Rachel was actually her fourth grade teacher!), so they decided to hire me for their engagement pictures and hire her for their wedding. When Rachel's second shooter had an emergency cancellation, I was thrilled to be able to jump right in. Everything from the ceremony down to the details was beautiful. I know that from the minute Morgan got the ring on her finger, she started planning away every aspect of this beauitful DI Y wedding and let me tell you, she did a great job. David and Morgan, I am so incredibly happy for you both. I know you both have a strong desire to serve the Lord and I can see how He has already begun to bless your marriage. It was an honor to photograph your engagement pictures and an extra bonus to be able to work with Rachel on your wedding day.Here are a handful of highlight shots from their wedding at the Glashoff Farm. To see Rachel's full post, click here and be sure to comment and leave her some love too ;)

Maribel + Justin's Handmade California Wedding | Hacienda de las Flores Wedding Photographer

Justin and Maribel met in high school at our church's youth group. They dated for four years and finally tied the knot on June 8th at the Hacienda de las Flores in Moraga, California! Justin works in air transportation with the Air Force and Maribel is a site director at the Leaven Tutoring Center. Maribel and Justin decided to do a "First Look". It is an intimate moment before the wedding where the bride and groom get to see each other. I know it's tradition to wait until she walks down the aisle, but you wouldn't believe how beautiful it is to see each other privately first with no one around and how many nerves are calmed. It also gave us the opportunity to take all of our pictures beforehand, so as not to cut into the reception time later in the day. (If you are a bride, I highly recommend doing a first look!) You will also see a guy in a red t-shirt jump in during the ceremony. Justin's groomsmen had a hilarious skit where they acted like they forgot the rings. And be sure to take note of all of Maribel's hard work (along with her wonderful bridesmaids). There are so many hand crafted details, including her headband, bouquet, the boutinere's and all their reception details. I was so honored when they asked me to photograph their wedding. I loved seeing all of our church family gather and witness the wonderful commitment they were making to each other and to God.Maribel and Justin, if there is any wedding advice I can give you, it is this: Always make God your first priority in marriage and stay in the Word daily. Marriage is a beautiful gift and when it's foundation is built on something solid, you can stand in confidence, regardless of what life throws your way. I am so incredibly happy for you both! Congrats, friends!!!!!!!! A special thanks to Rachel Wurzbach Photography for assisting me during the ceremony and to my husband for assisting me during the first look and groomsmen shots!