Happy Monday to you all my internet friends! I had a great weekend with three awesome engagement sessions, one of which was an e.MOTION with Mr. Tom from Aqua Vivus Productions and we all know that e.MOTION + Tom = good times. I seriously cannot wait to show it to you but we’ll have to hold off a bit so we can perfect it. HOWEVER, I have something just as good to show you! We recently did an e.MOTION version of a trash the dress so today not only do you get stills but you get some video as well! Who loves you?

So I know I’ve written about Caren and Jesse several times before and you feel like they are old friends, so I won’t go on and on about how great they are because that has already been established, but seriously they are amazing. We shot their adorable wedding at the Thursday Club in August and then scheduled a Trash the Dress afterwards. For the session we started in Mission Hills where we all live and had a some fun with the flower wall, then afterwards headed to a more natural setting at one of our favorite parks with the BEST WEEDS EVER….who’d of though that dried up weeds could be so photogenic! After we wrapped everything up we made a quick stop for some dinner at Lucha Libre in Mission Hills, because quite frankly, it is the best….and who doesn’t want to eat there in their wedding dress? Well, they were so kind to let us take some shots in their “winner’s booth” and then let us use their masks as props (Thank you Lucha Libre for flexibility and AWESOME burritos!). So all in all, this shoot was not only visually amazing with such a beautiful couple, it was an absolute blast complete with laying in the street, hanging with Tom, mexican food, and luchador masks.

So with that I’ll leave you with the pictures and the e.MOTION video at the end. Remember to hit play then pause and let the bar load all the way to the right for optimal viewing pleasure. Thanks friends! We love you all!

Ps. Comment if you want to make my day, because it’s Monday and everyone needs a little cheer on Monday right? (oh and warning, beware of Nacho Libre quotes…Best.Movie.Ever. Are you with me? Well, maybe not the best, but close!)

Check out the fabulous tall weeds! See what I was talking about?

my favorite!

And now for the winner’s booth!

“something good inside me helps me carry on, I ate some bugs, I ate some grass, I used my hand to wipe my tears, to kiss your mouth. I break my vows, no no no no no no way Jose.”

Rico, Jesse and Tom in all their luchador glory… “When you are a man, sometimes you wear stretchy pants in your room. It’s for fun.”

Ok, so now for some e.MOTION goodness and a little more Caren and Jesse love….again, special thanks to Tom and his video skills! Our love for you is so great Tom. Enjoy!

I woke up this morning to the sound of rain outside, which made me VERY happy because I love rain. Sometimes I think that maybe I was meant to live in Seattle. Then again, I can’t complain, San Diego does provide beautiful weather that is ESPECIALLY ideal for photography. So I’m crossing my fingers that it won’t rain this weekend because we have several engagement sessions in San Francisco. COME ON SUN!

So, on another note…Monday blog post time! I’ve had my coffee and am fully recovered from all the holiday parties this weekend (KISSmas party ROCKED and we for sure got our dance on…although a little bummed because Rico totally BLEW AWAY the dance off, did the worm and everything and he SHOULD HAVE WON! anyways, that’s my expert opinion), and I’m ready to share with you the fabulous Trash the Dress session that we did with Amanda & Paul. Remember these two whose wedding we shot back in July? Well we met up with them again for their Trash the Dress session last month. We started out in downtown LA where we were able to take advantage of some of the graffiti there (LOVE graffiti). Then we headed over to the Santa Monica pier because every wedding dress needs to go in the ocean sometimes right? Amanda was as stunning as ever and totally rocked the pink boots (love them!) AND the camera….which I wasn’t surprised about because she’s seriously amazing, trust me, it’s true.  Ok, so I think perhaps the second pot of coffee is calling my name so I’ll leave you to the pictures, they’re MUCH  more exciting than I am FOR SURE. Enjoy the fabulousness that is Amanda and Paul!

Oh Meghan, how much the camera loves you…..if only I had your model skills. Seriously, Meghan blew my mind at her trash the dress session we did with her the other day (just look at her!!!!! she’s breathtaking!). Her natural skills and comfort in front of the camera combined with her glorious wedding dress and awesome personality made for one of the most enjoyable shoots I’ve ever done. We started out in downtown SD on the prowl for some graffiti, we lucked out when we found an old parking lot with a sweet car and bright graffiti. She was willing to try whatever we suggested with a smile on her face the entire time (like hold a sign on the side of the freeway…..Meghan, did I mention I love you? It’s true).  After downtown, we went to Ruby’s Diner where her and JP had their first date…..I remember walking through the mall where everyone was staring at us, and I ask Meghan, “do you feel uncomfortable with all these people staring and pointing?” her answer? “I LOVE IT!” Which made me love her. After Ruby’s we headed to our house for some night shots, where Meghan displayed her magical powers (check out the last picture and you’ll totally understand). Meghan and JP, we had such a great time with you and I can’t wait until we hang out again very soon. In the meantime, I’ll be watching for you on America’s Next Top Model!!!!!

This one belongs in a magazine….just look at her!!!!

Like I said, breathtaking…..

At Ruby’s Diner…their Oreo Milkshakes are to die for….and so is Meghan drinking one in fact….

I love how tough they look in this picture, “that’s right, I’m in my wedding dress on the side of the freeway and we’re hot…don’t mess with us!”

And, she has powers, it’s true and here’s the picture to prove it!