Santa Cruz engagement photography: Caitlin and Doug

like so many people these days, caitlin and doug met online. neither was necessarily looking for anything too serious, but when caitlin's response to an email doug sent was even longer than the one he sent, he was smitten.  being "long winded" and interested in both education and wine, among other common interests, they decided they should meet. 

things progressed quickly, as they realized just how compatible they were (they don't call it match.com for nothing!). soon, they were living together, became proud paw parents to two gorgeous Husky's, and traveling the world together. 

it was on a trip to scotland (or was it ireland? i was distracted by their adorableness together and jealous of their world travel stories) at an old castle that he asked for her hand in marriage. 

she of course said YES, and next year, they will be wed in Costa Rica!

i met them in Santa Cruz at a location that combined two of their commonalities, education and wine. 

The Burrell Winery is an old red school house, with the most beautiful grounds!

we were given permission to wonder and take photos throughout, and i was in heaven! the textures, colors, and vintage junk they had strewn throughout made for a happy kym! 

 their photos wouldn't be complete without their pups!

 after a few with the pups at the winery, we headed over to the edge of the forest for something different.

healdsburg, ca engagement photography: a surprise engagement

when devin emailed me last month seeing if i would be available to travel up to healdsburg because he was going to propose to his girlfriend, i nearly jumped out of my chair in excitement! 

not only is healdsburg part of napa valley, but kristin and devin have been friends of ours for a few years now, and i was honored he asked me to document such an important part in their relationship!

it took a little rearranging and bribery of family members to watch the boys for the night, but we pulled it off! i even got the hubs to second shoot for me (that's huge! he refuses to touch my cameras normally!), so to make sure we could catch her excitement! 

devin arranged to have a group of family and friends gathered together in the middle of the town square,  

it was great to see the love and support they have of friends and family. They had people flying in from all corners of the country, just to be part of the excitement!

I'm only going to post a couple of my favorites, but to see more of their engagement, click here

congrats devin and krisin! 

xo

temecula, ca engagement photography: karen + eddie

he makes her want to be more domestic (she's never had to buy her own toilet paper or paper towels)

she makes him want to be a better Christian. 

together, they bring out the best qualities in each other. 

 

karen is one of my childhood best friends, and when she told me they were engaged, i was ecstatic for her! as matron of honor, i obviously can't be their photographer, so i referred her to the amazing

  tonya joy. i am so excited that tonya will be capturing their love for them! 

i am honored to stand up next to you on your wedding day!  

july 23rd is just around the corner! 

los angeles, ca maternity photography: a little rock star on the way

they met at work. 

she quickly fell in love with his rock star personality. 

he loved her laid back southern attitude. 

they found out they were having a baby. 

he woke her up in the middle of the night, not being able to wait any longer, and asked her to marry him.

she of course, said yes

 i can't wait for their little yolk to enter this world.

she is going to be one stylish rockstar too...