San Diego Family photographer ~ Strapac {family}

It's funny how things come about...this is Danielle and her beautiful family. About 6 months ago or so we found each other again through this little thing called Facebook. You see, her mother and my mother have been friends since they were little girls...It's funny, but when we were little we really thought that we were cousins. Her mom after all was my Aunt Thelma! haha Over the years we kinda lost touch...getting married, moving away, raising children...you get the picture. (no pun intended...well maybe a little) Anyway, fast forward a few years and about 6 months ago I had posted a picture of my sister, my mom and my grandma on Facebook and Danielle had seen it. So she sent me a message asking about photography and about my family, etc. She told me about this little venture she had going making these cute custom teepees. She asked if I'd like to use one as a prop for pictures sometime (uh ya!)...I had been wanting to make one and now I could have one done way better than I could have ever done it and get to see Danielle! How awesome is that!? We talked a bit about her needing to do some marketing on some different sites to get her beautiful teepees out there, and now the rest is history. I'm so glad I can say I knew her "when" lol...anyway, I'm just grateful that this whole thing brought us back together. I got the opportunity to spend a little time with her and her hubby and kiddos at their home taking some great pictures of their cute family! If you'd like to check out Danielle's work...you can go to her FANPAGE. Enjoy a little sneak peek at her session:

Vanessa and Dustin {engagement} ~ San Diego Photographer

Spent part of Mother's Day with this cute couple...Vanessa is the daughter of very good childhood friend of mine, Victoria. It was so amazing to see her and to be able to be a part of this wonderful family event! Vanessa and Dustin have known each other since high school and have had their share of trials, but it is so evident that they are in love and I am so happy for them to be starting their new life together in just a few weeks! I am excited for their wedding in a couple weeks! Here is just a few of my favorites from their engagement session... enjoy

Blair & Brad {another Sneak Peek} ~ Wedding Photography

more from this spectacular day...
I have so many favorites...it's hard not to post every single one of them...

that's all for now...I'm sure I will have more to share...
<3 enjoy!

Congratulations {Mr & Mrs Hyden}

What a beautiful day for a wedding!
Just wanted to post the very last pictures from today...
It was an amazing wedding and the couple was as cute as ever!
Thanks for letting me share today with you!
and thanks to my BFF Jules for helping out today <3

More Brad & Blair Engagements

Here's some more from this cute couple's Save The Date Engagements Session...

Brad & Blair are engaged!

Spent the afternoon with this cute couple...
So much fun!
We went to the Grand Tradition in Fallbrook where they will be getting married next year!
Wow! Is it ever beautiful! The pictures don't even do it justice!
I had so many favorites, it was hard to choose just one to show as a sneek peek...so here are a few to share.