There is just something about Cristina and Joe that makes me feel like I have known them forever. We met in a coffee shop to talk about commissioning Floataway Studios for our videography services and I asked…”if you guys don’t mind me asking..do you have a photographer?”. They said no..something had come up with the one they were intending to use and have been having bad luck finding one…because lets face it..the search, especially here in Southern California can be a wee bit difficult. I asked them who their favorites were…just so happened to be some of mine. =) I just knew that our team, both photo and video, would be the perfect fit for them..and I told them that. I was praying so badly that we would all get to work together! Thankfully, they saw we all would be a perfect fit as well and Scott and I get to document their wedding with both photo and video!
Cristina and Joe have two of the most handsome little boys you will ever meet! The love and bond that Crisina and Joe have created through this loving family of 4 is so amazing, and now they are tying the knot. I know their wedding is going to be one filled with lots of fun family, friends and really special moments. We strolled around the town that they live in called Monrovia, a place that truly means alot to them because it is where they have created their lives and their beautiful family and home together.
Cristina and Joe are so excited for the macaroons they are having at their wedding in November..they brought a few for us to capture and even try!
ohhhh just thinking about Maureen and Jackman put a huge smile on my face! I love everything about these two. They way they make eachother laugh, the way that Maureen sits back while Jackman drools over his new car, the way that Jackman watches Maureen while she talks, the way that they are up for anything…I could go on! We spent the afternoon in the hills of Malibu and then brought it down to the ocean, where once again I had one of those amazing realizations, that this is my “job”…oh man..I am a lucky girl! Thank me for not posting the 60 images from this session I fell in love with..I will leave you with the following. Can’t wait for your wedding Maureen and Jackman!
One of the most amazing weddings we have been apart of! Thanks to Uyen of Sassy Girl Weddings for putting this magical event together and Olivia and Heath for being so creative and making their wedding day so beautifully personal and intimate!
Usually, when commissioning a couple, we have the opportunity of creating portraits of the two during an engagement session. For Liv and Heaths wedding, we got to do something special. They had a small intimate wedding in the Hollywood Hills (you will see more of that on Thursday) and invited 35 of their closest friends and family members…many of whom flew in from over seas for this amazing event. Having done that, they went all out to make sure everyone had the most amazing time! They rented this amazing mansion, hired an amazing personal chef, and showed everyone a good time. They asked us if instead of their engagement session, if we could go to the house where everyone was staying (also the wedding site) and capture everyone in their element having fun and being together. It was such an amazing experience and we had so much fun capturing the photo and video of this day and getting to know this amazing family. They got to show some of photos and video we captured during a special feature in the houses movie theater the day of their wedding, which made it even more special and intimate. It was a wonderful project to be apart of!
Here is a sneak peek of what is to come on Thursday!
There is just something so special and real about Lauren and Tony. They just get each other and after many years together they still know how to have a good time in each others company! Their first look gave me butterflies and it was truly a special moment. From the first time I met Lauren, I instantly clicked with her and when she began telling me her dream of her wedding…mismatched china plates and vases, backyard wedding, beginning of summer…I fell in love. The best part of their wedding and what made it the most special…Lauren and Tonys friends and family. They all chipped in and worked extra hard at making this the most special and unique wedding for Lauren and Tony…because they deserve nothing less. =) Their reception was held in their neighbors backyard…yes that’s right..neighbors…who had the time of their lives hosting this lovely occasion full of amazing cakes, sparklers and lots of dancing! Lauren and Tony were so grateful for everyone who surrounded them and went out of their way to make sure that everyone was enjoying themselves to the fullest!
One of Tonys closest clients owns the car that is in The Entourage opening…soooo it was a great element for Tony and his guys to have fun with!
Thank you Lauren and Tony of inviting Scott and I to capture your most special day! We had soooo much fun!!! Love you two!! Congratulations!!!
In 2009, we got introduced to an amazing family. The kind of family that knows every fun fact about eachother..the kind of family that enjoys going to concerts together and will travel far and wide to be there for your childs birth, graduation or just when you are going through hard times. If you have visited our website, you have met Shanelle and Mike and dove into their wedding day. All of our couples know these two…we show their wedding video as a sample and my sample album just happens to be them as well. Needless to say, it was one of our favorite weddings from last year. It’s just so easy to want to show off their wedding…mainly because of the inspirational love, joy and fun that took place that day.
When Shannon, Shanelles sister, informed me that she was getting married to her own Mike, I was ecstatic!! Part of me prayed that I would be asked to photograph their wedding…I just wanted to be invited to the party and hang out with this family again really. When I found out the wedding was going to be in Hawaii and that they wanted me to come along to capture the day, well…I almost crashed my car on the 405 I was so happy.
Shannon and Mikes wedding day was beyond amazing and just a true reflection of who they are and their love for one another. Easy going, fun and intimate are 3 words that come to mind to describe their day. Everyone in this family is so chill…if something goes wrong..it doesn’t phase them. They are so gracious, Shannon ran out in the middle of getting her hair done to let us into the complex when she easily could have asked someone else to do it. They are all there for one another and so present. Everyone in the bridal party made a toast and each one pretty much ended up inaudible due to tears taking over. Honolulu, Hawaii was the best backdrop for their wedding day. The relaxed nature of the culture and the respect and happiness they have for love helped create the perfect setting for the most perfect day!
We feel so blessed to be apart of this family…seriously defines what this life is all about! We love you guys!
I wanted to share Shannon and Mikes special day in album form. I feel that albums tell the story of your wedding day with so much emotion and detail..and its the only way to display your wedding images. Here are a few spreads…feel free to click on the link below to see the full album!
Sometimes I dream up things and I just know it is God giving me direction. For instance..once time I dreamt up the name Floataway for a studio name…now I can picture nothing else to title this passion of mine and other artists to provide happy couples with products that they can revisit the beginning chapter of their story over and over again. =)
Recently, I dreamt up a story, of a boy and girl involved in the classic (maybe cheesy) school love set up. =) The dream was a movie, so that is what we set up but in the midst of it I couldn’t help but taking a few snap shots of these two..they are so gorgeous right? When trying to envision the perfect couple for this shoot, Heather and Grayson are the only two lovebirds I could imagine in these vintage desks. We are so lucky, because they just happened to be in town to photograph a wedding and were up for this creative project. We had such an amazing time being in their company and I am so excited for how everything has turned out!
Video coming soon, but here are some pics for now. =)
Jen and Toffy are those people who you just want to know more. Their smiles, laughs, and sincere attention makes you want to move to a different state just to be their best friend. During their beautiful reception at the Parallax Restaurant at McCoy Station on Mammoth Mountain, Jens maid of honor said it so well…when you meet Jen for the first time you can’t help but be a bit jealous of her. She is drop dead gorgeous and her personality is to die for, but all jealousy goes out the door immediately because she is so humble and really one of kindest people you will ever meet, jealousy becomes gratitude for knowing this beautiful soul. Toffy is one of those laid back guys who can have a solid conversation with everyone in the room and is able to spend quality time getting to know someone. He is a gentlemen and treats Jen like a princess. The drive these two have to learn and soak up this beautiful world we live in is infectious and makes me so grateful to know them.
Friends and family gathered Memorial day weekend up in the beautiful mountains of Mammoth, California. Jen and Toffy made sure everyone was greeted with goodie bags that included snacks, water and an info pamphlet of the weekend. The pamphlet is just something so little that shows how big their hearts really are. The first page tells you how to adjust to the altitude and what to do if you get sick, the following pages include everyones numbers incase they need help, scheduled events such as hiking and yoga, directions and restaurant suggestions. HOW STINKIN SWEET RIGHT??! They went above and beyond to make sure their guests had the time of their life, goodie bags, champagne at the top of the gondola ride, yummy food and music…such a wonderful occasion to experience one of the best vacations of your life!
I loved everything about this wedding! I had been anticipating it for a whole year and the day it finally came, it was everything I imagined and beyond! Jen and Toffy dove head first into the creativity process and their vision for their wedding came out perfect! I love when couples get creative and get their hands dirty to make their wedding special…one of a kind. =) To make it even more one of a kind…Mammoth is where Jen and Toffy first met!
Congratulations Jen and Toffy! We were lucky enough to capture the video at this wedding as well, so stay tuned for that soon! Also, head over to GreyLikesWeddings to see a feature that summer did on Jen and Toffys special day!!
Trust is the biggest gift a client can give us. Those people who believe in you from the minute they first make contact are beautiful blessings! Leah and Matt are that kind of blessing to us. When we first started speaking over e-mail about capturing their wedding day on video, there were no questions about what we do, how we work and who we are. They learned all that in our portfolio and our brand..and then proceeded to relate to us and our work and all we had to do was figure out how to make it happen. It was such an HONOR to be commissioned to travel to Pheonix, Arizona for Leah and Matts wedding. Upon meeting them for the first time, they really felt like old friends and we were so ecstatic to be there! They took the time to make sure everyone was having fun but also found the time to soak in their wedding day…observing everything and taking it all in with patience, love and kindness. Their wedding was had so many personal and creative aspects that you didn’t want the night to end! The love Leah and Matt hold for one another can obviously be seen in the teaser video below, it’s kind and endearing..the kind that lasts forever and ever. We are so happy for you Leah and Matt! Have fun in Ireland!!
Awesome Pheonix Arizona Photographers: Ventola Photography
Amazing stylist for flowers/hair pieces/reception decorations: Jolie Jour/ Migonne Handmade
Beautiful venue in the middle of nowhere in Queen Creek Arizona: Schepf Farms
