September 2nd, 2010
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!
Can’t wait for their November wedding!! =)
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August 18th, 2010
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!
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August 3rd, 2010
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!
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June 23rd, 2010
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. =)
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June 16th, 2010
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!!
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May 6th, 2010
This next one is super special because Adams last name is York…and that candy is the best candy in the world! 
Dusted off the old tin cans for this shoot and caught this fun perspective. I love it!
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May 5th, 2010
I had so much fun hanging out with Vanessa and Adam on Sunday in Long Beach! We strolled up and down Belmont Shores 2nd street and hit up two of their favorite spots.. Powells candy shop and Frosted for some yummy cupcakes! After we headed to the beach and had fun with some bikes, lifeguard stands and yummy light! Stay tuned for Part 2!!
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March 30th, 2010
It was a beautiful day in Yorba Linda, California on March 20th. Everyone in sight had a servants heart and a huge smile on their face. Colleen and Jeff share a love like no other..a love that movies and novels are created to share with everyone. I couldn’t be happier for these two!
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