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!
A couple of months ago, Heather and Grayson helped Scott and I create something I dreamt up one night. This project was foreseen as a short little video, and below is the finished product. =) Be sure to view in full screen!
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!
The love that Erin and Brian have..so evident in this video.. is out of this world and so inspiring! We had the complete and utter honor of capturing their wedding day on video. The moments these two shared together…the “this is it” moments and “I have never been happier” moments make my cheeks hurt and eyes brim with happy tears. I am so in love with their love for one another!
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
