Chris and Bre :: Pleasanton Engagement Session

When I first met Chris and Bre, I fell in love with them.  They have a peacefulness about them that is magnetic and they are effortlessly stylish.  It is rare to find a couple who plans a wedding that truly reflects who they are and shows off their style, especially a young couple like Chris and Bre.  I am so excited to shoot their wedding this May at a ranch in Oakdale.  I think that if I could do my own wedding over again, it would be on a ranch.  And like I've mentioned before, I totally live vicariously through my brides and grooms.  This wedding will be no exception.

We decided on a rustic trail in the hills near Calipe Wildlife Preserve in Pleasanton for their engagement session.  We lucked out with weather (unlike so many of my clients whose sessions have been rescheduled due to rain lately).  The afternoon was sunny, but not the kind of sunny that you see once the heat arrives and turns the landscape grey and hazy.  It was crisp and the colors were vibrant.  Despite Chris and Bre being nervous to be in front of the camera, they were naturals.  I had fun stomping through the tall grass with them and they were such good sports, backing up my initial impression of them being so laid back. Chris and Bre, thanks for the wonderful session.  I look forward to the big day in May!!

Jamye and Daniel :: Livermore Engagement Session

Daniel took a Saturday off so that we could shoot their engagement session so rescheduling wasn't in the cards. I was in the midst of the worst case of the flu that I can remember but went out anyway. I really like Jamye and Daniel. They are such kind people and the love that they share is so innocent and sweet. So I sucked it up, loaded up on medicine and cough drops, and drove out to "Daffodil Hill" in Livermore. Despite feeling like my head might actually detach from my body and fly away, the session went really well. I didn't get within three feet of Jamye and Daniel for the entire hour. The last thing that I wanted was for one of them to get sick. But they took my direction and kicked butt! I am so happy for them and can't wait for their wedding in July...not only because I think they are an amazing couple and I can't wait to document their BIG day but also because I will finally get a chance to shoot them while feeling more like myself:-) Jamye and Daniel, thank you for your patience last week! I hope that you love your pictures!!!