{getting in shape for the big day!}

I think that one of the universal things that every bride goes through, myself included, is when it is time to get in shape for the wedding day! When I got engaged I hired a personal trainer, cut out all alcohol and deserts, and got super serious about looking fabulous in the dress! Now, I have adopted a habit and lifestyle of fitness thanks to getting into a long-term routine. I really have my wonderful trainer to thank for this and wanted to share her info and services with any local bride, mom, or just person wanting to get in shape..... maybe lose 10 pounds over the holidays rather than gain it!!! Her name is Heather Cameron of Cameron Fitness and her classes and bootcamps are fun, inspirational, and challenging, I love them! Check out this super cool clip of her in action!

{a new blog!}

I am so excited to finally be in the process of designing my new blog, along with several other brand identity projects! All year long I write ideas down in my notebook and now is the time of year I can finally make them reality. There has been fewer posts on this blog lately, because I want them all to go on the new blog! So stay tuned, there are great things coming soon!

{featured} The Bride and Bloom

I just LOVE this magazine, and I'm so excited that one of my weddings is being feaured in the new Winter 08 issue. Congratulations to Stephanie & Kevin who's wedding is featured!

venue: The Lodge at Torrey Pines

coordination: Kiley Walker Events

It was also such a nice surprise that in the same issue, they featured 6 full pages of my bouquet photos! My background in commercial and editorial photography means I love shooting still life and all the details that go into making a wedding unique. It is awesome to see that published here!

{amie and sean}

I knew Amie and Sean were going to have a fun wedding as soon as they booked me and my prediction was right! With a big bridal party that loves a good party you can't go wrong! And even more surprising (or maybe not!) was that most of this crowd were lawyers! The happy couple got married at The Prado in Balboa Park, which I have to say has some of the best dinner options I have ever tried. Everything was so beautiful thanks to Diane Kern who is a fabulous coordinator and always a pleasure to work with:) Here are a few pics of the day!
venue: The Prado, Balboa Park
coordination: Diane Kern, Exclusive Designs & Events
flowers: Paul Adams
cupcakes: Flour Power

{I heart october}

October is such a beautiful month in California! The weather is crystal clear, sunny, and the light is so vibrant. All of my October brides and grooms got incredibly lucky with the weather on their big day. I have had some really amazing weddings this month and can't wait to share them on the blog. They are coming soon... stay tuned!

{it's my birthday!}

Today is another year.... 1 year away from a milestone birthday... amazing how time flies! I will be out of the office for the afternoon and evening celebrating my birthday with my husband, dogs, and family:)

{justin and laurie}

On August 31st 2008 I photographed the wedding of Laurie and Justin, whose under-water ocean engagement was just a few months ago! The wedding was at Morgan Run Golf Course in Rancho Santa Fe and we had a great time driving around in the golf cart and shooting after the ceremony! It was such a nice day out and the wedding was so much fun, Laurie and Justin are awesome for each other and you can really see it in these pictures:)
Venue/Catering: Morgan Run Golf Course
Flowers: Suzan M. Florals
Music: Andy Hagenah of Disc Go Round DJ

can you guess where I shot the rings?....yup, it's fire!

{so sweet}

I just got this incredibly sweet email from my June bride, Heidi. It is so awesome to hear stories like this because you just never really know how your life and the things you do affect others. Here is the note they sent:

Hello Heather!

I had to tell you about this. My mom just told me this story about the ladies at her work. My mom had sent out the link of the slide show you put together for us. The ladies at her work love it so much. They will all stop and watch it just to feel good and happy inside for a moment during their long day at work. Isn't that great! I just thought you might like to hear that little story.

Hope all is well!
Heidi Davis

{kari and nick}

The Hotel Del Coronado is definitely one of the most famous and iconic locations to get married at in Southern California, and especially in San Diego County. So I am always excited to shoot a wedding there, I know it will be beautiful and that there will be plenty of fun places to shoot. Kari and Nick got married at The Hotel Del Coronado on August 30th 2008 and both their wedding and reception took place right on the sand. It was an absolutely gorgeous day and I had a really fun time shooting with the bride and groom, and their entire wedding party, they were such a fun group. I also had a wonderful time working with Kelly from Mint Weddngs. We have known of each other for years and it was truly a privilege to shoot one of the weddings Kelly coordinated! Here are some of my favorites from the day.
Coordination: Kelly from Mint Weddngs
Venue/Catering: The Hotel Del Coronado
Flowers: The Twisted Twig
Music: Eddie Valenzuela from Boogie Nights, Inc
Fireworks: Pyro Spectacular

{Q5}

"If you love what you do in life, you will never work a day."
unknown

{kelly and josh}

Windansea in La Jolla is one of my favorite beaches in La Jolla to shoot at. It has so many great elements like reefs, a sandy beach, beautiful homes with interesting architecture, and of course the wave is so much fun...not that we were surfing! I met Kelly and Josh down at Windansea and had a great time getting to know them and finding cool spots for photos...here are a few of my favorites.