We love this couple! They have become great friends of ours over the years and we were so excited to be there for this day! What started out as a random question the night before (Evan wasn't going to have any take pictures) turned into us being there the next day to capture the moment! We are so happy for the two of them and hope you enjoy the love they share!
Matt and myself became friends his freshman year of college in choir. We became closer over the next two years and had many deep talks. I can still look back and remember conversations after Linda caught his eye. The way he talked about her, you knew his plan was to marry her, and at the time hopefully in God's plan as well. Linda is a real woman of God who has the heart and personality that reflects it. Her and Matt shared values, beliefs, thoughts, among others. The real amazing things that these two shared and professed, was everything was in God's timing. From the start, nothing was ever rushed, hurried, slow or lackadaisical. God has been at the center of their relationship since day one, following the voice of God. They followed His voice to the Central Coast of California and are both music instructors, which is what they both wanted to be. It is inspiring as friends to see patience and obedience pay off in the form of God answering prayers. We wish them both the very best and cannot wait to see God work in their lives.
This was one of those close to home, stay at home kind of deals. Kelsey's dad is big on hiking and geocaching, which for those who don't know, is a real life, scavenger hunt. Basically, you hike all these places in search of these hidden boxes (caches) that can be as small as a quarter to as big as a covered can. They can be found in the ocean, a park, a parking lot, on a mountain trail and even on top of a rock or peak.
Well for this adventure, Kelsey and I get invited to go to Little Corona and help search for one of these caches. We were given no clues as to what we were searching for, or where it was. All that it was at the beach. Once we get there however, he proceeds to tell us that it is atop the Rock Arch in the middle of the water. Lo and behold, we have to swim out to the rock, scale this thing and search for something hidden. It was an experience and adventure for sure, but sure worth it! Nothing was found, but we did end up having to jump off the top which is probably 25ft or so from the water surface. So that was fun! Anyways, enjoy the shots and till next time.
After a long weekend of double weddings, one in So Cal and one here in Nor Cal, we gave ourselves a rest day before heading back! We borrowed our aunt's car and drove from Sacramento to San Francisco early in the morning and walked around the city.
Part of us had the thought, "why are we walking when we've been on our feet for 2 days at weddings?"
But then we decided, there is no complaining when an adventure is looming! And so, thats what we did. We went on an adventure and what an adventure it was! Delicious food, wonderful sights and scenes, and a little bit of excitement! We are always searching for great, random adventures so enjoy this one and leave a comment with any suggestions for our next one!
This amazing couple have the biggest hearts for others, and it shows even on their wedding day! We flew into Sacramento the morning of their wedding and the groom insisted on driving the 45 minutes from the venue, McFarland Ranch in Galt, to pick us up. Caleb, he is always so involved in his friends and family, that he always puts their needs first. He has definitely found the perfect match in Katey. Her heart and personality are exactly what Caleb needs to encourage, strengthen and love him, likes he does others. And she has the same heart for others, just like him. Her love for Caleb is to trust in God and follow where God leads Him. In a few months, they are moving to Japan for 2 years to teach, minister, and share the gospel there because thats where their hearts and God led. These two have always shown their love for others since we have known them. Words that people used to describe them at their wedding were ones like selfless, obedient, loyal, trustworthy, devoted, a blessing, to name a few. This is our view of our friends and cannot wait to see how God uses them in Japan over these next two years.
Where to start with this wonderful couple! We knew Chris from choir in college, and after getting to know him a little bit better, found out he had a long time girlfriend. We never expected them to say' "We've been together for 9 years!" That is so inspiring, crazy, and truly romantic. They really knew they were going to get married and be in it for the long haul. I can only imagine what its like to be with someone for 9 years before getting married. However, upon talking, interacting and shooting their wedding, it was no secret that they are still crazy into each other 9 years in on their wedding as they were on day one. The church was decorated beautifully, and then the reception was at a rodeo in nearby Norco. Filled with lots of love, laughter and fun, everyone in attendance surrounded them with love and support, which is what you want throughout your marriage.
This is one of the most fun and hilarious couples we know! It would be a shock if they weren't, as Sam has been in numerous plays and was deeply invested in theatre over the years. Lauri is the perfect fit for him as she compliments his outgoing and energetic lifestyle with a calming presence, but has that same energy and humor. They both have hearts for theatre, music, and God. Christ is in the center of their lives, and nothing is more evident of that than the year before they got married. She moved to New York after college to pursue musical theatre, while he was finishing school in California. On their wedding day, the love and emotion, knowing that they will never be apart again, mixed with a relief that the hard year was over, was something magical. Getting to capture another friends' wedding, at the beach no less, is always very special for us and we are so thrilled for them.
This couple had been together for many years before they got engaged , and their story is one of distance, change, faith and obedience to each other and God. We met Richard in college and he has the sense of humor and personality that everyone wants to be friends with. He is a man of God, music, and comics.
We finally met his then girlfriend about a year before they got engaged, and their passions, personalities and lifestyle meshed well that you would never bet against them in life. She is a down to earth, God-fearing woman whose faith leads her passion for life. A moment came, when looking back is one of pure obedience to follow His voice, Richard took a worship pastor job in Hanford, CA, months before they got married. At first on the outside it seemed so strange and hard. But this couple prayed and asked for guidance, where they ultimately got married a couple months before their wedding! Now even though they had been married, the vibe and beauty in these photos show that everyday is a new one with the one they love by their side. The look in their eyes are as if they cannot wait to call each other husband and wife.
It makes for a great connection and story that we got to capture the love and beauty of a strong relationship like Richard and Britnie, that as friends we were there a week before they were the DJ's at our own wedding! We loved getting together with these two talking weddings, friendship, God and the laughs we share that we got married a week apart! Cheers Blackshers!
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This is Ashley. We had the privileged of photographing this lovely lady in celebration of her graduation from California Baptist University. We took a stroll in the extraordinary city of Pasadena and talked life, future expectations as well as took some great portraits! Ashley is a brilliant musician who has a passion for singing and is always pursuing excellence in anything she does. We know her future is bright and can't wait to see where she will go in her professional life!
It is always special to be apart of something so wonderful and life changing, and its even more so when it happens in your own family! Kevin and Kiley have been through so much and had been together for 3 years in college before Kevin planned to propose. Being with your cousin throughout life, then there when he gets the ring, to being able to capture the moment she said yes! These two are such wonderful people with beautiful souls and they are going to have a wonderful marriage that we hope God blesses immensely!
Throughout their time at Vanguard University, Tower 17 became a place of getting away, growing closer and forming a vision of their future together that would come into focus a few years down the road. So when the time came for Kevin to propose, he had only one place in mind on where to make that happen! We laid in the sand, hiding so we were not seen as they walked by which always adds more excitement for photographers haha. Being part of this moment was such an honor and we cannot wait to be by their side as family on their wedding day when it comes!
