Bergmann Photography Blog

New Year, New Blog!

2011-01-01T10:45:00.000-08:00

We're moving the blog, click the link below!

A Christmas Surprise!

2010-12-26T12:00:00.000-08:00

Taryn's mother is a very talented artist. She is marvelously skilled at transferring a photograph from print to canvas with India Ink or pastels. One of her favorite subjects is the horse. When we shot a wedding with horses last May, immediately she asked"Did you get any good photos of the horses?". With that in mind, we setup a secret shoot with Jessica, our totally awesome bride from May. We spent over two hours with Jessica and her beautiful equine companions crafting the perfect gift. The secret was pretty safe too, though Carson did spill the beans about riding and leading one of the horses!

Yesterday our mother opened a disk of high-resolution, extra-sharp horse photos. Over 200 of them. We hope you enjoy this selection of those, it was very hard to choose!

Our gracious hostess, Jessica & her horse Chico.

We were blessed with majestic skies for this shoot!

Smile!

Angus looking very regal.

Taryn's Favorite

TC has one light blue eye & one brown.

What a great sunset on the drive home!

Nimitz & Crystal's Engagement

2010-12-24T09:00:00.000-08:00

We recently spent a wonderful afternoon with Nimitz & Crystal. They are very fun, outgoing and great to be around! We cannot wait for their August wedding. It was a semi-challenging shoot. They had some super cool ideas for their session involving friends and bikes. Nimitz loves to ride his bike and one of the extra special shots has everything to do with that! In fact, that one is so special it's not even ready for release yet!

We started things off at their house in Mira Mesa for the bike photos then scooted over to La Jolla Shores for the sweet sunset photos you see below. After that we headed to one of their favorite places, Extraordinary Desserts. Yum, yum!

It is a beautiful thing to capture the love between two people, and these two are about as cute as you can get. We will blog more later, but until then please enjoy these pre-Christmas teasers!

Gotta have that bike in there!

Favorite!

After an extraordinary meal at Extraordinary Desserts in Little Italy!

This is where Nimitz proposed to Crystal.

Ellie & Tenley for Christmas!

2010-12-22T12:00:00.000-08:00

Holiday sessions are so intimate when done in the home. Children are often more cooperative and parents a bit more relaxed. Having a killer tree to shoot in front of and a marvelous ceiling for flash bouncing and well, I love it! Here is a selection from our in-home shoot with this pair of charmers. Aren't they simply adorable?

Dj, Alison & Bella Holiday Portraits

2010-12-20T12:00:00.001-08:00

Our July 3rd couple wanted a fun holiday session at the beach with their dog Bella. Who were we to say no?

The Howard Family Holiday Portraits

2010-12-18T13:00:00.000-08:00

We have know this bunch for over eight years now. It is a pleasure each year to do their holiday session and see how their family has grown! Enjoy some of our favorites in this post!

Emma calls this the "Turtle Picture" after an ornament they have on their tree.

Can't Catch Me I'm the Gingerbread Man!

2010-12-16T13:00:00.001-08:00

"Run, run, run as fast as you can. You can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man!"

Carson @ Balboa Park; cue amazing light, gingerbread man and running!

Richard & Helen Holiday Portraits

2010-12-14T12:00:00.000-08:00

My parents came to visit over Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful holiday and made the time for a photo shoot! I've attached some of our favorites from Balboa Park. We took a slow stroll from the organ pavilion through the botanical building. These two shaped me into the man I am today and after 31 years together they are still totally in love. Thanks to you for showing us how it's done!

See....still got it!

My favorite!

Grandchildren & Grandparents have such wonderful relationships.

Definitely!!

Blake & Brooke Part Two

2010-12-10T13:00:00.001-08:00

Here is the second half of Blake & Brooke's beautiful San Diego wedding! We had so much fun with these two and wish them many years of happiness together!

The amazing colors and arrangements from Tessilk Flowers!

Taryn's favorite shot!

Fun with bubbles should never be underestimated!

Blake & Brooke Part One

2010-12-07T13:00:00.000-08:00

Blake and Brooke dreamed of a beach wedding in Hawaii, but they didn't want to make their families travel such a long distance. So they came halfway and planned a San Diego beach wedding with a tropical feel! We had the morning with our bride and groom for their reveal by the bay which always means great photos! Our good friends at One & Only Events put together a beautiful and intimate ceremony right on the sand with officiant Craig Knudsen. Nick Weiss serenaded the event with a softly strummed guitar. A quiet lunch reception followed on Candelas upper patio. All in all it was a wonderful event to be a part of. We must thank the nuptials for letting us be a part of it! As always, another post will soon follow this one!

More To come!

Family Portrait Swap In Julian

2010-12-02T13:00:00.000-08:00

We went up to Julian with our good friends from M(Squared) Photography and did a family photo swap. We had a great time. It was kind of a photo free for all. We all passed our cameras around and in some cases it was hard to tell who took what! Obviously the photos with just us Bergmanns were captured by Marj or Matt though. Anywho, the leaves were still on the trees and as colorful as could be. We were so happy to have that little taste of fall. Though I think I could have done without the cold and wind.

Halloween

2010-11-26T11:30:00.000-08:00

I know Halloween was almost a month ago, but we've been a little backed up on the blog and I like to keep things in order of when they were shot. It's the OCD in me. Anywho, we just had to share a couple shots of little C-dude in his super cute dragon costume! He was very popular and scored a lot of extra candy from some folks.

He was "roaring" in this one.

Some Quick Turkey-Day Tips!

2010-11-25T11:00:00.000-08:00

A little Photo fun from our table arrangement!

Here are a few delicious pointers for your Turkey-Day!

Sides

Candied yams: Make them with fresh yams, you will never use canned again. Promise.

Mashed Potatoes: Use evaporated milk for richer taters'. I find red potatoes are yummier all around too.

Stuffing: Boil the neck meat from you turkey, shred & add to the mix, you won't regret it!

The Bird

If you cook in a bag the bird takes much less time to bake. This also results in a much juicier turkey!

Silly little fact; stuffing both ends=more stuffing! We like stuffing!

If you have decided to be daring and deep-fry your bird this year; be prepared for wonderfulness. Though your waistline may be unhappy with you later on!

Pies

We love pies, who doesn't? Some quick tips for extra-delicious pie!

Apple:

Replace 2 of the apples with pears for some extra sweetness!

Before you cover the pie a quick squeeze from a fresh lemon over the filling for a faint tartness!

Pumpkin:

Skip the "pie mix" for the straight pumpkin filling, the recipe on the back is good but make sure to use some allspice in there. A little *extra* nutmeg doesn't hurt either!

I always recommend you whip your own cream for pumpkin pie.

Toss a 1/2 tsp of vanilla to the cream before tuning on the mixer-you'll love it!

We would like to wish all our clients, friends and fans a very Happy Thanksgiving. We have had a wonderful time capturing memories for all of you. We have grown so much this year and couldn't have done it without you!

Black Friday Booking Special

2010-11-24T10:49:00.000-08:00

To add ourselves to the deal-crazy mix, here are the discounts and deals we'll add to any of the below sessions for Black Friday.

Holiday Portrait Specials:

Snowflake package will include 5 hight res images for personal use vice 1.

Snowball package will add 50 custom designed cards.

Snowman package will include a disk of images with personal release.

Engagements:

Engagement sessions will include 5 additional leaves and a leather upgrade to the guestbook at no additional charge.

Weddings:

Weddings will include the above named engagement book upgrade as well as 1 additional hour of wedding coverage.

As many of us will be scrambling to get the best retail deals available, these deals will be valid from Friday 11/26 until Friday 12/3.

Bridal Insider Table Top Design Competition

2010-11-22T22:00:00.000-08:00

We had the pleasure of shooting some awesome tables for some incredibly talented coordinators on Halloween at the Wedding Party Bridal Show. Bridal Insider hosted a table design competition within the show and asked attendees to vote for their favorites in four categories. All the ladies really brought their "A" game and created four gorgeous, unique tables. The best part? Everyone was a winner! Each table took home an honor in a different category. Take a look and be prepared to wipe away a little drool.

Table 1

Epiphany Events by Melissa

Winner of the "Color Me WOW" category

Table 2

One & Only Events

Winner of the "Trend Setter" category

Table 3

Oh So Chic Events

Winner of the "Drama Queen" category

Table 4

Curio Unique Rentals

Winner of the "What I Want" category

Curio Unique Rentals

2010-11-19T19:00:00.000-08:00

John shot some product work for the talented Eve Harrison's new business venture Curio Unique Rentals. Eve decided to branch off from her wedding coordinator business Ooh La La Weddings and start a rental company for items brides and their coordinators may want for their wedding day. A lot of her current inventory has a very vintage, romantic feel to it. Continue looking for more awesome stuff from Eve as she collects new items!

Mark & Jo Holiday Portraits

2010-11-17T14:00:00.000-08:00

We took a walk around IB with these two back in October for their 2010 Holiday portraits. They are such a CUTE couple! We spent some time on the beach, under the pier and on the pier. They came prepared with a blanket to sit on for watching the sunset and Mark's family heirloom ukulele. We tried to incorporate the ukulele into as many photos as possible since it is so special to Mark. We were happy that Mother Nature provided us with such a beautiful sunset to end the evening with. You couldn't have asked for better weather!

Look at those rays!

Albert & Kara Part Two

2010-11-15T11:00:00.000-08:00

We're back with the second half of Albert and Kara's October wedding. The ceremony and reception were both held at the Admiral Kidd Club overlooking the bay and the city. After the outdoor ceremony everyone headed up to the reception area. The ladies at One and Only Events did a fabulous job as always. The reception area was set up for over 300 guests. The autumn theme and colors continued in the beautiful floral arrangements, the chairs, and the yummy candy bar. Speaking of yummy, the cake was AMAZING. This was our first time working with Shirley "the cake lady" Resnick. We now know exactly why she is so famous! After dinner the party really started as the guests hit the dance floor. We loved that every generation was out there dancing, young, old and everything in between!

Our assistant Mark Andrew shot this awesome pic of the cake.

Each table was labeled with a place that holds special meaning to the bride & groom.

Since they met at the Del Mar Fairgrounds their table was the Winners Circle. LOVE it!

Bacon wrapped filet mignon? Yes please!

There were just too many CUTE kids at this wedding! I wish we could include more.

The dance floor was hopping & every generation was representing!

Finishing with a bang!

Albert and Kara you REALLY know how to throw a party and you have a massive amount of people out there that love and care about you. You totally belong in the Winners Circle! Thank you so much for choosing us to capture your big day. We had a blast with you guys and we wish you all the best as you start this new chapter of your lives.

We'd also like to thank all the awesome vendors we had the pleasure of working with. Special thanks to Mark Andrew our assistant photographer for the day. This was his first wedding and it was a big one to start out with!

Venue & Catering: Admiral Kidd Club

Coordinator: One & Only Events

Linens: A Chair Affair

Flowers: Simply Adina Floral Design

Cake: Shirley Resnick "The Cake Lady"

DJ: The Kelley Company

Limo: Embassy Limosine

Photobooth: Priceless Moments

Hair and Makeup: The Mermaid Salon

Holiday Specials!

2010-11-14T18:00:00.000-08:00

There's still time to schedule holiday portraits for 2010.

Get them while they're hot!

Albert & Kara Part One

2010-11-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

We love a good fall wedding! This was a perfect October wedding with rich chocolate brown and vibrant orange colors. Even Kara's shoes were a beautiful orange satin. Kara's dress was to die for! It was sassy, graceful and just pure awesome. We started out at the Liberty Station Marriott for some getting ready shots. Albert and Kara decided to do a first look, which we love. It gives us more time for photos with the bride and groom and allows us to get pictures of the entire wedding party before the ceremony. After the first look we headed over to Harbor Island for a little more photo fun. Then it was off to Admiral Kidd Club for their outdoor ceremony overlooking the city. Stay tuned for the second half of the wedding when we cover the reception AKA "the party!"

The beautiful bride!

Preparing for the first look.

Albert's reaction was so sweet! He couldn't keep his eyes off Kara.

Can't beat that view!

Our Custom Websites

2010-11-12T12:30:00.001-08:00

We include a custom website with every wedding package. But what is that exactly? We build each couple a beautiful site with a professional template customized just for their wedding day. We add a gallery of the best photos, the story of their love and convenient links to all the wedding professionals who made the day possible.

Follow the links below to see what we put together for you!

Adam & Melissa

Stewart & Jessica

Bookings that include and engagement session will get their site even sooner.

Blake & Brooke's November wedding is our first example!

Blake & Brooke

Want to learn more?

Autumn in Disneyland!

2010-11-08T21:45:00.000-08:00

We met family up in the OC for three fun filled days of Disneyland Halloween style! It was an absolute blast despite the surprisingly large crowds. All I have to say is thank goodness for Fast Passes and Switch Passes! We just had to share a handful of our fave pics. Enjoy!

The Haunted Mansion all decked out in Nightmare Before X-mas.

Our little shutter-bug in the making.

Just a hint of fall colors in Southern California.

Rainy Day Fun With Kyndall

2010-11-02T15:00:00.000-07:00

We were supposed to take pics of little miss Kyndall in her nice, big backyard, but the weather did not want to cooperate. Wet grass, cool temperatures and rain just aren't the most ideal conditions for baby pictures, so we did the shoot in her bedroom instead. Kyndall is such a good natured baby. She was smiling and happy the whole time!

Sisters

2010-10-30T21:30:00.000-07:00

This post can be called "sisters" for two reasons. First you have Charlotte and Maryanne, but you also have little Evangeline and Irene. Two sets of beautiful sisters, plus two handsome husbands and one adorable baby (that would also make an excellent sister some day!). The little girls all had the cutest matching dresses made by Maryanne. These three kiddos are all so dang cute. Eva and Irene have the most stunning blue eyes and Ellie has the cutest chubby cheeks. Have I mentioned how much they make me want a little girl?

Un-boxing our Graphistudio sample!

2010-10-20T21:20:00.000-07:00

Last Monday we received our first album sample! We took a few quick shots of it here-more to come later.

Everything was very nicely packaged and padded.

The big book: 16x16" it's a monster...a beautiful monster!

The Parent books: an 8x8 and 4x4.

We'll do some fancy photos of them soon-promise!

Sunset After the Rain

2010-10-09T11:30:00.000-07:00

We've had some weird, wet and wild weather here in San Diego lately. On the last day of September we had the most gorgeous sunset though. After two days of rain, thunder and lightning the skies parted to reveal a picture perfect sunset and a rainbow. John ran down to the beach to shoot some quick pictures and we just had to share them!

Blake & Brooke Engagements

2010-10-06T12:00:00.000-07:00

These two lovebirds are tying the knot in November at Candellas in Coronado. We are excited to shoot at Candellas again. It is such an awesome venue for smaller more intimate weddings. Anyways, they decided to do their engagement session at Balboa Park. It is a marvelous location for any session due to its variety of scenery and overall massive size. We had a great time exploring the park with Blake, Brooke and their sweet dog Olive. These guys are just effortlessly cute. If they're this cute in regular clothes they'll be extra awesome all spiffed up for their wedding!

Isn't Olive just the cutest thing?

To get this shot John had Olive laying on his chest!

Adorable right?

Sassy expressions & heavenly lighting? Yes please!

Do you see Olive?

A Rootin' Tootin' Good Time

2010-10-04T16:00:00.000-07:00

This little cow poke turned six back in September. She decided she wanted a country theme for her party and it was awesome! There were hay bales, horse shoes, mason jars of wild flowers and even a real horse saddle. Instead of a traditional cake all the guests dined on carmel apples, while the birthday girl had a personal cupcake. The kiddos enjoyed face painting and designing their own sheriff badges. There were so many cute kids there! I wish we could share more! We had an absolute blast capturing all the fun.

Mason jars make such cute vases!

The birthday girl!

Mom & Dad

Making sheriff badges.

I love her little tears. She's so cute!

In case you couldn't tell, the kids were having a great time.

Little bro

Little sis

This little one had the most stunning eyes.

Make a wish!

Mmmm.... Carmel apples.

Each kiddo went home with one of these hats & a bandanna!

Alberto & Kara Engagements

2010-10-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

We are so stoked for these two's October wedding at the Admiral Kidd Club. We recently had the opportunity to wander the Del Mar Fair Grounds with them and shoot some awesome engagement photos. We had the whole place to ourselves and it was absolutely amazing! We learned a lot about the grounds from our guide Brian and had a total blast. These guys are a ton of fun. They actually met at the fairgrounds, so it holds special meaning to them. It is so great when we can shoot at meaningful spots to our couples. Have I mentioned that we love doing engagements? It gives us a great opportunity to get to know the couple and get them comfortable with us and the cameras.

Two fabulous smiles! Jackpot.

We made these two kiss a lot, but I don't think they really minded.

I loved this series so much I just had to pick two!

As I took this shot I was singing "Love In An Elevator" in my head.

In honor of Halloween & Del Mar's haunted history we'll leave you with this shot of the ghosts of engagement present.

M {Squared}

2010-09-29T17:00:00.000-07:00

These two are Matt and Marj the dynamic duo behind M {Squared} Photography. We have worked with Marj many times and are thrilled to see her newest photography venture take flight with her partner in crime Matt. We were more than happy to supply them with head shots for their up and coming website (still in the works). We had a blast wandering Old Town Temecula and getting them accustomed to being in front of the camera instead of behind it.

Cute right?

We love shoes!

Bunny ears, classic.

It's good to be silly.

Jason & Amanda Part Two

2010-09-27T15:00:00.000-07:00

It's time for the second part of Jason and Amanda's September wedding. The actual wedding was the day after their La Jolla bridal session. We traveled up to Rancho Cucamonga for a beautiful, intimate ceremony with their closest friends and family at Amanda's parent's home. They transformed the front yard into the ceremony area and the back yard was set up for the reception. The ceremony was one of the most touching we have ever had the pleasure of capturing. They not only exchanged vows with one another, they also exchanged vows with one another's children. It was a wonderful reminder that this wedding was not just the joining of two people, but a merging of families.

Thank you to Jason and Amanda for inviting us to capture your big day. We had an amazing time with you guys and your loved ones. We wish you guys the best of luck as you start this new chapter in your lives!

I love this shot of them holding hands through the arbor.

The vows to the children were so touching.

Who needs regular cake when you can have a variety Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes? Yum, yum!

The paper towel holder in the kitchen made a nice pedestal for a ring shot.

Jason & Amanda Part One

2010-09-24T15:00:00.000-07:00

We had the unique opportunity of shooting a bridal session with Jason and Amanda (AKA Amy) the day before their September wedding. They shared their first kiss in a little hut overlooking the ocean and cliffs of La Jolla. Since this location held a special place in their hearts, they decided they wanted their bridal portraits done there instead of their wedding venue. We were totally spoiled with three amazing hours of one on one shooting time with them. I wish we could do this with every couple!

Eli and Family

2010-09-22T13:50:00.000-07:00

Here is part two of little Eli. In this session we focused more on the whole family.

Little Eli

2010-09-20T16:00:00.000-07:00

As you may have seen in our teaser, this cute little guy was only eight days old when we did his newborn shoot. He's a tiny one, but he's also very active and alert for his age. In fact, he was a little too alert and we had a hard time trying to get sleeping pictures! After some prolonged snuggles with mom in a super warm blanket he finally nodded off for us though, but with such handsome eyes I guess it would be a shame to keep them shut for too long.

Eli's mamma had the CUTEST props for us.

Eli's daddy is a Marine.

Don't you love his pacifier clip?

We just had to include a couple shots of Eli's big bro Josiah.

Aren't his eyes to die for?

Stay tuned for another post with more of Eli and his family!

Christening

2010-09-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

In August I had the pleasure of shooting a small wedding ceremony and christening at the Good Shepard Catholic Church near Mira Mar. The church is very nice and the entire event was quite intimate with a small group of friends and family attending. I must give a big thanks to Albie of Albie Photography for letting me share their special moments! Here are a few of my favorites from the day!

Quite the character!

Tacos for Freedom!

2010-09-16T13:00:00.000-07:00

Back in July some good friends of ours along with their church put together a charity event. It was held out in East Lake and involved some of the best taco shops in all of San diego. Tacos for Freedom raised over $3,000 to combat human trafficking and exploitation. We donated a session for their raffle and here is the family who won! Lisa contacted me shortly after the event and we did the shoot the next week. Rob and Lisa were very easy to work with, they let me be just a little bossy! Carlo and Bella were very energetic and kept me on my toes. Its good Lisa had a ready supply of emergency gummi bears! We meandered all over Balboa and I had a wonderful time with this delightful family!

Lisa, Bella, Rob & Carlo

Fountains + Children = Fun!

The photo above I have tried to get right many many times and I did it!

I always try to get mom & dad some good couple pictures; once you're a parent you don't always get many shots like this one.

We finished up the day with a few laps around a fountain...

Glacier National Park

2010-09-14T11:30:00.000-07:00

While in Montana I had the chance to hike up to Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park with my sister and my niece. It was a perfect day for hiking and we had a great time. This is one of my favorite places to be because it is a feast for the senses. You have the sight of the gorgeous turquoise lake and all it's amazing surroundings, the smell of pine trees, the feeling of the crisp mountain air, and the sound of waterfalls rushing down the mountains. I guess the taste sense is fulfilled by whatever yummy snack you choose to refuel with after the hike up there. In my case it was raspberry fruit leather, old and tough, but still pretty tasty!

Avalanche Creek

Avalanche Lake

It was a cloudy day, but Mother Nature gave us a few hints of blue sky.

This little guy somehow snagged a sandwich.

And A Little Bit Rock-n-Roll!

2010-09-12T13:00:00.000-07:00

Yep, there's more Jordan. How can you limit yourself to just one session with such an awesome subject who has so many cute outfits? We actually did four different mini sessions with Jordan. I am bunching three of them together for this post. Two are from my parent's back yard in Montana and one is from a park in Utah. Once again Jordan brought her modeling "A game" and left me with WAY too many adorable pictures.

Fave from this session.

I just had to include one shot of this sweet old umbrella.

This kid cracks me up!

These poses are 100% Jordan.

My fave from this session!

She's A Little Bit Country....

2010-09-08T11:15:00.000-07:00

This little lady is my gorgeous niece Jordan. I have determined she is 3 1/2 going on 16. She's got a big personality and isn't afraid to show it on camera. This girl is a posing pro. I asked my sister if she's been watching America's Next Top Model. She busts out a new pose every time she hears the shutter click. It's sometimes difficult to photograph her because she makes me laugh so hard. Anyways, we took her out on a local road in Montana and found fences, horses, fields and mountains to go with her awesome country chic outfit. Don't you just love that hat? Then we stopped at a playground on the way home to soak up the last gorgeous, golden rays of sun and let Jordan play for awhile.

My favorite shot of the day!

The light was so amazing.

I just had to include a shot of Jordan's fab cowboy boots in her fave color, PINK!

Stay tuned for the next segment. Based on the tittle of this post and our previous teaser you have a few hints on what's to come.

Preston

2010-09-06T12:31:00.000-07:00

After spending some time in Utah, Carson and I continued up to Montana for the remainder of our summer trip. While there I was honored to shoot my high school BFF's sweet little guy Preston. He is such a good baby. He hardly ever cries and is just wide eyed and alert to the world around him. He was such a trooper letting us put him in such awkward poses and places. He actually loved laying in my old Radio Flyer wagon though. I swear he could have stayed there all day. The watermelon on the other hand was a bit more difficult to manage.

Preston's daddy is a musician.

This was tricky, but worth it.

I love chubby baby legs!

Grandma's old teddy bear & Great Grandpa's chair.

I love this one.

Apparently Preston is all rock-n-rolled out.

But the rock must go on!

Such a cute little family.

Grandma made him this blanket.

Such beautiful baby blues!

His best "blue steel."

This wagon was mine when I was a little girl.

The Carroll Family

2010-09-04T14:14:00.000-07:00

We have been friends with this family for eight years now. We met when we were living back east and we were both young newlyweds. It has been so fun to watch their little family grow from just the two of them to a family of four. It is so awesome that they happen to live a short drive from my sister's house in Utah. Therefore we get to see them whenever we're in town. I had the chance to shoot some family pictures for them at the International Peace Garden in Salt Lake City while Carson and I were there in July. I missed John, but it was probably good for me to shoot a session entirely on my own.

This one is my fave of the whole family.

Both of their boys have such gorgeous blue eyes!

It was past someone's bed time.

I always like to get some pics of just mom and dad.

I had to be quick before someone could escape!

Evolve Health and Fitness

2010-09-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

Evolve Health & Fitness is a brand new studio up in Mission Hills. A few weeks back I had the honor of providing them with photos for their website. Evolve provides a very intimate environment for spin classes, gravity classes, personal training and even massage! I had a blast working with them and their volunteers for our shoot. Here's a little peek at their awesome establishment. But don't take my word for it-take a stroll up there and see for yourself!

Heather, the owner.

Gwen

Here is everyone being very patient with me for just the right shot!

Tee

I really like how EVERYTHING is labeled.

See! We had fun!

I didn't make them hold this one for too long!

Steve & Morgan (Part Two)

2010-08-31T14:25:00.000-07:00

And we're back with the second half of Steve and Morgan's Hotel Del wedding!

After the ceremony the guests headed up to the main building of the hotel to the beautiful Coronet Room. There they enjoyed a delicious dinner catered by the Hotel Del and yummy cupcakes from Hey There Cupcake while DJ Nik Bortoloff kept the party hopping. The gorgeous flowers were supplied by Michael's Flower Girl.

The Hotel Del is a wealth of beautiful places to take the newlyweds for pictures!

Fun with the timer on the dance floor!

Steve & Morgan (Part One)

2010-08-29T15:05:00.000-07:00

We shot this destination wedding at the gorgeous Hotel del Coronado back in July. Steve (AKA Bud) and Morgan came all the way from Texas to be wed in the Crown City. These two were so much fun to be around. We shared a lot of great laughs with them and their equally fun wedding party. Morgan looked absolutely stunning in her elegant dress. The hint of eyelet on the top was the perfect summery touch for their beach wedding and Bud's linen suit fit the occasion and his laid back personality so well.

It was a scorcher of a day and the Coronado Beach was absolutely packed with people, but the lovely ladies from One and Only Events braved the sun's rays and saved the perfect spot. When the time came for the ceremony there was a gathering of onlookers sitting on the rocks to watch. It just goes to prove that everybody loves a good wedding! So without further ado, here is Part One of Steve and Morgan's big day!

Morgan's beautiful dress. The plantation shutters made the perfect backdrop.

The ladies taking a peek out the window at the pool.

I love this shot John got of Morgan's dad looking over his speech.

John had some fun with mirrors while hanging out with the guys.

The ceiling in this part of the hotel is so cool.

See you soon with Part Two!

A peek at little Eli

2010-08-27T13:27:00.000-07:00

Here's a peek @ this adorable 8-day old boy Eli. More soon-we promise!

Rock N Roll Jordan Teaser

2010-08-13T22:02:00.001-07:00

A teaser from a shoot my wife did just today of our adorable niece Jordan. I dig the Rock and Roll outfit! Its a small pic-sorry I snagged it off an e-mail. More to come in the next week or so from Taryn's exploits in MT and UT.

B&B Events

2010-08-13T12:00:00.000-07:00

We met Jo & Shelly at the 2010 Admiral Kidd Catering Fair! They are a super-versatile duo providing event planning and coordination, floral services and invitations for those clients lucky enough to book them. We spent the afternoon with them at Balboa Park and we can't wait to work with them in the future!

Some Quick Links:

B&B Events Web

Facebook

Twitter

Dj & Alison One More Time!

2010-08-11T12:00:00.000-07:00

Our second post for Dj & Alison! The photos below finish the story of their wedding from the ceremony to the end of a wonderful reception.

Here are the vendors that made this wedding possible!

Events by Michaela

Art Quest Catering

Rev. George Snelling

Passion Flower Creations

DJ Don Juan

Bombay Bartending

Sweet Cakes

We'd like to thank them for all their wonderful contributions to this event.

Dj & Alison

2010-08-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

This wedding was a lot of fun for us. Since we met these two back in January we've had the opportunity to get to know them really well. Their big day was July 3rd and family and friends came from all across the country to attend the festivities at the amazing Levyland Estate. We LOVED this venue. The house, the beach, and the fields of flowers gave us so much great variety for their photos. Plus mother nature actually supplied us with a warm, sunny day and a beautiful sunset after weeks of cool, cloudy weather.

This will be the first of two blog posts, so please enjoy Dj and Alison's Wedding Part 1!

One Last Rodeo

2010-08-02T17:29:00.000-07:00

As promised, one more blog from Jessica & Stewart's wedding. This was so much fun and we had lots of time to shoot shoot shoot! Enjoy the post, more weddings and such to follow as we catch up in the next week or so!