I couldn’t leave without sharing a few more beautiful moments from the day… If you want to see more, check out Fantasy Frostings blog after they get back from their honeymoon. Or cruise over to Broke Ass Bride blog for more.

After the ceremony Dawn Thomas performed a lovely little tune, She’s No Lady, by Lyle Lovett, dedicated from Earl to Leslie.

Dawn Thomas is a songwriter with a soulful edge. She put together a personalized set list for the happy couple, and played a soulful acoustic version of Patty Griffith “When it Don’t Come Easy”….

Cute little personalized sign created by Katy Carrier

My dear friends, Leslie Anderson and Alex Rembac (owner of Sterling Engagements)
It seems in this photo we are making a wedding choo choo.

Thank you again Earl and Leslie, for having your friendship be such a gift.

I was more than honored to provide the photography as a gift to the happy couple.

Weddings can be planned from long distance, for a Thursday in July…and on a boat in Newport Beach.

The Vision: The Beloved movement is the belief that as photographers, we have the ability to touch the world, one relationship at a time. Instead of reflecting the surface, we become an invitation to those we work with to experience the richness within them. Beloved is a remembrance of what is the most important, a celebration of love.

The Dream: While the beginning of a journey together certainly deserves celebration. As the journey continues. each additional step is an achievement worth celebrating – just as much, if not more. Because of the way our minds work, the clarity we have about the importance of the ones we love can become muddy over time. Though always within our reach, responsibilities and hurtful misunderstandings stack up between us. Our ability to recognize what is precious is often set aside until we are threatened with loss. If a social ritual could be established in which couples are regularly invited to experience what is more precious in each other, the ripple affect of that clarity would shift the world. This is the dream of Beloved.

A revolution has started. Instead of getting caught up in our own head and ego, photographers are building a fondness to controlled environments, stylized props, and no time lines… One that embraces the relationships we build with our clients as well as other photographers. Embracing the full acknowledgment that we are humble in the sights of love and relationships.

Thanks to Jesh de Rox, Nicole Polk and Carolyn Wells for bringing this all into motion for me.

The important new genre in photography….

Both  Vanessa Brooke and Shannon Lee are amazing photographers. I am so lucky to have them in my life for support and friendship… We did a little shoot for each other, and then we broke out the Shootsac, and had a mini model session.

Yay us!

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Soooo if you saw my other post, you know that I love hanging out and shooting other photographers. Well here is the shots that Vanessa got!!

Check it out!

I insisted that we make a heart together… I am so happy when it turned out.. Yay.

My false attempt to be a supermodel… So hard when I have Shannon standing next to me with those legs to her ears… oh well at least I don’t look as silly as I felt.

So thank you to Vanessa Brooke and Shannon Lee!!