Shelly and Austin's Wedding ~ San Antonio, TX ~ October 2, 2009

His first glance at her was one of love. It filled his eyes and smile as her parents escorted her down the isle. They met face-to-face and smiled as though everyone in the church disappeared. Together they stood confident and ready to begin their lives as one.

It means the world to me when my family hires me as their wedding photographer. Knowing that they have chosen me over all the other possibilities makes my heart skip a beat and fills my stomach with butterflies. Their trust in my talent and my ability to capture the most important moments of their lives is one of the biggest compliments I can ever receive.

Thank you Shelly and Austin, you are beautiful together!

Heidelberg, Germany

There are so many great things about seeing a new city, but nothing beats knowing a local. One of our good friends grew up in Heidelberg so Brian and I have been fortunate to experience this fabulous city and its authentic German traditions. Where else in the world do you stop at a Biergarten on a hike?

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Melissa and Justin ~ September 13, 2008

What a fun wedding! A couple months before the big day Melissa, Justin and I were sipping margaritas, enjoying Mexican food and talking about their wedding as though we had been friends before I became their photographer. And out of all the restaurants in San Diego, they picked a Mexican restaurant. I couldn't help but think we were destined to cross paths.

With her positive, outgoing spirit, Melissa lightens a room when she walks in and when she's telling a story, she has everyone's undivided attention. Justin's easygoing attitude and goofiness compliments Melissa like chocolate on strawberries. The chocolate calms the sweet yet tart strawberry taste. And when Melissa and Justin are goofy together separating them is like extracting oil from water; it's virtually impossible. Their foundation is strong because it was built with the most powerful bond we know of, love.

While waiting for the hour hand to hit two o'clock Melissa couldn't help peeking out the window to get a glimpse of Justin before the ceremony. And just outside the room where Melissa was primping and preparing, Justin greeted the guests entering the church and thought about how eager he was to see Melissa. Finally when their eyes met, you knew they were meant to be together.

Thank you for allowing me to document such an important day in your life, it was such an honor.