I first met Bobby and Amanda when I did a photo of Bobby in his firefighter uniform as a gift for his mom.  Later, we did their engagement photos in Malibu – the first one on my blog.

They are such a fun couple!  Just to give you an idea, here’s a joke Bobby told me at our first shoot:

Q: Why do ducks have big feet?
A: To put out forest fires.

Q: Why do elephants have big feet?
A: To put out burning ducks.

Then Bobby laughed, and Amanda smiled and shook her head.  It only takes a couple minutes for anyone to feel at ease around them.  Their wedding was just the same: cheerful, beautiful, and putting others first.

The vulture stare…

Grandpa.

Father daughter dance…

Bobby and Amanda, I’ve loved getting to know you over the months. You are both such special people, and I’m so glad I was able to be there when you tied the knot! God bless!

See the rest of Bobby & Amanda’s photos here.

If you remember Aren and Trina from their engagement photos, you might remember that he’s a California boy and she’s an Aussie girl, with quite an interesting story of how they met, fell in love, and planned to be married from opposite hemispheres. Which might be part of why they looked forward to their wedding day with more enthusiasm than I’m used to seeing. They’ve been looking forward to this day for a really long time!

When it finally came, though, there was nothing rushed about it. Their wedding showed a lot about who they are: things like their love for God, one other, and their families. Which made it a lot of fun to photograph.

(And the fact that they’re both incredibly good looking didn’t hurt either.) 🙂

I think it’s so cool that their rings were the right size to do this…

Aren & Trina, thanks for letting me get to know you over the long months!  It was a joy to be a part of your wedding.  I look forward to catching you for coffee in the coming months to share where God is leading both of us.  I’m so excited about your marriage!  Blessings!

The rest of Aren & Trina’s photos are online here!

There are many reasons I try to meet with couples long before their wedding. One of the biggest is so that I can get to know their personality, and so that I can learn what their expressions mean, and which ones to watch for during the day.

When Koby and Tricia and I did their engagement shoot, I learned that Tricia really doesn’t like people taking her photo. It took some work from all of us, but we eventually got some really great shots.

So when I arrived on their wedding day, I expected her to be really nervous. Brides usually are, at least a bit, and if you don’t like being photographed, that just adds to it. But much to my surprise, Tricia was quite calm and relaxed. Which told me several things: 1. She trusted me, 2. She and Koby were so ready to be married, and 3. Her nervousness was overshadowed by her joy.  It was beautiful to see!

As usual, they both glowed around each other!

My favorite groomsmen photo ever… the guys on Kob’s truck!

There’s no place like home.

For those of you who think of Santa Clarita as the desert, are you looking at these trees?

The ceremony was right by the pool. How cool is that?

Koby watching his bride-to-be come down the aisle.

Now we know where all the candy went.

Koby and Tricia, it’s been a treat to get to know you, and watch the changes that came over both of you as your wedding day drew near.  Thanks so much for letting me be a part of your engagement, your wedding, and your life.  I can’t wait to see what the future holds for both of you. Blessings!

View all of Koby & Tricia’s photos here.