tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24742025584059142552023-11-16T02:44:08.879-08:00ali degraff photographyalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-82099584418260361332012-10-30T16:58:00.001-07:002012-10-30T16:58:46.487-07:00Santa Cruz<div style="text-align: center;">
These pictures really make me miss the days that my husband and I lived a 1/2 mile from the beach. We would walk down in the evenings with our surfboards for an after-work surf session. Many of those nights would end in the water at sunset as dolphins and sea lions would get friendly near the shoreline. It was bliss.</div>
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I love any chance I get to go to the beach. I especially love taking pictures on the beach, so this session was a treat for me.</div>
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Kids are so happy and free as they play on the beach! The smiles are so much more genuine when they are truly having fun.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/8139919282/" title="5435c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="5435c" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8324/8139919282_84919e5112_b.jpg" width="683" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/8139931964/" title="falke4 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="falke4" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8190/8139931964_67e6321188_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/8139898283/" title="falke2 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="falke2" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8192/8139898283_e078c16006_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/8139918052/" title="5310c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="5310c" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8471/8139918052_018fc91eef_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-67635146119112131082012-10-30T07:29:00.001-07:002012-10-30T07:29:51.974-07:00Mia<div style="text-align: center;">
Mia is 8 years old.</div>
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She belongs to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, children at the age of 8 are given the choice to be baptized.</div>
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Mia has decided to be baptized and is so excited. </div>
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Her white dress is a symbol of purity to represent her spiritual cleanliness after baptism.</div>
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She is the sweetest, most polite girl. Not to mention an absolutely gorgeous 8 year old!</div>
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alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-48824941096488617112012-10-24T22:59:00.000-07:002012-10-24T22:59:01.569-07:00Lady-killers<div style="text-align: center;">
Have you ever seen such beautiful skin and gorgeous eyes?</div>
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Just look at these two future lady-killers!</div>
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I have grown quite accustomed to doing everything short of a circus act to entertain young children, so when these two showed up it took me a minute to realize that I wouldn't have to pull out my usual bag of tricks. </div>
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When I said smile, they did. </div>
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When I asked them to crouch down or stand up straight, they did.</div>
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When I told them to laugh at my jokes, they did.</div>
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And I didn't even give them candy at the end. rip off.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/8121265505/" title="rios2 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="rios2" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8325/8121265505_35e7560abd_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/8121278552/" title="6873c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="6873c" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8469/8121278552_e1262daaaf_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/8121261039/" title="6823c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="6823c" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8121261039_cc4472336f_b.jpg" width="683" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/8121265977/" title="rios3 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="rios3" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8121265977_6543d92eb2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-22151855614026706582012-10-23T20:20:00.003-07:002012-10-23T20:20:53.514-07:00after baby<div style="text-align: center;">
Surprise...it was a BOY!</div>
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Meet baby Anders. He's such a precious little bundle.</div>
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Most of these pictures were taken in the staircase/hallway of Jessica's home with a sick big brother, an adoring older sister, and two exhausted parents. </div>
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Congratulations to this new family of FIVE!</div>
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alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-61379262589457961792012-10-21T21:13:00.001-07:002012-10-21T21:13:38.745-07:00Before Baby...<div style="text-align: center;">
Before having her 3rd baby, Jessica contacted me about doing a "before" and "after" newborn session. Because she and her husband decided to be surprised on the gender, she wanted a "before" baby maternity shoot that would highlight their excitement/anticipation about the the gender possibilities.</div>
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She came with a lot of good ideas. I am one that could NEVER imagine waiting all 9 months to find out my baby's gender, but this photo shoot made me rethink that...for a second, at least. </div>
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alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-40173095799752650012012-05-30T12:15:00.001-07:002012-05-30T12:15:44.524-07:00The L Family<div style="text-align: center;">
I've been photographing families for over 4 years now and I still get nervous butterflies every time before a shoot.</div>
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Families are tricky. The husband usually doesn't hide the fact that he would rather be doing ANYTHING other than taking pictures. The kids are, well...just kids. Unpredictable and energetic. And the mom is usually a frazzled mess trying to keep everyone in line and looking great.</div>
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I must say that for a large family of 7, I didn't notice any of that madness. Everyone was happy and helpful. The older 3 kids were amazing and even those darling twin girls were able to keep it together for an hour! </div>
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It was a pleasure photographing this family. They deserve photos that reflect the happiness shared in their family.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/7303429756/" title="lucas4 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="lucas4" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/7303429756_1478f8b55a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/7303418642/" title="Lucas2 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="Lucas2" height="1024" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7098/7303418642_a926b416af_b.jpg" width="683" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/7303383230/" title="2452c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="2452c" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7303383230_f92ac3d8b1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/7303364562/" title="2119c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img alt="2119c" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7303364562_6d0e0ce2df_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-62760276958334613052012-05-23T13:17:00.004-07:002012-05-23T13:17:53.140-07:00baby rockwell<div style="text-align: center;">
Meet not-so-newborn Rockwell.</div>
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He's 4th in the lineup.</div>
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And he looks just like the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd if you ask me.</div>
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His mom is an artist.</div>
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She sells whimsically drawn family pictures and I wanted one.</div>
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So we traded. even steven. pictures for artwork.</div>
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This is hands down the most mellow baby I've ever had the pleasure of photographing.</div>
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This bassinet is made by Rockwell's grandpa. What a special heirloom to pass on through the generations.</div>
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</div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-77445469401525592172012-03-16T22:48:00.005-07:002012-03-16T23:33:37.240-07:00no trespassing<div style="text-align: center;">The bride and I were ALL talk and NO walk.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You see, this bride had been dreaming of her engagements in a wide open field for as long as she could remember. And I, being a photographer who aims to please, was willing to make that happen.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But, as we started driving along the country roads, we noticed that EVERY SINGLE field or wide open space was fenced off with signs warning "TRESPASSING FORBIDDEN BY LAW." blah-bitty-blah-blah-blah.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For a moment we were willing to do anything for "the shot". We pumped each other up with chants like, "hop the fence, hop the fence." However, each time we parked to carry out our rebellious daydreams, we just couldn't do it. We were chickens (and probably law-abiding citizens, too).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enter Nick, the fiance. He stepped up to save the day like any knight in shining armor would. He bravely offered to stop at a nearby farmhouse and ask the owners if we could take pictures in their fields. awkward. But guess what...IT WORKED!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And really, it was all worth it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Meet Lauren and Nick, my new favorite lovebirds.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842732382/" title="0689c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6842732382_a81b33138c_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="0689c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842733716/" title="0720bwsquare by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6842733716_533fb65d2d_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="0720bwsquare" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842743606/" title="0964c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7044/6842743606_b477315364_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="0964c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6988867231/" title="0983c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6988867231_bf1978780f_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="0983c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842941530/" title="L+N3 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7048/6842941530_ba0d51f4ea_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="L+N3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6988863647/" title="0846c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6988863647_0fe9ec8e45_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="0846c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842751546/" title="1232c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6842751546_b992534fca_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="1232c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842745498/" title="1006c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6842745498_35c1d15eb1_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="1006c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842737452/" title="0778bwcrop by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6842737452_c2fc0c6aa7_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="0778bwcrop" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842940608/" title="L+N1 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6842940608_05828cf689_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="L+N1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6988870943/" title="1069c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/6988870943_77ac14595f_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="1069c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6988864307/" title="0877c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6988864307_79222a81a5_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="0877c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842731148/" title="1303c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6842731148_0807ea474f_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="1303c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6989064127/" title="L+N by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6989064127_e6650e16b4_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="L+N" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842750414/" title="1226c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6842750414_f010cb8570_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="1226c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842749698/" title="1222c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6842749698_0415b27af6_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="1222c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6988867835/" title="0994c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6988867835_c3ec6b7efe_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="0994c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6842742808/" title="0934c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6842742808_a0fd6f181f_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="0934c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-32594177808960657502011-11-08T23:05:00.000-08:002011-11-08T23:21:37.516-08:00under the apple tree<div style="text-align: center;">I love when clients <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(in this case, some of my best friends)</span> come to me with a concept in mind for their photoshoot.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Amy had a vision of her family gathered in their backyard, sitting on a blanket, under their apple tree.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was convenient, low-stress and personal. These pictures will be meaningful to them for years because it was their HOME.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When you schedule a photoshoot with me, be sure to share YOUR vision for our session together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And please remind me to stop making friends with such attractive people. I'm starting to get a complex!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6327651415/" title="4579c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6105/6327651415_db15f03eb9_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="4579c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6327658761/" title="cannons1 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6106/6327658761_18183540ff_z.jpg" width="640" height="320" alt="cannons1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6327650045/" title="4543c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6214/6327650045_d799dc9bae_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="4543c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6327657007/" title="cannon7 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6211/6327657007_60e4fbace2_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="cannon7" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6327649027/" title="4485c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6327649027_9ea64001aa_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="4485c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6328406452/" title="cannons4 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6046/6328406452_3ab78d9786_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="cannons4" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6328405752/" title="cannons3 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6328405752_c1e9d92df0_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="cannons3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6327651853/" title="4612c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6057/6327651853_a2b0abc2c5_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="4612c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6327655373/" title="cannons5 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6327655373_30f784f306_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="cannons5" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6327644473/" title="4328bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6057/6327644473_c1aaf0bb4c_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="4328bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6327657609/" title="cannon8 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6229/6327657609_9a55e81a4f_z.jpg" width="640" height="256" alt="cannon8" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6327644747/" title="4380c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6327644747_49bcfe7dd6_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="4380c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6328398334/" title="4417cSQ by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6328398334_bc8e62ab4d_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="4417cSQ" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6328405070/" title="cannons2 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/6328405070_853443ff67_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="cannons2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6328399618/" title="4444vc by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6100/6328399618_9060eea9d1_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="4444vc" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6328408894/" title="cannons6 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6110/6328408894_f2a43d3a49_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="cannons6" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6328397504/" title="4382c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6104/6328397504_d40845415a_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="4382c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-91129949910890212392011-11-02T22:26:00.000-07:002011-11-02T22:34:39.813-07:00sunny bubbles<div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes magical things happen in front of my camera.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On this night, with this family, MAGIC happened.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wouldn't you agree?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6308380812/" title="5652c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6059/6308380812_d3e388bfc1_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="5652c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6307863347/" title="nelson4 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6057/6307863347_0c17706a2c_z.jpg" width="640" height="213" alt="nelson4" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6307861155/" title="5709bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6307861155_107791f2ab_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="5709bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6307862787/" title="nelson3 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6307862787_17a574f79b_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="nelson3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6308381724/" title="5678c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/6308381724_db91667d4e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="5678c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6308382516/" title="nelson1 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6308382516_a03f58c1e5_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="nelson1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6308380382/" title="5756bwSQ by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6308380382_b08bb96902_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="5756bwSQ" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6308383086/" title="nelson2 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6308383086_08e0b0c4f4_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="nelson2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6308384888/" title="nelson5 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6308384888/" title="nelson5 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6035/6308384888_5f9cb560b2_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="nelson5" /></a></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-47679848430451765432011-10-04T13:48:00.000-07:002011-10-04T13:55:18.528-07:00rose & co.<div style="text-align: center;">This gorgeous mama and the other gorgeous mama in the blog post prior are sisters.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So I don't need to state the obvious and say that CLEARLY</div><div style="text-align: center;">beauty runs in the family!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm hoping that just being in their presence made me just a tinge more gorgeous myself. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's to hoping!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">At any rate, these kids are lucky to have such fantastic genes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6211847049/" title="rose1 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6057/6211847049_a757b01416_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="rose1" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6211846031/" title="patton by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6211846031_4e6291a38b_z.jpg" width="640" height="320" alt="patton" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6212355538/" title="4053bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6212355538_35ee3ef977_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="4053bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6211845373/" title="gracie by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6159/6211845373_22fc46202d_z.jpg" width="640" height="240" alt="gracie" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6212356528/" title="IMG_4143 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6174/6212356528_83984586d8_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_4143" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6212358742/" title="rose by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6099/6212358742_a24f00b001_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="rose" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6212356326/" title="IMG_4062 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6212356326/" title="IMG_4062 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6092/6212356326_f0903a83f1_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_4062" /></a></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-16705778486562410192011-10-03T22:03:00.000-07:002011-10-03T22:12:08.503-07:00baby gwen<div style="text-align: center;">beautiful baby.</div><div style="text-align: center;">beautiful husband.</div><div style="text-align: center;">beautiful wife.</div><div style="text-align: center;">beautiful LIFE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6209716573/" title="kari1 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6110/6209716573_0edd82067c_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="kari1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6209712411/" title="3906c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6209712411_5c812790bb_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="3906c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6209715281/" title="3989c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6209715281_4a9014c424_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="3989c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6209712989/" title="3937c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6209712989_0ea5913117_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3937c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6209714139/" title="3974vc by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6228/6209714139_11998bb797_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="3974vc" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6210226658/" title="3943bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6210226658_6848729ddc_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="3943bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6210231538/" title="kari2 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6210231538_e0dd795401_z.jpg" width="640" height="320" alt="kari2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6210230256/" title="4025bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6210230256_5dfa84e7e9_z.jpg" width="640" height="587" alt="4025bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6209712755/" title="IMG_3923 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6211/6209712755_8fc58efbfc_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3923" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6209717423/" title="kari3 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6209717423_27f83f19b1_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="kari3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6209714697/" title="3981c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6209714697_9df6fd8082_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3981c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6209718009/" title="kari5 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6209718009_09a982bb88_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="kari5" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6210228144/" title="3966bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6057/6210228144_5189072cd1_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3966bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6210233080/" title="kari6 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6219/6210233080_e73edaeab0_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="kari6" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6210229386/" title="3984c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6173/6210229386_0b061db832_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="3984c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6210232230/" title="kari4 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6100/6210232230_4f4443c798_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="kari4" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6210227670/" title="IMG_3944 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6210227670_ed72d40d44_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3944" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6209713507/" title="IMG_3950 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6209713507_55e0b64d14_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_3950" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6209716209/" title="4028c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6237/6209716209_dc4f4a2dcd_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="4028c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6210230074/" title="IMG_4006 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6210230074/" title="IMG_4006 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6210230074_b0995648d1_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_4006" /></a></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-49215563334258804622011-08-14T22:22:00.000-07:002011-08-14T22:33:12.922-07:00married<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6044336400/" title="3057c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6044336400_e7465a0dd3_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3057c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6044336988/" title="IMG_3061 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6044336988_b489b0b80d_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3061" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6043788023/" title="3074c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6043788023_c151664c9d_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="3074c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6043789563/" title="IMG_3102 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6043789563_7389cd9617_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_3102" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6043790173/" title="3132c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6043790173_355132a018_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3132c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6044345914/" title="3199c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/6044345914_ec24db6ff7_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="3199c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6044344604/" title="3195bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/6044344604_75ce022385_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="3195bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6044343782/" title="3176c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6044343782_0c4f45b377_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3176c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6044335062/" title="3045c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6044335062_42ae77f491_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="3045c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6044339710/" title="3120c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/6044339710_9b5cef46df_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="3120c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6043797255/" title="IMG_3205 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6072/6043797255_bc14b94d93_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3205" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6043792245/" title="3160bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6043792245_ab006b06e8_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="3160bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6043788893/" title="3084c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6043788893_2f9cec7979_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="3084c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6044333070/" title="3040c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/6044333070_afed38da5e_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="3040c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6044346676/" title="IMG_3200 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6044346676_2c97151a3b_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_3200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6043786041/" title="IMG_3048 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/6043786041/" title="IMG_3048 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6043786041_36b769e9ab_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="IMG_3048" /></a></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-70019823482741008182011-07-20T00:30:00.000-07:002011-07-20T00:49:27.936-07:00owen baby<div style="text-align: center;">Would you believe we captured these photos in a mad 15 minute dash?!?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This little guy's mom drove up from the bay area, hit traffic <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(as is typical on a friday afternoon)</span> and got to my house with only 15 minutes of shooting time before I had to be to another appointment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so happy with the results.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But what made it easy peasy was this little champ!</div><div style="text-align: center;">He was so smiley and calm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5957247984/" title="owen1 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6028/5957247984_33afbeca08_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="owen1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5957247502/" title="0091bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/5957247502_3e4df69cdc_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="0091bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5956687107/" title="0050c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/5956687107_c901a9ff3e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="0050c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5956688679/" title="owen3 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/5956688679_308b3b608c_z.jpg" width="640" height="320" alt="owen3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5957248182/" title="owen2 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/5957248182_270d2da968_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="owen2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5956687331/" title="0083bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/5956687331_e6b327b3ed_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="0083bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5956688979/" title="owen4 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6029/5956688979_e0fe68e626_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="owen4" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5957247754/" title="0103crop by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/5957247754_c77308c0d0_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="0103crop" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5956689241/" title="owen5 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5956689241/" title="owen5 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5956689241_0f3f43a7b6_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="owen5" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">He is the addition to this cute family I have shot for a couple years now!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't believe this blog has ever seen these Christmas pictures.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5956728653/" title="7063c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5956728653_3b5b88aee2_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="7063c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5956728419/" title="6814c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5956728419/" title="6814c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/5956728419_dc2a1bbdff_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="6814c" /></a></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-49200477335579125142011-06-04T11:10:00.000-07:002011-06-04T11:37:50.822-07:00t+k<div style="text-align: center;">Meet my brother and his darling fiance.<br /><br />We couldn't be more pleased to have another amazing girl join our family!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795291465/" title="9891c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/5795291465_42b12cde3c_z.jpg" alt="9891c" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795300509/" title="t+k2 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5795300509_00397f2c40_z.jpg" alt="t+k2" height="480" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795854598/" title="0046bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/5795854598_f412487a9d_z.jpg" alt="0046bw" height="640" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795851788/" title="0015c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5265/5795851788_42f3e9a62e_z.jpg" alt="0015c" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795301533/" title="t+k3 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/5795301533_099de0487c_z.jpg" alt="t+k3" height="314" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795858000/" title="9997c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2023/5795858000_47650eafd7_z.jpg" alt="9997c" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795861228/" title="0099c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/5795861228_22180fccfb_z.jpg" alt="0099c" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795300073/" title="t+k1 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/5795300073_780a8d4c31_z.jpg" alt="t+k1" height="480" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795858658/" title="9965bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/5795858658_cdaf86543d_z.jpg" alt="9965bw" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795857408/" title="0082c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5040/5795857408_523ac0026c_z.jpg" alt="0082c" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795297621/" title="krista by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5795297621_f027dd7046_z.jpg" alt="krista" height="308" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795865014/" title="0157bwcrop by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/5795865014_13485147b6_z.jpg" alt="0157bwcrop" height="640" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795870772/" title="t+k5 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/5795870772_eb07e4530b_z.jpg" alt="t+k5" height="480" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795310327/" title="0189c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/5795310327_2cc773121a_z.jpg" alt="0189c" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795867504/" title="0203c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2181/5795867504_4e5a96026a_z.jpg" alt="0203c" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5795310839/" title="t+k4 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/5795310839_e4627140bf_z.jpg" alt="t+k4" height="480" width="640" /></a><br /></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-4398516172596762372011-04-08T20:15:00.000-07:002011-04-09T21:33:36.573-07:00Spring Special<div style="text-align: center;">I am ready to POP with child in less than 3 weeks!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Which is why you need to HURRY and sign up for a mini-session.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#66CCCC;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#66CCCC;">SPACE IS LIMITED</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> (because my belly is HUGE and my ankles are freakishly swollen)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Slots will be granted on a first come, first serve basis!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: transparent; ">April 11 @ 6 & 6:30 (No longer available)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">April 12 @ 6 & 6:30</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">April 15 @ 6 & 6:30</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5602263102/" title="Springminisessionsflyer by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5602263102/" title="Springminisessionsflyer by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5602263102_1e09bb238d_z.jpg" width="640" height="466" alt="Springminisessionsflyer" /></a></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-9298695502733750782011-03-31T21:16:00.000-07:002011-03-31T21:31:55.844-07:00T minus 4 weeks<div style="text-align: center;">There's nothing like taking pictures for a family with 4 kids under the age of 6 to speed up labor. I'm four weeks from delivery and I need all the "speeding up" I can get. Even if that means rolling around in grass to get the right shot. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These guys were a blast. Mom and dad rolled with the punches when within the first 3 minutes of their arrival, their youngest girl wet through her picture-perfect leggings. Who needs em, anyway?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">With plenty of jelly bean bribery, I think we captured some pretty great moments! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks b & m.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578853468/" title="falkeblog3 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5578853468_930c0e2cae_z.jpg" width="640" height="256" alt="falkeblog3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578848826/" title="8291bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5578848826_f4433c227a_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="8291bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578848452/" title="8329c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5578848452_b5d2180efc_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="8329c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578270583/" title="falkeblog4 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5578270583_a095ee736a_z.jpg" width="640" height="233" alt="falkeblog4" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578266579/" title="8519bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5578266579_4c2a7fe576_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="8519bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578852350/" title="falkeblog1 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5578852350_f7df9ce0ec_z.jpg" width="640" height="256" alt="falkeblog1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578850506/" title="8683c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5578850506_b6fbbedaae_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="8683c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578271339/" title="falkeblog5 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5578271339_08a89c75c0_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="falkeblog5" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578850242/" title="8400c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5578850242_96c140dd5d_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="8400c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578851630/" title="8767c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5578851630_5db98fda81_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="8767c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578853068/" title="falkeblog2 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5578853068_5386c60c6b_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="falkeblog2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578264845/" title="8344c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5578264845_7a37de3f2d_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="8344c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578271795/" title="falkeblog6 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5578271795/" title="falkeblog6 by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5578271795_c4edc715e6_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="falkeblog6" /></a></div></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-16157074369965172532011-03-18T10:57:00.001-07:002011-03-18T10:58:05.951-07:00:::three:::<div style="text-align: center;">yesterday</div><div style="text-align: center;">we CELEBRATED</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">three</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">wonderful years</div><div style="text-align: center;">with</div><div style="text-align: center;">LUCY BEANS</div><div style="text-align: center;">in our life!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5497275658/" title="8164c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5497275658_8d3f15256c_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="8164c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5496682307/" title="8151csquare by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5496682307_1de06cbe10_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="8151csquare" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5496683717/" title="lucy3readbw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5051/5496683717_48d6ace9fe_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="lucy3readbw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5496682065/" title="8155csquare by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5496682065_225a8a633f_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="8155csquare" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5497276964/" title="lucy3read by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5497276964_2d9f6fc32c_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="lucy3read" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5496682707/" title="8193c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5496682707/" title="8193c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5496682707_9fcb0623ac_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="8193c" /></a></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-25696498963972640722010-11-23T21:59:00.000-08:002011-03-18T10:58:32.713-07:00Repeat Offenders<div style="text-align: center;">It's weird how repeat clients start to feel a bit like family. It is so fun for me to take someone's pictures year after year and see how their little families have grown up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This family drove all the way to from Orange County to Sacramento just so I could take their pictures. Okay...well, that's not entirely true. They were just passing by on their way to Oregon, but nonetheless, I was thrilled to take their pictures again!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I get giddy every time I see them because I know they will be dressed to KILL! I love how this mom puts outfits together. Since my own family pictures caused me so much grief this year, I am thinking about hiring her out for next year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">We got lucky with the weather. The weather report told us that we had one hour of no rain in the morning. Literally, as I snapped the last couple shots we saw the drops come down. These kids were absolute troopers!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5203050239/" title="6391c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5203050239_950dc72376_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="6391c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5203649902/" title="6385c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5203649902_508b6387ce_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="6385c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5203048219/" title="6380crop by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5203048219_2e0ce13cc0.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="6380crop" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5203049367/" title="patopoffkids by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5203049367_6ca8281947_z.jpg" width="640" height="154" alt="patopoffkids" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5203052219/" title="6594bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5203052219_f27144a669_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="6594bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5203051587/" title="6669c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5203051587_3ac1065b09_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="6669c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5203051045/" title="6464bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5203051045_c9be80df3b_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="6464bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5203647862/" title="6417c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5203647862_6a972cb43f_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="6417c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5203049747/" title="coupleblog by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5203049747/" title="coupleblog by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5203049747_8528ac8810_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="coupleblog" /></a></div></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-70843710588104005002010-10-20T10:00:00.000-07:002010-10-20T10:41:02.429-07:00big boy<div style="text-align: center;">No really, he is big boy and his mom is a champ! After about 3 days of labor and 24 hours of INTENSE labor, this beautiful 11 pound, 24 inch boy came into the world!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to the Lewis Family!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099888322/" title="5386c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5099888322_ba68e8bf39_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="5386c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099294933/" title="5425bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1108/5099294933_cf046712f5_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="5425bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099885606/" title="5364c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1060/5099885606_8667a52b1c_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="5364c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099893726/" title="close-ups by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5099893726_a9426f5af9_z.jpg" width="640" height="240" alt="close-ups" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099892168/" title="5396c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1102/5099892168_fbeafe2676_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="5396c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099292985/" title="5402c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1158/5099292985_1dd112533c_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="5402c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099887024/" title="5353bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1363/5099887024_3664d74875_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="5353bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099893876/" title="basket by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1398/5099893876_1667fc5d2c_z.jpg" width="640" height="213" alt="basket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099290459/" title="5486c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1409/5099290459_e2843e63ef_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="5486c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099292351/" title="5390c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1163/5099292351_8bd4b2aee9_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="5390c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099888752/" title="5485c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5099888752/" title="5485c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5099888752_8b8840f7b9_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="5485c" /></a></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-25061614372601269632010-10-06T06:43:00.000-07:002011-09-10T10:36:29.100-07:00paul + brittany | 9.3.10<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lovely couple.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thoughtful details.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brittany, from <i><a href="http://thehousethatlarsbuilt.blogspot.com/">The House that Lars Built</a>,</i> has creativity in her genes! From top to bottom, this wedding was thought out with very personal details.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For a full explanation of her wedding details, go <a href="http://alidegraffphotography.blogspot.com/2010/09/paul-brittany-9310.html">HERE</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/4974442949/" title="4736c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/4974442949_0a92cc0867_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="4736c"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/4974444077/" title="4602c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/4974444077_8a513b89d7_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="4602c"></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056689901/" title="4762bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5056689901_6776f7aa7d_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="4762bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brittany's wearing her mother's dress, reinvented.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5057305658/" title="4757c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5057305658_d22c6857b6_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="4757c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056650635/" title="3314c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5056650635_279b350dc8_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3314c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/4994484134/" title="templedoors by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4994484134_2ac1355826_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="templedoors" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/4993881435/" title="2864c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/4993881435_7361790714_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="2864c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/4994487672/" title="3141c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/4994487672_331b105b87_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="3141c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056684073/" title="3183c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5056684073_c24a7f807f_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3183c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056653731/" title="3415c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5056653731_4be418dd33_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3415c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">She hand painted signs leading up to the reception.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056652569/" title="3299c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5056652569_08f57db251.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="3299c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056706809/" title="3280c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5056706809_6f142abf2a_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3280c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Many of Paul and Brittany's friends couldn't be present at their reception, so they sent out 20 blank canvas banners to their friends and what they got in return were pieces of art that adorned the reception site. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know about you, but I'm glad I wasn't a banner recipient. My banner would have stuck out like a sore thumb!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056647209/" title="banners by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5056647209_10d7deaa7d_z.jpg" width="640" height="192" alt="banners" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brittany, her mom, and sister, tirelessly crafted enormous paper flowers for each table centerpiece. Please note the gorgeous burlap tablecloths that were also hand painted with individually unique details!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056648273/" title="3230c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5056648273_32778c30a7_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3230c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5057259252/" title="flowers by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5057259252_5a38e0629e_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="flowers" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This ring was actually her mom's ring that was lost for 30 years and found the week before the couple got engaged. They found out later it was designed by a Danish designer, which has special significance because Paul is Danish.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5057262822/" title="3443crop by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5057262822_6d409c6d46_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="3443crop" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">For a full explanation of the invitation, go <a href="http://www.rowleypress.com/blogblogblog/?p=533">HERE.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5057264638/" title="3284c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5057264638_6aefdda78b_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3284c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gift table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056649243/" title="3521c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5056649243_4aeeed87c1_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="3521c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sign-in table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056645557/" title="signin by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5056645557_3844bd3d71_z.jpg" width="640" height="384" alt="signin" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The amazing Kimi and the band.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056649477/" title="3498c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5056649477_1b2af67248_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="3498c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The cake table boasted 17 differently flavored bundt cakes. And take my word for it...they were DIVINE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056644845/" title="cakes by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5056644845_e2e79e86f2_z.jpg" width="640" height="320" alt="cakes" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5057278238/" title="3666c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/5057278238_7f075204af_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3666c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">LED hula hoops were widely used by both adults and kids on the dance floor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5057258768/" title="hula by bubs n' lu, on Flickr" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5057258768_a323e6f802_z.jpg" width="640" height="320" alt="hula" style="text-decoration: underline;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5057258768/" title="hula by bubs n' lu, on Flickr" style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The happy couple is off to start their new life together. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056647587/" title="getaway by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5056647587/" title="getaway by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5056647587_b39b2332fe_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="getaway" /></a></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-9433828558331135882010-10-05T14:09:00.000-07:002010-10-05T14:26:32.432-07:00beach babes<div style="text-align: center;">This is my second time shooting this family and, boy, they seem to get more gorgeous every time! Really, why do some people get all the good looks? Save some for the rest of us, please!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5054876035/" title="closeblog by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5054876035_7f1e5d14bd_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="closeblog" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5019136387/" title="3714c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5019136387_a9711d13af_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3714c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5019740046/" title="3804c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5019740046_a0370cae28_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3804c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5054871883/" title="M+Tblog by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5054871883_d259b923f3_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="M+Tblog" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5037917195/" title="4138bw by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5037917195_462a982ec8_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="4138bw" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5019133923/" title="3853c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5019133923_925d219f35_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="3853c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5054874947/" title="kylieblog by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5054874947_6bfaab394d_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="kylieblog" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5055494288/" title="4067bwcrop by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5055494288_7596d1d489_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="4067bwcrop" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5054873459/" title="daddyblog by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5054873459_ce79dc023c_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="daddyblog" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5037911637/" title="4131c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5037911637_efd1e1fcf7_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="4131c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5038531550/" title="4194c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5038531550_4b46632da8_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="4194c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5038526272/" title="4258c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5038526272_691f6c1b0e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="4258c" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5037908947/" title="4242c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomphoto/5037908947/" title="4242c by bubs n' lu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5037908947_0571d2ee1b_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="4242c" /></a></div>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474202558405914255.post-43105302705664938082010-09-16T23:03:00.000-07:002010-10-06T07:44:39.589-07:00notes from the bride.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">Perhaps unlike other American girls, I did not have a vision of my wedding. Oh sure, I perused <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_2" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer; ">Martha Stewart Weddings</span> and fell victim to extravagant fantasies, but over my shoulder I would hear sweet mom's voice saying, "by the time you get married all of this will be out of style." Touché Mom. But you know what? I wish I <i>would have</i> had a vision. It certainly would have lessened the load that suddenly accrued when I said "yes" (while laughing. It's a funny story, ask my husband about it.) I have discovered that I am extremely indecisive. I think. Part of that stems from the fact that a wedding is a designer's dream. I liken it until being the First Lady. She gets to choose her own dinner ware and party themes, create guest lists, pick out a fancy dress, mix and mingle. Mind you she has a East Wing committee. I come in (thankfully) three: Mom, sister <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://caitlinwatson.blogspot.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_3" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Caitlin</span></a> (thanks to a hip replacement surgery giving her an extended vacation at home), and <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.thehousethatlarsbuilt.blogspot.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_4" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">me</span></a>. It's also like going to Prom with all the nervousness and anticipation that surrounds it. But, you're not just going; you're putting on the whole show too.<br /><br />That said, a wedding is the culmination of everything that I love: music, crafts, people, creativity, fashion, interiors, exteriors, gardens, flowers, paper, invitations, and let us not forget men. For the first time in my life it was a great excuse to spend money on it so I took the opportunity. For example, the invitation. My brother <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://seanrwatson.blogspot.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_5" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Sean</span></a> remarked, "you've probably spent more time on that invitation that most people do on their whole wedding." Yes. And who wouldn't when you love paper and letterpress and color?! So, after months--no seriously--of deciding the theme, format, paper choice, process...I decided to go with the theme of Scandinavian Garden (since my husband, Paul, is from <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_6" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Denmark</span> and we met in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_7" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Copenhagen</span> while I was studying here and I LOVE all things floral) for the reception which meant lots of bright colors with a touch of rustic...we'll call it Rustic Technicolor. I worked with <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.rowleypress.com/blogblogblog/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_8" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Leland Rowley</span></a> of <span style="color:#000000;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.rowleypress.com/blogblogblog/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_9" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Rowley Press</span></a></span> in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_10" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Provo, UT</span> because Caitlin is good friends with him. What an absolute gem! Such a delightful and helpful person. I couldn't have asked for someone better to work with. He understood what I wanted to do from the get go though figuring out how to do it was a bit trickier. Essentially I wanted a ton of colors -- not really suitable for letterpress, so he found a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_11" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; background-position: initial initial; ">giclee printer</span> for the first round and then letterpress for the text in round two. The rustic element came in with a kraft paper envelope from <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.jampaper.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_12" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Jam</span></a> with two rubber stamps from <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://rubberstamps.net/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_13" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">here</span></a> that I customized: a floral embellishment for the front and a return address stamp for the back. I used a white ink and then hand addressed each envelope. For more info on the letterpress for the invitation check out his explanation on his blog <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.rowleypress.com/blogblogblog/?p=533">here</a>.</span><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">Because our first date was to Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, I wanted to bring in some of its magical imagery. One pathway in the theme park in particular hosts a barrage of quirky signs like <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uknemesis/141370312/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_14" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">this</span></a>, which led to the idea of painting banners to be hung in our garden site. We decided on canvas that we shaped to 30 x 50". Originally I was going to paint them all in florals but then thought of all my majorly talented friends and family. Since most of them can't come to the reception anyway, why not have THEM paint them? I sent out about 20 blank banners with a color palette and a few inspirational images of "Scandinavian Garden" and waited on the edge of my seat for their return. And boy was I pleasantly stunned with the results! The first one back came from a friend of ours, an attorney, who colorblocked the floor plan of Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water home, after a road trip to Pennsylvania we had taken. Another was from a classmate friend of mine who cleverly incorporated the flowers of significant places in our leaves into the Danish flag, like the Canadian maple leaf (Paul's birth place), DC cherry blossoms (where I went to grad school and one of two sites of our long distance courtship), <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_15" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer; ">California poppy</span> (where I'm from and the site of our reception), and the Danish daisy. Other favorites were a floral piece that Paul's dad, an artist, created and a portrait of a wedding couple by my artist cousin, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://brysongill.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_16" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Bryson Gill</span></a>, not to mention two stunning likenesses of Paul and me by my sister. I was overwhelmed by their creativity, devotion, and support. We made some banners as wayfinding tools for the guests to lead to the reception site in addition to a couple that we made for ourselves like our "just married" sign and "Jeg elseker dig, I Love You More" quote bubbles.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">To build on the Danish references, I envisioned oversized f</span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">lowers plastered throughout the garden much like the Danish fairytale</span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "> Thumblina by <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_17" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Hans Christian Andersen</span>. Hans Christian Andersen also dabbled in the paper arts and being much more skilled in paper flower making from a project I did at the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://thehousethatlarsbuilt.blogspot.com/2009/12/black-and-white-danish-embassy-night.html"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_18" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Danish Embassy</span></a> last year, I decided to go with an all-paper flower repertoire, from recycled or recycleable materials. Thankfully, my mom was on board and went to town finding out the best ways to achieve oversized flowers. We came up with one large flower per round table for about 20 tables, each flower requiring about 7 sheets of large artist paper. My bouquet was along the same lines but Mom made it with watercolor paper that she then watercolored with peaches and blush pinks. I picked up a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_19" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">silk flower</span> early on in the planning process and put it to use as the stem for my new paper bouquet and nearly squealed for hours after its completion.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">We also created paper flower garlands with a myriad of colors from our palette to hang from some of the tables and more life-sized shapes to stick into the bundt cakes of 17 different flavors that a dear friend of ours graciously made (and yes, they were exquisitely delicious!). Had we remembered the boutinieres on the night of the reception, we would have displayed a cute singular flower as well (oops!). </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">Rustic was once again brought to the table (pun intended) with the choice to use burlap as tablecloths. Lacking common sense, I painted each one with white paint to spruce it up a bit. Each tablecloth had its own theme like Scandinavian flowers, birds, animals, monograms, etc. I spent far too many hours on the tile floor painting leaves. Needless to say, I loved the look in the end so I'm pleased. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">One of the highlights of the whole event, leading up to and the night of, was the chance to work with our friend Kimi Encarnacion. Kimi and her husband Jay Jay had a band called <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z_fTvLGCuU"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_20" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Moonpools and Caterpillars</span></a> and remain the ultimate rockstars. Kimi was kind enough to say yes to 1) redoing my mom's wedding dress 2) playing at our reception. I had a not so pleasant time deciding on a dress but it came much easier when mom suggested that I used hers. Thankfully, Kimi could make a paper bag look fantastic. She turned the dress around so that the back buttons now lined the front, took off the high neckline and created a v-neck, removed the bell sleeves and left the puff. Much like <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://thehousethatlarsbuilt.blogspot.com/2010/10/like-mother-like-daughterbefore-and.html"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_21" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">my mom's dress</span></a>, I made a sash with green and then made fabric flowers in whites/off whites/blush pinks to accent. I painted a false curtain on canvas for the band on the stage with our bright Scandinavian florals and hung a dainty chandelier to give light to the musicians. Kimi and JJ perfectly entertained their guest with a fantastic playlist that included songs like Hey Ya and Home is Wherever I'm With you.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">In addition to our bundt cakes we had an all <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_22" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">French toast</span> menu including some savory dishes like brioche and asparagus along with sweet classics like strawberries and cream. The menu was t</span></span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">opped off with some raspberry and strawberry lemonades. </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">Not that we got a chance to try any of it because you could spot us either chatting or dancing the whole night.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">The floral theme continued into the attire of the bridal party. I made bow ties for Paul, my two brothers and Dad out of Liberty Of London prints and found a bright vintage skirt and contrasting top for my sister with some floral print flats. Mom decked out in fabric flower necklaces.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">The guestbook was also a tough decision. I wanted something out of the ordinary but also something we could look through, preserve, display easily, and easily transport, since we would be taking it with us back to Copenhagen. Ultimately, we did decide on a book format and found a fantastic official recorder's book similar to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.officemax.com/office-supplies/notebooks-pads/journals/product-ARS26116?affcode=performics&cm_mmc=Performics-_-Google%20Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Primary-_-Text&siteID=k232270">this</a> and added some photos to the inside of our parent's and great grandparent's <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_23" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">wedding days</span> with the intention that we can continue to use it</span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">The party itself would have been fine enough with just our friends and family who came from everywhere, but we added some LED lit hula hoops (a major hit with the youngins) and made some ribbon wavers for our exit to the car at the end. All in all, I think we were crazy to try to do everything ourselves, but the memory of making things together combined with the good times made will not be forgotten.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">Wedding ceremony site: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-168-0,00.html"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_24" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Newport Beach LDS temple</span></a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">Dress: from mom</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">shoes: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.matikoshoes.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_25" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Matiko</span></a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">bow ties: Liberty of London from <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_26" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">PurlSoho</span></a></span></div><div>suits: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://brooksbrothers.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_27" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Brooks Brothers</span></a></div><div>Hair: Rebecca Maready</div><div>Bride, author of The House That Lars Built: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://thehousethatlarsbuilt.blogspot.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286297713_28" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); ">Brittany Watson Jepsen</span></a></div></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZl8DT9S0Tf4li87rJsQ_sN5oi-qFr90yXVjcfm0JIKFbmA_yltRL8tGVDsp5rJam-PxW3_ePeh9YrUq2xlhyf9P-S7s1gMix9y4k_gTCMrKiw2Ya6h9m3mjGPMumk2Kx4_vfbWej2zGg/s1600/3165c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZl8DT9S0Tf4li87rJsQ_sN5oi-qFr90yXVjcfm0JIKFbmA_yltRL8tGVDsp5rJam-PxW3_ePeh9YrUq2xlhyf9P-S7s1gMix9y4k_gTCMrKiw2Ya6h9m3mjGPMumk2Kx4_vfbWej2zGg/s400/3165c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517759647018130258" /></a>alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240971107479268897noreply@blogger.com0