flutter glass PHOTOGRAPHY

Marina & Andrew – Rancho Bernardo Inn

Jenna — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:22:49 +0000

It’s been a busy month, so I have quite a few backlogged wedding posts! First up is Marina & Andrew. They were married at Rancho Bernardo Inn in Rancho Bernardo of course ;). The venue was fantastic and I’d love to shoot there again… the ceremony lighting was fantastic! Marina and Andrew were truly a beautiful couple, and I wish them all the best!

Kim & Jordan’s Engagement Session at Balboa Park

Jenna — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:28:31 +0000

When I first met Kimberly & Jordan, we pretty much immediately connected. I love when this happens in a client meeting; it’s really a great feeling. Sometimes a connection is made based on a similar aesthetic, or often I meet with clients who are also photographers or other visual artists. In this case… our common thread is that we are all super nerdy gamers (LoL). I now hang out with these lovebirds regularly in the gaming world, and I cannot wait to shoot their wedding at Singing Hills Memorial Park (yes, it’s a cemetery, and I couldn’t be more excited about that!).

For Brides: Hung Up on Hangers

Jenna — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:40:16 +0000

Okay ladies… your big day is approaching and you have about a billion and a half things to think about. What your dress hangs on is probably just about the last thing on your mind, but… your hanger is often a necessary sidekick in your dress photos. Unfortunately, sometimes the only thing available on site is something like this:

Plastic Retail Hanger

Now, don’t get me wrong… there is always a way to make something work. You can check out this photo by Gia Canali Photography, and I think it’s lovely and the plastic hanger works with the image.

Image by Gia Canali Photography

But… you might consider some cool alternatives to spruce up your dress shots. Some dresses come with a pretty hanger, and in that case no worries! If yours is one of the many that does not, check out some other options! I love these vintage wooden hangers:

Or if you are truly a DIY bride, you can make your own crocheted hanger :). Check out instructions for this on Dottie Angel!

Crocheted DIY Hanger

Overall, a detail like this is obviously NOT going to make or break your big day. A pretty hanger is just a nice addition to all the other lovely details you have planned! Happy planning!

Kira & Tim at Temecula Under the Oaks

Jenna — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:27:57 +0000

I’m delighted to share this engagement session with Kira & Tim at Temecula Under the Oaks. Not only are they adorable and fun and arty, but they are also my good friends! On a side note, Kira is also a fantastic photographer and she’s the gal behind the lens of the photo in the “About” section of this very blog :). I can’t wait to see what these two have planned for their wedding next summer (especially since I know Sweet Emilia Jane will be sprinkling some fairy dust on this one)!

Chad & Jessica at Cardiff by the Sea

Jenna — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:22:04 +0000

Chad & Jessica were married in July 2010 on the rooftop of the Cardiff by the Sea Lodge. I loved the favors they gave out – paper cards with wildflower seeds to be planted by their guests – so cute! The Lodge provided lots of cool architecture and design for photo backdrops… always makes a great match with a gorgeous-in-love couple ;).

Vendor Love
Venue: Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Event Planning: Orange Blossom Events
Florist: Moonlight Flowers

Smith Family Portraits at the Temecula Duck Pond

Jenna — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:55:45 +0000

Heather & Michael Smith brought a BEAUTIFUL baby girl into the world 6 months ago. Baby Charlotte is just starting to sit up on her own, and as you will see she’s quite expressive! :) I find it fascinating that we seem to be born with our facial expressions… I’m sure that years from today, little Charlotte will be making the same adorable faces!

Sarah & Charlie’s Engagement Session in Old Town

Jenna — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:36:26 +0000

I love shooting early morning engagement sessions and this shoot with Sarah & Charlie is no exception! We wandered around Old Town and found some really cool spots to shoot! In addition to being crazy-photogenic, these two have great taste and I can’t wait to shoot their wedding with the AMAZING Noa of Feather Love Photography in September!

Chandra & Andy at Calamigos Ranch

Jenna — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:06:12 +0000

I’m so happy to share these photos of my good friends, Chandra & Andy, from their AMAZING wedding day. You might remember their gorgeous mugs from this engagement shoot. I may have gone a little overboard with the # of photos I’m posting, but it’s always extra fun to share photos of friends you <3! Chandra & Andy chose a ‘Wonderland’ theme for their wedding complete with a hookah bar, “Eat Me” and “Drink Me” treats for their guests, an awesome magician and lots of other fun details!

A few photos of Chandra & Andy in traditional Korean outfits for their rehearsal brunch…

And now for the wedding day!

^Arwen

^Kuma

I loved SO many of these mirror shots… I just had to post a billion of them!

Some performances by the bride & groom!

Robin & Chris at Steele Canyon Golf Club in Jamul, CA

Jenna — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:03:14 +0000

Robin & Chris were married at Steele Canyon Golf Club located in Jamul, CA. It was a gorgeous Spring wedding with soft pinks and greens as their colors. The site featured a reception room with glass walls that provided lovely, natural light for a good chunk of the evening. Congratulations to a beautiful & so-in-love couple… your wedding day was nothing short of idyllic!

Lynette & Jonathan at The Wedding Bowl

Jenna — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:25:29 +0000

Lynette and Jonathan eloped at The Wedding Bowl in Couvier Park, La Jolla. Lynette and Jonathan (along with their adorable son!) were a ton of fun, and I always love shooting in La Jolla, especially with a nice marine layer :). Many brides I talk to have concerns about “June gloom,” but it is actually one of my absolute favorite lighting situations to shoot in. In other news, I’m voting for more brides with electric blue heels!!