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TALGO FAMILY | LA JOLLA, CA

01.13.2012 Posted in Portraits

There’s a hundred amazing things about living in San Diego! What’s the big one though? We have the BEACH! For anyone with family back East, taking holiday photos at the beach is so much fun! We can say things like, “Oh, it’s snowing there? Crazy, I just got out of the water from surfing! And it’s December!!!” We’re pretty lucky out here and when you add in a great looking family to that beach, you’re sure to have some great holiday images!

This shoot was especially fun with John assisting! It’s the beach, but all I had with me was my roller camera bag… So John carried it up and down the beach! Don’t worry if you’re having a tough time imagining the hilarity, there’s photo evidence ;)

Onto the Talgo family!

Down at Wind and Sea on a gorgeous San Diego day! These three were rocking it out!

One of my favorite shots from any family shoot is the parents together. Seeing a family together is so amazing, but shots like this are so fun because you can imagine them years back, just meeting each other for the first time and maybe going on a beach-side walk just like this one.

Told you you wouldn’t have to imagine! Here’s John at the end of the shoot and still smiling! Love this guy!

I’m not sure what it is about the end of a shoot. Whether it’s that everyone is relaxed or just really good at being in front of a camera all of a sudden, but the last shot of the day always turns out amazing! This is the Talgo’s last shot, and it’s by far my favorite from the shoot!

Couldn’t help, but throw in a little San Diego holiday sunset…

by David Manning

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WALSH AND HAYS FAMILIES | RAMONA, CA

01.12.2012 Posted in Portraits

Shooting portait sessions for previous wedding couples is really one of my favorite things in the world! I love seeing families grow through the years and getting to share in their lives through photos. If you don’t remember Chris and Tara’s wedding, click here to go check that out! Such an incredible day and these two are off to an amazing start on their path as husband and wife! You’ll also remember from their wedding day that Lindsey was Tara’s Matron of Honor. We got both of these families together for a beautiful walk through the paths of Ramona to capture some gorgeous portraits for the holidays. Enjoy!

The greatest thing about Chris and Tara is the way they light up around each other! On their own, they’re both so happy, but as soon as you get them together, it’s damn near impossible to keep them from smiling!

Yep, these are my friends… I was actually really impressed!

For the other half of the Dynamic Blonde Duo, here’s Lindsey and her hubby John!

One of my favorites from the day, we got both Keira and Logan looking! I think there was a bit of help from Aunt Tara over my shoulder!

That is one shnazzy group pic!

Logan was cracking me up all day with the faces he was making! A bunch of looks like this and a ton of sticking his tongue out!

Right at the end of the shoot, we thought we had it all. Heading back to the car, and packing things away, we spotted this tree! There may have been many small children playing in the leaves, but Tara quickly resolved that situation ;) These two are by far my favorites from the day!!!

by David Manning

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January 12, 2012 - 5:30 pm John Corotis - Good times! Nice pictures, David!

PATRICK AND MEGAN | SAN DIEGO, CA | PART 2

11.22.2011 Posted in Wedding

Here’s part two of Patrick and Megan’s amazing Bernardo Winery wedding! I’m super excited to share these images because not only were the couple’s shots incredible, but the dancing was so fun!!! Make sure to check out part one as well!

VENDORS:

VENUE: Bernardo Winery – Terry Lowrey (Amazing coordinator!)
FLORIST: Floral Occasions – Janna Hatch (Gorgeous flowers!)
OFFICIANT: Ryan James Ross (aka: Ryro)
JEWELRY: Laura Wooster (Go get some jewelry for xmas gifts!)
CAKE: Edelweiss European Bakery (So tasty!)

Both Patrick and Megan share such a classy style. Elegant and timeless.

I love all the old wagons and in general all the amazingness that is the Bernardo Winery!!!

Check out those socks!!!

This needs to be an ad for the Bernardo Winery! I’m gonna get on the phone with Terry asap about that one!

These two were perfect! Like I always say, “Whatever feels good, looks good” and these two feel good with each other! In every moment they are perfectly and comfortably themselves and that sort of intimacy always shows up in images. You can see how effortless they are together. A photographer’s dream!

Yay for twinkle lights!!!

The speeches were hilarious and had everyone laughing and almost in tears!

One of my favorite moments of any wedding day, this one was especially meaningful to me.

Not sure if this was completely on purpose, or if a Michael Jackson song was playing, but let’s pretend that both are true. BAM, sweet MJ skills for Payden!!!

This is one of the tamer of shots from Mrs. Barrow! Her and her cousins were rocking out!!!

Uncle Tim and Molly cutting up the rug!

YESSS!!! Okay, this time I know Michael Jackson was on, and these two fully busted into a synchronized dance! How did that happen?!!! I don’t know, but a mega high-five to you ladies!!!

Ummmm… yeah… So, I’m always determined to get into the photos at some point in the night, but a quick pick with my awesome friends Ryan and Rachel turned into this… Yep, my friends are RAD.

Another Barrow lady tearing it up out there! Sophie was killing it all night!

These two love birds should be gracing this blog with their beautiful wedding photos around this time next year! Congrats you two!!!

The cousins that caused so much CRAZINESS FUN at the wedding!

Patrick kept from the temptation to smoosh cake in Megan’s face. Well done Patrick! HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE! You’re way ahead of the curve!

Ummmm, so I told Mrs. Barrow that I would keep the incriminating shots of her to a minimum… but right now she’s kicking my butt at a game of Words With Friends, so here’s one! If I lose this game, there may be more to come!!!

Ladies night on the dance floor!!!

I did it again. Couldn’t help, but snag one with this incredible couple!

Congratulations Patrick and Megan! I’m so happy for the two of you and have been so honored to be a part of your beautiful day! I can’t wait to see your family grow through the years and be there to capture all the memories!

by David Manning

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PATRICK AND MEGAN | SAN DIEGO, CA | PART 1

11.21.2011 Posted in Wedding

When I have the chance to shoot the wedding of a long time friend, I’m floored with excitement! The little moments of the day are not just images to be created, but now moments that I’m heavily invested in. Moments that mean so much to me, because they mean so much to them. I will admit that the downside of shooting a friend’s wedding is that I inevitably get misty during the vows… and the kiss… and the first dance… Okay, okay, I’m a cryer, we get it! Everything from the story of how they met, to their private first look, to their incredible vows, was right out of a movie! Megan is a teacher at the elementary school that Payden, Patrick’s ridiculously adorable son, goes to. One day, when Patrick was picking Payden up, he noticed Megan, leaned over to a friend and said, “Who the **** is that?” Hahaha! Epic! Megan quickly noticed the, “Hot dad” and from there they both found ways of conveniently bumping into each other. One thing led to another, a little help from Facebook, and BAM madly in love! There’s a little more to it than that, but you get the idea…

Patrick and Megan’s wedding was held that the beautiful Bernardo Winery in San Diego, CA. This spot was such an excellent choice and it matches this couple’s style in every way! It had been awhile since I had been to the Bernardo Winery, and I was walking around like a kid in a candy store! There is old rustic amazingness everywhere you look! Terry, the Bernardo Winery coordinator, did an incredible job during the day and matched Patrick and Megan’s laid back vibe perfectly. The day could not have gone smoother and huge thanks goes to the staff for making that happen! Okay, let’s check out some vendors, then get on to the images!!!

VENDORS:

VENUE: Bernardo Winery – Terry Lowrey (Amazing coordinator!)
FLORIST: Floral Occasions – Janna Hatch (Gorgeous flowers!)
OFFICIANT: Ryan James Ross (aka: Ryro)
JEWELRY: Laura Wooster (Go get some jewelry for xmas gifts!)
CAKE: Edelweiss European Bakery (So tasty!)

Love the details that Laura threw in with the customized jewelry boxes!

No joke, go the Bernardo Winery, throw a stone, and you’ll hit something amazingly cool, old, and awesome! (disclaimer: DO NOT THROW STONES AT THE BERNARDO WINERY! They wouldn’t like that much!)

You know you have an amazing bride on your hands when she requests a picture of her and her bridesmaids brushing their teeth!!! Hahaha!!!

I love this picture of Momma Barrow and Megan. Such a special moment in their lives.

If you were at the wedding, then you know whose shoes these are. You also know that you should be preparing yourself for extreme levels of adorableness!

Check out this little man! Let me introduce you to Payden, the keystone in this story coming together. An amazing dresser, pretty sweet dancer, and lover of Spiderman, this little man rocks!!!

Janna did an amazing job on the flowers for the day. I am completely in love with the colors that Patrick and Megan chose.

Just moments before the ceremony…

Heeeeey!!! Check out Ryan James Ross in his sweet suit! Ryan is a long time friend of Megan’s, incredible pastor, and my best friend! I’m not sure that he’s pursuing it, but if you need one of the best officiants that I’ve ever heard, call this guy up. Just call him Ryro on the phone and he’ll know I sent you ;)

Another adorable moment from the day as father and son walk down the isle together…

I was shooting this shot of Megan and Papa Barrow through a blurry haze of tears.

Lots and lots of laughing during the ceremony!

Really? Really?! Come on, could this little man get any cuter!

Fitting with the winery theme, Patrick and Megan did a wine ceremony.

Then came the vows, and then came the tissues. They sounded like they came out of a Broadway play and had everyone switching from, “Hahaha” to “Awww” and back again the whole time. So great that Terry, from the winery, and myself have even requested copies. If I get my hands on them, I’ll share them here!

A little Wooster original!

Kiss…

Still kissing…

FIST PUMP!!! Yessss! How awesome that Megan throws an arm up and Patrick throws a fist pump?!

Oh Barrow family, how you make me smile!

The Barrow girls!!! Well, I suppose now it’s three Barrow girls and a Carmitchel!

Ridiculous…

Squeezin’ tight!

One of my favorites from the day!

Gotta love a “wahooooo” shot of the bridal party!

Yep, we got the families to “wahoooo” too!

“Wait”, you say, “There must be more!” Oh yes, there are many more, and if you come on back tomorrow you will see those many more!!! Super stoked to share some images of Patrick and Megan in the vineyard!

by David Manning

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MATT & BRITNEY | CORONADO, CA | PART 1

09.21.2011 Posted in Wedding

Matt and Britney are the perfect pair. Not the perfect pair like two things that are the exact same, but a perfect pair in that each of them is uniquely different and uniquely fit for each other. Hanging out with them at their engagement session, then being with them all during their wedding day, I can see this sense of unity between them that only comes through a relationship of trust, teamwork, and love. Throughout their wedding day, they were perfectly in sync and dealt with every situation that comes with any wedding day in a way that seemed like they were already years down the road in their happy marriage. I’m so excited for them and I had such an amazing time at their bayside Coronado wedding!

Weddings in San Diego are so amazing because there are so many great locations to have them at. The venue list in San Diego is longer than anywhere else I know of and Matt and Britney found a perfect spot at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa. The views along the water were incredible, the reception had the Coronado Bridge in the backdrop and all day long, the light was perfectly diffused by a gentle marine layer. All of this made for a perfect day of shooting in Sunny San Diego!

Venue/ Coordinator: Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa (Indira Guevara)
DJ: Unique Mobile Sounds Event Productions
Officiant:Kenneth Day
Cake: Flour Power Cakery

Their daughter, Madyson, was an adorable flower girl and her shoes made everyone in the bridal suite let out a long “Awwwww!”

I love rose balls and they almost seemed to match Britney’s diamond earrings… Very curious how the rose balls are made, but love them still! (I’ll have to investigate that one!)