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Oh the adorableness that is Stacy and Gavin! Talk about a couple in love! These two are head over heels for each other, and did it ever show at their wedding. I seriously adore them, and am so glad Ben stayed put in my belly so I could photograph their big day. With the help of my most beloved husband and my most beloved Beth Baugher we were able to make some beautiful images of this beautiful (inside and out) couple. Bethie and I started with the ladies over at the Vizcaya. Stacy is a TREASURE! We knew she had arrived because we heard her laughing before we saw her. What is not to love about that?
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!!??! Hello beautiful! I could seriously photograph this girl ALL DAY! Stacy had a pretty rockin’ group of bridesmaids too… so of course we had some fun with them.

Of course Dustin was with the fellas as they got ready as well. One thing I love about Gavin is his sense of humor. I laughed out loud when I was going through Dustin’s images and came across this one.

Stacy, aren’t you happy to know Gavin had clean ears when you got married? I also LOVED Gavin’s cuff links – they rocked!

Because pictures were so important to Stacy and Gavin they chose to have a first look and do their couple portraits prior to the ceremony. OH MY GOSH did we have fun with them. They were so up for anything, and I have the pictures to prove it! I just love everything about their portraits!

Then it was time to make it official and get these two married! Again… how much do we love these two? Their whole ceremony was laughter through tears… the best emotion ever in my opinion. I loved their vows, and how personal everything felt. Just the way a wedding should!
Then is was party time! And party they did! It was so fun to hear family and friends celebrate these two… because let’s be honest… they totally deserve to be celebrated!

Stacy and Gavin THANK YOU for having us be there to witness your wedding! We loved every second of it! Check out their SLIDESHOW HERE or below for more of this lovefest of a wedding!

Wedding and Reception Venue: The Vizcaya
Florist: Visual Impact
Cake: Ettore’s
Officiant: Rev. Shane McDow
DJ: Billy Lane
Hair: Hana Kim
Makeup: Shana Beals
Stationary: Angela Del Bon

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Rachel and Darren are LOVES! There is nothing about them I don’t like. Seriously, I adore them! And I so adored their wedding. Sure I was less than two weeks away from having my baby, but that didn’t matter! We called in the photographic cavalry and had our dear friends Tammy Swales (who flew in from freaking NEW YORK to shoot with us!) and my lovely Beth Baugher shoot this wedding with us just in case Ben decided to make an early appearance. Luckily he stayed put and we rocked out this amazing wedding of two of the loveliest people I’ve ever met! Tammy and I started off with Rachel and her ladies at The Citizen. And OH! How lovely were her details and how GORGEOUS Rachel was. She was SUCH a beautiful bride!

And Rachel had the MOST awesome bridesmaids! They were all so laid back, funny and really very pretty too! One of her bridesmaids even had a baby EIGHT DAYS before the wedding! Did I mention Rachel is apparently a fertility goddess?

Meanwhile, Dustin and Beth were over at Rachel and Darren’s place with the fellas while they got ready.

Then the boys headed over to The Citizen where Rachel and Darren were going to have their first look. Before they saw each other though, we delivered letters that they had written to each other. Um… did I mention all the crazy hormones of a 9month+ preggo lady? And the tears that will happen because of the hormones and all the freaking tenderness and love… yeah… I was a hot mess as they read their letters, but then when I saw Darren’s face as he saw Rachel for the first time I totally lost it. I’m such a goob! But seriously! The LOVE!!!

Then we took some time for couple portraits and portraits with the wedding party. We had SO much fun rockin’ out the alley behind the hotel! It was great fun!

Then it was wedding time! Rachel and Darren had a beautiful ceremony full of personality. They had some pretty awesome vows that included promises to not make Darren go to Ikea! That really IS love! I mean, Ikea involves heavy lifting people… to let your husband stay home is a serious sacrafice! But that’s just how much Rachel loves Darren.

Then it was party time! Rachel and Darren had a beautiful reception full of fun and so much joy. Everyone in attendance was all about celebrating and it made for such a wonderful night. I seriously had so much fun!

Of course, we had to go grab some sunset shots on the terrace upstairs too! Rachel and Darren ROCKED our quick portrait session… we couldn’t have asked for more!

One of the things I love about Rachel and Darren’s reception was how much personality there was! Rachel’s dad made a HILARIOUS slideshow, the toasts were funny and touching, and then there was the dancing. Rachel and Darren did a beautiful first dance (no dancing in a circle for them!) and then the parent dances just melted me. It was wonderful to witness this wedding!

Rachel and Darren I don’t think I can thank you enough for choosing us to be a part of your spectacular wedding. We love you so much, and feel so grateful to know you! Thank you for being so rad it almost crazy! Thanks again as well to Dustin, Tammy and Beth who were AMAZING! Thank you for carrying my bags, getting me water, and getting so many incredibly beautiful shots! You are the best! Check out more pictures of this stellar wedding in their SLIDESHOW HERE or below.

Wedding and Reception Location: The Citizen Hotel
Catering: The Citizen Hotel
Wedding Coordinator: Every Little Detail
Flowers: Ambience Floral Design
Brides Dress: Miosa Couture
Cupcakes: Icing on the Cupcake

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We are so excited to announce the birth of our super cute baby boy Benjamin Lee. Ben was born last week on July 6th at 8:12am weighing in at 9 pounds on the nose and 21 inches tall. Everything went really well, and we are so happy that Ben has joined us. He is so even tempered, and really laid back – obviously he gets that from his dad.

Dustin was amazing during Ben’s birth and photographed the whole thing AND videotaped it on my iPhone4. He’s such a multi-tasker! We had to be at the hospital CRAZY early (5am!) for my scheduled c-section. I was tired, hungry and strapped up with crazy baby moniters. Dustin thought that would make for some pretty great pictures. Me… not so much.

And then it was go time! We headed to the OR and had ourselves a baby! They apparently gave me a little something to calm my nerves and it REALLY calmed my nerves.

And then at 8:12am our baby boy was born!

One of the nurses offered to take a few pictures for us as a family, and of Dusty and the baby. Poor thing was REALLY confused by our gear. Back button focus? Viewfinder not screen? huh? But she did a great job and I am so grateful for the photos she got of us and especially of this one of Dustin and Ben. It makes me happy.


It was nice to get some baby time with my boy. Then Ben was off for a bath… which apparently was not his favorite.

Then came one of the best parts of the day… Lauren meeting her new baby brother. She LOVES him and it just amazing to watch. Every morning the first thing she wants is Ben. She has also taken to telling us that she is the ONLY one who taken care of Ben… THE ONLY ONE! I find it pretty cute. I also like that she pets him like he’s her pet. It’s pretty adorable.

Ben and Lauren also had a little gift exchange. Ben brought Lauren a Buzz Lightyear (he’s such a thoughtful brother!) and Lauren brought Ben a silkie teddy bear. I think they both enjoyed their gifts.

We are so happy about our Benny boy, and are so happy to have our little family. Thank you to our family and friends for all of the love and support you’ve given us. And a huge thanks to my clients for your patience at this time. We are slowly getting back to our computers, but we really like this baby boy… he’s pretty fun to look at and snuggle and kiss and love. I mean…hello! He’s pretty irresistible!

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Oh I know I’m being such a tease, but I just can’t help myself. Here is a sneak peek from Stacy and Gavin’s awesome wedding yesterday! It was SO much fun! We had the best time dragging these two all over for some rad pictures. Here’s just a little taste of what’s to come!

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