I’ve been wanting to make a Polaroid heart for years since I first saw it in Domino or on some blog many years ago. V-Day actually inspired me to finally do it. I thought about making it out of my favorite Polaroids but then thought each image wouldn’t be appreciated like it deserved. So, what’s a girl to do?

Instead I decided to make it out of the mistakes I made trying to figure out how to use my dang Holgaroid. I like the idea of making something out of what didn’t quite turn out the way you wanted. Although these are rejects separately (even though I actually like a lot of them) together they make something great as a whole. That’s a lot like life and love and that’s the kinda thing that makes me happy.

I call it my Reject Heart.

Jennie is my cousin. Actually my first cousin once removed (my first cousin’s daughter). I took an overnight flight out to shoot this (immediately after I shot Izabell + Josh’s) which was crazy. But I had so much fun and was so happy to see my wonderfully funny family as a bonus.

Jennie + Joe are also my FOURTH couple to have met on Match.com! Awesome.

Cute little OH-HI-YA church.


First look.




This is just for my own personal amusement. My Daddy and my Patte.


The theme at the reception: games, mustaches and fun!


Mustache fun. I too had to get in on this action.

For the next week I’ll be visiting my sister, nephews and Kailua friends! I’ll be spending as much time possible enjoying one of my most favorite beaches, Kailua located on Oahu. I’m taking advantage of my break in weddings and preparing for an insane September jam packed full of shoots!

I took this picture last Hawaii trip in January and I love what this music blog did with it! Also, the mix of music is worth listening to.

Last week, I joined SoCal Photog ShootOut to lead a group.  I highly recommend attending one. I went a few months ago and got so much out of it. So I was really excited when Hanssie asked if I wanted to lead a group. They have several ones all over the country that take place pretty often. Thanks to Hanssie, Matt and Rob for having me! Rob was the main speaker who inspired me with ways I can better my business.

What I talked about was finding the right clients since I seem to attract such fabulous people! It was a good learning experience for me and my type of “leading” which is more like a collaboration. It’s the same principle I apply when I shoot my client-friends; I’m inspired by who they are and the kinds of things they like.

I spent much more time talking to photographers (which I take so much out of) and my model than I did shooting, which I feel is an important thing to do. I’m all about getting to know my clients. It helps everyone feel comfortable and get better pictures. I believe it’s even more important than being technically good.

But here’s few pictures I did take, so this post isn’t boring!

This is my model Kristin, who I just adored! I hope I get to work with her again. If you go to SoCal Photog ShootOut you can see tons of other photographer’s pictures that turned out so good!

Hair: Melody Rachunok
Makeup: Brandie Bedell

I got this from the hilarious blog, Photographer’s Math.

Going to WPPI in Vegas for the photography convention (or fun convention?) of the year. I don’t actually go to the convention, I go to the trade show and all the parties. I meet lots of people, see old friends, talk photography, learn stuff and party like it’s 1999. So I’ll be out of the office for awhile. I’ll be checking my emails.