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Vince & Lorraine | THOMAS F. RILEY WILDERNESS PARK ENGAGEMENT
Vince & Lorraine | THOMAS F. RILEY WILDERNESS PARK ENGAGEMENT
January 27, 2017 In Engagement No Comment

“Like a perfect scene from a movie screen
Where every dream comes true
Suited perfectly for eternity
Me and you”- Kenny Chesney

I am very excited to share the pictures captured during  Vince and Lorraine’s engagement session at Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park in Coto de Caza.  Both Vince and Lorraine did an amazing job being themselves, laughing and smiling, and showing why they love each other.  It was a great session with some awesome backgrounds, lighting, and even some signature sunset silhouettes.  

A little back story I have known Lorraine since High School. Throughout the years we would see each other at city events or through mutual friend’s events.  We always spoke about her prince charming, what was important to her. The day she called to tell me about this guy she met, I had a pretty good feeling he was the one.

Her proposal was everything she had ever dreamed of.  Vince surprise proposal was during a gondola ride on Lorraine’s birthday. Just like everything Vince does for Lorraine, the moment was romantic and thoughtful. To top off the evening he had arranged for their families to be waiting for them back at her home. For Lorraine being able to share the day with her family and close friends made it all the more special. Vince knowing that took care of everything. Lorraine would be the first to say it was the perfect proposal, the kind little girl’s dream of.

You couldn’t find a better match for her than Vince, he makes her laugh and is romantic and most importantly his love of family.   Lorraine with her love and kindness that radiates in all things she does that compliment him.  They take care of each other in the smallest ways, when put all together makes for a great love. The best thing about the two of them is, they have the kind of love that makes you smile just being around them. I was so was very honored to capture their happiness and love in these pictures.

I can’t wait for their wedding October 7, 2017. So without further ado the future Mr. and Mrs. Daly.

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The Abel Family “Walking the Walk”
The Abel Family “Walking the Walk”
December 16, 2016 In Family Photos No Comment

“As for Me and my house, we will serve the Lord” Joshua 24:15

I would like you all to meet the Abel family. About 6 months ago I wanted to redo my website. So, of course, I asked friends and colleagues “who is the best-priced, easiest-to-work-with, most-talented web-designer?”    In minutes I was referred to Kurt Abel. This recommendation did not just come from one single person, but by several people from different areas of my life. I was told not only is he great to work with but he is a genuine person. He is known to be a kind, thoughtful and a caring person. After our first meeting, I could tell everyone was right. Kurt was authentic, a person who really made me feel like he cared about what I wanted for my company. But what was just as evident was that he loved his family. He would light up like a Christmas tree when he spoke about his two boys and an unquestionable glow of love when talking about his wife, Ann. I knew after this meeting I really wanted to work with Kurt.

For those that haven’t had to design a website, It. Is. Complicated. How you want people to see you and your work is difficult and very personal. After talking to Kurt I knew I was in good hands. Little by little Kurt shared about himself while learning about me. Now we live in a time where expressing your faith is extremely difficult. With Kurt, I found he was a man of God, a man of true faith. It was refreshing to hear someone speak of their faith in a non-pushy, non-judgmental way. A true testament to his character. My dad, who raised us in the church and whose faith was always a guidance to me would say “Walking the walk not just talking the talk”.

Kurt wanted to do family pictures, a gift to his wife Ann. What a fun, beautiful family in front of my camera. Natural and full of love. There was so much emotion behind their session, I could feel love and joy. Ann wanted natural just “hanging out”. Even though we did get some posed shots, most were just “them being them”. Ann just cuddled and unabashedly loved her children. There was no pretense of perfection, just a love that shined from within that had grown from their faith.

So without further ado, Please meet the Abel family.

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