If I had it my way everyone would have a little sister or brother. I grew up with a little sister who was my test experiment for many things like makeup, fashion, being my “student” for hours while I played teacher, and for a few psychological theories in which I kind of feel bad for now (I still feel awful I was able to convince her she was adopted). But most of all, she was my bestest friend growing up, someone I felt I needed to protect always and care for when she was hurt or sad. She was someone I truly felt God placed in my life to make me who I am today. Looking after her taught me how to love a human being unconditionally because no matter how often we fought or annoyed each other we always learned how to forgive and carry on, never forgetting to say to the other, “I love you.” Tina, I will always love you and protect you even when things are literally out of my control. I hope you’ve forgiven me about the whole adoption thing; kids are kinda funny like that, huh? :-P
Isn’t she gorgeous? We took these at a park nearby where she lives just because I wanted to use the last of my film exposures on something beautiful. 20+ years later and she’s still my test experiment.
PS. I have two other amazing older siblings who live in So Cal. There are four of us total. Didn’t want to leave them out. :-)
Film: Kodak Portra 400NC
Sometimes life gets a little tough, a little frightening. It gets lonely, and it gets cold. Whether it be from your lover or your friend, your family or even your foe…to help you get through it, sometimes all you need is love.
Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love.
There's nothing you can do that can't be done.
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung.
Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game
It's easy.
There's nothing you can make that can't be made.
No one you can save that can't be saved.
Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you
in time - It's easy.
All you need is love, all you need is love...
-The Beatles
It was the perfect day for a marriage and the perfect couple to be married. My wedding photographer Marielle let me tag along to assist with this wedding a few weekends ago, and I am forever grateful for her guidance and friendship. My friends booked me for their August 2010 wedding last year, and I remember telling them I didn’t think I’d be ready to shoot my own wedding. I approached Marielle through the year for tips and advice, and eventually asked her if I can assist her to learn the ropes a little better. She’s been an amazing mentor, and shooting with her makes weddings seem less intimidating and much more fun! Her ease in working with her clients (who LOVE her!) and her talent is the very reason why this girl is booked for a wedding nearly every weekend or sometimes booked for two weddings in one weekend! I’m proud to say she was my wedding photographer, too. :-)
Rachel and Tim are sincerely the sweetest wedding couple any vendor could ask for; Marielle always gets the best clients! These two are madly in love and are as insanely gorgeous on the inside as they are on the outside. Their private ceremony took place at the Oakland Latter-day Saints Temple followed by an intimate backyard reception in Modesto. This wedding was full of love, laughter, and super cute details!
This is a mix of digital and film…can you tell which is which?
These two were born to be models…gorgeous!
The SF Bay area view from the Temple is pretty awesome!
They were sent off with sparklers and ribbons, but the sparklers weren’t lit on time because they left so fast! I know, Tim has a huge ribbon shadow on his face, which made me hesitate posting this photo, but Rachel looks so happy and beautiful that I decided to post it anyway. It’s the only one I got of them leaving!
Rachel made these beautiful origami cranes…
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