Melissa & Cody

Please meet Melissa Felix and Cody Wilson of Sacramento. They are engaged, with a wedding date set for 2008.

I love engagement sessions as they are the perfect time for us to get to know each other before the wedding - after all, what couple would want to spend the day with a stranger? Melissa and Cody consented to let me do their photographs at a couple of locations of my choosing. (I prefer to go to places that are unique, with interesting textures and color in the background) We had fun, and they were up to everything I suggested and even added some ideas of their own.

Thank you for making my day fun!

Mel

Paige & Tyler

I would like to introduce to you Paige and Tyler Hankins of Clovis, CA.

I first met Paige (now two years old) about 18 months ago. She is a miracle in my book - as she was born three months premature, but you would never know it now! Cute, funny, talking like a pro - and a typical two year old. She now has baby brother Tyler to love (and later torment!). It's fun to see what makes the little people smile and interact with the lens. Today, Paige was prompted by little cheese crackers, and Tyler - well he just slept. Go baby! I am looking forward to watching these two wee ones grow up.

Merry Christmas to the Hankins family!

Announcing: Mr. and Mrs. David Esajian

Just a couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of being the photographer for the wedding of MaryAnne Hung to David Esajian. (November 10, 2007 at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church - reception following at the Fresno Exhibit Hall.)

The day began in fun as MaryAnne and her bridesmaids had hair and make-up done at her parents home. Then we were off to the Boone residence for the "formal" session - what a beautiful landscape as backdrop to the beautiful and elegant MaryAnne.

Mike Reinhold met David and his groomsmen at his parents home for their formal session.

While the bride and groom and bridal party stayed for more photographs, the guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers in the lobby of the Exhibit Hall while listening to beautiful music provided by the Philharmonia Strings. Once we were finished at the church word was sent ahead and the guests were introduced into the Exhibit Hall, and I am sure they were wowed by the elaborately decorated and transformed building - compliments of Karen Esajian (David's mother). I certainly was! The attention to detail was amazing.

The cake (Sweet Dreams) was at center stage as MaryAnne and David danced their first dance as husband and wife around it. After - guests were invited to join the dance floor, and they danced throughout the evening.

My thanks to Mike Reinhold and Janine Sanders for the invaluable assistance. And thank you to MaryAnne and David and their families for their warm hospitality. Congratulations!!!!