Laura and Vance Harris

Yosemite is a popular location for weddings this year...Laura and Vance were married on April 11, 2008 with their ceremony in the Chapel, and champagne toasts after on the bridge.

Jessica and Todd

Jessica (Allen) and Todd Elrod were recently married in one of the most beautiful backyard weddings ever. Todd has been in Ranger school in Georgia, and he and Jessica returned back to the Fresno area at 4:00 a.m. the day of their wedding! Though a bit weary, this young couple was amazing. Todd expects to be deployed to Iraq soon - so they are cherishing their days together. My prayers are with Todd for a safe return home, soon.

and here is Chris...

Chris Burright is a Senior at Clovis West. This gentleman is a world-class writer ... one of these days we might be hearing ad campaigns authored by Chris. We had a fun session with his new red Jeep...

Seniors Rock!

I love Seniors!!!! This wonderful young man is Aram DeLa Cruz from Clovis East..handsome and as nice as they come!

Jeanne and Dodge

What a fun couple Jeanne and Ryan Dodge (from the Bay area) are. This was a destination wedding for them - a very intimate and special day. The ceremony was at Erna's Elderberry House in Oakhurst...and for fun we drove into Yosemite Valley for a couple of hours. We stopped along the way at Wawona and they hiked down the hill to stand in front the covered bridge. And then we drove into the valley - neither had ever visited Yosemite before, and they seemed in awe of the majesty and splendor of scenery.

Catching Up...

I can't believe that it has been over six months since I blogged...I have found "blogging" to be one of those tasks that fall to the bottom of the list of to-do's as the tyranny of the urgent takes precidence over so many facets of my life!

We are in the beginning of "wedding season" - with 5 weddings happening the first two weeks of April...two of them were involved fun trips to Yosemite. Will try to post a few of the fun images from each of the weddings as I get going again.

We are looking for studio space - about 1200 sq. feet - this task is not as easy as you might think! We want a viewing room as well as a camera room, and a location that is comfortable and quiet, while at the same time easy access. Tally ho!

The grandkids are growing...fast! Emily will be 4 years old this coming week, with the little guys (Jonah and Logan) now a fun and active 2 1/2. And speaking of...I am being asked to go "sit in grandma's car"...so bye for now!

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!!!!