This month’s In The Light post features my favorite design duo, Megan and Emily from Enjoy Events Co. So much talent and creativity between the two of them as they execute some of the most eye candy-filled weddings and events. I hope you’re inspired because I know I am. I absolutely love collaborating and shooting their work — and they are ridiculously fun to hang out with too! They recently launched a full on floral design studio as well, called Shotgun Floral Studio — you can see some of their floral goodness featured in our shoot. You’ll be able to see even more from our shoot in an upcoming feature on Glitter Guide — can’t wait to share!
1. THE COLOR BLUE: don’t know how to explain it but the color blue makes my heart sing in every way. every shade of blue. if you look closely you can see it in all natural elements: sky, earth, ocean. see, I already have goosebumps.
2. A QUIET MOMENT: with all of the hustle and bustle of life and work nothing beats a good quiet moment, even in the middle of the city on a crazy day. it’s important to find the time.
3. THE COAST: i grew up on the coast in santa cruz and have spent much of my life living in coastal towns up until now. there is something so wonderful about being able to get to the water and relax by the sea. i really miss it sometimes. two words. BIG SUR.
4. FOOD: i know everyone says that but it’s true. anything and everything about food, local food, dining, wine; the whole experience, really. you can ask my mom.
5. GOOD DESIGN: i love surrounding myself with interesting, unique, thought provoking materials, decor + art. the culture of design is fascinating. i just wish i had more time focus on it and perfect it in my own home, sometimes. with time.
1. A HOT DAY: when the sun is shinning bight there is nothing better. i am motivated, energized and function better when the heat is on. walking around barefoot on a summer day is what i am all about.
2. A GOOD ROAD TRIP: traveling is something the mister and i try to make a priority. exploring a new area, seeing a new cultural and experiencing new things is so inspiring. whether it’s just a good old road trip or taking a flight somewhere far, traveling is a must.
3. A GOOD JAM: whether it’s seeing a show live or turning up the radio, a good song makes me happy.
4. A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP: i could honestly sleep for 10 hrs a night and still want more sleep. an early riser i am not. the best part of the night is when i can hear our dog snoring down the hall while i am still trying to hit the hay. sleep is good and i always want more of it.
5. A GOOD GATHERING: nothing beats hanging with good friends. spending time with family and friends is a great way for me to escape, sit back and enjoy. our group of friends hosts monthly dinners where we all cook a good meal, drink wine and catch up.
A big thank you to Megan and Emily for being, In The Light!
Lindsay and Russell tied the knot in napa wine country surrounded by gorgeous greenery and terra cotta hues. It was a warm summer night with beautiful light and sophisticated flair. Lindsay is a stunning girl with such elegance and charm. Russell is so sweet and genuine and his love for Lindsay is undeniable. Ah, the beauty of true simplicity.
Arash and I are heading home from a whirlwind trip to Maui. We arrived on Wednesday, and sad to say we have to leave today. It’s been a great trip. We’ve been living in swimsuits, soaking up as much beach and sun time as we possibly could. On Saturday, we shot a wedding in the middle of a gorgeous valley surrounded by the tallest green mountains and rushing rivers. The backdrop was a scene out of Jurassic Park, minus the dinosaurs. We can’t wait to share some sneak peeks from the wedding. Yesterday, Arash treated me to some much needed spa time, in honor of my birthday, which is tomorrow! Beachside massage, and a full day of pampering in gorgeous maui? Best present ever. Although we’re sad to say goodbye to the maui coast, we’re both looking forward to all the amazing weddings we’ll be shooting in the next couple months. We feel so blessed to get to travel and shoot, we were created for it!
Ahh Jennifer and Jay…oh how they love each other so much, its so sweet to see. Every last detail of their wedding was dreamt up and/or created by Jennifer and Jay — such DIY geniuses too! Handmade boutonnieres, twine wrapped initials, ombre dessert table backdrop, succulent centerpieces, table numbers, coloring books for the kids featuring cartoon versions of themselves, and how awesome is the heart shaped folded book art? Such a fun wedding to be a part of and photograph!
I’m sad to say this is the last city I’ll be featuring from our big trip in April but…I’m happy its Switzerland because I absolutely LOVED this country. The views in Interlaken were unreal, from the snowy alps to the wide open green valleys, cows everywhere and an endless amount of cheese and chocolate — it was completely out of a movie. We took an overnight bus ride from Prague to Zurich, yes, an 11 hour bus ride! Once we arrived to Zurich, we hopped on a train to Bern, switched lines and made our way to the little town of Interlaken. The train system in Switzerland is pretty much the best thing ever and since we had purchased our Swiss Rail pass ahead of time, we were able to hop on to any train at any time throughout our entire trip. We did so much exploring. We took our little map, hopped on the trains and headed towards the alps on a daily basis. Each day was a new location, a new town…from the snow capped mountains in Murren to the blue rivers and green rolling hills in Grindelwald — we lived our dreams of exploring and photographing a little slice of Switzerland.
To see even more of our trip, check out: 