I‘ll never forget when Mark & Kym had us over for dinner. We ate hot dogs. Please don’t be fooled…these were not just any hot dogs-they were beyond delicious, perfectly cooked Bratwurst. As we sat down to eat, Kym handed around a plate of Sauerkraut that she had MADE FROM SCRATCH. Wait. Let me say that again: She made Sauerkraut from scratch. You see, Kym is the type of person who celebrates everything in life… she is the type of person who makes everything (even a hot dog dinner) incredible..And that’s why she’s amazing.
Just a few months ago, Kym found out that she has cancer. But she did just as Kym does in any situation…she looked at the situation & made it hers. She bought some darling scarves, had her hair cut & colored & called me up for a photo shoot. Because Kym is the type of person who looks at the glass as not only half full, but completely full. She counts her blessings & truly accentuates the positive in everything she does. She is strong, wonderful woman who I admire. And if there is anyone who is going to give Cancer a run for it’s money, it’s Kym.
I loved getting together with Kym & her sweet husband Mark for a photo shoot. They are so in love & so sweet towards each other. I love the way that Mark looks at Kym & I love how Mark makes her laugh. They are two exemplary people who I adore & I loved spending time with them for this session.
Mark & Kym: thank you both so much for this fun shoot! You guys are so perfect together & it is so obvious how much you support & love each other. Thank you for being my friends-I simply adore you both…xoxo, marielle.
Ughhhhhh….I LOVE this photograph. They are so in love…
Which one is your favorite?
She first heard about him from her friends. Laura & her girlfriends were all in the car, driving on their way to pick Dave up for a camping trip with a group of friends. On the drive, her friends chatted about Dave. They talked about how fun he was, how he was such a great guy & as they talked more & more about Dave, Laura perked up. He did sound pretty fun & pretty incredible from what her friends had said. During the two week trip, Laura & Dave were able to spend time together…they spent time talking & getting to know each other better. At the end of the trip, they realized that there was something there. Laura’s girlfriends were right: there was something about Dave. When they returned back home, they went on their first official date & their relationship blossomed from there. Their relationship continued to blossom & over time they realized that they didn’t want to be with anyone else! They are getting married next month & I’m so excited to be a part of their celebration! Let me rephrase that-I am BEYOND excited to be part of their celebration!
Laura & Dave are dynamic. Adventurous. Free spirited. Easy going. And totally head-over-heels in LOVE. They love to pack up their bar-b-que, head out to the desert & watch the sunset together. They love gardening, driving their beach cruisers around & just being together. Simply put, they are the happiest when they are together, no matter what they are doing. When I met up with them for their engagement session, I asked Laura & Dave what they love about each other. Laura gave the most sincere, sweetest response ever. She said, “I never thought I would ever find anyone who was perfect. But Dave is so perfect at everything & so perfect for me.” When you talk to Laura about Dave, her eyes literally twinkle. She smiles all the way down to her toes. And when Laura talks, Dave is peaceful & happy. It’s obvious that they are two of a kind & that they are just meant to be together.
Laura & Dave-thank you so much for coming out to San Francisco for these photographs! I had so much fun getting to know you both! I can’t wait for your wedding day-if it’s anything like the two of you, I know it will be a celebration filled with fun, laughter & a lot of fabulousness….xoxo, marielle.
This photograph might be one of my favorites EVER. It makes me sooooooo happy. I love it!
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These two are some of my favorites from their session. Laura, you are amazingly gorgeous!
Which one is your favorite? I’d love to hear about it! 
She is vivacious. Sweet. Bossy. Funny. Smart. Perfect. She is the perfect little bundle of happiness & I’m lucky enough to claim her as my sweet little girl. And she is by far the most gorgeous, perfect & fabulous person I will ever capture with my lens. And I love her with all my heart.
Yesterday I got Hadley all dolled up & took her on a little photo shoot. This is such a sweet & darling age & I wanted to capture her in all of her curiosity & sweetness. Here’s Hadley in all of her 2.5 year old glory….
Oh please. Seriously-I want to squeeze those chubby cheeks.
Love.LOVE.LOVE this photograph.
They exited the Oakland Temple & there they were…their hands woven tightly together, their smiles wider than the Grand Canyon…totally perfect & literally over-the-moon in LOVE. Rachel & Tim are the type of people who just melt your heart & make you happy to be around them. Simply put, their wedding was just that: a wedding that melted everyone’s heart & made everyone in attendance happy.
I can’t even tell you how excited I was to shoot this wedding. Having photographed both Rachel’s sister‘s wedding as well as her cousin’s wedding, I definitely was excited to be around their family again! It was so nice to see familiar faces & to really feel welcomed by their wonderful family! I knew that this wedding would be chalk full of gorgeous details & amazing style & I was right! I literally was swooning over each sweet & gorgeous detail…from the simple gerbera daisies to the gorgeous navy bridesmaids dresses, along with Tim’s grey suit & Rachel’s sweet, perfect dress…I literally can’t say it enough about this wedding but everything was perfect!!
Rachel & Tim, thank you for giving me the chance to capture your special day- I soooooooo loved working with you both! You are a sweet couple & I was beyond happy to be a part of your special day! I wish you the happiest of lives together…xoxo, marielle.
The Oakland Temple’s landscaping always takes my breath away…their roses this time of year are spectacular.
I am DYING over this photograph. Seriously-they are sooooo cute!
Rachel, you are so gorgeous!
I loved their colors! Navy blue & yellow just seem so perfect for a summer wedding…
My fun & fabulous assistant Connie covered Tim & Rachel’s reception…here are a few of her images…
I’d love to hear what your favorites are!
I guess you could say that it literally was all in the cards. That Tiffany & Bud’s paths were meant to cross. Tiffany was working as a blackjack dealer in Las Vegas. Bud was on vacation & just happened to be playing at Tiffany’s table. And they both agree that from the moment they met, that their lives were forever changed. Tiffany instantly noticed Bud’s charm & loved his sense of humor. Bud told Tiffany that she was the most beautiful person he had ever seen in his life. And that’s how their story began….
After they met, Bud’s vacation ended & he flew back home to Canada. After being home for a few days, he tracked Tiffany down online & they began emailing & texting each other. They eventually mustered up the courage to call each other on the phone. Something clicked between the two of them & they decided that they needed to meet up again. Bud booked a flight to Vegas & that’s when they just knew that they were undoubtably in love.
Tiffany moved all the way up to Canada so she & Bud could be together. They are a fun, fantastic couple who love to be together more than anything else. I was lucky enough to snag them up for a session while they were visiting family in the Bay Area. It rained SO HARD during parts of this shoot but we had a blast! I know Tiffany from High School (gooooooooo Huskies!) & it was neat for me to see how happy she is with Bud. They wanted some fun shots of themselves in an urban area & I was so excited to take them to this location! Here are my favorites from their fun shoot!
This just might be one of my favorite photographs ever. Love. Love. LOVE.
Which one is your favorite?
