Meet Ronika- aka one of my very favorite people on planet earth. Seriously. Ronika is an incredible individual who is just down right fabulous. She is witty, kind, talented & has a wicked sense of humor. Her sense of style is one that most girls only dream of having. Who would dare wear metallic leggings with a fringed leather jacket & a neon shirt? Ronika would. And she would pull it off like nobody’s business. That’s why Ronika rocks. She is confident & simply wonderful to be around.
Ronika has been a fantastic friend to me the past few years & when she asked me about taking her senior photographs I knew we would have so much fun!
Ronika, I hope you know that I think you are sooooooooooo super fabulous & that I think the world of you. I hope that one day I can be as incredible as you! I am beyond grateful to have you as my friend! xoxo, marielle.
I have a little break before I head down to Modesto for Megan & Rob’s fabulous wedding reception. This was taken after their wedding in the gorgeous Oakland temple this morning. I’m obsessed with this photo!
I was so excited when Kelly contacted me to shoot her family photographs! Helloooooooooo-who wouldn’t want to photograph this family? Cute kids, cute parents, fun location & just an awesome shoot altogether!
On a side note, I reeeeeally hope that when I have two kids that I can look as amazing as Kelly. Hot mom of the year award for her! And a gold star to the kiddos for being so fantastic during the shoot!
Thanks for the fun session, you guys! I hope we can do it all again in the future! xoxo, marielle.
To view their entire session & order prints, go HERE.
I loooooooove newborns. I love everything about them. Their itsy-bitsy fingers & toes. Their soft, wrinkled skin. The sweet little noises they make when they are being rocked to sleep. I especially love the sweet cooing that always comes from the new parents as they stare into their sweet baby’s eyes. Nothing in the world compares to the feeling of being a new parent. It is most certainly the best thing in the whole entire world…
I had the opportunity to finally meet Angel & Derek’s sweet little baby boy, West. He was so sweet & perfect & did not cry one time during the shoot! It was so cute to see how much Angel & Derek loooooove their little boy & it was so much fun to see what fabulous parents they already are! Thanks, you guys for letting me be a part of this precious time in your lives! xoxo, marielle.
To view this entire session & order prints, go HERE.
The connection I felt with Connie & Mark was instant. We met a few months ago so I could get to know them… to talk about their story, how they met, fell in love, etc. During the course of our meeting, I knew that right there & then I was making friends who I would admire forever. As our meeting ended & we both went our separate ways, I heard Connie say to Mark, “I’m so happy she’s going to be our photographer! I reeeeally like her!” I felt the exact same way- I knew Connie & Mark would not only be awesome clients, but awesome friends, as well. Their laughter is contagious, their enthusiasm for life is palpable. I knew their wedding would be just as incredible as they are.
Connie & Mark had a beautiful two-day wedding at Corpus Christi Church & at the Brazilian Room in Tilden Park. Every detail was flawless, every moment was perfect. As Connie walked down the aisle in her gorgeous gown, Mark’s eyes lit up with love & they both smiled. Everyone who knows Connie & Mark know what amazing, thoughtful & selfless people they are & how incredible it is that they have found each other. Mark & Connie are the best of friends, a perfect couple & amazing people to be around.
Thank you so much, Connie & Mark for letting me be part of your amazing & wonderful wedding. I felt so welcomed…I felt like I was part of your family & I so appreciate your hospitality! I am certain that yours was a match made in heaven & I know that you will forever be in love! I am so lucky to have you both as my friends! xoxo, marielle.
Connie & Mark opted to do a “First Look” before their actual ceremony…here is Connie sneaking up on Mark.
Connie surprised Mark by serenading him during their reception. There was not one dry eye in the room. It was such a sweet touch to their day. I had a hard time taking photos because I was sobbing like a baby!
