Archive for September, 2011

Well, it’s happened again! Another baby has gone and turned a year old! Devan celebrated his 1st birthday last month (oh, what a party that was!) and last weekend I got to photograph his one year session in Marina del Rey. Devan had a three hour nap right before our shoot (I’m jealous!), so when I got to his house, he was full of energy and ready to go! Check out our adventures:

We started off at this little courtyard by Devan’s house:

And strolled (translation-ran) down the street:

To Devan’s favorite spot:
The beach!
A true water baby!

Even after the sun went down:

Bye, Dev! See ya next time!

We Remember…

September 11, 2011

Hey everyone! Now that school is back in session I finally have some time away from my other job (mommy) to work on my day job (photography). Here’s a wedding from this summer that was so much fun to be part of. Verenice and Angel were married last month at St. Denis Church in Diamond Bar – wow, talk about a beautiful place to tie the knot. The day was filled with emotion and I really got a sense of the strong bond that both the bride and groom share, not only with each other, but with their families, too. Love was overflowing at this beautiful union of two souls and I was so honored to document their day. Enough of the typing, let the pictures do the talking!

The dress:

The details:

Getting ready:

More prepping:

A pretty flower girl:

A stunning bride:

And a handsome groom:

Time to say, “I Do”:


It’s official:

The ladies:

The Gents:

A little smooch:

Some alone time:

Vere, you’re gorgeous!

Angel, you clean up nice too!

First Dance:

Aaah yea, party time!

Theresa Cooper: Wow, Vanessa! These pictures are gorgeous!!!

Verenice: Vanessa, This just brings tears of joy. You're not only an amazing photographer but a great person. You truly captured the essence of a magical day full of love, laughter and tears! I can't say enough to show my great appreciation of the wonderful gift God has bestowed on you. You are welcome in my families life anytime. We all love you and your husband. Thank you

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