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I remember our fun engagement session in SanDiego. Kelly, Jason, and cutie pie Aiden. Today they will become a family, because today is their wedding day!! As I am packing my gear I can’t help but to keep smiling. This wedding is going to be so much fun. Here are a few photos from our shoot. Happy Wedding Day!!! xo
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La Cresta Vintage Engagement This is just a little sneak peek of such a sweet couple Matt and Corryn. It was fun facebooking back and forth with Corryn about this shoot. Finally we just connected over the phone and all the photo ideas began. I’m very blessed to know the Robles family, they have acres of beautiful property in La Cresta. They have two beautiful daughters who started a new business called Re-new’d Styling! What’s Re-new’d Styling, you ask? They service not only their outdoor property, but with the many props they personally connect with the clients to create a vision and bring it to life!! They also cater to all of Temecula Winery Venues as well. So whether your planning an engagement session or you want unique props these girls are for you! Corryn and Matt went for a vintage inspired theme.
So yes I’ve had to dust this blog and get it back onto it’s track. Realizing that I need to make time to showcase recent work, because I know my style has changed. Which is a great thing! My decision was I need a brand that can relate to my style. Fortunately I’ve found it and I couldn’t be happier. I know in the next couple of days I will be posting some awesome weddings. From Temecula to Washington. On a personal note whoever reads this post and continues with me on this journey, I thank you dearly. If you are a photographer that has questions, please feel free to let me know. For my past brides I miss you all, and future brides can’t wait to document your love story. xoxo, Rita * can’t do a blog post without a photo
Today I turn 36. Yikes did I just say that and release how old I really am. Like the saying goes the 30′s are the new 20′s. (I am trying to convince myself that’s true!) A little over two weeks ago I had an amazing trip with my husband to Big Sur to shoot an awesome wedding. We kept driving by this field and on our way home I said, “Babe, I want pictures here!” He looked at me like really you never take pictures! Yes I am a photographer and am afraid of the camera go figure! So really fast he made a U-turn and here is a sample of me facing my fears and trying new things! So in thought to this post I really wanted to share 36 facts about me, I feel a little conceited saying that. (lol) Here it goes: 1. Family is always first, I wouldn’t be who I am without them! LOVE! 2. My favorite color is Pink. 3. I laugh at myself and ramble up a storm. 4. I have 2 left feet, but I love to dance my heart out! 5. Chocolate I can never get enough of, preferably dark. 6. Seeing older people holding hands always makes me cry, it shows how strong love can endure. 7. I believe in everything happens for a reason. 8. I play the piano by ear. 9. I am a hugger, but will shake hands first. 10. Amazon is my best friend and my husbands worst enemy. 11. Pandora and I rock out while I edit. 12. I make the best salsa in the world, I really should bottle that up! 13. When I see a penny on heads I will carry it all day long, especially on a wedding day, if I see it on tales I will flip it over so the next time someone walks by they will have a great day. 14. I care more than I should sometimes, peoples feelings become mine, that’s just the way I am. 15. MAC makeup cannot live without it! 16. Hate to exercise but am trying. 17. Reality shows suck me in. 18. Yes I am a cryer at the movies, always carry a tissue. 19. I adore chick flicks I can watch the Proposal, the Notebook, Ever After, Bridal Wars, Pretty in Pink, Sweet Home Alabama, Something Borrowed and the list can go on and on. 20. I drop my kids off to school in my pajamas. (I do stay in the car, no need to embarrass them.) 21. My escape is being a photographer. I don’t know how to explain the feeling of passion I have for shooting weddings. 22. When I was in high school I was voted best personality. 23. Love fashion even though I am not that fashionable. I love when I get to help in putting outfits together. 24. One of my favorite parts of shooting a wedding is the moments between father and daughter. I miss my dad everyday since he’s been gone. 25. My friends are family to me, I love them and all their support. 26. Blogging is really not my thing, but I know I have to lol! 27. I love all sorts of music and I tell my husband I can sing just like them. 18. The feeling of sand between my toes and waves crashing against the rocks is one thing I love, but don’t have much time to do. 19. Speaking of time, I always feel our days should be 36 hours instead of 24. We could get more done. 20. Really loving the new style of vintage and ruffles. 21. Never wear dresses, but just bought one the other day. 22. My favorite holiday is Christmas. 23. I am giving even when I cannot give. 24. My dream trip is to go to Italy, I am hoping it will be for a wedding! 25. Always have to convince myself to be positive, but am real when things get to gritty. 26. I am a great listener, but may not always give the best advice. 27. I am also a talker, I can talk to anyone! 28. Pinkberries is amazing! 29. I’ve twisted my ankles three times, I am a clutz. 30. Shopping makes everything all better! 31. Disneyland is my happy place, I love watching my kids smiles and running around! Favorite ride Space Mountain of course! 32. W magazine is the best! I get most of my inspiration from. 33. I love the movies, but is hard to avoid the popcorn. 34. Determination, I am self taught in all that I’ve done. No matter how difficult the situation I will figure it out. 35. I can’t get enough of the kids all climbing on the bed and tell me all that’s going on. 36. Last one, I can’t thank everyone that I have crossed paths with for making my 36 years. I feel so loved, inspired, and ambitious. My dreams keep going, my heart still loves, and my ear is still hear to listen. Thank you all! xoxo Rita you are one of the most beautiful women i am blessed to know.. inside and out.. you are amazing. Happy Birthday to mi sistafriend!! You are always there to listen to my frustrations and discouragements we face working in this industry. I love being your sidekick at your weddings…eventhough you want to tazer me sometimes..haha…aw you know I make you laugh with my comments on wedding days! You truly have given me the power of confidence. I thank you for sharing all you learn and you do it unconditionally. You are a sweet, wonderful sistafriend whom I love very much. We have had many great unforgettable adventures with our cameras…although Nikon is better….lol I look forward to many more in the years to come!!! Feliz Cumpleaños!!! Wow Rita…that just made my mascara run (should of bought some MAC kind huh!?!) So blessed to have you as a part of our Family. Love you forever Sis! Xoxox Happy birthday Rita! You are an amazing and inspiring woman and I didn’t realize how much we had in common until I read your 30 things, it’s crazy. Hope to see you soon! Miss you! xoxo What a great post and way to celebrate you and your specialness! Sending you good wishes for many more blessings! You and your photos are beautiful! Love it Rita! Hope you had a Fabulous Birthday! Happy, happy birthday!!! You are an amazing woman and I hope you had an amazing day!!! Heather and Geno are incredible, I couldn’t be more happier to have met them both at one of the weddings I shot in New York. During our time in New York I remember Heather talking about how much she loved Geno and couldn’t wait for the day he would propose. She knew it would happen and hoped for the perfect moment. Heather and Geno you are truly amazing and so much fun, our day together was such a blast I know the wedding day is going to be fabulous! xoxo Rita The proposal told by Heather, Geno and I had been shopping for rings and talking about getting married for a couple of months. He finallytold me he was going to have a ring made that matched the wedding ring that his mom gave us. So, I sort of had an idea when the ring would be ready–about 3 weeks….so I waited patiently. It was on a Thursday when he came home from work. I was in the kitchen cooking dinner and helping Ryan (my son) with homework so I was pretty busy running around. Geno came into the kitchen, grabbed my hand and turned me around. When I turned around he was on his knee and my heart started beating really fast and he said “I just wanted you to know what an amazing mom you are.” And then he got up and started laughing. I, of course, hit him because he was teasing me and trying to trick me. The next morning which was my birthday, we were lying in bed snuggling and talking. We talked about the day ahead and the plans we had for my birthday dinner. I started talking about taking our puppy to the dog groomer (he seriously needed a haircut) and Geno said “Maybe you should wear this when you go.” He took my hand and slid the most beautiful ring onto my finger. He asked me to marry him and I said “Oh my God, are you serious?! Yes!” LOL That makes me laugh now, because of course he was serious. I started crying and we called Ryan into the room to tell him the news. He was so excited too. That night we went out with our friends for what was originally my birthday dinner, but turned out to be an engagement dinner too. Just Beautiful! Another great shoot!! amazing photographs! I love the colors and light! Amazzzzing job Rita! Excellent work. Love the old car in the background of these photos. Nice bit of detail. The colorful balloons also are great! Nice photos! |
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