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Jessica and Eric have a true modern romance story. They first met online gaming and perhaps it was their aviators that had each other captivated. Or maybe it was their mad gaming skills. I suspect Eric just realized what a cool girl Jessica was! These two spent a lot of time getting to know each other long distance before the romance kicked into overdrive. After a lot of commuting and a broken toe (long story), Eric popped the question one night on the beach.
We decided to return to the scene of the crime for the engagement session. These good sports met me at seven in the morning to get some absolutely gorgeous first light. Jessica and Eric, I had so much fun with you! I can't wait for your wedding at Calamigos Ranch next year!
Of course you gotta love clients that will run into the road with you!
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/12/leo-carrillo-engagement-session.html
Five years ago, Michael tapped Mara on the shoulder during their microbiology class at CSULB. He wanted her number so they could study together. That was Michael's first smooth move. Proposing to her a few years later on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, sealed the deal.
Whew... I love this last one. Muy caliente! For more of their romantic wedding, check out the slideshow below.
Dress: Martina Liana
Cake: King Hawiian's Bakery
Hair and Makeup: Fiore Beauty
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/12/wafers-chapel-wedding-mara-michael.html
I'm a sucker for vintage vases and flowers. They make me so happy. There's no better way to bring some beauty into your home then flowers, even if it's just one in a tiny little vase by itself. And I love finding old jars and vases at flea markets to use in my home. I found this huge apothecary jar at the Rose Bowl Flea Market years ago. It's perfect when I go out and cut a ton of flowers from my rose bushes. 
But the mouth is really wide so as I add flowers they just flop about. I don't have a large enough frog for the bottom so I simple add tape to the mouth of it. I usually use floral tape but most tapes would work fairly well too.
Happiness in a jar!
Although I try to give thanks throughout the year - to my family, to my friends, to my clients - Thanksgiving is always a good reminder of all that is important to you. I hope it doesn't feel to corny to tell all of you who stop by my blog and web site that I am grateful for you all. To be able to have a successful photography business has always been my dream and passion and so I give thanks to all of you. I give thanks to my kids for their patience when I work late or on weekends and I give thanks to the Firefighter for his unwavering love and support... and the fact that he cleans the house!
We are off to celebrate Thanksgiving this year at the firestation were he works. The guys make the best deep-fried turkey and all the families bring side dishes. They always request my mac and cheese, which is great because I'd make it and bring it anyhow! Every Thanksgiving morning I also make a batch of cranberry scones first thing. They sit on the table, warm and inviting, as everyone else starts waking up and making their way into the busy kitchen. Since I'm not cooking much this year, I thought I'd do a quick blog on the scones and wish you all a fabulous Day of Thanks.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees, then cut a cup of cranberries in half...
Whisk 2 cups of flour with 5 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder and half a teaspoon of salt.
Cut in 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter. I use all organic ingredients whenever possible. Stir in 2/3 cup half-and-half, just until moist.
I prefer to fold the cranberries in by hand.
The only time I love my granite counter top is when I flour the surface to work with dough. Knead it gently a few times then pat into a 1 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and brush with a little half-and-half and sprinkle with sugar. Bake approx 12 minutes for delicious, golden, yumminess.
I was thrilled when Andrea and Doug asked about a day after session. They wanted great portraits but didn't want to take the time away from their guests at the wedding. This allowed us to pick a location and time we really wanted for some beautiful, artistic portraits. This is a great idea when your timeline is tight but gorgeous portraits are high on your priority list. Andrea and Doug did their day after session two days after their wedding, but they can really be done at any time.
A similar shot in black and white... I couldn't decide which I preferred...
Shanna Says:
WOW...stunning!
(11.27.10 - 09:19 PM)
http://karenard.com/blog/2010/11/day-after-session---andrea-doug.html
Absolutely love the road shot! Our photo shoot was so much fun! Thanks again Karen!
(12.08.10 - 07:17 AM)