Three generations of strength. It is moving to see women pass on values, habits, and traditions... to see women raise one another up, helping one another. Right now, mom and grandma are raising Ellie, but one day, I'm sure little Ellie will help mom and grandma in their journeys too.
Randy + Stephanie describe their wedding as an event with a modern bohemian tropical feel. "We found Ebell after looking into a sister venue in Los Angeles, and visited Ebell after learning that it had a larger guest capacity. When we got there, we fell in love with the greenery, the Spanish tile, the flow, and all of the natural light. There was a definite wow factor without being too formal, that made us feel like this was the place we should get married in."
Randy + Stephanie met online through Coffee Meets Bagel. (The same app my husband and I used to find each other!). On their second date, they went on a long hike to Muir Woods. Her friend warned her that it might not be the best idea since we don't know if this guy is a serial killer or not. :) But Stephanie came back from that hike with her face hurting from smiling so much. Far from a serial killer - this guy was more like an innocent teddy bear!
This couple is laid back, smart and so personable. They are loyal to their friends and family and there was nothing but love being poured out that day!
Dessert + Ice Cream Cart: Mr and Mrs Creamery
DJ; Sea Star Events; Diane Higgins
Event Planner: Vanessa Barriga
Hair + Make Up: Joy Megumi
Catering: Tres La
Pianist: Pianist on Call
Florist: Le Rosa Alba
Dress: Grace Loves Lace
Ties: Penguin (Groom), Tie Bar - Groomsmen (@tiebar)
Suits: Indochino
Bridesmaids Dress: Lulus
Beautiful and elegant fine jewelry by Easter Ahn Design
I had the privilege of photographing for Caring Magazine's issue themed, "Building Confidence." I spoke with different women about the idea of confidence in the context of beauty. How do we instill confidence in our children? What kinds of struggles have we had in dealing with confidence?
I met with Kristin at the Pasadena Public Library and we chatted about this topic. She said, On the surface, we can feel confident when we feel accomplished or if we feel like people like us because we look a certain way. It’s very circumstantial. People can be confident in public, but can be very self-loathing. True beauty draws a sense of identity and worth from deeper within. What sets you apart is knowing that you know the Holy Spirit within you. It makes you glow. You don’t have to strive to be like someone else, but it’s an assurance knowing that you are enough. When you interact with a beautiful person, it’s not about them. A truly beautiful person draws beauty out of others and is able to see beauty in places other people don’t see it."
I personally love this session. It must be one of my favorites of the year. Warm tones and muted colors that fills you with a sense of wonderment. Awe. Who wouldn't want to remember these moments reading books to their children! And especially as an educator, this environment suits Kristin and her daughter perfectly.
