One of my closest friends married a wonderful man and I had to share some fun photos What a beautiful wedding and such an awesome reception! I wish you all the best Renee and James!
Click Here to view their Wedding Slideshow!

Another beautiful couple heads to Santa Barbara to say their vows. We went over to the Santa Barbara Courhouse for wedding photos and then off to the beach in Santa Barbara. Click HERE to view their slideshow!

Another beautiful wedding of two people in love! Their wedding was at the Chase Palm Park
with fun, food and family! Congratulations Rocky and Calla!

Suzie of Suzie’s Skin and Beauty Centre, where I have been a client for a little over ten years, had her beautiful family taken to the park to have their photos taken. We were in San Jose at a park and had such a great time. I have become great friends with them over the years and watched their little Shannon grow up. Here are a few of my favorites and a slideshow of their San Jose Family slideshow

What a fun, beautiful sunny day for Brenda and Brian’s engagement photos. First we started at the Santa Barbara Mission then off to the beach for the sunset photos. Check out the highlights here and their Santa Barbara Engagement slideshow

An amazing, beautiful couple, so in love, met their friends and family at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens where they were literally surrounded by their guests while they said their vows. The tears were flowing and music playing as Julia walked down the isle. After the ceremony, we headed to the El Paseo Restaurant where everyone danced the night away.
Thank you to everyone that contributed to this wedding day:
Ceremony Venue: Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens
Reception Venue: El Paseo Restaurant
Photographer: Kristin Renee Photographer
Ceremony rentals: Glenn Novack @ Event Rents
Ceremony music: Claudia Vanderschraaf @ SB String Quartet
DJ: DJ Gavin Roy @ SB DJ’s
Reception lighting/decor: Lani Ballonoff @ LBPS Events
Transportation: Les Dayka @ SB Trolley
Dress Alterations: Mercedes @ Beautiful
Tuxes: John Murray @ Mission Tuxedo
View Kameel and Julia’s Santa Barbara Wedding Slideshow HERE

I took some relaxed portraits for Ruth Alpert out in Santa Barbara. Ruth uses the Trager approach.  Ruth defines The Trager® Approach as “an innovative movement re-education modality developed by Milton Trager, M.D. over a 65 year period. The intention is to bring you to a state of deep relaxation, in which you feel loose and limber, free and easy. In this state old physical and mental habits begin to release, allowing for new, more efficient choices to emerge. We use soft touch and gentle, effortless movements, including rocking, swaying, and stretching. These movements can be done throughout the day, thus recreating the release on your own anytime the old tensions arise. The Trager Approach – a pleasant in-the-body experience!”

A beautiful September weekend in Arroyo Grande at The Gardens at Peacock Farms. Surrounded by family and friends this cute couple Jennifer and Eric said, “I DO!” I loved the t-length dress Jen wore and the awesome turquoise shoes. Check out my favorites below and watch their Arroyo Grande Wedding Slideshow HERE!
Amazing set of contributors of the day:
Venue: The Gardens at Peacock Farms
Florist: Flowers To You By Jessica
Photographer: Kristin Renee Photographer
Videography: JCV Productions
Caterer: Testa Catering
Musician: AMS Entertainment

Have I ever mentioned how much I love living at the beach? Well, from Santa Barbara, to Pismo Beach, I am in heaven. This past weekend I got the privilege of photographing this sweet couple, Tim and Linsee out in Santa Cruz. What a beautiful beach. It was cool but had a nice warm glow of sun peak out of the clouds. This amazing bride put all the details and decor together herself. I am such a detail oriented person which made for fun photographs. We started out in Aptos at Seascape Beach Resort where the bride and groom were getting ready, then off to San Juan Bautista Mission where Tim and Linsee said their vows. Then we headed out to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to get some fun photos before the reception at the Cocoanut Grove. Check out their Santa Cruz Wedding Slideshow HERE!

Thank you to all the vendors for putting together a beautiful and memorable day!
Reception Venue Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Cocoanut Grove
Ceremony Venue San Juan Bautista Mission
Caterer Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Cocoanut Grove
DJ Dustin Watson
Hair and Make-up Tranquille Spa in Aptos, Ca
Floral Seascape Flowers
Cake Freedom Bakery
Dress Panache Bridal Beverly Hills
Bride’s shoes Ivanka Trump

So just a recap, Jen and Marty said “I do” in Santa Barbara earlier this year with their close friends and family members in a beautiful private villa. See their Santa Barbara Wedding slideshow HERE.
This past weekend these newlyweds had a huge wedding celebration with their family and all of their friends at the NTC Promenade in San Diego. It was so lovely to see this couple again and to see all their friends celebrate with them! A great big thank you goes out Christine of Lavish Events and Design for putting together this amazing event. Congratulations again Jennifer and Marty!

Reception Venue: NTC Promenade San Diego
Coordinator: Lavish Events and Design
Catering: Encore Catering and Events
Rentals/Linens/Lighting: Classic Party Rentals
Bar Service: Event Beverage
Florist: Wholesale Flowers
DJ/MC: Tino Rios
Photobooth: San Diego Photo Booth Rentals
Valet Service: Aloha Valet
Transporation/Luxury Party bus: San Diego Charter