Joshua Tree Styled Shoot

Last month, my friend Leslie of Leslie Anne Photofinish and I, collaborated with some incredible gals and took a little road trip to Joshua Tree. We both have always wanted to shoot there and never have, so we thought… let’s do it! It was a trek for sure, but oh so worth it! The light is incredible out there, the beauty is unmasked. It is a place every photographer dreams of shooting at and should! Thanks to all of those that made this possible and for withstanding the long drive, heat, wind, …oh and coyotes!!! Shooting something for yourself is paramount in opening up your creativity. Often times, work just becomes, well…work!! So, this was a much needed breath of fresh air.

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Clothing: Knot Sisters, Asos, Forever 21

Jewelry: Handmade by Zeah Designs

Makeup/Hair: KC Witkamp

Succulent Crown: Sweet Pea Flower Company

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Morgan & Ty ~ Engagement ~ Iron Mountain

Morgan & Ty’s love is something special. You can see it in the way they look at eachother, touch, and their subtle giggles. They were a joy to photograph and we had this place all to ourselves… except for the little rattle snake that curled up next to my camera bag!! Ya, that made it a little interesting! I know their wedding will be one for the books. Congratulations you two and cheers to finding your soulmate and holding on!!!!

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xoxo
m*

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Mara & Taylor Engaged ~ Torrey Pines State Beach

Mara & Taylor were destined to find eachother…they met a few years back at a local bar, realizing that they had crossed paths multiple times before. Funny thing is… the same has happened with me! Yep, I think they were meant to meet me! Seriously though, not only does Mara share the same name as my twin sister, she is a teacher with many of my friends, and Taylor and I went to the same highschool and probably hung out at some party when we were 16. Naturally this shoot was incredibly fun… We hiked, watched for rattle snakes, went for a swim (almost) and laughed and laughed and laughed. My kind of shoot. I truly feel like these two souls couldn’t be more perfect for eachother. I can not wait for their wedding this Fall. Congrats you two…you make Love easy to capture.

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xoxo ~m*

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Baby Bump in the woods… Elfin Forest Maternity Session

Photographing my long time friends is so special for me. Especially those about to embark in lifes greatest adventure. I could not be happier for my dear friends, Wendy & John. This baby will truly be blessed with love and laughter. Because they are my friends, I made them take a little hike with me into this area we really shouldn’t have been. Not because it was off limits, but because we looked down and realized we were standing on a path littered with Poison Oak. I think we all had a mini heart attack. I had my big rain boots on, knowing that I was going to be tromping through streams, but poor Wendy was in sandals! She was SO calm and kept saying, “It’s fine, I am not allergic!” Needless to say we all went home and took cold showers with dish soap and escaped the wrath of poison oak. Lesson learned. Stay on trail!!! All in all, we got some gorgeous shots of her belly. Can’t wait to meet the little man!
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xoxo

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The Future is Bright…Taylor ~ Senior Session

Congratulations Taylor!! So happy to see you follow your dreams and Graduate from CSUSM! Yea you! You should be very proud of yourself. You are beautiful and smart and have so much in store for you! On to bigger and better things!

GO INTO THE WORLD AND DO WELL. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY. GO INTO THE WORLD AND DO GOOD ~Iminor Myers Jr.

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Floral Crown:  Bloom Babes

Makeup:  Styles by Jess 

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