Sequoia National Park

As promised, here are some more photos from my camping trip to Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon.

Our tent was in the middle of all the gorgeous scenery.

The park rangers were very serious about storing ALL food in these bear-safe boxes. The idea of a visit from bears kindof scared me, but as you can tell we weren't eaten by bears. :)

"General Sherman is a famous Sequoia Tree in the park. It has the biggest diameter in the whole park. The next photo of Brandon standing on the tile circle shows the actual diameter of General Sherman. It was so impressive and awe inspiring for me to see.

Hume Lake was the perfect place to stop and picnic on our drive over to Kings Canyon ("The Little Yosemite"). There is actually a summer camp at this lake where I was a camp counselor a few years ago. It was so fun to see it again.

Some surprise visitors... should I become a wildlife photographer? No, I don't think so either. :)

This meadow in Kings Canyon was one of my favorite places of the whole trip.

I highly encourage anyone to visit these beautiful locations. I hope that it is as refreshing and renewing for you as it was for me. Enjoy!

Mike and Desiree

I met Mike and Desiree yesterday at Corona Del Mar (which was where they actually got engaged in January). I love shooting in the actual location that the engagement took place because it has so much more significance to the couple. Mike and Desiree are such a fun couple. They made me feel like we were old friends hanging out. During the engagement session we discovered that we went to high schools near each other and we actually knew some of the same people. I am so excited to shoot their wedding at Rancho Capistrano next summer because I know it will be an amazing wedding and they are so great together!

Kim & Elizabeth

Kim and Elizabeth got married a few weeks ago in Universal City. Elizabeth wore a gorgeous red Chinese-style dress for the family tea ceremony and then changed into her beautiful white gown for the American ceremony. The dragons who showed up at the reception were an exciting surprise! You will notice that the bride and groom have to "appease" the dragons with red envelopes of money so they will bless the marriage. I love the last shot of the couple on the dance floor... when was the last time you saw a Poloroid camera at a wedding?! (Or anywhere really... so funny!)

Viviana and Mark

Viviana and Mark are an incredible couple! I had so much fun doing their engagement shoot at Laguna Beach and they were up for anything! They jumped right into the water and splashed around and ended up in the waves. I look forward to their upcoming wedding this October. The last photo is my favorite because of the way he is gazing adoringly at her.

Corey and Sandra's Wedding

Corey and Sandra got married August 18, 2007 in Fallbrook California at the Grand Tradition. It was a gorgeous day and the couple was so happy! They had the coolest details, decor, and cheery colors at their wedding. Check out the beautiful butterflies. It was a great day from start... to sparkler finish!