Brandon and Nicole

While I was down in Santa Barbara, my best friend, Brandon and Nicole got engaged!!! I am so happy for them. Brandon and I have been friends for as long as I can remember, and it make me happy to see him with someone who compliments him so well. Nicole is very cool, and I have gotten to know her well since they started dating a few years ago. I love getting to hang out with these guys! I also have the honor of being able to be Brandon's best man for the wedding. 2010 is going to be a huge wedding year for me with so many friends and even family getting married. We took some engagement photos on the beach, and some under the pier (where they got engaged). You can see more photos in the SLIDESHOW too.

Even though I have done photos in so many spots in Santa Barbara, I had never used any of these spots before. I love the photo above, and the others from under the pier.

I saw these cool arches when I was driving down Chapala before. This building and these arches in particular build upon the Spanish architecture that defines Santa Barbara in a cool way. It was a cool spot to see and shoot at.

Congratulations!!

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!! I went down to Goleta with Alexis to spend time with the family. Lots of good food and good times :) I am very thankful for all of my family, my friends, and the wonderful people that I get to work for. You guys rock!

The Jorgensen/Myers/Spangler posse.

Madelyn is so cute!

Rylee and Francy. It's cool as the babies get bigger, you get to see parts of their personality forming. Francy thought it was the funniest thing in the world when someone said "Paul Blart Mall Cop," the name of a movie that we were watching.

My mom, Alexis and I went on one of those red double-decker tourist buses. They drive you around Santa Barbara pointing out all of the historical spots. Sometimes it's fun to be a tourist in your own town :)

A classic shot of the SB Mission from the fountain. Seeing the Mission made me excited about Natalie and Dan's wedding that will be there next year.

I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving!!

Mike and Rebecka

I had the pleasure of being able to be a part of Mike and Rebecka's wedding. It was an intimate affair in Santa Barbara at Stella Mare's. On top of being a beautiful day, it was also a really fun wedding for me :) Here are some of the photos, or you can see more in their SLIDESHOW.

When this picture is larger, you can see Rebecka's expression as she peers through the frosty glass towards her groom, Mike.
Rebecka's father is a pastor in London and he was officiating the ceremony. Her brother, who came out from Sweden, Walked her down the isle.






Real joy :)





I like this one.













I really felt special getting to have dinner with Mike, Rebecka and their families. I think I was the only non-family member who was at the wedding!

Cheers!


The surprise cake with Mike's team getting solid representation. Underneath the frosting, was a rick chocolate heaven!

Thank you for letting me be a part of such a special day!