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Author Archives: Jen

Megan & Chris-part2-Fullerton Engagement Photography

A quick outfit change (Megan, you got mad skillz!) and some last bits of light.  We really scored with a beautiful sunset, giving us the prettiest pastel colors.  Look at how gorgeous!

Of course it does help that I was working with a gorgeous couple!
Megan & Chris, the two of you are just a delight.  I...

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Megan & Chris (and calling someone the wrong name)-part 1- Fullerton Engagement Photography

Dear Megan & Chris,
Remember how I kept saying that Chris reminded me of my friend Ryan.  And how I almost called Chris “Ryan” about five times when we did your engagement shoot?  Well I thought you should see what he looks like.
This is Ryan.

Can you see it?  Maybe it’s the plaid.
Anyway, with that out of...

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Garden Lessons- Author Photos

Dear Debra,
I am SO excited for you!  When you contacted me to ask me to do author photos for your new book I was excited for a few reasons.
#1. Because you are a wonderful woman with such a sweet spirit and I was excited to get to work with you. You are someone who has...

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Thank You

Dear Haylee & Megan,
I know you’re not really supposed to say “thank you” for a thank you note, but I don’t care.  So….
THANK YOU!!!!!!

There’s just something about a hand written note.  It’s so personal.  I love getting to do what I do.  It’s fun for me and an honor to be able to take your...

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Andy & Karen- Rustic Fullerton Wedding

Dear Reader,
Remember Andy & Karen?  Well this past Saturday was their wedding.  If you live in Southern California, remember how it was pouring rain Saturday morning.  Yeah, me too.  I had checked the weather the day before and it said Saturday- Chance of rain… 100%.  That’s a lot of percent.  It might as well have...

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Vintage Travel Save the Dates

Josh & Kristin,
You are getting a lot of air time on my blog these days.  But you guys are so cool I can’t help it!  I loved the save the dates that you guys sent out!  I loved them so much they got their own photo shoot.
You guys are a great example of...

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Josh & Kristin Part 2

Josh & Kristin,
When we last saw you, you were all decked out in your handsome uniform and sassy vintage travel wardrobe.  I was wishing I could hop on a plane and go somewhere.  Anywhere!
When you both did your wardrobe changes I was really glad you both put on some boots.  I was glad I wore...

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Making me happy

Dear Ralph’s floral department manager,
Thank you for putting these on clearance.  You knew that I have a hard time passing up a bargain and that I wouldn’t be able to resist them.  I’m so glad I gave in!
Every time I walk into the room they give me a little infusion of joy.
They have been making...

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Come Fly With Me

Dear Josh & Kristin,
When Karey first called me to tell me that you were looking for a photographer I was excited.  I would finally get to meet this “Josh & Kristin” that I had heard so much about.  I thought you must be OK if you were such good friends with Karey.  But...

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Andy & Karen- Fullerton Engagement Photography

Dear Karen & Andy,
You’re getting married in 9 days.  Woah!  NINE DAYS!!!  Can you believe it?  I am SO excited for you.  This is a day you’ve both waited a long time for and it’s almost here.
I’ve known you both, separately, for quite a while.  Karen, I remember one of the first times I had...

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