I normally don’t shoot weddings, as I typically focus on high school seniors and families, but this bride has a special place in my heart. Jaqueline was a photography student with me for two years and since she graduated, we have always kept in touch. She would frequently visit through the years and I even helped her start her own photography business. I kind of feel like a mentor to this beautiful young woman, so when she asked me to photograph her wedding, I couldn’t say no.

When I committed to the wedding, I wasn’t pregnant yet, but many months later, I am HUGE! So I had a whole team of excellent photographers at my side to capture the day. A special thanks to Jen Disney, Holly Pendergast and Blackbird Portraits for taking rad shots and helping me capture this beautiful wedding.

Jaqueline and Michael have been dating for a long time and really do make quite the couple. Silliness abounds in their relationship and their love for each other just seeps out of them at every moment. Their wedding took place at the Clarke Estate in Sante Fe Springs, which really is a jewel of the area and served as the perfect backdrop for them to commit their lives to one another.

After everyone was all ready and done up, we headed off for the first look and then some romantic photos in this beautiful location. They were troopers, as we later found out, there were lots of spiders abound. Isn’t Jaque just adorable! She has the most adorable smile. And then the big event happened in this lovely veranda location, which was very Romeo and Juliet inspired. While Jaque’s mom was bustling her dress, I got these quick portraits in the perfect window light. Girl, you are just gorgeous!Always flirting these two! I pray your love for each other is everlasting and that you always continue to make each other laugh. 

And see a lot more pics in their wedding slideshow.