Lily in the making… | Placerville Maternity Photographer

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Little Lily Dora is about to enter the world and I was elated when John and Lizzi asked me to document some of their last moments being pregnant. Many of you might recognize Lizzi from your wedding. Yes, she has been one of my trusty second photographers and not only that, all three of us go way back to the days of… well let’s just say, pure blackmail AKA: junior high and high school. I also like to tell others that I knew John and Lizzi before there was John + Lizzi. Such a small beautiful world.

Love.

cute-sassy momma

Last week Kurt and I dug out my old cameras from storage and I knew that their session would be a perfect time to play around with the ol’ medium format Mamiyaflex.

So happy for you, John and Lizzi. I can’t wait to meet little Lily Dora!

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Baby Bump Sneak Peek | Placerville Family Photographer

Ooh, I can’t wait to share with you some of my favorite images from this week’s baby bump session. Stay tuned…

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Lael and Stefen | El Dorado County Wedding Photographer

I LOVE watching my clients, go through the process of planning their dream wedding and then months down the road seeing all of the beautiful work we spoke about  in detail come to life.  I knew right away when photographing Stefen and Lael’s engagement session, and hearing their fabulous vision (for goodness sakes we photographed in a grocery store!), that their wedding would be full of these same heart-felt details.  I wasn’t wrong.  The wedding and reception took place in Lael’s parents beautiful backyard which was full of gorgeous flower gardens, a sprawling upper and lower lawn and to add to the lovely ambiance the neighborhood herd of deer would walk right up to you and the wild turkeys roam free. Amazing.

beautiful.

Stefen’s face was PRICELESS during their first look

Boys and their cigars, LOVE IT!

A family member made this fabulous photo booth but after it closed down for the evening we hijack it!

Lael and Stefen, you are amazing! You are what makes me LOVE my job. Lael, I will always have your laughter in my head (it makes me smile) and Stefen your witty comedy always has me doubled over laughing. I am blessed to know you both. Sweet joy to you and your new marriage!

(stay tuned for a custom slide show)
Vendors

Makeup by Shana Beals

Hair by Rosie Lange

Flowers by Maureen Brenan

Cupcakes- Stacy Gallman

Disc Jockey- Dj West Entertainment

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Teresa K - August 26, 2010 - 9:16 pm

FANTASTIC Mariea. I know your bride and groom just LOVED their images. I particularly liked the lighting set-up for the cigars and dance, but really, they ALL rock from the details to the bride and groom portraits. You are a TALENT girl!!

Chelsea and Robert | Livermore Wedding Photographer

They both graduated from the same college and in the same year… but never met. It wasn’t until Chelsea and Rob returned to work for their Alma Mater *Go Aggies* that fate would begin to play a role. Little did Chelsea know that the night she told her roommates, “Someone needs to marry that guy because he is the nicest person I have ever met…” that, THAT someone was destined to be her.

Chelsea and Rob planned their beautiful destination wedding here in California from Ohio. They married at the lovely Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore.

Flowers were created by Chelsea’s Mom, Nita and Aunt Marjorie

I LOVE everyone’s expression in this photo below. It’s “the BRIDE has entered and I’m flushed with joy” expression.

Some amazing details. Desserts made by Heavenly Desserts. Instead of wedding cake Chelsea and Rob dunked HUGE Chocolate Chip cookies in milk! Yummo!

After dinner the sweethearts stole a few moments alone to take in all the amazement of their day…

…and for Rob to teach his new wifey a couple putting techniques.

Who’s got the rings? WE DO!

Chelsea and Rob, I hope you had a wonderful honeymoon in Maui. You were amazing to work with and I love your families. They know how to throw down a PARTY! Sweet-happy marriage bliss to you both.

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Family Portrait Season | El Dorado Hills Family Photographer

Can you believe the kids are going back to school already? And then before you know it the fall season will be upon us and *POOF* Christmas will be in our laps. So, before your busy season begins we want to let you know that MRP is scheduling  fall family portrait sessions from:

August 15th through October 24th

The end of October is our cut off date, so we can get your orders done and in your hot little hands before Christmas. Also, we are offering two mini family portrait session dates: Sept 26th: late afternoon/evening and October 14th: late afternoon/evening. Send us an email or call, to schedule your session today! I look forward to seeing all my annual families again and meeting you new ones!

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