tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56760124214754133942024-03-05T18:10:07.015-08:00Jasmine Marie PhotographyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-87046916380437275202009-02-22T20:46:00.000-08:002009-02-26T17:01:24.091-08:00The One with the New Blog!Thanks to <a href="http://www.tofurious.com">Tofurious</a> and their digital awesomeness, I have a new blog! <br /><br /><br />Please update your bookmarks and RSS feeds to <a href="http://www.jasminemarieblog.com">http://www.jasminemarieblog.com</a> <br /><br />Blogger has been a great home for me this past year, but I am happy with this next step for my photography and my blog.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3302072733/" title="NewBlog.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3302072733_8579792aa4_o.jpg" width="800" height="516" alt="NewBlog.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />See you there!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-61153973156784670872009-02-11T21:31:00.000-08:002009-02-11T22:11:49.895-08:00The One with Vaness & Daniel's Wedding :: Getting Ready<span style="font-style: italic;">Everybody wants to live happily ever after </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Everybody wants to know their true love is true... </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> How do you know he loves you? </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> (How does she know that you love her? </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> How do you show her you need her?) </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> How do you know he's yours? </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> (How does she know that you really, really, truely-)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Well does he take you out dancin' just so he can hold you close? </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Dedicate a song with words in </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Just for you? Ohhh!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> He'll find his own way to tell you </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> With the little things he'll do </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> That's how you know </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> That's how you know! </span><br />Lyrics: "That's How You Know" - Enchanted Soundtrack<br /><br />I struggle to find the words to say how much I truly love Vaness and Daniel. They are closest friends here in San Diego because most of our other close friends live elsewhere. God has truly brought us together in friendship, but also as brothers and sisters in Christ.<br /><br />Being able to be a part of their wedding day meant so much to Adam and I. So much so that it was difficult for the both of us to maintain our composure most of the day and hold back the joy that was just overflowing from our hearts. For me, overwhelming emotion typically manifests itself in tears, so I struggled most of the day to not cry all my makeup off. :)<br /><br />Of course I couldn't leave my camera at home the day of the wedding. How I managed to take more photos on this day while being IN the wedding than I normally shoot at a wedding that I'm NOT in, is beyond me. (I actually had a blister on my thumb at the end of the day. I think that balancing my camera with my right hand while holding a bouquet in the left hand had something to do with it. Multi-tasking, perhaps?) Once <a href="http://www.melissakoehlerphotography.com/">Melissa Koehler </a>arrived though, I did try my best to stay out of her way. I had a hard time picking out my favorites, which is why this series has taken so long to blog.<br /><br />I think it's totally different when the people you're taking photos of mean so much to you. I honestly believe that you can't help but want to capture all the moments because they are all special and boy, did God give them SO many beautiful moments!<br /><br />Eliza had her iPod stereo and a little wedding playlist that started out with the Enchanted CD. I thought it was fitting because Vaness loves Enchanted so much and in many ways she is just as joyful and genuinely cheerful as Amy Adams is in that movie. Plus, it was her wedding day and she was getting married to her Prince Charming!<br /><br />We started bright and early with getting our hair and makeup done.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273840750/" title="_MG_0762.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3273840750_2169644e1e_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0762.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Marilou getting her hair done.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273021681/" title="_MG_0765.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3273021681_7327caf4c1_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0765.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273021775/" title="_MG_0771.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3273021775_dd7d1ca821_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0771.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Ginger getting ready.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273841096/" title="_MG_0773.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3273841096_bd8e985945_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0773.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />I love when Marilou smiles because it just lights up her whole face. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273022015/" title="_MG_0782.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3273022015_084b155379_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0782.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Vaness' dress. It was so small!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273022101/" title="_MG_0787.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3273022101_c1efd88eb2_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0787.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273022215/" title="_MG_0789.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3273022215_ec0f788dbb_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0789.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273022271/" title="_MG_0792.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3508/3273022271_66f4aba9d4_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0792.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />The back of Vaness' gown.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273022355/" title="_MG_0809.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3273022355_8ddcc77970_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0809.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Heidi getting her hair done.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273022507/" title="_MG_0817.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3273022507_101ba28bb9_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0817.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />The bride is awake! Sisterly love.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273841716/" title="_MG_0818.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3273841716_0f8956fe94_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0818.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />The poster Eliza made for Vaness. Vaness is a big *NSync fan. Like how our heads are pasted on top of theirs?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273841804/" title="_MG_0820.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3432/3273841804_73500dde20_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0820.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Airbrushed makeup! So cool.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273841866/" title="_MG_0829.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3273841866_6b20253ab3_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0829.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />The card Vaness gave to Daniel. It was so cute and even had a sonnet inside the little book. How romantic!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273022821/" title="_MG_0835.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3273022821_a2423916ec_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0835.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Having fake lashes can make taking photos quite difficult, but did that stop me? Nope! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273842018/" title="_MG_0843.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/3273842018_ae05cf9a57_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0843.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Vaness writing Daniel's card.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273027691/" title="vaness.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3273027691_55eacd0e1c_o.jpg" alt="vaness.jpg" width="800" height="600" /></a><br />The bride getting ready!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273842288/" title="_MG_0884.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3273842288_ec7056d39e_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0884.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />The flowers Daniel bought for Vaness...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273027067/" title="desserts.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3273027067_4433f14306_o.jpg" alt="desserts.jpg" width="800" height="800" /></a><br />...and the delicious desserts too! (From <a href="http://www.heavensentdesserts.com/">Heavenly Sent Desserts</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273023335/" title="_MG_0892.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3273023335_7a67bd46cd_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0892.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273023433/" title="_MG_0899.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3273023433_bb71b32dfb_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0899.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />I loved the bouquets... absolutely beautiful.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273023529/" title="_MG_0900.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3273023529_ea517878b6_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0900.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273842738/" title="_MG_0903.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3273842738_a17435f514_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0903.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Eliza getting makeup done.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273846480/" title="mamacastano.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3273846480_14b4295039_o.jpg" alt="mamacastano.jpg" width="800" height="600" /></a><br />Vaness' mom getting a first look at the bride.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273023887/" title="_MG_0912.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3273023887_fe063b48e6_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0912.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Vaness' dad hamming it up for my camera. He's a Canon shooter too!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273023957/" title="_MG_0914.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3273023957_05392fe2a7_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0914.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Papa Castano's first look at the bride.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273843160/" title="_MG_0925.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3273843160_03577a60e8_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0925.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Daniel's mom.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273024163/" title="_MG_0931.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3273024163_0d04393305_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0931.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />The tote bags that Vaness had made for us. SO sweet. Mine was pink and brown! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273024235/" title="_MG_0939.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3273024235_9d63e00a29_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0939.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273024327/" title="_MG_0945.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3273024327_7bb250b6a3_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0945.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Vaness's mom kept telling Eliza that she needed to wait a long time before she got married. Awww! So sweet...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273843532/" title="_MG_0954.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3273843532_f9979a0703_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0954.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Love the note... it's so "Vaness"<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273024463/" title="_MG_0960.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3273024463_60dc74fbfc_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0960.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Heidi's hair all done.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273843660/" title="_MG_0967.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3273843660_dd4b157b40_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0967.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Look at those lashes! Watch out, Sasha Fierce! You haven't met Vaness! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273843728/" title="_MG_0969.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3273843728_eb8b8ebf02_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0969.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Moms.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273845800/" title="bridesmaids2.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3273845800_2233fee87f_o.jpg" alt="bridesmaids2.jpg" width="800" height="600" /></a><br />Marilou and Heidi<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273026403/" title="bridesmaids1.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3273026403_f475f75455_o.jpg" alt="bridesmaids1.jpg" width="800" height="600" /></a><br />Eliza and Ginger.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273840670/" title="IMG_0980.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3273840670_2df39c5edc_o.jpg" alt="IMG_0980.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />And me too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273844014/" title="_MG_0984.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3273844014_4087181330_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0984.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />The moms showing off their matching gold purses!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273024955/" title="_MG_0991.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3273024955_acee993135_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0991.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Vaness' SUPER tall 4" heels.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273844146/" title="_MG_0995.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3273844146_e7cb3f2692_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0995.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273844336/" title="_MG_1019.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3273844336_f823c20b4a_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1019.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Vaness' mom's outfit.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273844410/" title="_MG_1023.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3273844410_69dd3cf1ca_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1023.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Daniel's mom getting ready.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273844546/" title="_MG_1032.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3273844546_e21ee51239_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1032.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273025347/" title="_MG_1027.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3273025347_d7a7b11e13_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1027.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Curls.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273844622/" title="_MG_1037.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3432/3273844622_98e684f699_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1037.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Easily my fave shot of the whole day. I think Enchanted was playing while I took this shot. I love this girl.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273025649/" title="_MG_1039.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3273025649_499374f53b_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1039.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273844908/" title="_MG_1045.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3273844908_3867083da4_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1045.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Vaness' mom talking about how she remembers when she gave birth to Vaness, an 8 pound baby. 8 pounds? Really? I'll believe it when I see the proof. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273844950/" title="_MG_1062.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/3273844950_c571915587_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1062.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Loved the hair clips.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273025925/" title="_MG_1072.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3273025925_da87bf8a0f_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1072.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Going to the chapel and we're gonna get married...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273025989/" title="_MG_1074.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3273025989_e79f4bb390_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1074.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273845246/" title="_MG_1086.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3273845246_6fae8fcacb_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1086.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Tristan (Daniel's brother) escorting Vaness to the chapel in the mini-cooper.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3273026143/" title="_MG_1097.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3273026143_e7258f6c32_o.jpg" alt="_MG_1097.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />She looks like a princess in her carriage in this shot.<br /><br />More to come!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-6549538447651354072009-02-09T19:44:00.001-08:002009-02-09T20:03:10.160-08:00The One with Vaness' Slumber PartyWhen one thinks of a bachelorette party, I believe words like <span style="font-style: italic;">stripper </span>and <span style="font-style: italic;">lots of drinking </span>come to mind. Not for our girl though! We were thinking more of <span style="font-style: italic;">eating desserts</span> and watching wedding-related <span style="font-style: italic;">chick flicks</span>. So we decided to throw a slumber party for Vaness' last night as a single gal. :)<br /><br />The night before the wedding, all the girls stayed with Vaness in her suite. Ginger (Vaness' MOH) did such a great job gathering up all the fun goodies for the party.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3268650366/" title="_MG_0682.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/3268650366_98028f1653_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0682.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Heidi setting up.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3268650530/" title="_MG_0683.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3268650530_12d7c9c5f7_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0683.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />What kind of party would it be without a tiara and magic wand?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3267824897/" title="_MG_0684.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/3267824897_dea2d20c62_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0684.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Marilou arranging the Ring Pops. Remember those?!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3268650996/" title="_MG_0686.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3268650996_c84ce95508_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0686.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3267825301/" title="_MG_0687.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3267825301_28f6fa10d2_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0687.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />All the things one should NOT be eating the night before you need to squeeze into a bridesmaid dress, but oh well it's Hans and Harry strudel baby!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3268651406/" title="_MG_0690.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3268651406_60ebea06a9_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0690.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Cute confetti.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3267825689/" title="_MG_0695.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3267825689_4823de263c_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0695.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />The seating chart (and Marilou).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3268651808/" title="_MG_0700.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3268651808_ef8403690b_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0700.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />And the bride-to-be finally arrives!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3267826053/" title="_MG_0705.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3267826053_3d8cf729c7_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0705.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3268652132/" title="_MG_0711.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3268652132_be36b0cce7_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0711.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />The heart garland that was up on the wall.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3268653466/" title="vaness1.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3268653466_70f9f8b1fd_o.jpg" alt="vaness1.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />I love how happy Vaness looks when she gets a call from Daniel and she shares with him what's going on with our party.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3267826623/" title="_MG_0719.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3267826623_0aac14da88_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0719.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3268652694/" title="_MG_0725.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3268652694_5401a35627_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0725.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Marilou, Heidi and Vaness.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3267826895/" title="_MG_0726.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3267826895_09e4c69c1c_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0726.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Heidi made delicious Rice Krispie Treats!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3267827047/" title="_MG_0734.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3267827047_67bedd4827_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0734.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />All the girls. (We're watching Father of the Bride on my laptop.)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3268653158/" title="_MG_0740.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3268653158_5b89611c67_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0740.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />No boys allowed!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3267827375/" title="_MG_0745.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3267827375_3bf1e020bc_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0745.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br />Last minute details...<br /><br /><br /><br />Getting Ready shots coming up next!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-25070929922211635502009-02-08T21:21:00.000-08:002009-02-08T21:33:27.951-08:00The One with the Courtyard Marriott Planning PartyI will finish blogging all the photos from Vaness & Daniel's wedding. There's so many to sort through, but I WILL finish. :)<br /><br />After the Rehearsal, we headed to the Courtyard Marriott for a planning party. I thought I was pretty organized, but Vaness and Daniel brought organization to a whole other level!<br /><br />Each of us had specific to-do's throughout the wedding day on little pieces of paper. It was really a group effort and I was impressed at the end of the wedding night how everyone got everything done. Go team!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3265930352/" title="_MG_0652.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3265930352_43108f2bff_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0652.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3265105921/" title="_MG_0655.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3265105921_4543a81bff_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0655.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3265930718/" title="_MG_0659.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3265930718_e4dac91684_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0659.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3265930846/" title="_MG_0660.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3265930846_2d31a37502_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0660.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3265930942/" title="_MG_0666.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3265930942_5c784aa78c_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0666.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3265931064/" title="_MG_0669.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3265931064_f2538978c7_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0669.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3265931296/" title="_MG_0673.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3265931296_0f0de6628c_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0673.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3265931444/" title="_MG_0675.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3265931444_6e58a26a43_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0675.jpg" width="533" height="800" /></a><br />Eliza Mae. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3265106913/" title="_MG_0677.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3265106913_90610db6de_o.jpg" alt="_MG_0677.jpg" width="800" height="533" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-36813869754801543762009-02-03T21:51:00.000-08:002009-02-03T21:56:19.223-08:00The One with the Rehearsal Ceremony at North Chapel NTCForgot that I had some photos from the Rehearsal at North Chapel at NTC Promenade. It's such a beautiful chapel with colorful stained glass windows with depictions of scenes with Jesus and sailors! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3251493987/" title="_MG_0629.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/3251493987_95f6bfd31a_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0629.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3252319994/" title="_MG_0631.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3252319994_a4e868ab5d_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0631.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3252320154/" title="_MG_0635.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/3252320154_f41d6bf871_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0635.jpg" /></a><br />Vaness and her mom MADE these bouquets loaded with various dum-dums for the bridesmaids. And yes, I am still munching away at them. One day they will all be in my tummy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3251494359/" title="_MG_0639.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3251494359_d3a85a0a0d_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0639.jpg" /></a><br />The flower girl and ringbearer.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3251494529/" title="_MG_0640.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/3251494529_a0908aa654_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0640.jpg" /></a><br />One of the many stained glass windows.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3251494765/" title="_MG_0643.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3251494765_f77245cb5b_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0643.jpg" /></a><br />Marilou and Dan the safekeeper of all purses.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3252320922/" title="_MG_0644.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3252320922_95a7c78ec5_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0644.jpg" /></a><br />Catching a quick photo of the bride-to-be as she walks out of the entryway.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3251495149/" title="_MG_0648.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3251495149_0fd519cc47_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0648.jpg" /></a><br />And Heidi with her bouquet. too cute!<br /><br />Still more to come!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-23592288807802699572009-01-28T10:33:00.000-08:002009-01-31T20:53:14.078-08:00The One with the Rehearsal Lunch at Tom Ham's LighthouseWe had the pleasure of joining the rehearsal lunch at <a href="http://tomhamslighthouse.com/">Tom Ham's Lighthouse</a>. The weather was absolutely superb - the kind that makes you feel bad that you're enjoying high 70 degree weather while the rest of the country is in a winter freeze. The view of San Diego is spectacular from Harbor Island and reminds me of how blessed I am to call myself a, "San Diegan."<br /><br />It was such a beautiful gathering of both families and friends. Vaness and Daniel both wore their wedding colors - her in shimmering gold, him in bold red. Too cute!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225894981/" title="_MG_0472.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3225894981_9a4d013306_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0472.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226749882/" title="_MG_0474.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/3226749882_ae54fa689a_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0474.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226750360/" title="_MG_0491.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3226750360_50e220ab03_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0491.jpg" /></a><br />The two families together.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225896141/" title="_MG_0495.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3225896141_9d4fec456f_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0495.jpg" /></a><br />I somehow managed to not be in any other photo but this one with my big ol' mouth. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226751156/" title="_MG_0496.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3226751156_7d96cde386_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0496.jpg" /></a><br />I love Vaness' smile and how just lights up her whole face.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226752306/" title="_MG_0509.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3226752306_0a701c882f_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0509.jpg" /></a><br />The bride and groom's welcome speech.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226837750/" title="vananiel0.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/3226837750_e74d49aec8_o.jpg" width="800" height="581" alt="vananiel0.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225900271/" title="_MG_0521.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/3225900271_390c2c551b_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0521.jpg" /></a><br />Vaness looks even smaller with such a huge camera! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225917869/" title="vananiel.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3225917869_360df94621_o.jpg" width="800" height="480" alt="vananiel.jpg" /></a><br />Silly faces!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226757692/" title="_MG_0531.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3226757692_d3e209d0da_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0531.jpg" /></a><br />10 shots later...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225904289/" title="_MG_0544.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3225904289_56d8ca1be5_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0544.jpg" /></a><br />Proof that neither Daniel nor Vaness' dad could stay away from the camera... and I completely understand. :) <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225905213/" title="_MG_0555.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3225905213_defe139a4e_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0555.jpg" /></a><br />Tristan's (Daniel's younger brother) speech.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225906209/" title="_MG_0559.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3225906209_86855bb2de_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0559.jpg" /></a><br />Cheers!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225906791/" title="_MG_0568.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/3225906791_091c58e074_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0568.jpg" /></a><br />Daniel's tie even has gold in it! :) <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226762322/" title="_MG_0576.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3226762322_d3fa204233_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0576.jpg" /></a><br />Eliza's (Vaness' younger sister) speech<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225908501/" title="_MG_0581.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3225908501_0764d65468_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0581.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The food was super yummy and very well displayed! I loved how every dish came with an orchid. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225897127/" title="_MG_0503.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3225897127_5602d4293f_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0503.jpg" /></a><br />Spinach & artichoke dip with house-made potato chips<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225899951/" title="_MG_0517.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3225899951_41dd5e35ea_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0517.jpg" /></a><br />Calamari strips with pineapple jalapeno dipping sauce<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226759308/" title="_MG_0547.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3226759308_f07f1e7920_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0547.jpg" /></a><br />California Gold Salad<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225909253/" title="_MG_0603.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/3225909253_1ff27e18ca_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0603.jpg" /></a><br />Adam (and most of the other guests) had the shrimp basket. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225909765/" title="_MG_0606.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3225909765_73f186b315_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0606.jpg" /></a><br />I had the club sandwich. YUM!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225911117/" title="_MG_0610.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3225911117_d74096b9d0_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0610.jpg" /></a><br />And what Vaness & Daniel celebration would it be without a delicacy from <a href="http://www.hans-harry.com/">Hans & Harry</a>?! Adam and I are hooked!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225910391/" title="_MG_0608.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/3225910391_1c9167caff_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0608.jpg" /></a><br />Intense!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225911763/" title="_MG_0613.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3225911763_8b479c45b0_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="_MG_0613.jpg" /></a><br />Practicing for the wedding day!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226766846/" title="_MG_0616.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/3226766846_1d22ef1419_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0616.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226767074/" title="_MG_0618.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/3226767074_bc7a40a462_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0618.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225913355/" title="_MG_0619.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/3225913355_d7249ff728_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0619.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225914103/" title="_MG_0620.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3225914103_383c6e2f11_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0620.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225914423/" title="_MG_0621.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3225914423_ea0cf908e2_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0621.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225915231/" title="_MG_0625.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/3225915231_69ac88f9da_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0625.jpg" /></a><br />Vaness and siblings.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225915685/" title="_MG_0626.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3225915685_577c833700_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0626.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And of course, boys being boys. LOL!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226771210/" title="_MG_0627.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3226771210_4425e137dd_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="_MG_0627.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Coming up next! Bridal slumber party!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-23491446572312873182009-01-26T11:00:00.000-08:002009-01-26T11:00:00.957-08:00The One with Junior SeauNow that I'm finally caught up on sleep and have returned to the real world, I've finally had some time to sort through the many photos I took last week and process them.<br /><br />On Friday, all the girls went to get pampered with manis and pedis. It was quite relaxing! I realized that I should do it more often. Just need to convince my husband why it's a necessary monthly expenditure. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226407392/" title="IMG_1232.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3226407392_409741a939_o.jpg" width="600" height="800" alt="IMG_1232.jpg" /></a><br />The beautiful bride to be!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225551941/" title="IMG_1236.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3225551941_e6141a7090_o.jpg" width="600" height="800" alt="IMG_1236.jpg" /></a><br />Daniel's mom joined us too! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225552347/" title="IMG_1237.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3225552347_59f63aab16_o.jpg" width="600" height="800" alt="IMG_1237.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226410414/" title="manipedis.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3226410414_ef4ab90307_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="manipedis.jpg" /></a><br />All our pretty fingers and toes! :) <br /><br />Afterwards, we met up with the boys, ahem... MEN, at <a href="http://www.seau.com/">Seau's</a> for a wedding party get-together. Then the most amazing this happened! The boys somehow get Junior Seau to come over and wish Daniel and Vaness good luck with their marriage! It was all quite surreal, but I love Daniel's face and expression afterwards. Apparently, Junior Seau was someone he looked up to back when he was young. How cool is that?! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225554023/" title="IMG_1249.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3225554023_110caa7113_o.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="IMG_1249.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Coming up next... Rehearsal Lunch! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />*photos were taken with my trusty, but grainy point-and-shoot. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-34735810827874984482009-01-25T10:17:00.000-08:002009-01-25T10:54:23.673-08:00The One with My New Website!!!My goal last year was to have a website by the end of 2008. I praise God that what seemed impossible to me at first was made possible by the hands of God. Wow.<br /><br />I spent a long time working on this site and it is finally complete. The perfectionist in me probably delayed the official launching of it for awhile since I couldn't stop mulling over every little detail many, many times. But here it is!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jasminemariephotography.com/">http://www.jasminemariephotography.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3225296895/" title="website1.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3225296895_0142b0857e_o.png" alt="website1.jpg" width="800" height="514" /></a><br />My splash page.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3226152188/" title="website2.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3226152188_540b6637db_o.jpg" alt="website2.jpg" width="800" height="405" /></a><br /><br />I want to thank <a href="http://www.melissamcclure.com/">Melissa McClure</a>, <a href="http://www.jenharrisphotography.com/">Jen Harris</a>, <a href="http://www.melissakoehlerphotography.com/">Melissa Koehler</a>, and the Baxters of <a href="http://www.sdohana.com/">Ohana</a> for helping me to build my portfolio this past year. I sincerely thank you for allowing a know-nothing like me shoot beside you. Without you, I wouldn't even be able to do this.<br /><br />I am so excited about what 2009 has in store!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-80374558984336273592009-01-24T15:15:00.001-08:002009-01-24T15:19:06.662-08:00The One with FotocabinaIt's amazing how quickly life gets filled up once teaching starts up again. I finally got our scanner out and scanned the photobooth picture we got at <a href="http://www.melissamcclure.net">Melissa's</a> wedding. She had a <a href="http://www.fotocabina.com">fotocabina</a> photobooth, which I've only seen in pictures, so it was cool to see it up close and personal. It was fun watching everyone go through it with the various props and all. Plus, photographers are such HAMS! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3223092885/" title="Adam and Jasmine photobooth.JPG by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3223092885_1db8c768c9_o.jpg" width="800" height="563" alt="Adam and Jasmine photobooth.JPG" /></a><br /><br />My husband cracks me up!<br /><br />Check out some of the photobooth photos at Vaness & Daniel's wedding that <a href="http://www.melissakoehlerblog.com/?p=1194">Melissa Koehler</a> took. It was such a beautiful wedding. I have lots of photos to sort through and will get them posted soon!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-38426006563714123292009-01-07T10:00:00.000-08:002009-01-07T12:05:00.742-08:00The One with the Collins Family<a href="http://danielgalangphotography.blogspot.com/">Daniel</a> had me tag along with him on a family shoot in November. I finally got around to blogging them! We went out to <a href="http://www.pointloma.edu/home.htm">Point Loma Nazarene University</a> for the afternoon shoot.<br /><br />We had such a fun time with them. Little Hamilton was quite stubborn at first, but I think I won him over when I let him tackle me to the ground in the grass. And little Ayla? PRECIOUS. She was such a ham for the camera! Plus, Mom and Dad were so awesome! <span style="font-style: italic;">You want me to throw her up in the air for some shots</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3175503986/" title="CollinsFamily-01.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/3175503986_8c6e56f38d_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-01.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />A cute brother & sister shot.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3175504080/" title="CollinsFamily-02.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3175504080_8d0dd9d349_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-02.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3175504148/" title="CollinsFamily-03.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/3175504148_81fab1b45a_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-03.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />The stunts photographers go through to get that perfect shot! Daniel on top of my SUV. What a rockstar!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3174668989/" title="CollinsFamily-04.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1192/3174668989_a1f119a869_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-04.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3175504512/" title="CollinsFamily-05.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/3175504512_771e9cdb63_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-05.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3174669333/" title="CollinsFamily-06.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3174669333_dc03d0a2c2_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-06.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3174669743/" title="CollinsFamily-07.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/3174669743_4ef7f2a82e_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-07.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3174669921/" title="CollinsFamily-08.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1037/3174669921_acdb283660_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-08.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3174670031/" title="CollinsFamily-09.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3174670031_7de6fdd2da_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-09.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3174670219/" title="CollinsFamily-10.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1009/3174670219_ec6f2017e7_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-10.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3174670331/" title="CollinsFamily-11.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3174670331_02c286a74d_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-11.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3175505854/" title="CollinsFamily-12.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1063/3175505854_c7419d8412_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-12.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />It's raining babies!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3175506036/" title="CollinsFamily-13.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1277/3175506036_7c544b908f_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-13.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3174670777/" title="CollinsFamily-14.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/3174670777_773b79f10d_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-14.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3174670921/" title="CollinsFamily-15.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1220/3174670921_3ca1719d8e_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-15.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3174671045/" title="CollinsFamily-16.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3174671045_be8d304c90_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-16.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3174671193/" title="CollinsFamily-17.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1114/3174671193_c61398305a_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-17.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3175506706/" title="CollinsFamily-18.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/3175506706_d679ffe3de_o.jpg" alt="CollinsFamily-18.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a>I love how Ayla's got her dad tackled to the ground.<br /><br />Thanks for having me tag-along, Daniel!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-61042391387947890942009-01-06T11:18:00.000-08:002009-02-11T19:58:07.423-08:00The One with The Longest Day EpisodesThe Longest Day episodes are a product of a secret project made by photographers that had 24 hours to write, record, and edit a video for <a href="http://www.wppionline.com">WPPI</a>. It seemed like a fun idea and they've finally released some episodes!<br /><br /><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/gqpr48kGkd9X%2Em4v" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="300"></embed><br />Here's the first episode that shows how it all went down.<br /><br /><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/gqpr5NhAkd9X%2Em4v" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="300"></embed><br />They just released the 2nd episode.<br /><br />Can't wait for the next one!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-22120643568989109242009-01-05T00:09:00.000-08:002009-01-05T00:35:22.373-08:00The One with Melissa & Tim's Wedding :: 01:03:09<a href="http://www.melissamcclure.net/">Melissa McClure</a> has been such a blessing in my life. Along with Jen, they gave a newbie like me a chance to shoot with them even though I was ill-equipped and had zero experience. It really meant (and continues to mean) a lot to me that someone would help me out, especially since the industry is so competitive. Melissa continues to be a blessing and Adam and I had such a blast at their wedding yesterday!<br /><br />It was held at <a href="http://watermarkvacations.com/Ocean_View_Villas.html">Ocean View Villas</a>. And God answered our prayers to stop the rain too! It was absolutely beautiful out on the cliffs.<br /><br />Melissa is the queen of social networking. If you ever need ANYTHING, Melissa probably knows someone, or someone that knows someone. So it came as no surprise that she read her vows from her cell phone and then proceeded to <a href="http://twitter.com/">twitter</a>. :) Plus, there were TONS of photographers there. I could feel the awkwardness of being at a wedding and not shooting it alongside many others. It was the first wedding I've been to in awhile as a guest. I think the last wedding where I wasn't shooting was my own.<br /><br />I did bring my camera, but found that I didn't use it very much. Being the gracious bride she is, they had the Chargers playoff game playing in the other room and most of us spent our time cheering our Chargers on! What a game!!!<br /><br />Here are my few shots:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3169400247/" title="MelissaTim-1.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/3169400247_55c6bb2b8d_o.jpg" alt="MelissaTim-1.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />Doesn't she look stunning?!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3170230394/" title="MelissaTim-2.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3170230394_7e97e4b114_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="MelissaTim-2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3170230542/" title="MelissaTim-3.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3170230542_dd2b11735d_o.jpg" alt="MelissaTim-3.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3169400565/" title="MelissaTim-4.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/3169400565_c750ceb05a_o.jpg" alt="MelissaTim-4.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />One small part of the majestic view from the cliffs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3169400649/" title="MelissaTim-5.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1157/3169400649_fa435f327e_o.jpg" alt="MelissaTim-5.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />The place cards were SO cute. I loved the little cameras!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3170230830/" title="MelissaTim-6.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/3170230830_ccc9e1bd9a_o.jpg" alt="MelissaTim-6.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br />Melissa and Tim, we hope you have a fabulous time on your honeymoon! And can't wait to see all the photos that come pouring in from your wonderful wedding. We wish you two all the best!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-65089522577439764922009-01-03T12:56:00.000-08:002009-01-05T00:34:40.730-08:00The One with the Winners of my GIveaway!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BUyd36pKFaUM2Cty-C6c1YYpTaHV3hjP14wnYZUlm94GhFrqaNZPUqP6GswsJq5deI5ZNKXFCTZO8NEXxhExcBmhlL4oODOqi5pWWJfTgW5r8rHaOswNFPVTCEJ2tjxJVzHTV-8jt5A/s1600-h/top.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BUyd36pKFaUM2Cty-C6c1YYpTaHV3hjP14wnYZUlm94GhFrqaNZPUqP6GswsJq5deI5ZNKXFCTZO8NEXxhExcBmhlL4oODOqi5pWWJfTgW5r8rHaOswNFPVTCEJ2tjxJVzHTV-8jt5A/s400/top.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287175609358694658" border="0" /></a>Looking back to 2008, I am still blown away at what God has done in my life. Getting married to the love of my life, starting a new home with my hubby, gaining another family, and starting my photography career. What a doozy of a year, indeed. Everything that has happened to me photog-wise has been unforeseen gifts from God. If someone told me Jan 2008 that I would be here Jan 2009, I would laugh out loud.<br /><br />So seeing as how much has been given to me, I feel absolutely honored to be able to give back somehow. I am happy to announce that Hakeem and Ute are the winners of my giveaway!<br /><br />Their story was sent in by Ann and Diana and it deeply touched my heart because it is yet another illustration of how our God is a one of details that always has our best interests in mind.<br /><br />Here's their story:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Hakeem & Ute Oluwo won a once in a million lottery, literally. A couple of years ago, they were chosen for the Green Card lottery, enabling them (semi) hassle-free entry into the US from their current home country of Austria. They chose to move to San Diego after having met some of the members of our church who were in Austria on a mission trip. Hakeem & Ute knew that the most important decision about the move would be connecting with spiritual family. So San Diego, it was! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Little did they know of the struggle & hardship that would face them in years to come. Ute, a licensed Austrian nurse, would have to re-take many of her nursing classes, as the credits did not transfer to the US licensing system. Hakeem took two jobs to support his growing family, as Ute learned she was pregnant with their second daughter. He takes one night a week off to play “daddy”, so that Ute can finish the schooling she needs. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">They’re not deserving because there’s some tragedy in their life, no one’s dying of cancer. They’re deserving simply because they can’t afford the luxury of having professional photos taken of them. All of their finances currently go to meet their family’s basic needs.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The Oluwo’s are a beautiful family. Hakeem is Nigerian, Ute is Austrian and they have two beautiful daughters Julia, 5 and Alisa, 2. But their real beauty is an inner beauty, coated with humility and a true love for people. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">These two would do anything for anyone, in a heartbeat! Despite what’s going on in their own lives, they continually give spiritually & emotionally to everyone they meet. They are so easy to get along with and always looking for a way to encourage others. They are pillars in our church in San Diego, and they have been a tremendous source of encouragement for us and countless others and they deserve to be blessed.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Having professional photographs taken of their family would be something that they would cherish dearly and share with others around the world. I hope you consider them not because they’re deserving by the world’s standards, but because they’re truly a magnificent family.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Submitted with love and admiration, </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Diana & Ann </span><br /><br />I can't wait to do the shoot and share the photos! Thanks for the submission, Ann and Diana! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-31683693721487096072008-12-30T11:43:00.000-08:002008-12-30T19:14:30.737-08:00The One with the Upcoming ChangesI have been working on several projects these past couple of months and am planning to unveil them early 2009. I'm really excited about it and can't believe it's even possible for me at this point.<br /><br />Make sure to come back and visit often!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-3943290358796379402008-12-14T20:39:00.000-08:002008-12-14T20:51:48.367-08:00The One with December NightsAdam and I are celebrating our first Christmas as husband and wife. To say that I have dreamt of this day is an understatement. I would consider myself a pretty traditional person, so to be able to create new traditions with my husband that I hope to pass on to our future children and family is absolutely a treat for me.<br /><br />After almost 10 years, I think it's safe to call myself a "San Diegan." I definitely relate more San Diego than I do L.A. life now. One of things that I wanted to incorporate into our newly-forming Christmas traditions was going to <a href="http://www.balboapark.org/decembernights/">December Nights at Balboa Park</a>. I've only been once before and really wanted to see more of it this year.<br /><br />With a scarf, down vest, and jackets in preparation of a COOL San Diego night (y'know, below the 60s), Adam and I ventured out to brace ourselves for the huge crowds. It ended up be a really warm night and we just carried all our warm clothing the whole night.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3109812708/" title="DecemberNights0.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/3109812708_0c8d5599d7_o.jpg" alt="DecemberNights0.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />(A MCP MagicBlogItBoard made by using MCP Actions from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.mcpactions.com">www.mcpactions.com</a>)<br /><br />Adam and I had a really lovely time. We realized that we aren't really "large crowds" kind of people since we're not naturally aggressive enough to push ourselves through the crowds. We enjoyed several of the museums and sharing some kettle corn though. We also had a great time perusing all the different foods at the International Cottages. We ended up splitting a sausage roll from the Czech & Slovakia booth. Super yummy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3109812338/" title="-DecemberNights10.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3109812338_db4acc08b1_o.jpg" alt="-DecemberNights10.jpg" height="600" width="800" /></a><br /><br />All in all, it was a great start to one of our hopefully many Christmas traditions.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3109812478/" title="-DecemberNights9.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/3109812478_a49c093b58_o.jpg" alt="-DecemberNights9.jpg" height="600" width="800" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">We even wore red and green to be more festive. How cute and cheesy are we?! :)</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-22859237105907390262008-12-08T23:27:00.000-08:002008-12-31T10:04:13.720-08:00The One with how Giving is Awesome<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3095156568/" title="_MG_9893-1.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3095156568_12e7a10978_o.jpg" alt="_MG_9893-1.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">I saw this on Melissa Koehler's <a href="http://www.melissakoehlerblog.com/">blog</a> and learned about this nationwide photography giveaway movement called "<a href="http://www.givingisawesome.com/">Giving is Awesome</a>." When I look back at 2008 and reflect upon how much God has blessed me with this year, not only with the beginnings of my photography business, but everything else... I cannot help but feel like I need to give back somehow. So here it goes!<br /><br />As written by <a href="http://www.essentialimagery.com/blog/">Kristen Kalp</a>:<br /></span><p><span style="font-size:100%;">You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><em>You know someone. I guarantee it.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary photography -- $300 worth, to be exact. Whether it's a portrait session, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Oh, and the best part? The person who <em>nominates</em> the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The rules:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does <em>not</em> qualify as sincere financial need.)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">* The nominee must reside in San Diego, CA. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">* You must e-mail me the full story : <a href="jasmine.marie@mac.com">jasmine.marie@mac.com</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">The winner will be announced on New Years Eve -- get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">With love,</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Jasmine Marie</span><br /></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />(Photo taken at <a href="http://www.balboapark.org/decembernights/">December Nights</a>)<br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-20584116749546720472008-11-24T21:04:00.000-08:002008-11-24T22:07:42.835-08:00The One with Heidi and Scott's FamilyHeidi and Scott came down from Orange County for a family shoot here in Coronado. You could tell how much love filled this family because of all the little intimate moments throughout the shoot. It was really a blessing for Adam and I to be able to spend some time with them. I had so many favorite shots, it was really hard to narrow it down.<br /><br />Max and Merrick were absolutely adorable. I am such a sucker for baby blue eyes. Put a beautiful baby with bright blue eyes in front of me and I will probably do ANYTHING you ask me to. These two boys just made my heart gush.<br /><br />When I asked Heidi about her two sons and she answered that they <span style="font-style: italic;">love things all boy - cars, trucks, mud.. </span>I knew I was in for a really fun day. Wanna run around in the grass? <span style="font-style: italic;">Oh yeah.</span> How about in the sand? <span style="font-style: italic;">Yup!</span> Let's try to get sand in all our crevices!!! <span style="font-style: italic;">Woo hoo!</span> Max loved the helicopters, sirens, running <span style="font-style: italic;">fast</span>, ducks in the water, chasing the seagulls, picking up seashells, and so much more. They were such a delight to shoot. You could tell that these boys were home at the beach and just loved playing in the sand. I wonder what would happen if we had let them loose in the water? :)<br /><br />We walked around the ferry landing and then headed down to the beach by the <a href="http://www.hoteldel.com/">Hotel Del Coronado</a>. The day was absolutely perfect and we were thankful that God kept the fog at bay until the shoot was over.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058221288/" title="HeidiScottFamily01.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/3058221288_b098452c15_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily01.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />Beautiful San Diego skyline.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058222008/" title="HeidiScottFamily02.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3058222008_9dd27fda62_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily02.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058222272/" title="HeidiScottFamily03.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3058222272_83eaa079d9_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily03.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />My favorite kid photo. EVER. Love it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057385851/" title="HeidiScottFamily04.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/3057385851_e223f33564_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily04.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />Love this father and son moment.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057386219/" title="HeidiScottFamily05.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3057386219_8f060af694_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily05.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />Merrick looking over the bay.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057386707/" title="HeidiScottFamily06.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/3057386707_46732dbba8_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily06.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />Max intrigued by the ducks in the water.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057387341/" title="HeidiScottFamily07.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/3057387341_f6fc496221_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily07.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058224562/" title="HeidiScottFamily08.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/3058224562_2436c15864_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily08.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />Could this get any more perfect?!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058224958/" title="HeidiScottFamily09.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3058224958_f650008fbf_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily09.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058225298/" title="HeidiScottFamily10.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/3058225298_3386343bea_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily10.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />Max picked a flower and then presented it to his mom. Is that sweet?!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057388753/" title="HeidiScottFamily11.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3057388753_ee39e539ba_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily11.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057389093/" title="HeidiScottFamily12a.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3057389093_ab2676d6a8_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily12a.jpg" height="298" width="800" /></a><br />Handful of sand? Hmm... how did it get onto my pants?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058226268/" title="HeidiScottFamily16.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/3058226268_881a4f8757_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily16.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058226756/" title="HeidiScottFamily17.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/3058226756_d7ea03ed60_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily17.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057390239/" title="HeidiScottFamily18.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/3057390239_04056c4f1e_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily18.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />The family, pre-sand.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058227162/" title="HeidiScottFamily19.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/3058227162_c5a664fbca_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily19.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057390453/" title="HeidiScottFamily20.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/3057390453_c20224ded1_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily20.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057390593/" title="HeidiScottFamily21.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3057390593_539b5fc9f1_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily21.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058227516/" title="HeidiScottFamily22.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/3058227516_48b0b83a1a_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily22.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />And not only were they cute, they were so well-dressed! Look at these All-Stars! Did you know they made them so small?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057390805/" title="HeidiScottFamily23.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/3057390805_d19dc04416_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily23.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057390965/" title="HeidiScottFamily24.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3057390965_f2ffc1390f_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily24.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057391067/" title="HeidiScottFamily25.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/3057391067_8ab4a6de45_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily25.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058228020/" title="HeidiScottFamily26.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3058228020_dd846ea97e_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily26.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />My favorite shot of Scott and Merrick. Just love the emotion in it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058228108/" title="HeidiScottFamily27a.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/3058228108_47df664e26_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily27a.jpg" height="397" width="800" /></a><br />Flying baby!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058228210/" title="HeidiScottFamily30.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/3058228210_4f299fca89_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily30.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058228326/" title="HeidiScottFamily31a.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/3058228326_a4b38ae892_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily31a.jpg" height="600" width="800" /></a><br />TOUCHDOWN!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057391713/" title="HeidiScottFamily35.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/3057391713_32bf3eb875_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily35.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057391849/" title="HeidiScottFamily36.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/3057391849_cb068d8d45_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily36.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />You looking at me?!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057458945/" title="HeidiScottFamily45a.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/3057458945_ccc3ccccd0_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily45a.jpg" height="397" width="800" /></a><br />Say cheeeeeese!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058228770/" title="HeidiScottFamily37.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3058228770_101ff17dcc_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily37.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057392189/" title="HeidiScottFamily38.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/3057392189_1fdc6e5395_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily38.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058229110/" title="HeidiScottFamily39.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3058229110_abfe2d9e20_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily39.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3058229200/" title="HeidiScottFamily40.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/3058229200_c6b8a455da_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily40.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057392593/" title="HeidiScottFamily41.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3057392593_17d6bc0caa_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily41.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3057392773/" title="HeidiScottFamily42.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/3057392773_dc246ac9fc_o.jpg" alt="HeidiScottFamily42.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br />Heidi and Scott, your family is so amazing. Max and Merrick are such beautiful boys! Thanks for sharing an afternoon with us! I hope that you two have a fabulous run at the <a href="http://www.turkeytrot.com/">Turkey Trot</a> and and a joyful Thanksgiving!<br /><br />Special thanks to <a href="http://annpasquiniphotography.com/">Ann Pasquini</a> for referring me!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-72953524067781227112008-11-22T21:45:00.000-08:002008-11-22T22:00:16.735-08:00The One with Chris & Clay's FamilyChris is one of those guys that you just love working with because no matter what is going on, he never fails to give you a genuine hello and smile. Even when everything around us seems chaotic and out of control, Chris is calm and collected. Being someone that wears my emotions so close to the surface, I deeply admire Chris' ability to not let petty things get the best of you. So when he asked him to help get some family shots of him and his family, I was more than happy to somehow give a little back to someone that pours out compassion and kindness each day.<br /><br />We headed out to Mountain Hawk Park in Chula Vista. What a beautiful park. It overlooks Otay Lakes and has rolling hills in the background. We had a great time rolling around in the grass and playground. It was such a treat to spend time with Chris, Clay and Tanner. Tanner was such a trooper throughout the whole shoot!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3052245552/" title="ChrisFamily02.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/3052245552_22c1e6a221_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily02.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3051407431/" title="ChrisFamily03.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/3051407431_d099e60e5c_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily03.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3051407665/" title="ChrisFamily05a.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/3051407665_f9413c06b7_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily05a.jpg" height="400" width="800" /></a><br />Tanner did such a good job of wrestling Chris to the floor!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3052245772/" title="ChrisFamily04.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/3052245772_b93e90185f_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily04.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3052246000/" title="ChrisFamily07.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3052246000_2c00865a91_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily07.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />Tanner on the go!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3052246162/" title="ChrisFamily08.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3052246162_5d96c85e78_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily08.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3051408027/" title="ChrisFamily09.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3051408027_9cfb131ddf_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily09.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3052246382/" title="ChrisFamily10.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/3052246382_3ab68cf2d7_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily10.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3051408203/" title="ChrisFamily11.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/3051408203_9a5a28161b_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily11.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3051408403/" title="ChrisFamily12.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/3051408403_ded599ee32_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily12.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3051408587/" title="ChrisFamily13a.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/3051408587_3d72eecc6c_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily13a.jpg" height="731" width="800" /></a><br />I loved this series of photos of Tanner up on the shoulders!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3051408695/" title="ChrisFamily15.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3051408695_7e48571eb4_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily15.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3051408853/" title="ChrisFamily16.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/3051408853_bb2b33d0a5_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily16.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3052247212/" title="ChrisFamily17.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/3052247212_9be01433f8_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily17.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3052274010/" title="ChrisFamily18.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/3052274010_808bf18017_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily18.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />Easily my favorite shot of the day.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3052247352/" title="ChrisFamily20a.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3052247352_01bb6dc33d_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily20a.jpg" height="600" width="800" /></a><br />Wasn't he just delightfully handsome?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3051409253/" title="ChrisFamily21.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/3051409253_72107452c6_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily21.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3052247620/" title="ChrisFamily22.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3052247620_5c1aef7d4e_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily22.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3052247672/" title="ChrisFamily23.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/3052247672_faa91492c5_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily23.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3051409611/" title="ChrisFamily24.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/3051409611_e45496fc71_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily24.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3052247972/" title="ChrisFamily25.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/3052247972_d501e6c991_o.jpg" alt="ChrisFamily25.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><br />Chris, Clay and Tanner... Adam and I were truly honored to be able to spend some time with you to capture some photos. Thanks for having us!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-11829141338231897582008-11-07T19:09:00.000-08:002008-11-07T19:19:29.649-08:00The One with The Call :: 11:01:08Adam and I had the privilege of spending last Saturday praying and worshiping God with many of our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ at The Call at Qualcomm. It was an amazing experience that definitely changed my life as a Christian. My worship muscles were definitely stretched that day. It made me think about what Heaven will be like and if this is anything like what we're going to be up to for all eternity... wow. You could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit all day.<br /><br />For some reason, I left behind my photo badge from The Rock. I was upset at first that leaving it at home would prevent me from having a press pass, but in the end, I think God wanted me to spend less time behind the camera and more time with Him. I managed to capture some photos, but these really don't do the event much service.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3012049620/" title="Blog_TheCall01.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/3012049620_352025c994_o.jpg" alt="Blog_TheCall01.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3011214159/" title="Blog_TheCall02.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/3011214159_084b65d003_o.jpg" alt="Blog_TheCall02.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3012049656/" title="Blog_TheCall03.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/3012049656_4723680333_o.jpg" alt="Blog_TheCall03.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3012049672/" title="Blog_TheCall04.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/3012049672_9406bc655c_o.jpg" alt="Blog_TheCall04.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3011214269/" title="Blog_TheCall05.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/3011214269_01e9406aba_o.jpg" alt="Blog_TheCall05.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3011214293/" title="Blog_TheCall06.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/3011214293_f5ebb8a247_o.jpg" alt="Blog_TheCall06.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/3012049744/" title="Blog_TheCall07.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3012049744_46c9397393_o.jpg" alt="Blog_TheCall07.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br />Being around so much of "God" was a humbling experience to me, but also an amazingly blessed one because it has truly helped my faith to grow. Praise God.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-15984643132083135352008-10-24T17:51:00.000-07:002008-10-25T10:35:01.337-07:00The One with the Locks of LoveI have yet to meet a woman that's happy with her hair. Most women have a love-hate relationship with their own hair. Ask any woman about her hair and she will point out something wrong with it. It's too straight, too curly, too thick, too thin, too THIS, too THAT... you get the point. In the last few months, I've received several comments about how beautiful and healthy my long, black hair was and like any other woman I could not fight the internally-wired urges to criticize my hair.<br /><br />Begin complaining-about-my-hair rant:<br /><br />My hair is really thick, which makes it heavy. It's wavy in a non-pattern way - there's no rhyme or reason as to how it decides how to wave. Most people actually didn't know how long my hair was because I usually wear it up. Being so heavy AND wavy, with hot weather, it was incredibly annoying.<br /><br />Okay, rant over.<br /><br />So I grew out my hair for the wedding so I would have enough hair to curl in an updo. My hairdresser literally would not trim my bangs because she said it needed to be long enough to pin behind my ears. Of course, she was right. Post-wedding, I let it grow for a couple more inches so I would have enough to donate and enough to still look semi-adult age. :)<br /><br />Awhile back, I heard about this organization called, "<a href="http://www.locksoflove.org/">Locks of Love</a>." This is their mission statement: <span style="font-style: italic;">Our mission is to return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children. The children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.</span> How awesome is that?!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2970690604/" title="NewHair-7.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2970690604_22ceb9958d_o.jpg" alt="NewHair-7.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br />The ironic thing about all of this was that right before I went to finally cut this hair that I've been complaining about for over a year, I actually started rationalizing that maybe it wasn't THAT BAD. That taking almost 45 minutes to flat iron it wasn't THAT BAD. Or the fact that it took hours to air dry, if it even did, wasn't THAT BAD. Or that I felt like Cousin It and not like a Tahitian beauty when my hair was down. Or that I would go through bottles of shampoo and conditioner like no other wasn't THAT BAD either. Luckily, I have a loving husband that helped to remind me of these daily annoyances.<br /><br />Even though I was still fearing separation anxiety, I bit the bullet and finally got it cut. Here is how long my hair was to begin with. I didn't realize how long it was because it's been so long since I've flat-ironed it! This is the longest my hair has been my whole life.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2969847367/" title="NewHair-0.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/2969847367_88fd22a757_o.jpg" alt="NewHair-0.jpg" height="400" width="800" /></a><br /><br />My wonderful hairdresser put my hair into four ponytails, asked me if I was ready, and snipped them right off. Hair that took me almost three years to grow!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2969847481/" title="NewHair-5.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2969847481_289a92dd9f_o.jpg" alt="NewHair-5.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2970690526/" title="NewHair-6.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2970690526_c77b3c75c2_o.jpg" alt="NewHair-6.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />It was weird seeing my hair in ponytails unattached to my head. I really had no idea how long it was!<br /><br />Walking out of the salon, I felt like I had a wig on. I had not had my hair this short since 2003, which I like to affectionately call the period of "Ol' Skool Jasmine." My hair used to be really short in my college days - so short that my hairdresser used to shave the hair near the nape of my neck.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2970728826/" title="Adam27.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2970728826_80fc69e0e2.jpg" alt="Adam27.jpg" height="500" width="433" /></a><br />This was when we were first dating. Probably in the first two months.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2970728770/" title="Adam35.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2970728770_e728a443d7_m.jpg" alt="Adam35.jpg" height="240" width="240" /></a><br />:)<br /><br />So without further ado, here's the new haircut!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2969852389/" title="NewHair-8.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/2969852389_8446b36528_o.jpg" alt="NewHair-8.jpg" height="600" width="900" /></a><br /><br />The first couple of days was the hardest. I actually kind of missed my hair and felt a bit naked without it. I forgot to only use a little bit of shampoo. Every time I would put on a shirt, I would out of habit pull my hair out of the back of my shirt. I even had a twinge of regret about cutting it.<br /><br />Two weeks later, I'm quite happy. Even though people keep telling me that I look like I'm 12, I suppose it's better than people saying I look like I'm 40. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-75412587014080504922008-10-19T19:54:00.000-07:002008-10-19T20:11:16.971-07:00The One with Jessie & Eric's Wedding"<span style="font-style: italic;">Does Jessie know that you guys are going to do this?</span>" I asked<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">It was her idea." </span>Eric replied.<br /><br />The groomsmen dressed to the nines in their tuxes and grey ties down to their black and white Vans were getting their 50ccs warmed up in the parking lot of <a href="http://www.marinavillage.net/">Marina Village</a>. They were planning on riding them down the aisle at the ceremony. Totally cool - just like their wedding!<br /><br />Awhile back, I had the pleasure of shooting Jessie & Eric's wedding with <a href="http://www.melissakoehlerphotography.com">Melissa Koehler</a> and <a href="http://www.annpasquiniphotography.com">Ann Pasquini</a>. We started the day at <a href="http://www.thedana.com/">The Dana on Mission Bay</a> where everyone got ready on a beautiful summer day.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2926308552/" title="JessieEric002.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2926308552_a4d54f7b63_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="JessieEric002.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925455561/" title="JessieEric003.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2925455561_863b5e09a7_o.jpg" width="800" height="369" alt="JessieEric003.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2926308696/" title="JessieEric004.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2926308696_5b0a42342b_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="JessieEric004.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925455743/" title="JessieEric005.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2925455743_6a3de5e428_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="JessieEric005.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2926309030/" title="JessieEric008.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2926309030_01fb5c754e_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="JessieEric008.jpg" /></a><br />The bride's beautiful bouquet. Lilies are such a pretty flower for a bouquet.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925455897/" title="JessieEric007.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2925455897_05d11fb3eb_o.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="JessieEric007.jpg" /></a><br />Cutie flower girls.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925456317/" title="JessieEric013.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/2925456317_4a3174221a_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="JessieEric013.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925456419/" title="JessieEric020.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/2925456419_b416b68fa2_o.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="JessieEric020.jpg" /></a><br />Jessie looking at herself for the first time in the mirror with her gown on. <br /><br />They decided to have a first look before the ceremony. What a sweet moment.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925456505/" title="JessieEric021.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2925456505_d08e367e16_o.jpg" width="800" height="400" alt="JessieEric021.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925456599/" title="JessieEric022.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2925456599_a4809e8838_o.jpg" width="800" height="369" alt="JessieEric022.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925456779/" title="JessieEric023.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2925456779_605c62415c_o.jpg" width="800" height="738" alt="JessieEric023.jpg" /></a><br />How rad is this?!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925456929/" title="JessieEric024.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2925456929_19b16f2b12_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="JessieEric024.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925457111/" title="JessieEric029.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2925457111_f095f9c336_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="JessieEric029.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925457247/" title="JessieEric030.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2925457247_5ca6633348_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="JessieEric030.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925457367/" title="JessieEric031.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2925457367_01effa0e70_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="JessieEric031.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925457493/" title="JessieEric033.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2925457493_b222c1dd1d_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="JessieEric033.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925457595/" title="JessieEric034.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2925457595_1fc87cfbe6_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="JessieEric034.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2926310710/" title="JessieEric036.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/2926310710_8eb50002b6_o.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="JessieEric036.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925457831/" title="JessieEric042.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2925457831_8241e0b2ff_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="JessieEric042.jpg" /></a><br />The reception site.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925457989/" title="JessieEric41.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2925457989_1a99b2db7a_o.jpg" width="800" height="673" alt="JessieEric41.jpg" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-65647766363186004462008-10-10T16:50:00.000-07:002008-10-19T20:12:40.609-07:00The One with the New Camera, Canon 5D!I have long outgrown my camera. Those of you who have shot with me know just how much I complain about my camera. <span style="font-style: italic;">It drives me crazy! I just want to chuck it out the window! </span> And I really did want to throw it at the wall a couple of times. It's been acting up on me the last couple of months and just kind of stalling/freezing like a computer would. <br /><br />Probably doesn't help that when you hold a high amount of disdain directed toward your gadgets, they tend to KNOW and then behave even worse than before. Don't believe me? Try it out. Go ahead, tell your computer how much you hate it and just watch how it responds this next week. And then come back and proceed to me about how much I am right. Now, of course, if you have a Mac like me, it definitely will not work because of all the LOVE you feel towards it. :)<br /><br />Back to the subject at hand, I have wanted a new camera for YEARS now. Fortunately, Adam and I have been married for over three months now and are no longer financially feeding the money-hungry creature we call a "wedding." Which means, extra moo-lah for Jasmine's gadgets!<br /><br />Being the less frugal, bigger spender of the two of us, I could easily spend all our savings on gadgets galore. iPhone? Yup. New 50 1.2 lens? YES. Mac desktop? Oh yeah. However, there are more important things to spend money on, like paying off our debt and keeping ourselves away the perils that we call the "American Economy." So in my mind, there wasn't going to be a new camera coming my way for awhile.<br /><br />Lucky for me though, Nate and Jaclyn of <a href="http://theimageisfound.com/">The Image is Found</a> had a huge sale of all their Canon equipment. (Unluckily that they are switching back to Nikon, but that's a discussion for another day.) It was an opportunity that could not be passed on, so after running it by the hubby... I purchased it! It's used, but like <a href="http://waynetoshikazu.com/blog/">Wayne</a> said, it has really good mojo on it. :)<br /><br />And it arrived this week in all it's Canon glory...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2930522424/" title="Canon5D01.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2930522424_6e32a26b6a_o.jpg" width="533" height="800" alt="Canon5D01.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2929663875/" title="Canon5D02.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2929663875_eeb1c079ae_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="Canon5D02.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2930522594/" title="Canon5D03.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2930522594_58445a9e0c_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="Canon5D03.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2929664037/" title="Canon5D04.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2929664037_eeeaa25794_o.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="Canon5D04.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />I've been playing with it the last couple of days and it's been AMAZING. I am such a blessed gal. It is absolutely a pleasure to use. And I get to try it out this weekend with <a href="http://www.melissakoehlerphotography.com/blog/">Melissa Koehler</a>. Can't wait!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-37775852481669565452008-10-08T12:56:00.001-07:002008-10-19T20:12:56.989-07:00The One with Dad's DinnerFood is at the core of my family. Everything has always revolved around food. When my family and I eat lunch, we are already plotting out our dinner. The wonderful thing about inheriting Adam's family is that his family is the same way. Food is an integral part of their family too.<br /><br />My dad and grandpa are both chefs. They've cooked for my family all of my life until I left for college and I have to say that more often than not, I crave a home-cooked meal from home whenever I get a big "I-want-Chinese-food!!!" craving.<br /><br />So when my dad came to the San Diego location of <a href="http://www.citywok.com/">City Wok</a>, whom he works for, it was special treat to get a meal-cooked-by-Dad. Made me feel right at home again.<br /><br />An inside joke with my family is that you can always expect Adam to finish the soup. My husband LOVES soup. And by LOVE, I mean if he could choose only one meal to eat for the all the rest of his days, it would be hands down, soup... in particular, noodle soup. Every time he cooks soup for dinner, I am always taken aback by quickly he finishes his first bowl (out of many) because it's a hot bowl of soup. He has developed a tolerance of some sort to the heat, I suppose. So the first course of many was of course SOUP FOR ADAM. And did he finish it all? Do you really have to ask?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925310270/" title="DinnerWithDad1.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2925310270_b991565c34_o.jpg" alt="DinnerWithDad1.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br />We also had delish egg rolls. Mmmm...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2925307822/" title="DinnerWithDad005.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2925307822_d6ba83f8c1_o.jpg" alt="DinnerWithDad005.jpg" height="600" width="800" /></a><br /><br />And then we had lots of dishes to eat, including Salt & Pepper Tofu, Fried Rice, and Veggie Medley. Yum-O! I know everyone says that their mom or dad cooks the best, but in my case, it's TRUE! And apparently, when we eat... we eat a lot. Did I mention this meal was only shared by the two of us?<br /><br />We had a lovely conversation over dinner and it was nice to reconnect with family. Thanks for dinner Dad! It made me feel like I was a home.<br /><br />(photos from my P&S)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-1583580962288033202008-10-05T14:08:00.000-07:002008-10-24T18:26:34.710-07:00The One with the Flickr MosiacMy good friend, <a href="http://web.me.com/kelly.and.mike/WBlog/Blog/Blog.html">Kelly</a> (who makes super rad cards!), put this on her blog and I found it intriguing and wanted to try it out for myself.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are the instructions:</span><br />1) Answer 12 questions<br />2) Put those answers into the search function on <a href="http://flickr.com/">Flickr</a><br />3) Pick your favorite photo from the first page of each search<br />4) Take those URLs and input them into <a href="http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/mosaic.php">Mosaic Maker</a> to get your mosaic<br /><br />Sounds like fun! Adam is watching football right now and after all that college football yesterday, I'm a little football-ed out. This is what I came up with.<br /><br />1. What is your first name? <span style="font-style: italic;">Jasmine</span><br />2. What is your favorite food? <span style="font-style: italic;">anything with shrimp</span><br />3. What high school did you attend? <span style="font-style: italic;">Rosemead High</span><br />4. What is your favorite color? <span style="font-style: italic;">blue, but apparently to everyone else - brown</span><br />5. Who is your celebrity crush? <span style="font-style: italic;">right now? Probably Lee Pace</span><br />6. Favorite drink? <span style="font-style: italic;">Chai Tea Latte at Starbucks with soy :)</span><br />7. Dream vacation? <span style="font-style: italic;">Santorini (ah, one can dream)</span><br />8. Favorite dessert? <span style="font-style: italic;">frozen yogurt at Nuyo!</span><br />9. What do you want to be when you grow up? <span style="font-style: italic;">But I'm grown up already! :) Back then, I wanted to be a doctor</span><br />10. What do you love most in life? <span style="font-style: italic;">God and then Adam. :)</span><br />11. One word to describe you? <span style="font-style: italic;">compassionate</span><br />12. Your Flickr name? <span style="font-style: italic;">Jasmine.Marie</span><br /><br />Here's the mosaic:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2916596414/" title="Mosaic by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2916596414_e04c784e21.jpg" alt="Mosaic" height="376" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Apparently, a lot of people name their dogs, Jasmine. Why save a beautiful name like that for a dog is beyond me. :) I love that second shot with the girl with the shirt, "Who you calling shrimp?" And that last shot is actually of me on a La Jolla Photowalk taken by my good friend <a href="http://www.allnarfedup.com/">Bryan</a>.<br /><br />I'd love see other mosaics! Try it out. It was actually quite fun. I'm going to set it to my desktop background right now, so I can stare at those cupcakes and yogurt all day long. hehehe.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676012421475413394.post-75809513477648138662008-10-01T15:43:00.000-07:002008-10-24T18:26:50.927-07:00The One with Sandy & Dave's WeddingI am a firm believer that God is a masterful planner. He really has a way with weaving together the sweetest love stories. I can't wait to go to Heaven someday and go back and look at the intricacies of my own life because I am thoroughly enjoying the love story He's written for Adam and I.<br /><br />Sandy and Dave were destined to meet and fall in love. They went to the same high school and didn't meet again until years later. They were surprised to know that God had made their paths cross again, this time in His perfect timing.<br /><br />Their wedding was held at the <a href="http://elcajon.netadventist.org/">El Cajon Seventh-Day Adventist Church</a>. It has a beautiful sanctuary in a circular building with tall ceilings. <a href="http://danielgalangphotography.blogspot.com/">Daniel</a> and <a href="http://www.kevintsang.com/">Kevin</a> came along to help me and I couldn't have done it with my boys backing me up.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891282156/" title="Blog_SandyDave004 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2891282156_cd167c593e_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave004 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891282248/" title="Blog_SandyDave005 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2891282248_aafa071032_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave005 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890446165/" title="Blog_SandyDave007 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2890446165_a6c3a139c8_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave007 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891282576/" title="Blog_SandyDave008 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2891282576_3650e84977_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave008 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890446093/" title="Blog_SandyDave006 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2890446093_fd91d24b4e_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave006 copy.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />Sandy had a beautiful vintage wedding gown. I love vintage dresses!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890445589/" title="Blog_SandyDave002 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2890445589_858fac1634_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave002 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891282088/" title="Blog_SandyDave003 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2891282088_194ea3e62e_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave003 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891283120/" title="Blog_SandyDave012 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2891283120_8d9842322d_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave012 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />Sandy was so easy to photograph because she was constantly smiling all day long. A happy bride is a smiling one!<br /><br />And because no post of Jasmine's is without kiddies... here are some of my fave kid shots.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891282712/" title="Blog_SandyDave009 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2891282712_6aacd031bd_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave009 copy.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />This cutie just shone so brightly all day - she smiles from ear to ear!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890446505/" title="Blog_SandyDave010 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2890446505_d35152908d_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave010 copy.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />And then when she put on her flower girl dress, she just kept twirling in it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890446651/" title="Blog_SandyDave011 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2890446651_04d577ae16_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave011 copy.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />Another flower girl getting her hair done. I love the little delicate flowers.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891283248/" title="Blog_SandyDave013 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2891283248_859615a6fb_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave013 copy.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />The bible bearer. Look at those eyes!<br /><br />This wedding was definitely a community effort. You just knew that Sandy and Dave were deeply loved by their friends and family because of how much time and effort they put into making this day a special one for them. I love this shot of a fruit plate that they made! Not bought... MADE!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890445481/" title="Blog_SandyDave001 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/2890445481_6889235ac5_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave001 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890446933/" title="Blog_SandyDave014 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2890446933_cc92b27ca9_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave014 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890447031/" title="Blog_SandyDave015 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2890447031_937fa509fd_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave015 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891283570/" title="Blog_SandyDave016 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2891283570_1533d9ac39_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave016 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890447233/" title="Blog_SandyDave017 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2890447233_a89c6cf687_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave017 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br />I had showed her my LCD earlier that day and from then on, she wanted to see the photos of herself! Not exactly the best thing to happen during a ceremony.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890447345/" title="Blog_SandyDave018 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/2890447345_ee1db7ac12_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave018 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890447435/" title="Blog_SandyDave019 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2890447435_ac7e2105d1_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave019 copy.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891283952/" title="Blog_SandyDave020 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2891283952_c6e6545fb4_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave020 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890447655/" title="Blog_SandyDave021 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2890447655_d45b34f297_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave021 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890447763/" title="Blog_SandyDave022 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2890447763_95d0cd7645_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave022 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891284264/" title="Blog_SandyDave023 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2891284264_4c3eac6f2c_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave023 copy.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891284346/" title="Blog_SandyDave024 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2891284346_15cf8170a9_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave024 copy.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891284478/" title="Blog_SandyDave025 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2891284478_9f51909ace_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave025 copy.jpg" height="533" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2890448229/" title="Blog_SandyDave026 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2890448229_9a715211b8_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave026 copy.jpg" height="553" width="800" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasminemarie/2891284682/" title="Blog_SandyDave027 copy.jpg by jasmine.marie, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2891284682_efcbf35a26_o.jpg" alt="Blog_SandyDave027 copy.jpg" height="800" width="533" /></a><br />Their super yummy cake... I could have eaten five slices, easily.<br /><br />Sandy and Dave, I hope that your move to Arizona was a smooth one. Thank you for having us come out to capture your wedding day. We wish you many years full of God's blessings!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.com7