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Santa Barbara Engagement Session | Ace + Robby

You know when things happen in your life that make it glaringly obvious that something bigger is at work than you even know? That’s how I feel about my time with Ace & Robby. Since email number one, the universe has aligned every single thing to bring us together at the right time. And from our first phone call, when my face hurt from smiling so much, I knew the wedding photography gods had given me the greatest gift of all time.

In my line of work, I see A LOT of different kinds of love. Ancient love and young love, love that has stood the test of fire, love that still has a lot of growing to do. And somehow, in the way these two men look at one another, I see ALL of the kinds of love. All at once. That’s when you know it’s the good stuff. That beautiful, messy love that I LIVE for.

Just take a look, and you’ll see it too…

See Canyon Fruit Ranch Wedding – Kiersten & Michelle

I could say so much about these two. SO MUCH. But as I sit here with my fingers hovering over the keyboard, all I can see is Kiersten & Michelle’s first dance playing on repeat in my head. With their friends and family gathered around them, they sang “Your Mess is Mine” (by Vance Joy) to one another as they swayed in the light of the setting sun. And in that moment, I knew these two might just be the most marriage-aware couple I’ve ever come across. It’s one thing to wear the dress, say the vows, and look longingly into your lovers’ eyes. But it’s quite another thing to commit to sharing a messy existence with another human being. Because that’s what marriage is, no matter who you are — it’s the most beautiful mess there ever was. These two don’t take the love of the other for granted, and wouldn’t waste a drop of it for the world.

But don’t take my word for it. The photos can speak for themselves…

{see Michelle & Kiersten’s woodland engagement session}

VENUE: See Canyon Fruit Ranch | COORDINATION: Spark + Sparkle Events | CATERING: Trumpet Vine Catering
FLORALS: Elegant Details | DJ: Epic Entertainment | Rentals: All About Events | Linens: BBJ Linen | Backdrop: Dark Marquee Designs

Los Osos Engagement Session – Kiersten & Michelle

If you think about it, Love is an incredible force.
It doesn’t see color, race, or gender, and it’s the same in every language.
It doesn’t need much, just attention given and space to live.
And in my experience, Love is always ALWAYS followed around by their best friend, Laughter.
Which is just my favorite thing.

Kiersten & Michelle are no exception.

Moody Italian Vineyard Wedding – Same Sex Wedding – Biddle Ranch

“And I’d choose you; in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I’d find you and I’d choose you.”
– The Chaos of Stars

Amazeballs Team of Vendors:

Coordination & Design: Eventful Weddings
Venue: Biddle Ranch Vineyard
Cinematographer: Patrick Ang
Florals: Sprigs Floral Design
Rentals: All About Events
Stationer: Pigment & Parchment
Linens: Bella Couture
Hair & Makeup: Gina Karpenko
Caterer: Flora & Fauna Fine Food
Vintage Rentals: Embellish Vintage Rentals
Dress: Moondance Bridal
Suit: Hey Gorgeous Formalwear

Carly & Emily – Spanish Oaks Wedding – Santa Margarita, CA

Truth be told, I love a million things about my job. But lately, my absolute favorite part is seeing that even when it seems our world is crumbling around us — JOY is still possible in our world that LOVE still wins. With the daily bombardment of tragedy and sadness, I know I can count on seeing people smiling, dancing, and loving one another every weekend.

Carly & Emily’s wedding was no exception.
The way these two women love one another, look at one another, hold one another — it’s an inspiration to humans everywhere.

{check out Carly & Emily’s windswept engagement session}

| Venue: Spanish Oaks Ranch | Hair & Makeup: The Queen’s Bees | Florals: April Flowers |
| DJ: Modern Symphony | Rentals: SLO Party Rentals & Embellished Vintage Rentals |

Based in San Luis Obispo and traveling the globe documenting destination weddings, elopements, and stories of all kinds. Inspired by love, light, heartache, and all the things that make us human.

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