Rain rain go away was the chant of the day!! I was however prepared with my bunches of plastic bags for equipment and the bride along with towels and my rain boots! However, just as I was doing my walk through of the grounds before going over to see the bride, the clouds parted, the sun shined down and I'm pretty sure I heard a few angels singing up there. It turned into an amazingly beautiful day with just that perfect wet sparkle everywhere. I still can't believe it and they even went on to have an outside ceremony in December! It was great, and it was great to get to photograph this sweet and energetic's bride's day as it had been awhile since the last time we saw each other - flashback to high-school where we both were in the school plays and singing our hearts out. Thank you Kristen and Tim for having me be a part of your glorious day!! This is a wrap for my 2013 weddings!!! Looking forward to all that is in store for 2014. Thank you to Emily B. for shooting with me - always great to have your eye and sweet personality along!

Wedding Venue: Calamigos Ranch/ Brides Dress: Casablanca / Brides Shoes: Hey Lady/ Brides Veil: Handmade by her Mom/ Groom’s Attire: Monogram suit by Banana Republic / Brides Hairstylist & Makeup: Nancy Pham / Florist: Diane Carvotta / Caterer: Calamigos Ranch / Cake: Z Patisserie / Wedding Coordinator: Nam Lam from LA Modern Weddings / DJ: H2H Entertainment / Videographer: Capture This! Flip Cameras

Where do I even begin with this beautiful wedding day - as a practically sister, cousin, bridesmaid and photographer...Kirsten and Rusty are finally married. I can't believe my baby cousin is married, and not only just married but to her grade school boyfriend, love of her life. The boyfriend that she swore for so many years was just a friend. It was one of those boy meets girl and slowly over many many years they build a foundation of love, trust and passion. This wedding was such a sweet story of all the memories they had together and all the memories to come, as this is the beginning all over again. Thank you for having me capture it, to be the one behind the camera and doing a bit of a circus act to be in front of the camera as well. It was a perfect day with perfect clouds and perfect love. xoxo

Thank you to Rebecca and Becky for shooting with me and finding that golden light in the beautiful Chicago clouds. James and team - ALWAYS a pleasure to work by your side - can't wait to see the video!

Venue: Catigny Gardens / Bride Hairstylist: Livia Caporale / Grooms Tie: Dibi Ties / Florist: Tina & Dollie/ DJ: Monastero Entertainment/ Videographer: Burkart Studios /