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Bridal photo sessions might be one of my favorite things in the entire world!  Getting to spend a couple of hours with a bride in the most beautiful dress she has ever purchased is a true honor and honestly…SO MUCH FUN!  This one on one time allows me the opportunity to capture gorgeous images of a bride who feels so pretty, confident, and beyond excited for her wedding day.  What could be better?

While I was out in Santa Barbara for UNITED I had the chance to photograph the stunning Crystal in her wedding dress.  As the sun rose over the horizon, the rolling waves glistened so brilliantly, it looked like tiny diamonds were dancing across the surface!  A big thanks to The Photography Smiths for leading such an incredible shoot.  Enjoy a few of my favorite images below!

This bridal session took place right outside of the Four Seasons…at 6 o’clock in the morning!  Waking up at sunrise provided for such gorgeous golden light!

Crystal actually lives in one of my favorite cities ever, San Diego, California.

Her genuine laughter and obvious joy for life made for such pretty pictures!

LOVE.

Styling your wedding dress with a couple of chunky necklaces can add a dramatic touch to any strapless gown.

Seriously Crystal…you are STUNNING!

As the sun rose higher in the sky, I had the opportunity to capture Crystal in front of the incredible Santa Barbara cliffs.

LOVELY!

Thank you again to everyone who made this bridal session possible.  The golden light that fills these images sorta makes me want to get up at sunrise every morning!  Sorta…kinda…okay maybe not EVERY morning.HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

STRIKE 1!  The ball soared past Jason, a look of shock registering on his face.  Get it together he thought…this is a girl pitching to you!  STRIKE 2!  A sly smile crept its way onto Whitney’s face.  She had warmed up in secret and could tell Jason was surprised by her arm.  STRIKE 3…YOU’RE OUT, the umpire called out loudly, leaving Jason to walk off the plate in disbelief.  He couldn’t believe he had just been struck out by the pretty girl with the big brown eyes only 40 feet away.

Even though Jason had struck out at the plate (and that was not the only time Whitney struck Jason out that day), he felt like there was something special about her. He asked Whitney out on a date, and they quickly realized how much they had in common.  With a mutual love for sports, travel, and all adventure, Whitney and Jason’s days were filled with plenty of laughter. While on their trip to the Bahamas, Jason got down on one knee and proposed to Whitney in front of the rolling waves of the crystal clear turquoise ocean.  She felt herself melting with joy as she exclaimed YES, hugging Jason as the receptionist from the resort documented these precious moments on camera.  They were married March 16th at Nanina’s in the Park in front of all of their family and friends.  As Jason looked into Whitney’s eyes and promised to spend forever with the girl he loved so much, he knew in his heart he had finally hit a home run.

Whitney and Jason, I am SO happy for you two!  Thank you for giving me the honor of capturing your gorgeous wedding!  Enjoy a few of my favorite photographs from your special day below.

Whitney’s talented uncle Jamie actually did her hair and make-up on her wedding day.

As she was pampered, Whitney reviewed the personal vows she would recite to Jason later that day.

Whitney chose to wear a STUNNING dress by Oleg Cassini.

Whitney had not one, but THREE pairs of shoes!  They all were decorated in her favorite leopard pattern.

Whitney’s father, Bruce Driver, helped lead the New Jersey Devils to a Stanley Cup win in 1995.  Whitney is not only inspired by her parent’s drive and passion for life, she is also inspired by their marriage!

Lovely bridesmaids dresses by Alfred Angelo.

Whitney couldn’t help but be excited as her mom and close friends helped her into her wedding dress.

This father-daugther first look brought tears of happiness to both Whitney and Bruce’s eyes.

While I was photographing the girls, Mekina was capturing the guys getting ready.  I love this one of Jason opening his gift from Whitney.

Whitney pulled up to Nanina’s in the Park in a vintage white Rolls Royce.

GORGEOUSNESS!

Loving the suspenders guys.

As tiny white snowflakes trickled down from the sky and around these pretty girls, I couldn’t help but think about how romantic the entire day felt!  With the lush green pine trees in the background, it really was so beautiful.

Whitney and Jason saw each other for the first time when Whitney walked down the aisle.  From the looks on their faces it was obviously a very special and emotional moment for them both!

Whitney and Jason laughed and cried their way throughout the entire ceremony!

HAPPILY MARRIED!

Whitney and Jason can be romantic one moment…

…and completely silly the next!  What a perfect combination for an amazing relationship.

Amazing, hilarious, and totally AWESOME is the only way to describe this bridal party.

Whitney and Jason entered their ceremony with a burst of excitement and energy to get the party started!

One of my favorite moments was when Whitney surprised her mom with a special dance to “Mama’s Song”, recorded by their close friend Charlotte Tucci.

Toasts were followed by dancing, dancing…and lots more dancing throughout the night!

Whitney and Jason, your wedding day was simply INCREDIBLE!  Thank you for allowing me to share in such special moments in your lives.  I hope the many years you will spend together will be filled with an abundance of happiness and love!