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Hermosa Beach Engagement | Annie & Mark

Casey — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:55:40 +0000

Annie and Mark are so photogenic (as you will see from their pictures)! We shot their engagement session down in Hermosa Beach, not too far from where their wedding will be in just a few months in Redondo Beach. Both Annie and Mark love to travel and have been to all kinds of crazy places around the world. The two of them met through a mutual friend at a Super Bowl party, when they realized they were actually next door neighbors! From there it was only a matter of time before they were head-over-heels in love with each other.

You both looked so cute in these photos and Annie, I love your dress!

This funny older gentleman thought it would be fun for him to “photo bomb” this shoot…we have no idea where he came from, but he definitely made us laugh!

These were some fun shots down on the Hermosa Pier!

We are so excited for you two! September will be here before you know it!

Palos Verdes Engagement | Kim & Terry

Casey — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:45:41 +0000

We shot Kim and Terry’s engagement shoot over on the cliffs of Palos Verdes. The two of them are such wild, fun-loving people. They met on a getaway in Las Vegas through a mutual friend, but I guess what happens in Vegas doesn’t always have to stay in Vegas. The two were dating soon after they got home and have been loving life together ever since. That was now almost 4 years ago! In November 2010, Terry proposed to Kim with an airplane flying over her with a sign that read…”I LOVE YOU KIM SHOOK, WILL YOU MARRY ME?” How exciting is that!?!

Terry rode his bike over to where we were shooting so that we could get a couple of great shots with them on the motorcycle. Too scary for me, but these two love it!

These are Kim and Terry’s dogs which were making us laugh. The four of them together are one happy family!

Can’t wait for the big day! It’s going to be here so soon!!!!

Trestles Wetlands | Diana & Jimmy Surf Session

Casey — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:45:40 +0000

So this session is much different then anything we have ever posted. You may recognize this couple from their engagement session a few months back. Casey wanted to do a fun shoot for Diana and Jimmy since they both love surfing and so does Casey. They decided to head down to one of Casey’s favorite places to surf – Trestles! He got up at 4:30AM and headed down the 5 fwy towards San Clemente. Casey took the family and I there this summer and it was such a fun day. It’s a beautiful place, just not at 5am in the cold. But Casey lives for doing fun things like that! When you get there you have a pretty long walk along the freeway. It’s fun and adds to the adventure.

Diana and Jimmy headed down to the beach.

You can see the freeway in the distance here.

Its such a beautiful walk down. You would never know that trail is there unless you knew about Trestles.

Here are the train tracks that just got remodeled. These run along the beach and all the way up the Cali coastline.

When Casey walked up with Diana and Jimmy he had to hold it together and remember he was shooting NOT surfing. It was so good that day!

Getting ready.

Diana is always so happy! Even at the crack of dawn in the freezing cold she still is stoked on life…and Jimmy.

A little stretching and they are on their way.

Jimmy helping Diana know where to sit in the lineup.

Pretty amazing day!

Here are some of Casey’s first GoPro camera shots.

Diana and Jimmy both riding one together.

Casey is back on land shooting with his buddy John Eckmier’s 400mm lens. It’s a great lens for surfing. John lets Casey borrow it often. Diana here snaking the boys.

Sick one!

Here is Jimmy laying into one.

Best pic of the day!

Thank you Diana & Jimmy for letting Casey share this awesome day with you. And thanks to Scotty who came to help Casey out so he could get a few waves at the end

Thanks for this awesome shot Scotty.

Will Rogers State Park Engagement | Paula and Wes

Casey — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:33:40 +0000

Shooting Wes and Paula’s engagement session was a ton of fun for Casey and I because we loved getting to see their personalities come out a little more through their pictures. The two of them actually met through Wes’s dad, who worked with Paula. After two casual meetings through firm events, Wes asked Paula to play volleyball at the beach. The volleyball game turned into dinner then drinks, and the two have been together ever since. Wes proposed to Paula on their trip in Maui last June on a hike that led to a waterfall – no surprise that it was something “outdoor-sy,” athletic, and fun because that is what these two are all about (that’s probably why we like them so much)!

Paula and Wes, we cannot wait for you guys to get married in just a few weeks because we know your wedding is going to be a blast – for you, for all your guests, and especially for us!

Lake Arrowhead Resort | Priscilla and Chris | Part 3

Casey — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:28 +0000

Yay! Part 3! Chris and Priscilla’s ceremony was gorgeous. Adrian, you are an amazing officiant! ‘Oh, the Places You Will Go’ – by Dr. Suess, was a perfect theme for them!So amazing! Seriously there is nothing more gorgeous then God’s creations.Priscilla, I love how you are staring at Chris in this one!Chris I love how excited you are!YAY! Married!Earlier in the day I saw a little girl sledding and I couldn’t resist asking them! They said yes!

You guys did a great job on your first dance.Party time!Thanks to Life In Proofs for letting me take these shots!Blake, Tricia, Priscilla, Chris. Adrian and Caitlyn… we love all of you!! Thank you for being our friends. Priscilla and Chris, you were blessed with an amazing wedding and we were blessed to be part of it. You have fantastic friends and family who love you. We are excited to see how God blesses your life! Oh, The Places You Will Go!

The awesome team that helped make Priscilla and Chris’ wedding amazing!

Photography – Figlewicz Photography

Coordinator – Tricia Dahlgren Events

Ceremony & Reception – Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa / Lisa Fleming

Video – Matrimony Films

Flowers – Celebrate

DJ – SOS Entertainment

Photo Booth – Life in Proofs

Dress – Cruz’s Bridal

Hair – Garrett Markenson Coiffure

Make-Up – Double Take Make Up Artistry

And of course all the family and friends that helped with every detail!

Lake Arrowhead Resort | Priscilla and Chris | Part 2

Casey — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:04 +0000

On to part 2 of Chris and Priscilla’s (a.k.a. Chriscilla) wedding at the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa.I love this shot! It wasn’t snowing anymore, but the snow was falling from the trees! Priscilla was so happy.The sun was so bright and they couldn’t keep their eyes open… but I love these laughing shots.Their bridal party hiked all the way down the hill in the slushy snow… Priscilla and Chris were very entertained by it… luckily no one slipped.You guys are SO cute!This one is my favorite!Celebrate did an amazing job with all the flowers.Chris and Adrian, you guys are so cute! I thought this was a good ending photo for part 2, check back tomorrow for part 3!

The awesome team that helped make Priscilla and Chris’ wedding amazing!

Photography – Figlewicz Photography

Coordinator – Tricia Dahlgren Events

Ceremony & Reception – Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa / Lisa Fleming

Video – Matrimony Films

Flowers – Celebrate

DJ – SOS Entertainment

Photo Booth – Life in Proofs

Dress – Cruz’s Bridal

Hair – Garrett Markenson Coiffure

Make-Up – Double Take Make Up Artistry

Officiant – Adrian Matsumoto

And of course all the family and friends that helped with every detail!

Lake Arrowhead Resort | Priscilla and Chris | Part 1

Casey — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:47:08 +0000

I am so excited to share this wedding with everyone! Chris and Priscilla planned an amazing wedding at the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa. Casey and I left our house super early and headed for the mountains. We knew it had snowed the night before, but we did not anticipate a winter wonderland. The whole drive up I kept saying this is so fun! Priscilla had been hoping for snow and she got it…Luckily Casey bought chains the day before.This car was still stuck in the snow when we were headed home the following day.We had to stop by Alpine! The summer we started dating 12 years ago we were both youth leaders at this camp.Lake Arrowhead is beautiful!This tree was covered with blossoms and snow!Snow blowing the ceremony spot.Chris gave Priscilla these beautiful gifts.Every couple that gets married at the Lake Arrowhead Resort signs a cork and it stays in the room with all the others. Super cute!Priscilla I love you! You are so feisty and beautiful. Not every bride would have been so excited about snow in April! But you were a trooper and you embraced every moment of the day! Priscilla surprised Chris with these garters.Chriscilla! LOL!When Priscilla was putting her earrings she dropped them but she found them!So gorgeous!Your mother was so happy!The first look was so awesome!Chris was so excited…Chris and Priscilla, you are so great together! We can’t wait to show you more… part 2 is tomorrow AND part 3 is the next day. Yup there’s a part 3! Love you guys.

The awesome team that helped make Priscilla and Chris’ wedding amazing!

Photography – Figlewicz Photography

Coordinator – Tricia Dahlgren Events

Ceremony & Reception – Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa / Lisa Fleming

Video – Matrimony Films

Flowers – Celebrate

DJ – SOS Entertainment

Photo Booth – Life in Proofs

Dress – Cruz’s Bridal

Hair – Garrett Markenson Coiffure

Make-Up – Double Take Make Up Artistry

Officiant – Adrian Matsumoto

And of course all the family and friends that helped with every detail!

Queen Mary | Long Beach Wedding Photography | Ashley + Mike P2

Casey — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:00:46 +0000

Here is part 2 of Ashley and Mike’s wedding! Because of the rain, their outdoor wedding was moved to the Chapel… but it was just as magical! And we possibly got a photo of a ghost… which made Ashley very excited. Ashley, her sister Jordan and her mom have been ghost hunting on the Queen Mary for years. They take it very seriously! We love you guys! Even the night before the wedding Ashley and Jordan were running around the boat, giggling like little girls, trying to scare themselves. Mike stayed super calm through the whole wedding, but it was just a front for the real tears that came later.I love this photo!Jordan, you are are awesome! Right after the ceremony Mike started balling… it was the sweetest thing ever. My heart melted! It took him a good 15 minutes to recover! But then he was good and we were blessed with a few minutes of clear skies.I love this shot… it’s stunning! Our intern Kaitlin Kelley took it!

Ashley was so excited to be outside and on the top deck. Earlier that day we would have been soaked and blown off the boat!Even with all the rain, God blessed us with just enough time to get all the outdoor shots we wanted!Yummy! Our kids were so excited to get their candy bags!This ballroom seriously takes you back in time! It’s amazing!So cute!Grandpa gettin’ down!I love you guys! Always having fun!

Thank you guys again! We love you both. We can’t wait to hang out again soon! Margaritas at the Rivi!

Photography – Figlewicz Photography | Coordinator – Jordan Davis | Ceremony & Reception – Queen Mary | Queen Mary Wedding Specialist: Krystal Kiremit | Flowers – Flower by Florence
Dessert – Torrance Bakery | DJ – Michael Angelo Music | Dress – The Wedding Day And of course all the family and friends that helped with every detail!

Queen Mary | Long Beach Wedding Photography | Ashley + Mike P1

Casey — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:03 +0000

Ashley and Mike, we have enjoyed every minute with you guys! Your wedding was amazing… rain and all! Here is part 1 of your very rainy wedding on the Queen Mary. Ashley wore her Grandma’s jewelry and had their families 100 year old hankie.Ashley, you are so beautiful!You guys are adorable!Don’t be deceived by the sunny windows, it was pouring! This was the biggest and windiest rain storm Southern California had this year!Ashley has been taking this same picture since she was a little girl.The rain broke and we braved the outdoors! You guys are troopers!And then it started to pour again… I think rainy weddings weddings are very romantic… and it will be something you remember forever! Remember when the ghost lifted your veil! LOL Jordan, thank you for trusting us with your sister’s wedding and for being a huge supporter of our business. You were at the very first bridal show we ever did. We are so blessed by your friendship and now we have been blessed by your whole family!Check back tomorrow for part 2 of Ashley and Mike’s wedding!!

Nicaragua | Fig Adventures P2

Casey — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:10 +0000

Here is Ryan’s killer little pool! Can’t wait to try it out in Nov!

They had so many people in this bus. I can’t image being in there. These guys jumped on for a free ride through town.

Ryan and Bill chilling at the hardware store waiting for some supplies.

I couldn’t not take a picture of this

So much color in this country!

How do they do this??

All loaded up with our supplies! Headed back to Ryan’s pad to finish it up.

I tried forever to get a shot of this bird. It was so fast. He loved Ryan’s almond trees.

Bill Watt chilling.

Ryan getting his afternoon snack on!

So my plan wasn’t to go to Nicaragua to find shells. It was to score some amazing surf. But since that didn’t happen I had an abundance of time to spend looking for shells. I think I can say I scored the mother load!

Locals working the well.

So Cola is on the left in the shot and Bill aka “El Tomata”

Super HOT chillies. I think

Local kids at Ryan’s place.

Killer sunsets again

Here are some more Instagram pics. I really loved this country. Can’t wait to take Andrea there in the fall. I just hope I score some waves this time