Coming soon: Nicki and Chris' new addition

A while back Dad and I had a great time photographing Nicki and Chris' wedding.  Now they're expecting another little bundle of joy and I was lucky enough to take a few photos when Nicki was 35 weeks along.  Here are some of my favorites.

Andrea and Raphael : Balboa Park on a Summer afternoon

I don't want to be shallow or anything, but I have to say that before they even said anything I hoped I'd have the opportunity to photograph Andrea and Raphael's wedding.  These two are a very physically attractive couple and any photographer would be lucky to have a session with them.  But then they started talking... and I liked them even more!

These two decided to have their engagement session in Balboa Park in San Diego.  I really enjoy photographing couples at the park because there are so many different options for locations and moods. We were surprised at how busy the park was on a weeknight - but really, we shouldn't have been. It was a gorgeous summer afternoon, and everyone was outside enjoying all of the live music and other entertainers lining the Prado.

See what I mean?  Gorgeous!

Stunning, yet so relaxed and natural together.  What a beautiful combination and a great couple to spend the afternoon with.  Can hardly wait for the wedding, you two!

Nadia and Grant are married!

Nadia and Grant are an amazingly fun and cool couple.  They met at a coffee shop and have been in love ever since.  The two are living in Arizona now, but decided to have their destination wedding here in San Diego.  They couldn't have picked a more beautifully, San Diego day, or better locations.

They were married at the beautiful Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and celebrated afterwards at Marina Village in Mission Bay.

I absolutely love how girly, yet super stylish these shoes are!

Grant and Nadia stayed traditional, not wanting to see each other before their ceremony.  But that didn't mean that we couldn't get a few shots of them anyway...

You two are stunning!

We headed to the Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma for a few photos between the ceremony and reception.

And there goes the veil!  Fortunately it only blew safely into some nearby bushes.

The view from the Sunset Room at Marina Village.

Wedding photos of Nadia's and Grant's parents were on display near the cake.  I just love those photos!

So many adorable details - like the bell favors that took the place of silver on glasses to request that the bride and groom kiss.

Each table was marked with adorably embellished photos of places that Nadia and Grant have been together.

Didn't I say this was a fun couple?

Nadia and Grant - thank you for asking Dad and me to take part in your day.  You two are so fantastic to work with.  You were so relaxed and positive all day long, just taking it all in.  Things may have moved a bit faster than you expected, but it was definitely clear to us that you two enjoyed every minute of it.  I can hardly wait to see what the two of you will do next.