Trash the Dress Sess

Today, I had the opportunity to tag along for a trash the dress sess for my friend Celeste. I admit, I was a bit of a squeeky wheel to her the last year. I'm glad she finally gave me a chance to come shoot along side her and sponge off her in the process.

She shot their wedding just yesterday at the Seascape Resort. We had some big elements against us (rain, wind, thunder and lightning), but I got a few good shots despite the wicked storm! The rains didn't get this couple down... they braved out the storm and all our ideas until they turned blue. The dark skies made for a dramatic contrast against the bright colors at the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz.

Johnny & Kym

On Superbowl Sunday, I shoot my best friend Jenee's oldest brother, Johnny and his fiance, Kym. Did that make sense? Anyway he's like a brother. Quirky, embarrasing, but genuine and comfortable to be around. He's a brother every girl wants, he adores his little sister Jenee. Plus he's in the Marines so you always feel safe and taken care of in his presence which is what I think of when I think of my big brothers. He's been on four tours to Iraq and is in the special forces- a very capable man. His fiance Kym is so easy going and sweet, a great balance to his straight forward ways. She definetly has a way with him cuz I know Johnny would normally never pose for a photo and she got him to work it for a good 40 minutes or so. Ah the way of love.










At the end, we were running low on Johnny's patience, so she asked him to propose again. He agreed.

J: "Kym, have you talk to you dad lately?"



K: "No, why?"


J: "Cuz I asked him if I could marry you."

Ingrams at Light House Field

The Ingrams are a family from our church, Vintage Faith. I like that our church is full of young families like ours. Their older daughter, Emory is about Luke's age. Lynn and I hook up at the park on Mondays with the kiddies. Lynn is so warm and gentle in her mothering, I think you know that just by her eyes. Her husband Erik is a PT and Rod is looking forward to surfing with him soon. His dad is Chip Ingram, you may have heard his rich sermons on the radio or back in the day at Santa Cruz Bible Church. Memories... in college we would all drive me over the hill for Sunday services. But enough of that.

The first one is my favorite because it sums up what little boys are all about... Sam is muddy and pointing to big airplanes way up high in the sky.

Julieann at Wilder Ranch

Julieann is so dear to me. She's my neighbor of the last three and a half years. We moved in the same time in August of 2005 when Luke was less than a month old. She keeps me young and accountable all in one breath. She's been so helpful babysitting the kids over the years. It's been a blessing to watch her blossom into a young lady.

She was my muse at Wilder Ranch this last Sunday on a whim. We've been talking about taking her pictures for months, so when she knocked on my door at 4pm for a visit, I said let's just do it... there is about an hour of light left- Let's go!

Julie Cahill Photography

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