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see relateddebra & dean. the wedding.

04.26.08 // coronado island marriott resort // coronado, ca

There’s so much I could say about this amazing wedding, but I honestly think the photos do it more justice than I could by babbling. :) Debra & Dean were married at the Coronado Marriott, overlooking the amazing San Diego skyline. :) The weekend proved to be a hot one (thank goodness it wasn’t the day after, when it was in the 90’s!!) but the wedding was cool and went off without a hitch. :)
Thank you so much, Debra & Dean, for allowing me to photograph this incredibly special day for you two. :) Your personalities, joy & spirit truly shine and I wish only the best for your new journey together! Much love to you both :)




















What an amazing view, seriously! How picture perfect is this?!

Had a little fun with the rings :)
During her brother’s toast :)
First dance




A shot with the skyline at night :)
ceremony & reception & coordinator . Coronado Island Marriott Resort - Ricardo Garcia
florist . Wholesale Flowers - Kendra
dj & planner . Soundstorm Tech Entertainment Productions - Nelson and Lori Llorin
officiant . Ken Hensley - Lifepoint Community Church
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
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michelle & bill's wedding.

Red shoes+argyle socks=hotness. ;)
04.12.08 // admiral kidd club // san diego, ca

So you may remember Michelle & Bill’s amazing fun engagement session (post 1 & 2), and it was time for their wedding! It was a festive affair with a tropical theme. Michelle & Bill exchanged lei’s during the ceremony, and plumeria’s decorated her bouquet & cake. Speaking of cake, it was from Extraordinary Desserts and it was SO delicious! Mmmmmm! Makes me want more. ;)
Michelle & Bill, you guys are far too fabulous for your own good. :) I’m so very glad that I was blessed with the privilege of photographing this amazing day for you - a thousand blessings unto you both!







This little guy literally ran down the aisle :)











The cookies before the ceremony
And after. Before the reception, even!
First dance


The talented Greg O’Connell sang a song from Juno as well as a few other songs he wrote. :) It was pretty awesome. :)
Mothers & daughters

The talented DJ Kanoya


The DELICIOUS cake from Extraordinary Desserts!
And one of my fave shots of the night ;)coordination . Sheila Kanoya
location . Admiral Kidd Club
florist . Anar Floral
officiant . Rev. Renate Daversa
dj . DJ Kanoya (Justin)
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
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janet & glenn. the wedding.
04.05.08 // st michael’s parish & admiral baker clubhouse // san diego, ca
Okay, so I really wanted to post SO many photos from this wedding, but I think I would’ve gone totally overboard. Janet & Glenn were married last Saturday at St Michael’s Parish which has a new beautiful altar, with the photos at Presidio Park, and reception at Admiral Baker Clubhouse. You might remember their engagement photos :) Janet was STUNNING, and Glenn was SO happy, he kept telling me “Thank You!!” every time he had a moment! You two really are meant for each other in so many ways, and I’m so thankful that I got to photograph your wonderful union. & without further ado, here they are :)






In Glenn’s words “That is a WOMAN!”
Norma & me in action (thanks Cindy!)



Janet’s dad, giving peace to everyone ;)


















florist . princess bride flower
dj . sound illusions
officiant . father manuel ediza
caterer . admiral baker clubhouse
videography . nr3 video productions -
the knot best of weddings.

A few weeks ago I received a phonecall from The Knot, telling me that I was chosen for their “Best of Weddings 2008” issue! I was pretty surprised, but so happy! I’m one in 12 photographers that were selected by brides for San Diego :) What an honor! THANK YOU to all who voted! :)
Here’s the little blurb that was written about me:

Friday, 02 May 2008
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larissa & baldwin . wedding.



The time has finally come! Photos from Baldwin & Larissa’s special day. :)
I’ve known Baldwin for quite some time now, we go way back ;) While talking to his mom at the wedding, she told me that he REALLY wanted me to do the wedding, and to hear that is such an honor. I hope I lived up to the expectation! ;)
The wedding was beautiful, with a ceremony at Grace Lutheran Church and the reception at the Bahia Resort Hotel. Larissa, Baldwin, you two are seriously so wonderful & this is such a privilege for me - as Baldwin had said “Who would’ve imagined that Susan would be taking my wedding photos?!” I had so much fun with you two, especially afterwards at Belmont Park, where we went to take the formals after the whole thing was over. You guys are awesome, I wish you many, many blessed years to come. ;)
P.S. I already know I have way too many images in this post, but I couldn’t help myself! :)






The twins, holding the penguin that Baldwin proposed with :)
Seeing his bride down the aisle




I love the way Larissa is looking at him :)




Baldwin’s pride & joy ;)





Singing to one another ;)
Larissa danced with her grandfather as well :D


The beautiful detail in her dress


Ah, brotherly love :)
There were so many of these beautiful moments they had, they said so many things to each other that would cause them to burst out laughing. It was lovely to watch & capture :)









I couldn’t resist suggesting it ;)

Of course, Larissa won :)


