Melissa and Ryan

What an awesome experience! I just shot my first destination wedding and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I can't wait for you to scroll down and see the images! A few things didn't go as planned, but that can be said regarding just about any wedding. Melissa had booked a wedding package that included a resort photographer. The photographer was supposed to show up and shoot the ceremony and give her 12 shots. He ended up showing up half and hour into me and Gina's formals and apologized for being late and his excuse was "he had an appointment." Photography down there is a joke! An additional hour (12 more shots) can be purchased for $450. IF- they decide to show up that is! If you're planning a destination wedding, bringing your own photographer is the way to go! Start times are just a guideline... they're on their own clock down there, it's crazy!

Melissa was an amazing bride! She completely trusted us and let us do whatever we wanted. She's also a natural poser! I kept telling her that and she just kept saying that she was having so much fun. I think it shows! I was so honored to be a part of all of this and it was an amazing experience. Gina and I had a blast and I couldn't have asked for better company. Thanks Gina! I got in at 1:30 am on Saturday night (Sunday morning) and had a wedding in MN at noon on Sunday. I've just been in a whirlwind of activity during the past week and I look forward to slowing things down this week.

On to the pictures! I still have tons to go through, but as I was uploading my cards these were my favorite. I LOVE LOVE LOVE these! I will always think of Cabo when I see a cowboy hat from now on. They sell them everywhere and after being inspired by Melissa's cowgirl photos, Gina and I shot some of our own of each other which I will post soon. We trekked through about 2 miles of desert sand and 95˚ heat to find the oasis which was the most amazing photo spot of the entire trip. Stay tuned!

Destination Wedding

I'm shooting my first destination wedding this May! I've been so excited to blog about this but wanted to wait until things were more finalized. The wedding is taking place in Cabo San Lucas and this will be my first trip to Mexico! You have to realize that I want to travel SO much, but never get the chance to. There are just way too many places in this world I want to see, but I will soon be one step closer! I'm so freaking excited!

I will be gone for 4 days and hope to come back with some AMAZING images. I already have them in my head, now I just need to go and actually shoot them! The resort we are staying at is an all-inclusive 5 star resort so I am really excited about that too! I have never stayed in such a fancy schmancy place before. Here are some pics I pulled off the web:























































Heads up... I will not be booking any family sessions from May 17th- June 1st. I have three weddings within this time span and Owen's birthday party so I will have plenty to keep me busy!

More horseback riding on the beach! That's like my favorite thing in the whole world...