Jamie + Steve in Yorba Linda, CA

_MG_1472 I met Jamie the last semester of senior year in high school, and although we only knew each other for half of a year before going our separate ways for college, we became close friends and have remained close throughout the years.  I played softball competitively for a good 12 years of my life, and before going to UNC on a softball scholarship, I transferred the last semester of my senior year of high school from a private all-girls school in Pasadena to a public school with a top softball team in Tustin (all southern California).  Jamie was my catcher at this new school, Foothill, so we quickly got to know one another really well and, along with our good friend Jess, became inseparable.  Her family kind of adopted me for those four months so that every time I go for a visit, I feel right at home.

Jamie started dating Steve after college, and he oh-so-romantically whisked her off to Paris for half a year.  His love for and devotion to Jamie have never wavered, and I can’t wait to have new adventures with the Cruzes.

I feel so privileged to witness the weddings of my clients, but it was so special to see so many familiar faces show their love and support for one of my dear friends and her husband.  Here are a few photos from their day – it’s not easy to take lots of photos as a bridesmaid, but I managed to capture some.  They had a beautiful ceremony and reception at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda.

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Our other good friend Jessica, followed by a few other bridesmaids.

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The last two photos were taken by Adm:

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From left to right, Courtnay, Jamie and I:

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Jessi + Michael Engaged!

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This couple is pretty special to me: Jessi has been my best friend since I met her my sophomore year of college, and considering that we lived together for two years, we've got LOTS of memories.  Her family pretty much adopted me while I was in North Carolina, and even though I'm in California, I still like to think I'm one of the Owensby clan.  Since Jessi met Michael after I'd moved back to California, I only learned about him in our phone conversations and didn't really get to know him until they came out for a visit this past July.  Michael is pretty awesome, and Adm and I had such an amazing week with them, particularly since we benefited from their cooking expertise (check out their food blog here!).  I wish so much that they lived out here, and I'm doing my best to convince them to move out west!  I'm so happy Jessi has found a wonderful partner in Michael and can't wait to help celebrate their relationship at their wedding next June in Asheville, North Carolina.  Since I won't be photographing their wedding (bridesmaid duty calls), Adm and I did their engagement photos during their summer vacation.  We headed to Crissy field and then followed up with Lombard street in San Francisco.  Here are some of my favorites - enjoy!

About the above image:  this is Adm's photo that he made using an old viewfinder that was given to us by his friend Allen.  The viewfinder has collected lots of dust and bugs, which I think add character to the image.

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This is Jessi and me on their recent vacation when we made a quick getaway to Lake Tahoe.

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