Yesterday I photographed my first engagement session of the year and it was the perfect way to get things started and hopefully set the tone for 2012!

I got to photograph Gina and her fiancée Brandon and the best part is that this is the third time I got to do so.  No, they didn’t have three engagement sessions, but Gina was a bridesmaid at two of the weddings I photographed before.

So here’s a little history for you:

Gina as a bridesmaid for Kristina and Brian back in 2009

Gina as a bridesmaid for Nicole and Adam in 2010:

And now Gina as a bride to be with her fiancée yesterday:

The full post is coming soon, but I just wanted to say how much I love seeing familiar faces and the relationships I’m lucky enough to build through my business.

P.S. If you haven’t clicked the Facebook like button above for my business before, you might want to go do that right now. Need a good reason? Because tomorrow I’ll be announcing a fun GIVEAWAY for a FREE SESSION + HIGH RES IMAGES. Stay tuned!

My last wedding of the year was a very special one.  Not only was it the most beautiful day we’ve had in weeks, but the bride and groom came all the way from Texas and it was my first military wedding.

Adriana Fontes working her make-up magic. She never ceases to amaze me.

Some beautiful details against the desert landscape:

Bridesmaids gifts:

Love it when brides choose details unique to them. Ashton wore cowboy boots and her bouquet had a beautiful peacock feather for her something blue. Her gorgeous flowers are from Amy’s Floral Designs.Her bridesmaids were truly awesome and so supportive:Beautiful, beautiful Ashton:Right after their first look:Truly awesome groom’s details:

Yes, these girls watch America’s Next Top Model:Such a fun group!Watching his beautiful bride walk down the aisle…

Their ceremony was very touching.

Their reception had so many incredible details. Here are just a few:

Everyone should have a sushi bar at their wedding!

First dances:

By far the coolest cake cutting ever:Absolutely LOVE her fur stole:Cheers to a perfect wedding day and a long and happy marriage:Ashton and Patrick, it was so great to meet you both! Merry Christmas :)!