Also, here are a few photos from a little save-the-date session I did with Laura and Matt a few weeks ago:

Have a great weekend! I’m off to Maui with my family for Emily and Paul’s wedding! Woohoo!

Glenn and Jodi (or Glodi as they have come to be called) rocked Maui like Maui’s never been rocked before.

For three days straight.

I got to be a part of their wedding for what was surely one of the funnest weekends of my life. It started with a BBQ at their condo on Thursday evening, then their rehearsal dinner at the amazing 808 bistro, then a Molokini lookout wedding and dance-party-to-end-all-dance-parties at Gannon’s restaurant afterwards.

Epic is really the best word to describe it. And if you’re wondering why there are photos of speedo-clad men on my website right now, Glenn was a member of the Stanford NCAA championship team in the year 2000, as were many of his groomsmen and friends. They started the wedding day off with an open-ocean swim in front of the Grand Wailea resort.

This was SO FUN to be a part of!

These two are super cute. Jerhet was making Kacie crack up the whole time basically – I’m super pumped for their wedding!

I shot Cameron’s brother’s wedding a few years ago, and when Cameron emailed me to tell me she was engaged, I tried my best to not jump out of my skin with excitement about shooting her wedding.

Stay cool, Ken, stay cool.

Then I met them in Carmel for tapas and their engagement session, and it turned out I knew Sean from my water polo days at Cal Poly. This was such a fun session to shoot, and I love Cameron and Sean’s interaction with each other. Also, their dog Sydney made me want a dog so badly. Such a sweet dog, and she runs like greased lightning.

I got to be a part of Marianne and Joe’s wedding story from the beginning. I was there for the proposal and ensuing engagement session, and I’m so glad that I got to be there for the wedding. These two were amazing to shoot and spend time with, and I’m happy to call them friends. Marianne and Joe are wedding photographers in southern California, and had of the most unique weddings I’ve been to. Joe brewed AMAZING beer for the reception and their flower girls spread hops down the aisle, among many other very original ideas.

Really, it was the most amazing day. But the things I want to say about these two have more to do with their characters and how fun they are to be around. I’m stoked that these two amazing individuals found each other and got totally married, and I’m excited for the next time I get to hang out with them.

Major thanks to Saralee at XOXO bride for making the day run so smoothly!

Larry and Genie used to live right next door to us. They saw our daughter come home from the hospital when she was born, and were so friendly to Courtney and I. Cameron loved their dalmation named Patches and as a toddler played him frequently.

And they’re GETTING MARRIED! When I got a facebook message from Larry saying they’d just gotten engaged and were looking for a wedding photographer, I was SO excited. They’re such cool people. We shot in Pismo Beach near their new home. I’m so happy for these two!

1) Get ready.
2) Get married.
3) Eat dinner.
4) Dance all night.

That was the plan, and not much else.

This was an incredible wedding to be a part of – Danielle and Phil planned their wedding in under three months, and the simplicity was perfect. There were no reception events to plan – just a phenomenal meal to eat, pies to demolish, and a dance floor to spend the entire evening on. There were no seating arrangements, no planned speeches, and they figured out the ceremony music 15 minute before walking down the aisle. Danielle did her own hair and found her dress for around $100 on Etsy. Phil wore the same Clarks shoes he’s worn for ages. Family and friends pitched in and helped in every way imaginable, and it was a crazy fun day from start to finish.

Be sure to check out more info about Danielle and Phil’s wedding in their feature at Green Wedding Shoes – it’s inspiring!

Heather and Shane’s wedding at the Dana Powers Barn had so much thought and effort put into it, and it showed in how beautifully the day played out. The Dana Powers Barn is such an amazing place on its own, but the touches that Heather and Shane brought in really iced the cake. Shane’s in farming, and they had THE BEST ALMONDS EVER in mason jars on their tables.

Heather and Shane’s wedding is also featured on Style Me Pretty today!

See their wedding on Style Me Pretty:

Shooting each of your weddings brought me joy and fulfillment, and I hope the photos I produced did the same for you. Being part of your lives on such a momentous day meant a lot to me. If my kids ever ask me how the corners of my eyes got such deep wrinkles, I’m blaming it on your wedding days and the smiles they produced.

Thank you!!!

Lori and Hanan:

Jess and Jed:

Christy and Peter:

Brittnee and Robert:

Emily and Bobby:

Tonya and PJ:

Jessica and Trevor:

Deborah and Tom:

Brittany and Todd:

Carynne and Joe:

Melissa and Jason:

Jineanne and Michael:

Courtney and PJ:

Holly and TJ:

Emily and Brandon:

Tara and Rob:

Kerry and Michael:

Amber and Kevin:

Heather and Shane:

Katie and Jon:

Michel and Brian:

Brandee and Christian:

Holly and Rick:

Jamie and Matt:

Angela and Andy:

Temple and Josh:

Angharad and George:

Danielle and Phil:

Marianne and Joe totally got married yesterday at Limoneira Ranch.  When the flowergirls are spreading hops down the aisle, and there are two kegs of Joe’s amazing homebrew at the bar, you know you’ve arrived at the place you’re supposed to be.