These two lovebirds met at a popular Halloween party. The Sportsman’s Pub & Grub annual Hooker’s Ball in Pacific City, OR. I know. I giggled when I heard this too. Even cuter is that Miss Rachel dressed up as Swiss Miss. No wonder Mr. Simon was smitten!

What does Simon love about Rachel? “I like Rachel’s sexy self, the way Rachel smiles when she see me, and the way she takes care of me.” I’m in love with Rachel’s smile myself. I loved every picture she was smiling or laughing in!

These two are country. And I think it’s awesomesauce. They rock the cowboy boots and Simon is a champion in lineman rodeo where speed & agility are a must!

These two young’uns are Simon’s little guys and will be the best men in the wedding. They helped me get the happy couple to smile and even gathered little bouquets for Rachel!

The horses on the ranch were amazing. Although they did look at me a few times and wondered what in the world I was doing there and why in the world didn’t I have any snacks with me.

I really enjoyed touring the horse ranch and was even more impressed that Rachel and Simon were willing to sit on the ground right next to horse outings to get beautiful images like these.

The weather was absolutely amazing and Mr. Sun was so cooperative.

As we were walking the umpteen acres of ranch, we happened upon this broken down cute truck that belonged to the family. Pretty rad huh?

What does Rachel love about Simon? “There is no way I can pick just one thing that I love about Simon because I really love everything. He loves me and his family so much. He is a hard worker, smart, outgoing, and hot as hell. He is my best friend and we have so much fun together.”

I just had to include the cute bouquets of flowers from the boys in the session. Adorable!

Right next to the ranch was Simon’s uncle’s property. Pretty landscaping and an adorable mural.

There was also a pretty pond but I hardly noticed it because the two lovebirds overshadowed it.

Seriously, how cute are they?!?!!

Thank you again Rachel and Simon! I hope you love your blog entry as much as I loved photographing you both! I can’t wait to see you guys again! And before I head off, here’s that blog challenge I talked about. If you can get 25 friends/family to comment on this entry, I will gift you an 11×14 mounted print for your new home! And wait there’s more! If you can get 50 to comment, I will upgrade that gift to a custom guest book featuring photos from your engagement session for your wedding day! Have fun! xoxox

It feels like springtime in winter
It feels like Christmas in June
It feels like heaven has opened up
its gates for me and you

And every time I close my eyes
I thank the Lord that I’ve got you
And you’ve got me too

And every time I think of it
I pinch myself ’cause I don’t believe it’s true
That someone like you loves me too

I think that you’re truly something
Yes, you are, and you’re every bit of a dream come true
With you baby, it never rains and it’s no wonder
The sun always shines when I’m near you
It’s just a blessing that I have found somebody like you

Happy Anniversary to my Jerry.  In the words of our 3 year old, Jenna, “I love you more than yesterday.  I love you more than chocolate chip pancakes.”

Thank you to most lovely, amazing and good gracious gorgeous Jenny O’Donnell for taking these wonderful photos of me and my love.  For those couples that haven’t had their photos done in FOREVER, what are you waiting for?  Take those photos now.  Those moments are fleeting.  Don’t wait until you lose a few more pounds, until you have enough money, until the weather gets better.  Document your LOVE now.

Now, here’s a sprinkling of sugar from my sessions there.  First up is Ayami, a senior from Waimea High School.  Such a cute smile and giggly spirit.

Another Waimea High School, Arlene.  A sweet quiet little thing but so friendly!

Next up, yup yup, another senior from Waimea High School, Chaslene!  This little lady was funny and hyper.  We couldn’t stop laughing the whole session!

Dayton was the first gentleman senior from Waimea High School I took photos of, he was super shy but eventually became much more relaxed when we walked onto the pier he often goes fishing at.

And one last one for this post.  This time it’s a sweet couple.  Maile & Terrence.  I took Terrence’s high school senior photos last year.  This year, it was Maile’s turn to do hers!  And we did have a little bit of a sweetheart session this time as well.  They shared with me Maile’s new promise ring.  Oh to be young and in love again!

Part two and three of the kauai sessions are coming up soon!

I also took pictures of his best girl.  Oh what a sweetheart she is!  I hope my daughters grow up to be a teen just like her.  She is SO sweet. She was a baby born through adversity. Her mom had lupus when she was born and she only weighed 3lbs at birth. Adorable inside and out.

And here’s a cute shot of the two of them together.  Oh to be young and in love again!

Thank you Terence and Maile!  I was a pleasure to meet you both.  And Estra, you raised an awesome girl!   And here a special treat for you two, have 15 people comment on your personal post here and you’ll receive a free 8×10!  Aloha!

They had an awesome wedding photographer so I made sure I didn’t step on too many toes to grab a few pictures.

The beautiful, yummy cake!

The gorgeous couple!

Ring the bell so the bride & groom could smooch!!

My two munchkins were flower girls and they loved dancing on the spiffy dance floor.  Hehe.

The cake was cute and delicious at the same time.

There was a special performance by family members!  So fun!

The party favors were handmade and so adorable.  Little stitched picture frames!  And that’s the picture I took of the happy couple too. 

The excited soon to be husband and wife!  Just a couple more weeks guys!

Thanks so much Neena & Clinton!  It was so much fun!  I can’t wait until your big wedding day!

Here are a few pictures from the session:

They are SO tall and graceful. It was really hard to get eye to eye pictures of them but I tried my best.

Aren’t they sweet!!??!

Having an adorable conversation.

Thank you Jaime and Ben for allowing me to take gorgeous pictures of you guys! It was a blast!

Here’s one of them by the water. Look at the sparkling water and smiles!

A sweet one of them sneaking a kiss with a focus on the engagement ring.

And lastly, the dip and kiss shot.