BellaDiva Photography by Melissa Coetzee - Southern California Modern Lifestyle Portrait Photography

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Kris & Eric's Engagement Session {Escondido Photographer}

Photographing friends is a unique mix of excitement and nervousness 'cause you want to do extra well for them ! Despite their initial self-consciousness, Kris and Eric relaxed pretty quickly and started having fun. And it shows in their super cute photos ! Kris is a Pinterest-aholic and handmade the save the date pillows. Then we decided to follow through the pillow theme with a pillow fight ! By the time we left the park, it looked like a goose had met its untimely demise ! Good times !

Baby Dean & Family {Chula Vista Family Photographer}

After photographing Alexandra and Chase's wedding/baby gender reveal last November, it was great fun getting to meet Baby Dean and see his big brother, Bryce again ! Dad is away on deployment with the Navy but got to watch the birth via Skype. Gotta love modern technology ! Unfortunately he couldn't make it for Baby's First Photo Session, but I'm sure they'll make up for it when he gets back in 4 months time ! Then the whole family are off to Hawaii for the next chapter of their life in the military ! Thanks for your service !!

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Christa & Ramses' Wedding at Marina Village {San Diego Wedding Photographer}

Christa and Ramses' were married at Marina Village on Mission Bay, San Diego on a gorgeous, cool and rainy Spring day. The groom is from Mexico, so it was quite fitting it was Cinco de Mayo too ! I first met Christa and Ramses last year for their family photo session at Seaport Village. They are such a fun, cute couple, so I was happy when they booked me to shoot their Engagement and Wedding Photos ! Over the past year, we've become friends and it's always fun shooting a friend's wedding ! Congrats to Mr and Mrs Maravilla. Enjoy your honeymoon cruise in the Caribbean !