Mike and Sherwin – Engaged!

06.18.12

They met at church and after dating for years (but when Sherwin least expected it) Mike proposed on a trip to Catalina Island. He went into the ocean and came out telling Sherwin he had found treasure – of the diamond variety. Sherwin, who had no idea a proposal was coming, was stunned and elated. She was also shocked that Mike had actually taken the ring into the ocean! But Mike wanted the proposal to be special and he was willing to do whatever it took to make that happen.

Mike and Sherwin are preparing for their August wedding with the same love, humor, and joy they exhibit every day and I am so excited to capture their love for one another on their wedding day! What an honor!

For their engagement photos Sherwin had the idea to start by capturing some photos of her doing what she loves to do – bake. And Mike was more than happy to serve as her taste tester!  :)

Onto the photos!

After a few one cupcake, we headed outdoors for some more photos of the beautiful couple.

Sherwin loves high heels and is rarely seen without them. I kept asking her if she was okay walking around and she didn’t have a single complaint … talk about skills!

Sherwin, you are stunning. Just stunning!

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Megan Hartley - June 20, 2012 - 5:01 am

Cutest kitchen ever! :)

Megan Elizabeth Kildoo - June 19, 2012 - 7:51 am

@ellen I know that kitchen :)

Ellen Pastusak - June 19, 2012 - 6:31 am

<3 very very beautiful couple.... cute kitchen too! ; )

Luke and Kim – Engaged!

06.12.12

“Hold my hand, Kim!” Luke suggested in his adorable Australian accent as Kim navigated the bumpy sidewalk in her high heeled shoes. Kim turned to me and smiled while saying “I like to joke that I always want to hold his hand so he can catch me when I trip.” Luke laughed and nodded his head in agreement. The way he looked at Kim said it all – he was more than willing to catch her – now and whenever she needed catching for the rest of their lives.

Luke and Kim’s intimate wedding is fast approaching and I am so excited to have the privilege of capturing their day. They are such kind and friendly people with a genuine love for one another’s personalities and quirks. It is going to be a beautiful wedding and I am so thankful to be a part of it!

Luke and Kim share a love of coffee so we started their engagement session off with a stop at an adorable coffee shop in Long Beach, Polly’s Gourmet Coffee.

How fun are these Anthropologie monogrammed mugs Kim brought?

Kim used to live really close to where we were taking photos, so we decided to walk by the apartment where she was living when she first started dating Luke.

After a walk through the neighborhood, we made a quick trip to the nearby beach.

Fact: Kim is gorgeous.

Luke and Kim, you’re adorable. Your wedding day is going to be amazing and I can’t wait!

 

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Trude Ellingsen - June 13, 2012 - 3:38 pm

Love!!

Megan Hartley - June 13, 2012 - 4:22 am

I am SO glad you like them, Kim! You guys are so special and I seriously cannot wait for your wedding! :)

Kimberly Lyon - June 13, 2012 - 3:15 am

Megan! We Absolutely love the photos! You were really able to capture exactly who Luke and I are as a couple! Can’t wait until August!

Toby, Britni, Ava, and Alister

06.01.12

Ava is three and is just as beautiful as ever. Her big brown eyes make me melt and the fact that she said she wants to grow up and take pictures just solidified her place in my heart. ;)  She’s energetic, playful, engaging, and she is over the moon in love with her little brother. Ava calls him “Buddy” and they really are the best of friends.

Buddy, also known as Alister, is just about to turn one and he is such an important part of his family that they can barely remember life before he was born. Between his sweet curls, tiny teeth, and great personality, he’s perfection in baby form.

Toby and Britni, thank you so much for allowing me to capture your family photos again. I am always sad when our sessions are over because you guys are such a joy to be around! You’ve weathered the transition from one kid to two with such grace and I am very thankful to have your family in my life!

Onto the photos!

Alister is a man of many expressions! I loved going through the photos and seeing all of the cute faces he makes.

Ava is such a beauty!

Probably one of my favorite pictures ever:)

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Casey, Elise, and Dallas Foxx

05.29.12

I’ve heard before that one of the best gifts you can give your children is a good marriage. Casey and Elise certainly have that and as they prepare for the arrival of little Dallas Foxx, it is such a joy to watch their love for one another grow as they enter this new season of life!

I’ve known Elise for over 15 years and I could have told you back in high school that someday she’d make a great Mom. She is loving, gentle, genuine, and so much fun. I still have some of the sweetest, most thoughtful notes that she would leave in my locker in between classes. And Casey is so excited about being a Dad that he is already buying diapers and planning out what foods Dallas will eat as a toddler! He loves his little boy so much already and his excitement is unbelievably cute.

The soon-to-be-born Dallas is so so so blessed to have these two as parents and to be entering a world so ready to love and cherish him.

Casey and Elise, thank you so much for allowing me to capture this special time in your life! Pregnancy is hard and long and it isn’t always easy to find time to document it, but I thank you for making it a priority. And someday I think Dallas is going to love seeing these first photos of the three of you.

At 33 weeks pregnant, Elise looks simply phenomenal!

Can’t wait to meet Dallas in just a few short weeks! :)

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A Family Hike

05.25.12

A family hike on a warm spring day.

Bubbles to play with, insects to marvel at, and a super sweet Sportsmobile to ride in.

A new baby girl just about to make her arrival into the world.

Delightful.

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Sue Goliber - May 26, 2012 - 11:47 pm

Glad all is well!

Nancy Bush Rottschafer - May 26, 2012 - 9:29 pm

Ditto! Everyone looks healthy and beautiful!

Jeanne Dewys - May 26, 2012 - 7:24 pm

aaaahhhhH…..hOW GREAT IT IS! FINALLY GET TO SEE BABY IN TUMMY, TESSA HEALED, MOLLY.
ALL BETTER & MARK HOLDING IT ALL TOGETHER! (O: PRAISE GOD!

Mariah Cassidy Bower - May 26, 2012 - 6:44 am

I love everything about these pictures! Great job Megan Hartley. Allison DeWys Fieldhouse You look SO beautiful and happy, I especially like the one of just you what a sweet moment with your 3rd little one. :)