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Jacquie, Chris, and two of the most darling girls…

I am debating how to start this post and what to write…

When it comes to Jacquie, we go waaaayyy  back… she has been one of my most precious and dear friends for a very long time now. We have gone through so much of life together… tears, smiles, laughter, and so much more! I have had the privilege of watching the amazing relationship she and Chris have had long before they were married and their two darlings were born. It has been an incredible thing to see. When I look at relationships and examples of what I want in a marriage, I look at these two. Friendship, love, respect, Jesus… it is there! I am so thankful I have been so blessed to have them as a part of my life, and to be able to call them friends is such a gift. Jacquie and Chris, I love you guys. Thank you for the friendship you give and the example of love you show, it is such a blessing.

Thank you for taking the time and allowing me to hang out with you and these precious girls. I loved every minute of it and had such a great time! Thank you for dinner and the nice conversation we were able to share. I love you and can’t wait for next time!

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July 12, 2010 - 6:13 pm Brianna Phelan - What a beautiful family! How fun are the shots of them at the beginning? Knocked this one out of the park.

July 6, 2010 - 3:43 pm Joe+Kathrina - The ice cream shop is such a cute idea!! And those girls are about the sassiest, cutest girls ever!

June 26, 2010 - 9:08 pm Desiree Shuey - WOW! Very very cute! <3 it!

June 25, 2010 - 1:29 pm Kristin - Of course they are great. I love all the girls' pics, too stinkin' adorable! You caught Adalyn and Ryleigh's personalities perfectly :)

June 25, 2010 - 11:17 am Autumn Huffine - Absolutely darling shoot Bethany, The lighting and colors are stunning.

June 25, 2010 - 10:15 am Rachael - These pictures are perfection! You get better with every shoot, girl! Awesome job!

June 25, 2010 - 8:44 am Dustin Smetona - Bethany, I just wanted to say that these pictures are marvelous! I especially like your taste in editing, it's subtle but seemingly perfect in every picture. I'm really excited to have you shooting our wedding!

San Diego Wedding Photography | Kristin and Matt

I was so excited when I was asked to shoot Kristin and Matt’s wedding! They had an absolutely gorgeous day at the beautiful Island Palms Hotel and Marina. They are such a sweet couple and had such a lovely and fun wedding! Everything turned out gorgeous and Kristin and Matt had an amazing celebration!

Kristin and Matt, thank you so much for trusting me to capture such an important day in your lives! You two are awesome and I was thrilled to get to celebrate with you. Your wedding was amazing and I hope you are having an incredible time in Hawaii!!!

I also want to say a huge thank you to Desiree Shuey for joining me and capturing such awesome images! I can’t wait to work together again, thank you lovely lady!

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Such a gorgeous location… the view was amazing!

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I have to say how much fun I had with this wedding party!

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This was all them! You know when there is a bum grab involved that they are going to be a fun couple!

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Desiree grabbed some awesome details! I loved the flowers and the colors they picked out!

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June 18, 2010 - 6:08 pm Amy Taylor - The photo's are so beautiful. Happy people on a happy day.

June 18, 2010 - 8:32 am Desiree Shuey - <3 <3 <3 THEM!

June 18, 2010 - 12:53 am Bethany - Matt, thank you so much! That is such a nice comment and we had such a good time getting to be a part of it :) I am so happy you like the ones I posted and I can't wait to get them all back to you! I feel so blessed to get to do this job and I am so glad it is something that can help people have such amazing memories later, thank you to the both of you for such kind words, it is what makes it worth it!

June 17, 2010 - 11:04 pm Matt Rybak - Bethany, These shots are amazing! You were amazing! Kristin and I really love the black and white with Kristin standing in the doorway, and the one where she's pulling my tie, and the one....well, you get the point. Thank you again (and to you as well Desiree) for helping us to make lasting memories. You are both so friendly and professional, and extremely talented. It's safe to say that we all have bright futures ahead of us. Love, Matt and Kristin

San Clemente, CA Engagement & Wedding Photography | Kristin and Dustin

Yesterday was a good day! I had an absolutely amazing time getting to hang out with Kristin and Dustin. I am sooo excited to be a part of this wedding and cannot wait for a couple of things we have planned coming up! I wanted to get this post up as a little birthday present to Kristin… HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY (make sure to leave her some birthday love)!!! As today is her actual birthday and I know photos are a big thing in her life. She too is a wedding photographer and after you look at this lovely engagement shoot, head over to her website and get to know her better.

Last night after our shoot, they brought me home with them to celebrate Kristin’s birthday and fed me the most AMAZING meal… I still can’t stop talking about it! It doesn’t help that there was a lot of chocolate involved for dessert :) So a huge shout out an thank you goes to Dustin’s family for the amazing meal and of course to Kristin and Dustin for being so sweet and inviting me over. I had so much fun!

Kristin and Dustin, I am so excited to be part of such an important time in your life! I feel honored to be doing what I am doing. Thank you for being such an awesome couple, I look forward to many more times of hanging out for sure!

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June 24, 2010 - 4:15 pm Brianna Phelan - Gorgeous shoot Bethany! I love how you play with light at the end of the post. So playful and fun.

June 14, 2010 - 11:45 pm Sue - I love the location for the photos! Lavender Tea Lounge and San Clemente are amazing, as is the photography. Love it!:)

June 3, 2010 - 11:02 am Kati - Bethany, I love you. These pictures are AMAZING.

May 30, 2010 - 9:32 pm Desiree Shuey - <3 them!