Despite the fact that they live in Arizona (!), Malea and Pat wanted to have their wedding on the beach out here in beautiful Ventura, California! They got married right on the sand at a cute, little venue called The Yellow Umbrellas. We were able to do a lot of fun photography on the beach and at the Ventura Pier. I can't complain about working barefoot on the California coast!

Check out this great cake! I love the "sand" and all the details that went into decorating the cake and the table. Such a fun, colorful cake:

Here's a group that knows how to have a good time! Not much better than a great time with good friends:

And one more before the sun totally says goodbye...

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Last weekend I had an awesome engagement portrait session with Meghan and Charles in Ventura, CA. One of their favorite restaurants is Cafe Fiore in Ventura at California and Main Street, so we started there and worked our way around town creating some really beautiful, fun portraits along the way.

After Main Street we headed over to the Ventura Yacht Club where Meghan and Charles first met. The lighting was absolutely beautiful and the environment provides such a romantic atmosphere. We also went to the beach where Charles did his best to keep Meghan warm in the cool wind. You can really tell that these two are in love.

I can't wait to photograph the wedding in Oceanside in a couple of months! Thanks for a great shoot, guys.

Labels: beach, california, engagement, portraits, ventura