Cabo-tastic! :: Cabo San Lucas Destination Photographer

Josh and I just returned from shooting a wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It was amazing! I don't even know where to start. 4th grade maybe? Seriously. Mr. Stroud (my 4th grade teacher) is one of my all time favorite teachers (Holla to my Lowell homies!) I babysat his daughters when I was in 6th grade...my bride this week was one of those sweet little girls I babysat :o)

Just my luck, she and her fiance Ben decided to get hitched in Cabo, Mexico! Wahoooo! We started our journey with a trash the dress session on Lover's Beach. There was 15 minute boat ride to get there from our hotel...it took us about 10 minutes to actually get on the boat. Luckily there were no video cameras as we were jumping in the boat for our lives!


Before I go any further, can I just say, the all inclusive Riu Santa Fe was over-the-top fabulous! Our "mini" bar included a fully stocked fridge with beer, water and soda. Plus, the liquor had taps...ARE YOU KIDDING ME?





It was pretty bright out when we were at Lover's Beach, so I just used the sunlight to my advantage :o) Allison and Ben brought their shades and worked it for me!








I love showing brides how beautiful they look!








Not only was this couple HOT, but so is my husband :o)















Disclaimer below: So I was super nervous to get Ben and Allison in the water, even though I know that was ultimately the purpose of the shoot. We finally plunged in...and when I say "plunged" I mean they almost drifted away in the undertow! Also...it was a total bad call to wear a LONG dress to this shoot!




I know I know...super sexy...gasp for air!





At least they were good sports about it.



Ahhh...this is what I was going for...hollywood old school lovin...







By the time we were done in the water, Allison needed a rest and Ben wanted to rock climb. Look how GORGEOUS they both are!







Other fun was had before the wedding as well! This was our "Snorkel" cruise. Allison had the best tunes playing as we drank our way to the fishes



Josh had an extra exciting time navigating the boat and jumping from the rope!










The bachorlette party for was super fun...but this is all you get to see from it :o)

South Africa: This Time Last Year

This time last year one of my besties, Mindy, and I were in South Africa. I can't help but to have a big cheeser on my face when I even think about it. What amazing scenery (see below!) and what fascinating complicated history. I feel as though SA changed me for the better. Conversations that we had with the locals will forever stay with me. I'm even posting, for the first time, a few from the orphanage that we visited

The best part, however, was staying with my soul sister, Naomi. We met when I lived in Scotland and have remained friends for last 10 year (OH MY...has it been that long!!!) She is one of the most amazing people I've ever met. Any of my friends that meet her always remember her and ask about her. She's one of those women that you meet and you somehow always feel calm and encouraged after talking with her. Well...she just traveled to the USA and spent some time with our family...yaye for the Dubachs! Below are some pics I took while playing around on the porch. LOVE THEM. My children adore her and ask about her often. We loveyoumeanit Aunt Nomi :o)

Here to you and your current country of residence :o)