Shealee’s Awesome Senior Photos

Getting to hang out with Shealee while capturing her senior photographs in Valley Center and Oceanside was a lot of fun. She is fun-loving, easy-going, and has a beautiful smile. In town to visit her grandparents she decided that she really wanted to do her senior photos at the beach. And we couldn’t pass up getting a few rustic farm style senior photos at Bates Nut Farm too!

My favorite part of the senior photo session was at the Oceanside Pier. It was high tide and we climbed over these rocks to get real close to the pier and crashing waves. Getting everything setup was tricky but totally worth it. I forgot my sandals in the car and that ended up being a BIG mistake. While capturing some senior pictures at the beach with the sunset, I didn’t realize the wave approaching and my shoes got drenched! Hahaha, I’m not going to forget my sandals next time!

Shealee has a very bright future and even hinted at coming out to San Diego for college. No matter where she goes she has a very bright future and it was a pleasure getting to photograph her senior shots!

Spring Engagement Photography in a Field of Temecula Wildflowers

We headed out to the outskirts of town for some fun engagement photography in Temecula. Its springtime now in Southern California so we hiked up to this little secret field of wild flowers. It required a little uphill hiking but was well worth it for the incredible views and feeling that you are on top of the world. It was like you could reach out and touch the clouds. I had a blast hanging out with Patrick and Lex and getting to know all about them. I think Lex was smiling the entire time and Patrick had cartoon hearts floating over him!

After he flower field we headed over to our friend’s ranch for some more engagement photographs. This was probably the most fun I have had taking photographs in a long time. Its gonna be tough to top this one! Im sure their wedding at The Grand Tradition is going to be even more beautiful, and I cant wait! If you Like these photos show me some love on my Anibaldi Studio Facebook Page.

Fun Engagement Pictures at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula

One of my favorite wineries in Temecula is Wilson Creek Winery. Not just because of the beautiful landscaping, architecture, and vineyards but also because of the staff there are so friendly and warm. If any of you are looking for a fantastic wedding venue with a good heart, please consider Wilson Creek Winery because they are one of the best!

Jeff and Sharon had a lot of fun during our engagement session at Wilson Creek, as you can see in the photos. They were all smiles and definitely in love. We just hung out and worked together to get some natural and creative engagement photos for Sharon to use on her “Save the Date” cards. After about an hour God decided it was time for some rain. So we headed inside and got a few pictures in front of the beautiful Christmas tree that Wilson Creek has on display. Sharon loves Christmas so I am glad that we got these last photos.

Oh but wait, Jeff had a great idea of me getting some photos of them running through the rain. GREAT IDEA! So I went ahead and prepared for some action shots. When Jeff and Sharon got halfway to the parking lot, they stopped and kissed in the pouring rain which was perfect for a photography at Wilson Creek Winery. Sharon didn’t even know it was coming nor did I! It was pretty romantic and a great memory for them! This wasn’t the first time Jeff stepped up, he also found a rose for her and it was perfect for my style of candid photos.

Im so excited for their wedding this spring and cant wait to photograph their BIG day. They are such a joyful couple I am sure the wedding is going to be a lot of fun!

Engagement Photographer in Temecula Wine Country

This engagement photography session at Long Shadow Ranch in Temecula wine country was destined for gorgeous photos. What more can a photographer ask for than a beautiful setting and a beautiful couple that is so excited to get married! Cory and Erica have known each other for a long time, but just recently got engaged.

Cory will be deploying in the spring, and rather than wait more than a year to get married they decided to tie the knot before he leaves. I think that is a great decision, there is no reason to wait. When the right person comes around and you feel that its right, go for it. Its one of those things that you feel in your gut and you don’t have a second thought about it. Cory and Erica are a perfect match.

Long Shadow Ranch was a great setting for their engagement session. Its winter and the vines still have the leaves with all those red, orange and green fall colors! It actually started to rain right before we were finished. In some of the photos when you zoom in you can see little streaks of small rain drops! Long Shadow has amazing wine and I highly recommend going tasting there sometime. In fact, they also have live bands play there a lot. Plan a day to come out and I guarantee you wont regret it!

Engagement Photographs at Carrillo Ranch in Carlsbad

We had a great time at the Carrillo Ranch in Carlsbad capturing Ashley and Jeremy’s engagement photographs. The peacocks were running around and natural light was beautiful. The ranch is pretty historic, founded in the 1800’s and still standing with most of the original building materials. If your wondering if they hold weddings they do! Yeah, they actually have a pretty cool setup and there is so much space there.

Ashley and Jeremy have been dating for a year or so and really excited to get married. After hanging out with them for an afternoon its pretty obvious they were meant for each other. As you can see in the engagement photos they are so cute together. Not just because of the country style outfits and their willingness to get close together for photos! They are just a perfect match, something words cant describe!

Enough of my rambling now to Ashley and Jeremy’s engagement session…

I would love an opportunity to capture wedding photographs at the Leo Carrillo Ranch. If your getting married there give me a call and I can tailor a special wedding package for you.