{Jesse & Sam | Norco Horse Town USA | Southern California Wedding Photographer | Inspiration: Country Chic & Baby's Breath } I get choked up every time I think about Sam's wedding day. I met this young lady when she was still in highschool. She loved people. She loved life. She loved Jesus with all her heart, mind and soul. It's been a long, arduous road since then to the day I watched her stand before Jesse and vow her life and heart to share with him. The celebration was epic. The joy in the air was contagious. It was a day to give back to this girl who was characterized by giving so much of herself. And it was. absolutely.delightful. My heart continus to sing as i share these highlights. (Note: go HERE to revisit their fun surprise proposal/engagement session earlier last year!) | lkm
love her little details. pearls. sparkles. lace toms....
we got all the girls gathered up to go shoot in the hills of Norco....and yes i drooled THOROUGHLY over all that lush, green grass! (yes, i live in desert)
i gave her a sneak peak of these shots and she squeeled, "oh my gosh! it really is just like pride and prejudice!! those rolling hills! Gah!" 
then we headed over to the Pawley's house...where she did SO much life; her 2nd home. :)
best friend and MOH time together :)
hashtag: resting, refreshing, sunbeam recharge, etc.
meanwhile...the guys were getting their duds on..props to second shooter Emily for helping snag their dapper-ness... :)
and then they got ready for their first look :) 
best first look expression ever!
he was so taken...so tender
and then it was PARTAY time with the wedding party!
and this was only the beginning! the awesome prelude! check back for PART TWO!