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Seattle, Washington and The Universe

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Hello lovelies. I just got back into town from Aimee + Eric’s Seattle Engagement session, and I just wanted to share one frame from that afternoon. It was such an amazing afternoon and I was in awe of the beauty of Seattle. Could you guess that we were threatened with rain and thunderstorms that day? That 20 minutes before we met the city was covered in rain and dark clouds? We were prepared for the worst, but blessed with the best.

You might be noticing that I’ve been traveling quite a bit in the last few months! Very early on this year I put it out in the universe that I wanted to travel, and within a few hours of my internal conversation with God…I received an email asking me to fly up for a wedding. Now I have around 9 destination weddings/engagement sessions for the year…and that just blows my mind. If that’s not a sign that I’m on the right path, then I don’t know what is. My goal one day is to primarily be a Destination Wedding Photographer, and move to a small town right smack dab in the middle of nature. (Just need an international airport, a Target store and a good internet connection!). Living somewhere where trees outnumber people would be my form of heaven. So, I just wanted to thank my couples that are flying me out this year, every one of you make me excited for the future and even more excited to share what I capture.

Also, Thank you universe. I love where you are taking me.

<3
Candice

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Ashley + Jacob { Agoura Hills Engagement Session }

Sunday, May 12, 2013

How do I get so lucky? I feel like every one of my couples are fun, amazing people and Ashley + Jake are not exception! Jay and I drove up to Agoura Hills a few weeks ago and met Ashley + Jake for the first time. Of course I’m always a little nervous when meeting a couple for the first time, but those nerves just melt away after a few bad jokes (and almost falling a few times).

This September Ashley + Jacob are getting married at Camarillo Ranch in front of a victorian house from 1892. I’m swooning just thinking about it.

<3
Candice

P.S. I’m currently in Seattle for an engagement session, so I might be a little slow on emails…but I will be back in the office on Wednesday!

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Paige + Asher { San Marcos Twin Oaks Garden Estate Old School House Wedding }

Thursday, May 9, 2013

You cant help but smile when you see Paige + Asher together. Paige is a ball of sunshine, and Asher would do anything for his love. So when we arrived in San Marcos for their wedding day, it didn’t matter that the clouds threatened us with rain…everyone was just so happy I almost forgot that clouds were in the sky.

That morning I was also greeted with the most amazing house I’ve ever had the pleasure of shooting in. Without knowing it, Asher’s parents created my shabby chic dream house. White walls, old barn doors, reclaimed furniture and a kitchen to die for. It also complemented the old schoolhouse so well I kinda never want to shoot in a hotel room again.

Congratulations you two, and I want to wish you the very best luck in Colorado! I hope we can make a Rock The Dress session happen this September when I’m out there!

<3
Candice

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Lizzie + Mike { Louisville, Kentucky Destination Engagement Session }

Thursday, May 9, 2013

It all started with a 2+ hour phone conversation. For those who know me…that’s saying a lot. I’m the most awkward person on the phone you will ever talk to, and no matter how much I try to just talk like a normal person…my words just become this jumbled hot mess. It’s kinda like half of my brain just turns off when I don’t have a face to look at. So being on the phone for almost 2 hours….that just shows how easy it was to connect with Lizzie + Mike.

During that conversation, I learned that Lizzie + Mike live in Kentucky, they LOVE where they live and are relaxed, sweet, fun people. It quickly became a no-brainier that I would fly out there for their engagement session, so we planned a day exploring the city, eating really good food, checking out their favorite spots and getting a private tour of Churchill Downs. I was just a tad excited.

In less than 72 hours I managed to fly there and back, shoot 2 engagement sessions, get a tour of the city, AND have an ice cream break. I’m excited for them to fly to my neck of the woods this July for their San Diego Destination Wedding!

<3
Candice

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Rhianna + Andy { San Diego Point Loma Engagement Session }

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Andy might look familiar, because he was the officiant for Victoria + Tim’s Wedding in Palm Springs last year. Around that same time, I heard of Rhianna + Andy’s engagement…and was secretly hopping they would contact me. In the short time I spent around the two of them last year in Palm Springs, I got nothing but positive vibes. Relaxed, real, sweet and stylish. Just my cup of tea.

Rhianna + Andy’s engagement session was a perfect reflection of that. We met up at their house in San Diego and drove down the street to a surf spot Andy visits almost every day. It was a perfect, relaxed session with a well behaved poodle, stylish clothes and bare feet.

They are getting married this October in San Diego, and I just know the wedding will be just as amazing and relaxed as their engagement session.