These are a few of my favorite things.... {Post I}

You know the song! Everything rhymes & is so sing-able. Well, I'm not even going to attempt to make my favorite things into something lyrical, but I hope you enjoy nonetheless! :)


House Hunters International

Love this show! So I never see myself becoming a realtor, but I do think it would be a blast seeing all sorts of homes. Especialy ones with character! :) Which is probably why I love this HGTV show so much! Basically the show takes you on someone's search for a new home. On each episode you see three of their options. At the end of the show they reveal which one they pick. Sometimes I can easily figure out which house they will choose (or at least that I would choose...) but other times it's really strange what they pick, haha! What also makes it interesting are all the different locations the house hunting is happening in and how much housing varies from country to country! I've decided I love the style of Norwegian houses but I'm not a fan of the houses in Jamaica! Now if only the two countries could swap weather I would be set! ;) Speaking of house hunting.... I'm on the hunt myself! More on that later! :)


Urban Outfitters Furniture

Gah, I love this stuff. I want NEED to have it. ;) This alone has made me setup a furniture fund at my bank. I can't wait until I have a little house to fill with this sort of amazing furniture!



Craigslist "Free Stuff"

Do you ever read these ads on Craigslist? They are an amazing source of entertainment. And budget friendly too... because if you ever found something you HAD to have, at least it would be free! ;) But seriously... some of the stuff on there is just beyond me. For example here are some recent post near me...

Post title: Free meat locker!!!! Pick up NOW
I have a 12 x 8 meat locker in sacramento in good shape that I will give away to a good home, if you will come take it now. You will need a flatbed. If it is not gone by the end of the week I will domilish it."

Sheesh, rather demanding, aren't they! I’m glad they are only going to give it away to a good home, there’s no telling what a bad home would do with a meat locker… CREEPY!


Post title: More astronaut undies
I found about 150 more adult diapers size XS (waist 18-26 inches). Still sealed in original packages. Free to whoever gets them first. They’ll be waiting at the end of the driveway.

Wow, not everyday you randomly find that many diapers. Let alone size XS.


Post title: Free Plant
Free plant to a good home.
Name: Lani (she gave it to me).
Species: unknown.
Watered regularly, mostly by Julie to prevent sure death.
Interested parties inquire at the office between Jim and Ralph's before 4pm.


Gotta be fake.... Right?

BHDLN

www.bhldn.com
I am so excited about this BRAND SPANKIN NEW wedding shop that has stemmed off from the ever so fabulous Anthropologie. (Pronounced Beholden - they just have a thing against vowels apparently). Basically, this is Anthropologie meets Weddings. AKA my dream store meets weddings. You have no idea how much I want to go play dress up in some of these gowns & accessories!!

Can’t wait to start seeing these items used in real weddings!

Ciao! :)
~Shan

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Aaron & Amanda {Solano County engagement session}

What could be better than spending all morning shooting a picture perfect couple who are completely in love?? Basically, NOT MUCH! I had such a fantastic time doing this engagement session with Amanda & Aaron, the time just flew by! They are such naturals in front of the camera, I can't even handle how excited I am for their May wedding!

Aaron & Amanda as a couple makes the most sense in the world. It may sound cliche, but they were definitely made for each other. There was no denying it as I spent the morning with them. During their relationship they have had to spend time apart, as both of them have served in the Air Force, so you can see just how much they appreciate just being with each other.

This session is unique because it's practically two engagement sessions in one because we shot at two awesome places! We started off the engagement session at Linde Lane Tearoom in Dixon, a place I have take photos of before, but not with a gorgeous couple! And for the record, WAY more fun with people! :) A big THANK YOU to the Tea Room gals for letting us shoot there.

Enough gabbing, onto the good stuff! As you will see I had a hard time narrowing down which pictures to blog, but I ended up deciding, it's my blog, I shall blog however many I want! :)















Living in California may have some drawbacks such as high taxes, high cost of living, crazy laws & politicians... but you sure can't beat the weather!! While most the country was freezing & getting snowed on, we had this beautiful 75 degree February day without a cloud in sight! I think I even had to use my air conditioning on the way home from the shoot!

Oh and PS, I pretty much love everything about this picture...






Because of their service to our country, Amanda had the brilliant idea to incorporate our country's flag into the shoot!




One of my new favorite photos!


Okay, does it get anymore more romantic than this? I think not.












Amanda, you are stunning!




Thanks you two for being extra wonderful! :)

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One of my favorite Love Stories :)

In honor of Valentines Day, I thought I'd share one of my very favorite love stories...

It started off with a California boy taking a trip with his buddies to Hawaii to celebrate his 21st birthday. One rainy afternoon the guys found their way to a little bar in the International Marketplace to listen to some live music. Here's where it starts to get good... Walks in a tall, blond, gorgeous girl. She was there in Waikiki on "holiday" with her brother, escaping the snow back home in Calgary, Canada. Well, California boy started making bets that this pretty thing was there with either: A-her new husband, B-her fiancee, or C-her boyfriend...

It just so happened that Canadian girl noticed this fine looking group of boys. Her & her brother ended up moving closer to the band so that, as she claims, they could "here the music better". Of course, the boys were conveniently close to where the band was playing. One thing lead to another and California boy ended up talking to Canadian girl. California boy asked as soon as he could slip it in, "So, who are you here with?" And in reply Canadian girl let him know she was definitely there on holiday with her BROTHER! (she emphasized the brother part) Once California boy got this bit of good news there was no turning back. After seeing each other a couple more times in Hawaii, these two love birds kept in touch - and this was pre-facebook, pre-email, pre-texting, and pre-cellphones...

After a lot of letters, phone calls, and a few long distance visits they decided to make it official. Canadian girl left all her family behind and made the big move to the USA. A wedding & a few years later a bouncing baby girl came along, who is of course, yours truly! :)

It just goes to show you that no matter where you are & what the circumstances are, God will bring that perfect person into your life. Even if it's while you're visiting a tiny island drinking Mai-Tais on a rainy day in paradise.

Mom & Dad thank you for giving my such a beautiful example of true love. Your dedication & self sacrifice to each other means so much to me! I love you! :)


A little photo I snagged of them while they were all dressed up for a Christmas party. Looking sharp Mom & Dad!
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Petersen Family {Davis family photoshoot}

This session worked out so perfectly... Lindsey contacted me on a Monday because her brother was going to be in town & before he left they wanted to get some family pictures. I was free the following Saturday & the sun decided to shine, and the rest just fell into place for a great shoot!

One of the funniest things happened twice on this shoot, and it's actually never happened to me during a photoshoot before. Two different times while I was taking pictures of their family, geared with my Shootsac camera bag & camera, passersby asked if I wanted to get in the picture too. I guess I just looked like part of the family, haha! After the fact I wish I said "Sure"! It would have been rather funny have that shot :)

Without further ado, here is the ever so photogenic, Petersen family!













A photoshoot is not complete with out the Album Cover shot! And I think this one totally fits the bill :)




Some brotherly/sisterly love :)


Lindsey, you are SO gorgeous! She is one of my very FIRST "clients" I did a photoshoot with.


Chris, more often than not, is on the other side of the camera... but I think he looks quite handsome on this side of the lens!








Trease you have a beauitful family!



Thank you for the wonderful time guys!

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Mason {Dixon photoshoot}

Mason & I got together to take some rad pictures and we sure had a blast doing it! We decided to do a night shoot because during these winter months, daylight is pretty much against us. By the time he gets off work, the sun is going, going, gone! Plus, I thought the "mood" fit Mason rather well.... much better than a golden field of wheat in the afternoon sunshine would! haha

Lookin fly Mason!

























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