Dee and Josh were married last weekend at the fabulous Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island, San Diego. We couldn't have asked for a couple, family, and guest-list more full of life and passion!

As I mentioned last time, these TGIF posts are completely self indulgent. We'll just post whatever we feel like posting, and I felt like posting this. It's one of my very, very, very favorite images that's come home with us this year. Mrs. Goodnickels gets all the credit for this shot, proven by the fact that I'm in the left hand side of the frame, sportin' the hat and beard!

Just got some medium format film from our holga and twin-reflex back.. hopefully I'll have some fun stuff scanned for the next TGIF post. Have a great weekend!

We've known Kristen for quite a while and haven't seen her for some time because she moved to Texas to start a life with Andrew not too long ago. Mel and I were so excited when she got in touch with us about shooting her wedding in San Diego! For one thing, we got to photograph one of the most unique and beautiful events we could have imagined...

Ceremony on the cliffs at Cabrillo National Monument, followed by a pool-party reception at the Pearl?

Um, that's a recipe for awesome.

Even more exciting than the details of the event though was Kristen's voice on the phone. Anyone who's had a friend find someone really amazing can probably relate. The mix of joy and peace was infectious. Meeting Andrew only cemented our happiness for the both of them and our confidence that they've both found something really special!

The entire wedding was amazing. Their guests and family were all amazing to be around (and great looking to boot!). How can you beat a wedding reception where the first dance takes place in the pool? Speaking of, if you haven't been to the Pearl, we highly recommend you do. Even if you're not looking to stay in Point Loma anytime soon, they're food is amazing, they've got a great happy hour, and you can watch movies from the pool on Wednesdays!

The entire event was amazing, and we can't wait to visit the couple in the Lonestar State sometime very soon!

P.S. Nikki & Dave? Melanie & Aaron? You're now riding at top of our praying-they-call-us-soon list! Way too much fun to take photographs of. We're in the book!