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Wedding Sneak-Peek | Steven+Britney= Married

Here is a little sneak-peek from Steven and Britney’s Wedding on Sunday.  This is a shot of them with the wedding getaway car, a 1957 Chevy Bel Air that Steven’s dad owns.  Love this couple, love that car.  More photos to come soon!
Congratulations to Steven+Britney!
Cheers+Love,
J+D

 

Wedding Couple Portrait with 57 Chevy

Wedding Sneak-Peek | Steven+Britney= Married2012-06-06T14:46:47-07:00

Laguna Beach Engagement Portrait | Mike+Stacy

Here are our favorite photos from Mike and Stacy’s engagement session in Laguna Beach.  Mike popped the question here at this beach, so we thought it would be the perfect location for them to do their engagement photos.  These two really wanted to do something fun and casual for their portrait as it fits their personality.  They love the beach!!  Mike likes to surf so we incorporated his surfboard into a few shots.  We loved working with this couple.  Congrats to Mike and Stacy!

Cheers+Love,
J+D

 

Orange County Beach Engagement Portrait

Beach Engagement Session in Laguna

Engagement Couple with Love Sign at The Beach

This is such a cute idea for an engagement portrait with the LOVE sign!

Laguna Beach Engagement Couple

Couple with Surfboard on the Beach

 

Beach Engagement Photo with Surfboard

The hill in the distance is the spot where Mike popped the question and Stacy said “Yes”.
This photo will remind them of that special day for the rest of their lives.

Laguna Beach Engagement Portrait | Mike+Stacy2012-05-30T10:41:55-07:00

Temecula Wine Country Engagement | Justin+Kristen

Wow! 2012 is turning out to be a great year for weddings at Sipper Photography, but also with our own families.  In March, my little sister Cindy got married to Greg in Arizona (here is their wedding blog in case you missed them)!   This August, Jeff’s cousin, Kristen (she is my cousin too, through a lovely thing called marriage) will be exchanging vows with her fabulous fiance, Justin, in Oahu, Hawaii.  We are looking forward to their big day. Hawaii Baby… Alohaaaaaaaa!!!!!!

With all of these family weddings, comes family celebrations.  Today we are having a bridal shower for our bride to be, Kristen.  So, I am ready to bring the party on!!!  In honor of their day, I thought it would be nice to share a few photos from Justin and Kristen’s engagement session we did out in the Temecula Wine Country. Happy Shower Day, Kristen!  Also, a big congratulations to you and Justin on finding the one.

Aloha!
J+D

 

Engagement ring with wine glasses

Engagement Portrait Temecula Wine

Temecula Wine Country Engagement | Justin+Kristen2012-05-26T09:19:07-07:00

Finn’s 1st Birthday | Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach

Today we have Finn’s first birthday to share with you!  This was such a fun party and a great idea for a first birthday with the “Vintage Surfer Boy” theme.  This little guy is so cute as you will see in the portraits of our guest of honor.  Look at those eyes!!!

You will love all of the details for decor and party favors.  Finn’s mom, Jessica put her heart and soul into planning this party and it turned out amazing.  We were so happy to share this day with Finn and his family.  It was a beautiful day at that, with sunny skies and warm weather in Laguna Beach.  Be sure to check out the shot of Finn’s Surf Report…such a cute idea!  Jeff and I received our first sunburn of the year that day, but it was totally worth it as we had a great shoot celebrating Finn’s first birthday.

Cheers to you kid!
J+D

 

Orange County First Birthday Portrait

Here is the Birthday Boy…Finn turns one!!

Loved his personalized birthday t-shirt!

First Birthday Portrait Orange County Photographer

Look at those little blue eyes…they melt my heart!

All set up at the beach including the surf report for Finn’s special day!

Personalized Beach Towel for Finn

Beach theme party favors with personalized stickers of soaps, sunscreen and bubbles!

First Year Photo Collage

“Clothes Line Photo Collage”

Jessica, Finn’s Mom did a great job with this photo collage of Finn’s First Year!  So many wonderful moments to share!

First Birthday Family Portrait

Finn walking in the sand with Mom and Dad

Family Portrait on the Beach!

First Birthday Surfer Cake

Finn’s First Birthday Cake with Surfboard Design

Going old school with the VW Bus decor for the cake table!  Love!!!

Birthday Straw Decor

The birthday boy and his smash cake. Go for it Finn!!
Happy Birthday!

Birthday Lunch was catered by Husky Boy in Laguna Beach…the burgers were delish!

Paper & Invites By: The Paper Dress/ WH Hostess

Cakes By: Suzie Cakes

Finn’s 1st Birthday | Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach2012-05-29T14:31:20-07:00

Newport Beach Tennis Club Wedding | Orange County Couple Jack+Jessica = Married

When Jack and Jessica told us of their wedding at the Newport Beach Tennis Club we were so excited to photograph them.  The couple had all of their little details to go with their Tennis Club themed wedding.  I loved the color scheme of Black, White and Yellow and the touch of Gray with the guys’ suits!!  The couple actually plays tennis together as well as with Jessica’s mom and dad, who play tennis daily at the club.  This venue made for a beautiful wedding spot and we loved working with the two and their families.  Jack and Jessica were a very fun-loving couple as you will see in all of the moments we captured of their wedding day.

We will play a game of tennis with these two any day… we loved working with them!  A special thanks for Jack and Jessica for sharing their special day with us.

Cheers to you both!
J+D

 

 

Wedding Venue: Newport Beach Tennis Club

The bride arrives in style in this red Porsche as her dad drove her up to the Tennis Club.

Apparently, this was Jeff’s dreams car when he was 14.
I think he has watched the movie “16 candles” way too many times and just wanted to be like Jake Ryan with his Porsche 944!
I joke, I joke… I kid, I kid!

Our Bride, Jessica.  Looking stunning!

Our Groom, Jack. Very handsome!

It’s ceremony time on the lawn by the pool!

Wedding ceremony Chair Shot

Wedding Ceremony Chair Shot
I loved the yellow flowers they placed to reserve seats for immediate family!

Wedding Ceremony Aisle Shot

Getting married!

Wedding Ceremony Ring Exchange

Wedding Ceremony Ring Exchange

Mr. and Mrs. are married on 4.21.12!
We made them these tennis balls to hold to remember the day!

Wedding Party Shot on the Tennis Courts

Wedding Party Shot with Vintage Tennis Rackets
Can we do a group shot or what?
I am always amazed at the larger wedding party shots we can do!

Meeting at the tennis court net for a little kiss!

Such a sweet moment between the couple… love it guys!

The bride and groom with their vintage tennis rackets.  They are ready to serve it up!

Bride and Groom Play Tennis

Playing a little tennis together!

Fun Wedding Shoe shot of the two at the tennis courts!

Love is “grand” sitting in the stands watching the wedding match! 🙂

Wedding Favor

Jessica and Jack’s Grand Entrance

First Dance!

Newport Beach Tennis Club Wedding | Orange County Couple Jack+Jessica = Married2012-05-08T09:17:46-07:00

First Birthday Portrait and Cake Smash | Emma turns One!

This is a fun post!  Recently, my friend Angie referred me to her friend Melissa who has a daughter who just turned a year old.  I got to do Emma’s one year portrait as well as a cake smash of eating her first birthday cake.  This little ladies birthday party theme was “pink lemonade”…just absolutely adorable!!!  You will love all of the details…cute, cute, cute!!!  Emma’s dress with the lemons, her yellow flower head band, the pink lemonade cake, pink birthday hat and the yellow highchair we shot her in as she did her cake smash.  Her mom and I had such a fun time collaborating on ideas for the shoot.  Here she is…Miss Emma turns one and is having fun!

 

Love the yellow flower head band!

Such a sweet moment with her older brother…he just loves her!

Emma standing by her grandma’s rocking chair that she had when she was a child!

Every girl needs a 1st birthday hat!

Pink Lemonade Birthday Cake

The pink lemonade theme cake!

First Birthday Cake Smash in Yellow Highchair

Balloons, cake and more…Emma starts her cake smash!

Enjoying the birthday cake!

First Birthday Cake Smash Portrait

My favorite shot…the cake has been smashed and this has turned out to be a beautiful shot of this moment!
Happy Birthday to Emma!

Sipper Photography shoots birthday portraits and your parties too.  If you would like further info on having us shoot your next portrait or event, call us at 714.348.0630 or email Dana at: dana@sipperphotography.com

First Birthday Portrait and Cake Smash | Emma turns One!2012-04-26T16:47:06-07:00

Newport Beach Tennis Club Wedding | Jack+Jessica = Married

Here is a little sneak-peek from our wedding this weekend of Jack and Jessica.  They got married at the Newport Beach Tennis Club!  Congrats to Jack+Jessica on their marriage.

Cheers to you both!
J+D

 

Mr. and Mrs. Tennis Balls

We made them Mr. and Mrs. Tennis Balls…
thought it would be a cute idea to incorporate with them getting married at the Newport Beach Tennis Club!

Stay tuned for additional photos from Jack and Jessica’s wedding…J+D

Newport Beach Tennis Club Wedding | Jack+Jessica = Married2012-04-26T14:55:58-07:00

San Clemente Beach Destination Wedding | Ben+Samantha = Married

Southern California is a beautiful destination for a wedding.  I was once only a visitor to Orange County, California until 13 years ago when I moved here from back east.  My family and I visited Laguna Beach for many summers and I always wanted to move here.  I dreamed of having an oceanfront wedding here someday and so I did in August 2001 to my hubby Jeff.  For many Orange County makes a great vacation destination and for some it even becomes the perfect location for their wedding as it was for Ben and Samantha.  Some of my favorite Orange County coastal wedding destinations are in Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar (which is where Jeff and I were married), Laguna Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente.

Samantha had shared with me that her family visited San Clemente three times over the past several years and they love it.  The couple hails from Calgary and were so excited to get married on the beach near San Clemente Pier.  It was a gorgeous April day at the beach when I met up with Ben and Samantha! Sam mentioned that when they left Canada, they were expecting a snow fall, but it was almost 70 degrees on their wedding day!  This is one of the reasons why I wanted to move here as it is April and we have some days where we can actually be hanging out at the beach already.  🙂

We loved working with these two…they were so happy to be married and had some very loving moments.  A big congratulations to Ben and Samantha…cheers to you both!  J+D

 

San Clemente Beach Wedding

Ben+Samantha=Married

 

Bouquet by: My Flower Girl in Dana Point, CA

Love this shot of Samantha..she was standing near the railroad tracks waiting for her ceremony to start!

A shot of Ben and Samantha with a view of San Clemente Beach for their ceremony!

Just Married

A shot in front of the clock tower right after their wedding ceremony.

Samantha with her two nieces…such cute little girls!

Shot of Bouquet by the San Clemente Pier!
Flowers by: My Flower Girl in Dana Point, CA

What a gorgeous couple!

Shot of Ben and Samantha by the San Clemente Pier

My favorite shot of the day by the railroad tracks at San Clemente Beach!

San Clemente Beach Destination Wedding | Ben+Samantha = Married2012-04-16T21:18:22-07:00

Gilbert Farmhouse Wedding | Gilbert, AZ | Greg+Cindy=Married

Jeff and I love to shoot weddings!  We get to share a very special time with our couples as they start their journey together to the “Happily Ever After”.  The best part is we get to work together and a lot of the time it really doesn’t feel like work to us.  I feel grateful to be able to work with my hubby, doing something we love…photography!!

This wedding is near and dear to my heart as it is a family wedding.  My little sister Cindy got married this month!!  A big congratulations to Greg and Cindy as they begin their married life together.  Here is the start of your “Happily Ever After”…

Cheers+Love,
J+D

 

Happily Ever Starts Here Sign

Happily Ever After Sign at The Gilbert Farmhouse

All of the details of Cindy getting ready.
The birthstone ring was our Grandma Jean’s, it was her something old and borrowed from our Aunt Toni Ann.

Beautiful ladies…Our bride Cindy with Our Momma!

 

My mom and Aunt Toni putting their mother’s ring on Cindy to borrow for her special day!

Greg, looking handsome!

The bride, Cindy

Bridal Room at Gilbert Farmhouse

In the bride’s room at the Gilbert Farmhouse right before the ceremony!

Wedding Rings on Hot Pink Roses

Greg+Cindy’s Rings in her beautiful bouquet of Pink Hot Lady Roses

Wedding Ceremony at Gilbert Farmhouse

Saying I-do…a shot during the ceremony.

Hands…I am always intrigued by how beautiful a couples hands are during their wedding vows.

Bride and Groom with Mr. and Mrs. Sign

Greg+Cindy= Mr.+Mrs.

Bridal Bouquet with Hot Lady Pink Flowers

Bridal Bouquet

Vogue looking bride at Gilbert Farmhouse

Vogue Bridal Shot of Cindy…one of my all time favorite wedding shots.
I love all of the white with her dress, the bench and just that pop of pink with her bouquet…Love it!
Any magazines out there want a bridal cover shot? 🙂

Cindy + Greg outside the Gilbert Farmhouse

First Dance to “My Girl”

 

Gilbert Farmhouse Wedding | Gilbert, AZ | Greg+Cindy=Married2012-03-28T16:51:29-07:00

Gilbert Farmhouse Wedding | Sneak-Peek of Greg+Cindy

A little sneak-peek from Greg and Cindy’s wedding this weekend in Arizona.  This is a shot of them after their wedding ceremony at The Gilbert Farmhouse in Gilbert, Arizona!

Cheers to you both!
J+D

 

Gilbert Farm House Wedding Couple

Greg+Cindy=Just Married

 

 

Gilbert Farmhouse Wedding | Sneak-Peek of Greg+Cindy2012-03-13T21:31:04-07:00
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