11.11.11. Cabo San Lucas Wedding

Josselyn and Pablo are one of the most striking couples, well yes in looks of course, but also in personality!  I felt so honored that they chose to fly me down for such a special affair. They took me in like family and I enjoyed 3 days of their wedding bliss!

Josselyn has a deep spiritual thirst for and connection to the divine. She is a guardian of ritual, magic, portals and has an ability to bring people together for a cause.  While Josselyn is more extroverted, she has found refuge in Pablo’s deep calm.  She calls him her “Buddha”. I immediately understood their connection when I caught sight of his committed adornments~ a beautiful Pheonix tattoo and also a Japanese style Pisces fish coupled on his arm (his mother is a Pisces). Josselyn, a creature of the mystical just might have actually been an Egyption priestess in a past life.  I say this because she indeed carried off a queen-like presence, and the two appeared from the sunset sky like a royal couple bringing together a marriage between  continents, a union of the time/space continuum , culture and spirit.  On this portal day of 11.11.11, there couldn’t have been a more perfect match!

 

sunrise on 11.11.11

 

Hayes Mansion and St Joseph’s Cathedral Basilica ~ Deepa and Powell

There’s nothing more ravishing for a photographer than a multicultural wedding! Deepa in her vintage wedding dress, traditionally and elegantly white (reminded me of the recent royal wedding!) processioning through the grandeur of St Joseph’s Cathedral Basilica, and Powell finely dashing in his white bow-tie and sharp tux together were fit for a ball.  And after a surprisingly delightful and thoughtful sermon by a well humored priest the regal looking couple switched gears for an Indian affair ~ A colorful extravaganza at the Hayes Mansion where all let loose on the dance floor!  Throughout the toasts I watched these love birds gaze with respect, love and appreciation dotingly at one another.  The images tell it all! 

Kaiti & Eric ~ College sweethearts shake it up at Jacuzzi Winery

The Five Stages of Relationship

It’s rare that I post non-photography articles. In fact this is my first time. Seeing as how I’m a wedding photographer, it seems that encouraging couples to work wisely through the the natural challenges that occur in life would be a good idea. So Mozel Tov to all of you who are just married, about to get married, recently in love or would like to be!   Hope this gives you a hand in the right direction ;o)

The Five Stages of Relationship

 

THE FIVE STAGES OF RELATIONSHIPS __________________________________________________________________________
ROMANCE – Six Minutes to six months

  • Magic
  • Limitless Possibilities
  • Overlook major things you need to see

THE INEVITABLE – The Shadow emerges

  • Trust issues
  • Authority issues
  • Self esteem
  • Long repressed feelings
  • Sexual issues

CHOICES
Choice A

  • Inquire (a process that takes you to the Unfolding truth of your experience)
  • Take 100% responsibility
  • Tell the microscopic truth

Choice B

  • withhold
  • Project (starts to look like its their fault)
  • Withdraw (less energy)

THE PAYOFF
Choice A

  • More intimate
  • More awake
  • More creativity
  • More fun (overcome your allergy to having fun)

Choice B

  • Deals*
  • Sleep
  • Recycling
  • More pain – cripple body

CO-CREATIVITY

  • Greater productivity
  • More energy
  • More fun than you ever imagined possible
  • Support network grows up and around you

David Williams PHT,CHT Counseling and Therapy California Institute for Mind/Body Awareness 865 Third Street, suite 200, Santa Rosa, Ca 95404 707.566.9339

Magical Newborn

Here it is! My first Newborn photoshoot! Naturally after a wedding, this tends to be a common next step for a couple.  I don’t know what took me so long to attempt this, but wow!  Emulating modern photographers who have inspired me today was a surprise, exhilarating and absolutely endearing!

 

 

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