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A Vintage Anniversary

LATEST, Photography

6/22/17

We took a flash back to the 1940’s with these two and ventured of to Oceano, CA. It was so wonderful, all of it! I collaborated with my clients and quickly noticed that having a vintage car infused in their session was a must on their inspiration board. From there came several ideas on how to make this a very special, heart felt, but vintage inspired shoot.

Cesar and Charlene were celebrating 15 years of being married. Both agreed that a photoshoot was the best way to make this moment special and celebrate all the years of love and triumph they’ve shared as a couple. 15 years ago they had a wedding with family and friends and they declared their love to one another and it was so beautiful to see the magic and joy that is still between them. When I asked them what made their relationship strong throughout these years, they simply stated that communication was the key and giving one another the liberty to express one another’s perspective in life freely and openly was important.

The classic car involved in their shoot was by far one of their favorite things. And boy did we have a great experience with this. Steve, who is the owner of Classic Motoring Car Rentals, was the man who drove the car around for us. I was preparing myself to be very limited with my creativity and freedom with the car since most car companies are extremely picky and careful with their cars (as they should be). Much to my surprise Steve didn’t limit us. We kept the car safe and away from water contact, but close enough to capture dreamy photos of the car nestled on the beach! We watched Steve light up as it was a first for him to see his car used in this manner. He was delighted and we were all delighted with him, his amazing car, and incredible service.

Anniversary sessions are so wonderful to me. I think of my own relationship sometimes with my husband and sometimes you go day by day without stoping to embrace that you are still in love with one another. You constantly see portraits of people getting engaged, married etc and you wonder if you still have that magic within your relationship. It is nice to step in front of someone else’s perspective and allow them to capture the magic that you sometimes forget you have. That’s why I love anniversary sessions! They are at times more heartfelt than the moments between a fresh bride and groom-simply because they’ve been through a journey and are at times more grateful for that moment then when you’re just beginning the race.

I’ve known Cesar and Charlene for a few years now and to capture them in this way and this season meant so much to me. We had an amazing time and truly feel like they embraced the 40’s and their love for one another! Congrats my friends on 15 years of love thank you for allowing me the honor of capturing your magic.

: My favorite photo was the picture where Charlene and I were holding hands and kissing on the beach. There was an honesty and beauty about that particular picture that I really liked. -Cesar