Liliya & Roman: Crossline Community Church Wedding

It wasn’t easy for a guy from Washington to pass on her Facebook page. She was a girl from Sunny California, tall and tan, spend her afternoons at the beach, and her looks . . . gorgeous beyond words. And lucky for him, she accepted his friend request. They quickly warmed up to one another until his and her page were the only ones they checked. Roman’s cell phone bill tripled, yet in defense he pronounced he’s met the one. Months after he was strolling wit Liliya on the sandy beaches of California, wondering why it took him so long to meet her. After many more trips and FaceTime, Roman arranged for a dinner on a boat in Washington, because the sand and the water were always present in their relationship. And it was there surrounded by the deep blue, where she said yes to the man she couldn’t imagine life without.

Liliya and Roman, I’m out of words. I met you just before your engagement and I remember thinking, this guy absolutely loves this girl. I took a few photo booth photos of you at my friend’s wedding, chatted a few times on the phone and finally met you at your rehearsal dinner . . . and I’m in love with you two. Your care, passion, the sweetest love story, are all so precious. And your wedding day . . . is as close as I got to photographing a prince and a princess and their royal wedding. I’m so so happy that you two found each other, because really the world is so much better with you two together. I wish you happiness and many more smiles as you explore Riviera Maya this week. I’m thrilled to see what God has in store for your marriage and I’m absolutely honored to have been there from the beginning! Love you to pieces, Yuliya.

Bride’s dress from Mary Me Bridal

Thank you to Jessica Odegaard for the lovely hair job and to Christina Sandoval for the makeup!

First looks are priceless! Roman and Liliya wanted to see each other before the ceremony to maximize photos and their expressions and the light were to die for!

Oh Liliya, you are gorgeous beyond words!

And this is where you melted my heart with your beauty!

Crossline Community chapel light was beautiful for photos!




Thank you to Oksana for your styling and florals!

I could photograph this wedding party every single day! They were totally rad.

And how could a girl from sunny California not end her wedding photos on a beach?


Liliya looks stunning especially at the end of her royal wedding!

And this is how I will always remember them, happy and strolling on the beach together!

To see more of Liliya and Romans wedding click HERE for slideshow!

Lindsey + Patrick: Carmel Mission Wedding

It was a day of traditions kept to everyone’s utmost happiness.  If you could sum up a day in a sentence it would be nothing short of a fairy tale with a happily ever after ending.  With gentle breeze coming from the balcony window facing the Pacific, Lindsey got ready to the voices of her sisters and friends. The only thing that dimmed the mood in the room was the music not playing quite loud enough to her taste.  Not a cloud was seen over the bay of Monterey Peninsula washed by the aqua waves of the ocean.  It was a perfect day in every single way.  Waiting on the patio below the balcony, Lindsey’s father took in the view of the ocean before his daughter would come to meet him.  She was his special girl, his first, and it was ideal that she planned a first look with her dad to make the day even sweeter.  It wasn’t long until he turned around and saw her in the white dress coming to meet him.  And right there on the sun-bathed patio it seemed like the glass of happiness was overflowing.  And the day had just began.  

An hour later, leaning once again on that strong arm, Lindsey walked down the aisle, looking over and smiling at her father.  The all traditional groom, spiced up his entrance to the ceremony with a green blazer, and after changing into a black one took the hand of the girl that keeps him sane, passionate, and unimaginably happy.  With their voices echoing against the historic walls of Carmel Mission basilica, Patrick and Lindsey said their vows and were pronounced husband and wife.  As they walked down the aisle hand in hand, the church bells erupted into a beautiful song, just like they do in fairy tales. 

Lindsey and Patrick, I am so happy to have been there for your amazing day.  You two are a perfect fit and I couldn’t be more happier for your marriage.  I loved watching the happiness of your families and your sweet attention to every niece and nephew.  Your are blessed with amazing people in your lives. Thank you for including me into your wonderful day, it was priceless to see all the details of the wedding come together so beautifully.  I can’t wait to hang out with you again and to hear of all new adventures you experience together.  Cheers, Yuliya.  

Lindsey opted to do a first look with her dad and it was priceless!

Thank you Dinah for the shot below, it’s perfect!

Carmel Mission is absolutely gorgeous for ceremonies!

This girl is gorgeous in and out. Lindsey, you’re such a beautiful bride! Thank you Rachel for the lovely hair and makeup job!



Dinah’s shot on the right.

I finally got to meet the last Moore sister. Kirsten to the left of the bride and Whitney to the right!

Reception was held at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club.

Father/daughter dance captured by Dinah.

And of course a horseshoe in honor of Irish tradition.

To see more photos of Lindsey and Patrick’s Monterey Peninsula Country Club wedding click HERE for slideshow.

Sophia + Bradley: Airplane Hanger Wedding

They couldn’t have asked for a lovelier day. The sky was bright blue, just perfect for flying and for two pilots madly in love. Everything changed for them on their first dive into the endless blue canopy and little did they know that they would meet their soulmate up in the air. When Bradley proposed Sophia knew the exact wedding she wanted, surrounded by planes and all things flying.

The morning started with Sophia surrounded by her bridesmaids and the many friends and relatives that dropped by her room to get a peek of the bride. Everyone in the room bursted with excitement and laughs, and the hugs . . . were endless. Meantime the church building was getting more and more packed with early arriving guests, this was a day you couldn’t show up late. When her dad led Sophia into the church, the guests like one big family applauded with excitement. Such a perfect match warmed everyone’s heart. Sophia and Bradley were pronounced husband and wife to “Come Fly With Me” song, and the lyrics couldn’t have been more prefect!

Sophia and Brad, you rocked out such a personal and a drop dead gorgeous wedding! I’m so thrilled for you two and am so thankful to you for including me into your wedding day. Your story and love are precious! Thank you for your smiles and for the extra walks on the runway. Wherever you choose to fly together, have an amazing journey! Love you to pieces, Yuliya.

Sophia and all her gorgeousness!!!

The men captured by Aleksey Moskalets







Attitude Aviation was transformed into a gorgeous wedding venue!


All of the shots on the right captured by Aleksey






By Aleksey

An airplane hanger couldn’t be more ideal for wedding photos!

Captured by Aleksey





Captured by Aleksey

To see more of Sophia and Bradley’s Attitude Aviation wedding click HERE for slideshow!

Have a lovely Tuesday!
Yuliya

Diane & J.C. : Napa Valley Engagement

How about a lovely engagement session to end the week?

Their relationship started off with a little matchmaking magic by their friend many years back, and their marriage will be celebrated by their close friends and family at the charming Chateau La Joye next summer. When they first met they fit like a glove. She has heard about him continuously from a friend. He on the other hand having just gotten out of a relationship, saw in this girl something special. Both in their early twenties at the time, young and full of passion, they fell for each other hard. Years later Diane was sitting at a table when J.C. brought out a tiny wind-up toy made by his grandfather many years back for his fiancée and used by J.C.’s father to propose to his fiancée as well. Carrying the tradition to the third generation, the wind-up toy carried a ring right up to Diane. The lucky girl slipped the ring on her finger and then slipper her hand into his.

World, meet Diane and J.C. The sweet, romantic and in love . . .







Diane, you are beautiful!


















You two look good together, foreeeal!

A fav . . .


. . . and how about some soccer to end the night?

Diane and J.C., thank you! For your smiles, for your big hearts, the stories and the laughs! I’m privileged to work with you and can’t wait to hang out with you again.

To see more of Diane and J.C. photos click HERE for a slideshow!

Happy Weekend.

Caitlin & Peter Palo Alto Engagement

Somewhere in between the noise of their high school drama class, they noticed each other. Both full of energy, excitement, and lots of room for adventure, they naturally gravitated toward each other. After the high school days were long over and the drama class seemed more like history, they were anything but over. In the midst of his job at the airlines and flying around the globe, Caitlin was always on his mind. And as for her, Peter never left her thoughts even during exams in anthropology. They cruised through the college days together, with books during the week and by each other’s side on the weekends.

On one of their many strolls through the streets of Palo Alto on a pleasant summer day, Peter brought Caitlin to the same Border’s Cafe where once they were only two high schoolers chatting during their first date. And there he asked the girl that meant the world to him, to be always by his side and to walk through life together.

Caitlin and Peter, you two are amazing! Getting to know you and cruising around Palo Alto together was a blast. Thank you for inviting me into your life, for sharing your stories and adventures with me. I feel so honored to work with you two. Thank you for our times together, oh and for the chocolate! I can’t wait to spend more time with you guys on your wedding day! Love, Yuliya.

We started their session at the place of their first date and engagement, because life is all about coming a full circle!






Caitlin you are gorgeous!


Stanford barn was just a perfect setting for our photos!












You two look good anywhere!






Love Caitlin’s ring with notes, oh and if you would hear her voice! I’m hoping it will rub off on me .

To see more of Caitlin and Peter’s pictures, click HERE for a slideshow!

Kirsten & David: Gabilan Ranch Engagement

She wasn’t just any girl. Fun, sweet, determined, oh and extremely gorgeous, Kirsten caught his attention from their first meeting at a friend’s party. Everything about her captivated him and he went after her despite the fact that she was taken. After several months, David won her attention, her smiles and her heart. It wasn’t long after that he proposed, just in the way she asked him not to, in front of a crowd. And that’s how their relationships blossoms, with him surprising her, and with her smiles, enough to cover any mischief.

Their engagement session was full of surprises as well. As soon as we started taking pictures a thick layer of clouds descended into the valley, decreasing visibility and covering us in fog. Who would have thought that a sunny day can in minutes turn into overcast and wet one. We took advantage of our new surroundings and then scoured the hills for some sun and different backdrops. It was definitely an unforgettable experience and quite and adventure I might say.

Kirsten and David, I am so honored to work with you guys. Thank you for your smiles, your friendship and the fun times on the ranch. I will treasure our time together. Can’t wait to hang out with you guys again in May! Lots of love and appreciation, Yuliya.

Kirsten, I love your eye for outfits!


Good looking or what?

And your modeling skills are superb!








Kirsten you are gorgeous!

It was pretty sunny on the other side of the hill, so we headed for some sunset shots under a white oak tree









Back to the misty fog


After all the stories of people getting stuck over the lake, Kirsten and David still went for the tire swing. Love you guys!


David is a cowboy at heart and Kirsten, you rocked out the look beautifully!

Thank you Conner for your beautiful ranch, all your help, for driving us around, oh and for the fun stories!

To see more of Kirsten and David’s photos click HERE for slideshow!

Have a good weekend!