Luminaire Images Blog • by Molly Ann

Groovin’ on this image from yesterday’s wedding.

I thought I’d share this nice e-mail I received the other day from Sue, whose family I photographed over the holidays for their 60th anniversary.

You’re welcome, Sue!  60 years is a BIG accomplishment !

We have a winner!! (*confetti*!)

Congratulations to Bill and Ellen, who sent in this story that gives me the warm Valentine’s fuzzies:

“My fiancée Ellen and I met on Match.com, believe it or not, and it was love at first site for me.  The story I relay often for friends and family is the moment we met in the street outside my apartment in Westwood.  Brave Ellen was meeting me at my house to… wait for it… jump on my motorcycle for a sunset ride out to Malibu for our first date!  As she pulled up to park on my street she claims I “bounded” out to greet her at the car (likely true).  What is clear in my mind is how I felt the second she stepped our of her car: “She’s so beautiful!  This girl is way out of my league!”  I was smitten the minute we met, and not just because of her looks.  Her energy, grace, and a strong sense of presence was what washed over me and made my stomach do that flippy floppy thing.  Needless to say, we’ve spent nearly every minute together since that incredibly connected first date and can’t wait to get married and make it official later this year.“

AWWW.   Many happy days are ahead, as we can see.  Congrats again to the lucky couple, and thanks to everyone who participated!

Today we’re looking back at my picks for the top wedding images I shot in 2009!

I’m already looking forward to 2010…it’s going to be a wonderful year to get married!

Angie & Rob were married at the Vellano Country Club in Chino Hills.  Matt and I were subbing for Happy Photos.

Are discarded hair extensions funny?

Angie’s facial features really reminded me of a young Goldie Hawn.

You’re invited! Several reputable wedding vendors will be on-hand to discuss wedding details, answer questions, and even give away some freebies, so RSVP as soon as you can and we’ll see you there!