Soda vs Pop

Ah yes, the age old question. Is it called Soda, or Pop? Well, someone finally decided to try to put the question to rest. The study is from 2002, but I just found it, so it is brand-new to me. Maybe some of you have already seen this, but I thought it was kind of cool.

Essentially, this guy collected data from all over the US as to who calls these carbonated-syrup-heart-attack causing beverages what.

Apparently pop wins out over soda for what people call it the most. But that doesn't mean they are right! Check out the website here

Nick & Sonja

So I just finished editing Nick & Sonja's wedding from a couple of weeks ago, where I got to go down to Ensenada, Mexico to share the weekend with them! It was so much fun!

The wedding was at the Hotel Coral & Marina right there on the waterfront, and it was beautiful. We shot the entire day, from when Sonja got up, to when the guests left the reception to head to the hotel bar (these people wanted to party all night long!).

You've got to check out this little slideshow I put together of some of my favorites images from the day! The weather couldn't have been any better!

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Jeff & Veronica

Ok, so it's not an engagement session or anything, but we will call it a "special friends" session! This morning Erin and I had Jeff and Veronica over for breakfast before their trip up to Walnut, Ca to visit with Veronica's family- we had a blast!

I got to make waffles on our sweet belgian waffle maker, and eggs to order for the whole bunch. I really really enjoy making breakfast for people, so in fact, if you are ever in the area, call us up and come over for breakfast!

Afterwards, I got the bright idea to take a few pictures of the two of them- click here to see a quick little slideshow of that.

They are adorable. Jeff is one of my best friends, I've known him since 2001, our first summer working at Hume Lake together. He is one of the most incredible guys you will ever meet, and I'm not kidding when I say that. He is the definition of James 1:9.

And Veronica is one of Erin's best friends- she is amazing as well! She is one of the kindest, most generous people you will ever meet...

Can you tell how excited I am that they are "special friends?"

Yeah baby!

Matt & Jourdan

So I just photographed this couple up in San Clemente down there by the pier- it was awesome! They were so much fun to hang out with- we met beforehand at the Starbucks on El Camino Real (one of my favorite 'Bucks) and talked about their wedding which is coming up in March. It's going to be in Dana Point near the marina, and it will rock!

Anyway, then we went down to the ocean and got to taking some pictures- the lighting was perfect, and it was a gorgeous day for being down by the beach. Take a look at these pictures, I dare you to find one where Jourdan isn't smiling! They are such a great couple.

This is what I love about being a wedding photographer- meeting awesome people and making friends with them. I really feel like when March rolls around and I show up with my cameras to their wedding it will be like, "Oh hey, this is our friend Jeff, he's taking some pictures."

I love it, I really do.

Daddy Cross got Engaged!

That's right. It's happened. Daddy Cross is engaged. Craziness!

Dave and Jenny have been dating since last summer, and is absolutely crazy about her! They are the best match ever- and they are my friends. Yes, I am very lucky :)

He asked her on Saturday, after a morning where he surprised her with breakfast in bed, gave her a dress he bought for her in La Jolla, and took her around to museums in Balboa Park. "Hey, why don't we go down to La Jolla?" Jenny: "Ok, I don't suspect anything!"

And there, on the cliffs at the cove, Dave pulled out a ring, got down on one knee and popped the question!

They went to dinner at El Bizcocho at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, and I met up with them for about 5 minutes for some quick photographs before dinner.

Tim & Margaret

They turned out so good! You have to take a look-

Click here for their slideshow and link to view the whole event
Click here for their slideshow in my wedding section (shorter)

They were so adorable!

My desk went bye-bye

So, after 8 years the desk which I have grown to know and love, is no more. Sad, I know! The thing was so darn big, that I just didn't need it anymore, and Erin and I wanted more room in our place for some thinge (read Erin wants a Dining Room, not a Dining room with a desk). So, we have a new desk on order, which should be here shortly!

It went to another couple from out in El Cajon- Russell and Lisa. They were really fun to get to meet briefly, and I'm glad the desk has a happy home. Erin even used some of that fancy furniture polish on it before we sent it off...

I'm actually really excited about the new desk, it really fits my needs a lot better, and makes room for my new 20" LCD monitor thats on its way! Yeah baby!

Snakes on a Plane!

Best movie ever! What more can I say?

Notice the date on the ticket. It says 8/17. The day before it came out. Advanced screening baby! Adam, Josh, Reuben and myself went and it so entertaining! You have to see it for yourself. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check out the trailer here

A note about the picture: I took the picture of the ticket sitting on top of my wife's Shakespeare book "The Comedy of Errors" just to show how much more awesome Snakes on a Plane is than Shakespeare. Boo-yah.

I love you wifey:)

UPDATE: When my wife read this she said "What! How is that better than Shakespeare??!?" (she's a literature major). To which I responded, cleverly, I might add, "Because its on top of the book!" That's boo-yah #2 baby.

What a weekend!

This last weekend was so fun! Friday we went up to LA and shot a beautiful wedding for Tim & Margaret. It was at the Hidden Chateau and Gardens, and it was beautiful! I think this wedding wins for the most dancing I've ever seen- these people were professionals, I kid you not!

Then early the next morning, we left San Diego to head down to Ensenada, Mexico to the Hotel Coral and Marina to photograph Nick & Sonja's day. The weather was perfect, and we got some amazing shots. The wedding was on this beautiful lawn overlooking the marina (where Nick had a sweet boat, the Bella), and the reception was in this gorgeous white tent right by the water...

After the wedding the guests weren't content to call it a night, so the party continued in the hotel bar way into the night...so much fun!

Anyways, pictures will be available soon, I can't wait to show them off!!! Yeah!

Nate & Charissa - Slideshow time!

Check out the cool little slideshow that I just put up on Nate & Charissa's page on my website! Aren't they cute?

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AND all the pictures are online too! Check them out, they are seriously such a cute couple :)

Happy Birthday to Me!

I can't believe I'm 25! Craaaazy! So, now I can rent cars, and my auto insurance goes down- sounds like cause for celebration to me :)

Erin and I spent the day driving back from Idaho- Nevada wasn't too hot, but we definitely had the AC crankin' for most of the trip.

We met my parents at Gordon Biersch in Mission Valley for a little birthday dinner, and ate (and drank) like kings!



Then we went back to our house, and my parents wanted to help us unload the car, and see out cat, Gracie. Once we got everything inside, they gave me the present my little brother Dan had sent me- an awesome grilling accessory set by Jenn-Air! I was stoked, but then sad because I don't have a BBQ, and I was like "Dang it Dan, do you have to rub it in my face that I don't have a grill yet?"

At which point my Dad said, "Oh, that goes with what's on your Patio!"

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT!

Idaho?

So, right now I'm in Idaho. That's right, good ol' potato country! Erin is from here, so we are usually out here a few times per year, visiting her folks (my new inlaws!) and this time is a special occasion!

Her folks are having a second wedding reception for us out here for all the people who couldn't make it out to San Diego for the wedding. We've been running around getting the place ready- I did my part this morning by mowing the lawns - on a riding mower! Yeah baby! Ok, so I totally feel like a city boy, getting all excited about this kind of thing, but hey- riding mowers are cool, ok?

I'd post a few pics that Erin shot while I was hard at work, but of all things, I forgot my card reader in SD. So you'll just have to wait a few days. So there.

We'll be here until Sunday, and then we are making the wonderful 14 hour drive back in what we hope will be a car full of presents! Wahoo!