For Better or Better...

Maybe I've seen too many movies but when I heard it was going to be a courthouse wedding I guess I was expecting something cold, and even a little sterile. Well the wedding of Minnie and Ben was anything but cold and sterile . It turned out to be one of the of the warmest, heartfelt, funnest weddings I've ever been too.

Minnie's laugh and joy were infectious and when she changed the vows from "for better or worse" to "for better or better" I got a little girl crush.

The ceremony was held at the Laguna Hills Civic center which turned out to be a surprisingly beautiful location for a wedding.

The beautiful bride Minnie

and the handsome groom Ben

Getting all the paperwork done...

We crammed about 50 people in a room meant for 1o. Far from being a negative it made the ceremony even more fun and intimate. I just love this group shot.

The first kiss...
Minnie's reaction to their first kiss...
and Ben's

as you can see I didn't have the only camera there...


some location shots of the Laguna Civic Center...

We had time for a quick trip to the beach for a few shots. Poor Minnie froze but looking at these shots it was worth a few goose bumps.




Reception details
and cutting the cake Minnie and Ben style

OK I could keep going on and on with photos there are so many great one's to choose from but I'm going to make myself stop here and go play with my son.

Congratulations Minnie and Ben and thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding.

Southern California, Laguna, court house, beach, San Bernardino County, wedding, engagement, boudior, Photographer, Amy Lozano, Elmwood Court Photography, Riverside county, Orange County

They say you can't go home again...

But I did.

To visit my childhood bff Heather, her husband Tim, and their baby bean.

When I told Heather that I had done the math and figured out that we had been friends for 30 years she was as surprised a as I was that we had known each other that long and the we were really that old. :)

Heather and Tim are welcoming their baby girl this March (no name picked out yet so for now she's known as the Bean) and I couldn't be happier for them both.

It's just so perfect that my free spirit, fun loving friend is having a girl. I can't wait to meet her and watch her grow. Maybe someday she and Pierce can eat too much Popcorn, sink boats, and play Monopoly till 1am together

On Sunday was Heather's baby shower. There was tons of guests, food, games, gifts, and fun for all. This is going to be one really well dress bean!

Boudoir Marathon March 8th

After several request I'm super excited to announce that I will be shooting another boudoir marathon on March 8th, 2009 in Anaheim. I am teaming up with the incredible Liz make up artist to make your experience even more fabulous!

It's the perfect gift for your husband, fiance, boyfriend, or even yourself! Imagine the reaction you will get from him when he opens up his gift of gorgeous photos of you! You won't believe how beautiful you will look and feel!

Here's how it works: You will arrive 1 1/2 hour before your shoot at a great house in Anaheim where you will get your hair and makeup done while you enjoy a bit of bubbly and some great music to help set the mood.

I will shoot your boudoir session for one hour. You may bring as many outfit changes you desire. Three weeks after the session takes place, I will provide you with a CD of 15 edited, high resolution images from your session to create prints, albums, and brag books.

The cost for hair and makeup, the session and CD of 15 images is only $200!! Additional edited digital files may be purchased for $15 each.

The full session fee is due to reserve your spot.

We need at least 5 girls interested to make this happen, so bring a girlfriend along! If you are interested, shoot me an e-mail at elmwoodcourt@yahoo.com so we can discuss details!

errr...Happy Valentine's Day!

I've had this photo done for two weeks just waiting for the 14th to post it and then I totally forgot! Anyway hope your day was great! I spent my day with my son (with a rain check from my husband for a later day) so mine was sweet.

Family beach session

Well the youngest member of this family was a tough nut I couldn't quite crack till the last second of our shoot but I finally got some smiles out of him (turns out the old don't smile trick still works).
Due to a recent injury dad couldn't make the climb all the way down to the beach so plan on seeing this family again for a mini session later in the month.







Don't they look like sisters?

and just 'cause their so cute....doggies

Southern California, Laguna Beach, Family, wedding, maternity, engagement, Photographer, Amy Lozano, Elmwood Court Photography, Riverside, county, Orange County

Katie, Katie, painted lady

Another fabulous woman, another fabulous boudoir shoot.

It's so awesome how Katie seemed so quiet but just came alive in front of the camera. Just look at those eyes and that long beautiful hair.

Her fiance even called in the middle of our shoot. Boy does he have a great surprise coming!

The tattoo on her leg is her wedding date. How cool is that!

Southern California, Fontana, Boudoir, Family, wedding, Maternity, Engagement, Newborn, Photographer, Amy Lozano, Elmwood Court Photography, Riverside county, Orange County

Baby fever

Why is it that even though I have a six month old at home being around a beautiful baby like Luke gives me baby fever? Well for whatever reason Luke gives it too me bad.

His own man at just one month old Luke defies everything they teach us in photography. They say that you must do newborn shoots in the first 10 days or you will never get sleepy baby pics. Well what do they know? Luke proved them all wrong.

Fever!



These last two I just love

Um excuse me....

and what you talking 'bout Willis?