The JOURNAL

It was as ordinary a day as any. Joel’s morning commute to work was early and monotonous, there were meetings and deadlines to deal with, and he had the happy job of picking up everyone’s coffee orders as usual. He stood in line at Starbucks and quickly checked his work email on his phone. “Sigh… today’s gonna […]

Not a cloud was in sight as Aaron and Krystn prepared for their San Clemente ocean view wedding at the breathtaking Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Hotel in Dana Point. The stunning architecture provided the backdrop for an intimate first look before the couple continued their day at Casa Romantica, an intimate cliffside venue just 15 minutes down the […]

Stay away camp in the mountains always holds a sense of anticipation and mystery. The first time we leave home and take our first steps off the bus onto the dusty camp parking lot, it’s a milestone that somehow leaves us feeling like our lives will never be the same again. The smell of pine trees […]

“In the flush of love’s light, we dare to be brave. And suddenly we see that love costs all we are, and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free.” – Maya Angelou  As we kick off the holiday weekend in which we celebrate our hard won freedom, I can’t help […]