Comedy Addiction!!

Have I ever mentioned I love shooting comedians? (I know, only a few dozen times.) Well, this past shoot was awesome because instead of one comedian...I got four!! Karin, Mark (marklundholm.com), Jesse (jessejoyce.com), and Kurtis (sfcomedycollege.com) have teamed up for the Comedy Addiction Tour (http://www.comedyaddictiontour.com)!

"The Comedy Addiction Tour is a unique performance that combines groundbreaking theater with stand-up comedy. The result is a hilarious and enlightening event, whether you are in recovery or know someone that should be."

They are currently touring nationally, and I just lucked out getting them here in the Bay Area! They'll be in Washington next month, and Nashville in April so if you'll be in those areas definitely check them out! (They also promise they'll be back in the Bay Area eventually!)

Check out the website, and this slideshow!!

Mandy & Seth Engaged!

Yet another engagement session on a soggy weekend! Luckily it just drizzled for Mandy & Seth's engagement session at History Park in San Jose. Mandy and Seth found me through a post on a blog (I think Brooklyn Bride)about Kenn & Sarai's wedding....I love blogs!!

I love that they got dressed up for the session (but weren't afraid to get a little dirty) it adds so much spunk to the photos! This is yet another session where my mind was stuck on the word "awesome" which it does from time to time. I think every tenth word I said was "awesome." In my defense, it was an awesome session!

So check out the AWESOME slideshow! :)

Jill & Michael Engaged!

Jill,Michael and I headed out to Muir woods on a particularly soggy day and as soon as we got there it started to rain! Luckily we just waited it out, and once the rain was over the forest seemed more green and lush than I thought possible!

I'm a bit under the weather, so I'll just let the pictures do all the talking this time. How cute is this couple??!

See all the cuteness in the slideshow!

Nicole & Curtis

Nicole was one of my best friends in college. She and I used to spend hours and hours talking, decoupaging, making t-shirts, laughing, designing mischief, carrying-out said designed mischief....and of course, chatting about cute guys.

Shortly after I moved away (*sniff sniff*) she started dating Curtis. :) I actually screamed out loud when I got the message that they were engaged!! When she asked if I would photograph her wedding, how could I refuse?!

Everything was beautiful, and Nicki put her personal decorating touch into everything! It was also very much a family affair: her grandmother helped put the final touches on her wedding gown, her mother and sisters baked and put together the beautiful bouquets, both families helped decorate, and her grandfather was their minister.

I stayed with Nicole the night before, and had to fight the urge to start taking pictures then (you know, here's the bride sleeping) but I managed to wait until the next morning. We woke up to the sound of my phone alarm...set to "large herd of sheep." It was so awesome just to get to hang out again, and it's funny how with some friends it never seems like time has passed. ;)

Not long after we got to the salon, Curtis sent Nicole a text message: "We're going to the chapel and we're...." It was so cute. I just nearly lost it right then. But I held it together through most of the day. We had a gorgeous day for photos, and I'm so glad they were up to my suggest to just hope in the truck (Curtis loves his truck) and go down the dirt road for photographs. I loooove the romantic way they turned out. When we started doing the portraits (after the ceremony), Curtis kissed Nicole and said sweetly "You're mine forever now." I nearly lost it again....

Anyway, I guess I could write a novel, but I'll go on to the photos. Nicki & Curtis, I just love you both to death, and I'm so happy for you!!

******Here's the beautiful slideshow!********

And some image overload:

At Home / No Email?

Hi everyone! I'm cozy at home with my family in Texas. :) It looks like the server for my website may be experiencing some downtime, and I am not yet sure what the impact will be on email. So *please* just give me a call if you have any questions or need anything! I'll be happy to hear from you. 408-206-8684

Happy Holidays!
Jillian

Mike And Colleen - Slideshow!

And another slideshow! So happy to share this with you. :)

(PS - I apologize for the quick posts, but I'm rushing to get these online before I leave for Texas! My shuttle comes for me at 3AM....ouch! But as always, I was too excited to wait. )

A few to tempt you...

Andrew & Caroline - Slideshow!

Here's what we've been waiting for! :) Check out the beautiful slideshow!

And a few to wet your palette:

Mike And Colleen Engaged!

On Sunday I had a second wonderful engagement shoot that I'd like to share some images from! Again, these are pre-sneak preview...kind of like getting to watch a leaked version of a clipping of a movie trailer....people get very excited about it! I'm excited about these too.

Colleen and Mike took me to Middle Harbor Park, and it was fascinating! You can see all the cargo ships go by, and look out on the bay, and it's just the cutest little park in the middle of all the huge industrial equipment...very cool. We also got to catch a beautiful sunset! I can't wait until the rest are done so I can share them with you!