White Sand Photography

San Diego Indian Wedding

2010-04-03T14:08:00.000-07:00

Today is day 5 of the longest and most interesting wedding I've ever photographed. The couple is amazing, the families are wonderful. I've learned so much this week about Indian weddings and the Sikh religion. It's been an incredible week!!

In need of a vet...

2010-03-27T13:40:00.000-07:00

I’m writing about my niece Aimee, her family, & family pet, Riley. Aimee & her husband Peter adopted Riley, a dog from the shelter here in San Diego about a year ago, shortly after they moved here. Peter is in the Navy and stationed here. They adopted Riley not only because they love dogs and animals, but because they thought that she would make a terrific playmate for their son, Austin, who is 12 years old. Austin is blind and is developmentally challenged. Riley has turned in to so much more for their small family, especially since the arrival of their new son, George, who is now 7 months old. Recently, Riley, who is the most patient and sweet dog, tore her patella and is in need of surgery that will cost Aimee and Peter almost $3000.00. Unfortunately, even with his full time navy job and the 4 nights a week that Peter works at Sears; they are unable to afford the surgery that Riley needs. It’s not that they are not willing to pay for this, it’s just that they don’t have the cash and can’t get the financing at this time as they currently have too many bills. They are afraid that the best choice that they could make for Riley would be to give her up so that she can get the care that she needs. I would hate to see this happen as Riley has been such an important part of their family and such an invaluable playmate for Austin. If anyone knows of a vet that could help my niece and her family keep their family pet, please call me! Thanks!! Teri 619-929-1561

CAKE!

2010-03-14T14:46:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I helped host a baby shower for my friend, Jenny. One of Jenny's requests was a cake from CAKE. So, we sent over a photo of some items from the baby's room and asked them to come up with a cake to match. As usual, the ladies at CAKE delivered above and beyond expectations! One cake was chocolate, the other cheesecake and it truly is some of the best cake I've ever had in my life. I don't have to go on and on about how adorable the cake was...as you can see for yourself in the photos. Cake is located in San Diego on Reynard Way and can be reached at 619-295-CAKE (2253)

Baker Family Photos

2010-03-06T17:28:00.000-08:00

The Baker Family had a perfect San Diego morning for their photo shoot at the beach. This was a lot of fun and a challenge all at the same time. You see, little Christopher is 4 years old and is very opinionated when it comes to having his photo taken. He actually likes to make the rules. He doesn't like silly games or funny faces that usually work for me when I'm trying to get a minature person to play along. Instead, he was skilled at the art of negotiation. I never before have offered to pay a child to smile for me. But once the first five cents was on the table, he had my number. By the end of the shoot, little Mr. had earned himself 75 cents. Almost enough for an ice cream cone! I'm glad that his little sister wasn't quite old enough to understand, and still offered her sweet smiles for free!

A great post about recycling

2010-02-12T10:23:00.000-08:00

As a huge supporter of going green, recycling, saving our oceans, and just plain being less wasteful, I loved Liz Beck's blog post about unique ways to recycle. Besides supporting the green cause, Liz is a talented event planner with a huge heart and fun sense of humor. Check out the recycling post here and Liz Beck Events here!

Vendor Spotlight ~ Rae Florae

2010-02-10T20:06:00.000-08:00

My friend, Paula, (owner of Rae Florae and floral design extraordinaire) has a new space! She moved in last year and is creating quite a name for herself. Paula's award winning work has appeared in many publications and she has appeared multiple times on the Lifetime Channel's GetMarried. Besides all of her success in business, she is a fun and just plain awesome person. Check out her website and blog for more information. Congratulations Paula!

WFE's Afternoon Teas

2009-12-07T23:04:00.000-08:00

Follow the links below to view image slideshows of the Teas hosted by Wayne Foster Entertainment:

Rancho Valencia

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe

Wayne Foster Entertainment's Afternoon Tea @ The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe

2009-11-20T13:23:00.000-08:00

Wayne Foster Entertainment hosted a second Afternoon Tea this week at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Another group of talented wedding planners and coordinators enjoyed the afternoon. Elaine Swann delivered great advice and tips on etiquette with class & humor as usual. The elegant florals were provided by Custom Floral Design in Encinitas. Once again it was such a pleasure to work with the great family at Wayne Foster & their participating partners!

Wayne Foster Entertainment's Afternoon Tea @ Rancho Valencia

2009-11-13T13:26:00.000-08:00

The Rancho Valencia Resort was a perfect setting yesterday for an Afternoon Tea hosted by Wayne Foster Entertainment. The tea was attended by a fantastic group of wedding planners and coordinators. Elaine Swann was the guest speaker and gave the ladies a lot of great advice and tips on etiquette. The beautiful floral design was the work of the Jennifer Cole. I can't wait for next week & tea #2!

Dawn's Maternity Photos

2009-10-17T12:25:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun taking Dawn's maternity photos! She's just one of those people that's a lot of fun to be around. She was such a good sport to hike down to the beach and bare her belly without worrying about onlookers or the cool morning breeze. It was worth it! It was the perfect location for the natural soft look she was hoping for. The photos were a surprise gift for her husband, Alex. Dawn also ordered an album from the shoot that she plans to give to baby Isabelle when she turns 13. What a great idea! I loved it! Congratulations Dawn and Alex. We can't wait to meet that baby girl!

Alex's Birthday!

2009-10-01T12:13:00.000-07:00

Alex celebrated his 1st bithday in style. First, a few photos with Mommy. Then, just a boy and his cake! Happy Birthday Alex!

Windansea

2009-09-20T17:34:00.000-07:00

Just a few shots from Windansea yesterday morning. It was absolutely beautiful, as you can see. The water was clear and the waves were perfect for a few guys to get some great rides.

Hot off the press!

2009-09-08T13:19:00.000-07:00

The latest issue of Destination I Do magazine just hit the newsstands! This issue is fantastic!! You can pick it up at Barnes & Noble, Borders, and several other locations through the US.

Concierge Beauté team launch Party

2009-08-26T12:09:00.000-07:00

We had a fun night out last night for the launch party of Michel Benaroch Hair Studio and the Concierge Beauté team. The event was held at Fixtures San Diego complete with a fashion show featurning the fashions of Goga Gehlhausen from Project Runway. Fantastic party & great people all around!

Destination Wedding in Mexico anyone?

2009-08-17T10:50:00.000-07:00

Destination wedding in Mexico anyone? Click HERE to visit the Destination I Do Magazine blog and check out the SWEET deal being offered by Marquis Los Cabos. $4500 in extras and incentives for booking! It's a beautiful property, how could you go wrong?

Vendor News - The Crumb Runner

2009-08-14T14:58:00.000-07:00

Check out some of the latest cookie creations by Andi Whitaker-Waggle, owner of The Crumb Runner Cookie Co. Andi has mastered the craft of cookie art and has a little sweet something for everyone. For weddings, she offers monograms, photo cookies, themed cookies, and her very own unique "Cakies". We agree with our brides: "Andi is just as sweet as the art that she creates!"

Custom creations for any occasion and shipping are also available. You can even have your company logo atop a sweet treat, which make great thank yous for employees and business associates. Visit thecrumbrunner.com or call (619) 920-4155 to get the 411! Give her a call and try something new! Be sure to tell her that you heard about her here!

Published in Destination I Do Magazine

2009-06-07T08:14:00.000-07:00

Check us out in the Spring and Summer issues of Destination I do Magazine!

Bridal Barbie Pamper Me Party!

2009-06-07T08:05:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all who came out to the La-Di-Da Spa for a night of bridal chat and pampering! Check out the fun photos on the Couture Events blog!

Bridal Barbie Pamper Party!

2009-05-19T10:24:00.000-07:00

Come out for a night of pampering and prizes! Join us along with Couture Events, La Di Da Spa, and several other great vendors! View the evite here: Pamper Me Party! Look for Aimee and ask about the great party specials & raffle prize!

Makena is here!

2009-05-06T12:05:00.000-07:00

After a little hiatus from the photo/wedding/travel world, the best thing ever has arrived! Our son, Makena, was born last month and has been the light of our lives ever since! We couldn't be happier!

The Ring

2008-12-19T10:33:00.000-08:00

I love this stuff! To me this is a true Christmas story! Years ago...if I dare say 20+, when I lived in Illinois, I found a class ring in a park. I never thought I'd actually be able to find it's owner, but always kept the ring in my jewelry box. Earlier this week I spotted the ring and for some reason pulled it out. I asked my husband, Mike, who has been finding a lot of old friends and classmates lately on Facebook, to try to find the owner of the ring. Of course we had the name of the school and the year, but her name was inscribed on the inside as well. He found who he thought was the owner of the ring and dropped her a line through Facebook. He told her that we had the ring and that if she would call me and give a good description, we'd be happy to return it to her. Well, she called yesterday, and through her excitement and tears described in perfect detail this long lost treasure. She graduated in 1983 and the ring had been stolen from her in her Junior year of High School!! Today, I'm sending out the ring, and she will have it by Christmas. Though you might think the gift is all hers, it's really a gift to me too for finally being able to reunite this ring with it's long lost owner.

Giving Back II

2008-12-12T12:58:00.000-08:00

Anthony's Daddy is deployed right now, and will be for a while. Anthony is 15 months old and has a lot of energy. I'll be sending some photos from this shoot to his Dad, which I'm sure will be a welcome holiday treat! It's my very small way of giving back to our military members who sacrifice so much.

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-02T16:18:00.000-08:00

I'm a bad blogger! Hopefully I will find a little more time in the next month or so to post more often. Things slow down a little this time of year, so I won't have many excuses! This post isn't about my bad blogging habits though. It's about this special time of year that is the holidays. It's a time to enjoy family and great friends. It's a time to remember all of the things that we are thankful for...and even though our country seems to be struggling financially, I know that a good majority of us have many, many things to be thankful for. So here's to celebrating the good things in life, our families, and friends. May the season be filled with magical times for you and yours.

Alex's Newborn Photos

2008-10-19T13:59:00.000-07:00

Baby Alex is a new addition to the family of my great friends, Staci and Dan. One thing about photographing newborns is that you must do the shoot on their time. With a little patience and some help from the new Mommy and Daddy we ended up with some fantastic shots of this precious little guy. Even Pete the dog was on board with making sure everything went smoothly.

On Stage with Jack Johnson

2008-09-08T16:41:00.000-07:00

Recently, I was invited by my great friend, Kathie, to join her onstage with Jack Johnson. It was such a fun way to catch the show. Jack Johnson is an amazing singer, songwriter, and musician from Hawaii and does a great job of spreading the message of conservation, global change, and just plain living right. Gotta love him! To find out more about him, click here to visit his site. Pro cameras and flash are not allowed on stage, so, I snapped a few with my little pocket camera:) Thanks Kathie!