I love making new friends and meeting new people. It is hard for me to put myself out there to do this though. I get comfortable. We all do. It is hard to step out of our comfort zone and do something we normally don’t do. In school we talked about networking, but honestly I had no idea what that really meant. When I moved out to this huge lonely state of California..not knowing one soul..I knew my best bet would be to network within the industry to meet people. Wellll…networking is still something I am working on..but I have been focusing on making friends with fellow photographers that I find myself to have things in common with and can relate to. Cause..otherwise..networking is just kissing butt..and I don’t do that. I have met a handful of AMAZING photographers that I have become friends with. One is Heidi Ryder. She is the girl that makes me buy everything and anything owls because I hope it will make her smile. She is so funny, down to earth and an amazing talent! She invited me along to shoot with her last weekend and I am so happy she did!
The wedding was the last of the bunch ever to be held at Serenity Oaks Ranch in San Diego (sounds like a retirement home right?) and upon entering the grounds that deeply saddened me. Serenity Oaks Ranch is one full of character and charm with that given ranch rustic feel. Luckily they are opening up a new location in Temecula, California! It was perfect for Jennifer and James garden themed wedding!
Congratulations Jennifer and James! You two are adorable together! Thank you Heidi for the wonderful time! What do I get for not putting any of those ‘blackmail’ photos into the post? 
by Mary
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