Well a few months ago I blogged abut my son who survived BUDS. The Navy Seal Training. Well after BUDS there are 4 more months of advanced training he needed to make it through to receive the Navy Seal Trident. So many men have tried to get the Trident. So few have made it. Out of the original 247 that started with the class only 30 made it all the way through to receive the Trident. So I thought the day Travis made it through BUDS was a big day. The day he got his Trident pinned on him was even bigger. Well this past Friday was that day. His graduation was Friday morning. It was such an amazing day watching your son accomplish what he has been working towards for years. I am so proud of him. It is crazy to know that your son has survived the toughest program in the military.

He was in class 267. Here are the Tridents before they were pinned.

Here is Travis with one of his classmates.

The start of the ceremony.

Travis getting his Trident pinned. This is such a huge moment for him.

Class 267

It’s still hard to believe my son is officially a Navy Seal.

Travis with my stepson Matt. Matt thinks it’s so cool that his brother is a Navy Seal.

Travis with his sister Korynn

His mom and sister

Travis with his very proud grandparents

Travis with his Mom

I will never forget this day. It was so emotional. It really is such an emotional moment seeing your child accomplish such a big goal in his life. And to do it at such a young age. He is only 20.

Well this was a great day. This was such a fun group to hang out with all day.

I knew it was going to be a fun day right when I saw the purple shoes.

The flower girl wanted to try on the veil

As I always say I love the ceremony moments. Especially the moments with dad

Now this is a family portrait

I’m falling way behind on blogging my weddings. Which is typical for me this time of year. This week I hope to catch up.
I’m been excited to blog this wedding. Jennifer & Neil had a two day event. Day one was an Indian Ceremony with day two being the American Ceremony. It was a blast.

Day One

They had some fun entertainment on day one

Day two tok place at The Marriott Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The day was coordinated by Jennifer Johnson of OC’s Finest I always love working with Jennifer.
The flowers for the day were done by Flower Allie

When I arrived Jennifer was getting the final touched before she put on the dress. She was in the amazing hands of Carina of Flawless Faces Inc.

Everybody was very excited for the big day.

Jennifer’s Grandma was so happy.

I always love the first sight

Neil laughing it up with his brother

Almost Ceremony Time

The reception was a party.

I don’t do many posts about these shoots. But that is going to change. I have had such an amazing response to these sessions. I just have to start sharing what an amazing gift this is for that special someone in your life. In fact I’ve created a new website just dedicated to For His Eye’s Only images.
Be sure to check it out.
www.forhiseyesonly.com
It still needs a little fine tuning. I just couldn’t wait any longer to share it. It’s not only for my brides to be. It’s also for all you married woman out there looking for that perfect gift for your man. It’s even for the women out there that just want to do it as a gift for themselves.
I have an amazing set up for these shoots. My wife’s dress shop makes the perfect backdrop for the many of these images. Then I’ve also added another shooting area on the top floor of my studio. As you will see in the examples below. So stay tuned for new images being added to the website weekly. Once the gift is given to that special someone I can post images from the shoot.
If you have any questions about these shots please give the studio a call. You can talk to Michelle or Tiana at my studio. They will answer all your questions. We also have an amazing girl to refer you for makeup. Carina from Flawless Faces. She has done the makeup for so many of these shoots for me. Everybody loves her.

Here are a couple images from a recent shoot. She gave the gift to her man last weekend. I’m sure he was thrilled. It was for their 5 year anniversary.

These area taken on the 2nd floor of my studio

This is a couple shots from the dress shop. I wanted to show off the bed we added to the dress shop. My wife made an amazing headboard for the bed. It works so well for the shoots.

It was a great day to jump in the water in Laguna.

Time to get wet

I just love these shots

I know you see me in Laguna a lot. I love it. It’s not a bad place to hangout and take pictures.

Another great engagement session in Laguna. They brought the kids along for a few family shots also. It was a blast.

You can see we are having a blast. Doesn’t this look like so much fun.

Another fun day in Laguna!

Another amazing day at The Turnip

Well this was such a great day. We started out at The St. Regis. Then ended the day at Rancho Las Lomas. You have to love that.

Shannon had the best smile all day.

Some love from brother

The groom looking sharp

I love the pre ceremony moments. The brides father with the moms

The proud parents

My wife Stephanie made the mother of the brides beautiful dress. She doesn’t only do wedding dresses.

Time to call it a night