balboa island wedding

I know this post isn't very christmasy, but I have been working on this wedding and was excited to final get some of my favorites online.

the ceremony was in an amazing church right on balboa island and the reception at the beautiful balboa bay club in newport beach.

happy christmas eve day!

(due to the request of the bride, I have posted only detail shots)

heather underwater

mark loaned me his underwater casing and boy do I wish I had a photo of the casing! it looked like something suited for spaceships in the 1950's. it was amazing. we headed out into waimea bay and I learned that underwater photography would be much easier if the water wasn't moving. being hit by waves and pointing the space age camera contraption in any direction gave some interesting results. heather was a great sport and as I proceeded to slowly drown her. I love her red hair against the green of the water. wowzas!

I should really buy a underwater casing since I live in beach land. would anybody be up for a underwater shoot? if so email me at rachel@rachelthurston.com