Lauren & Geo Castro | Strathearn Park Wedding Photographer | Simi Valley Wedding Photographer

Stunning country style wedding at Strathearn Park in Simi Valley. This is a beautiful venue to tie the knot at!

When I got the email from Lauren wanting to set up a meeting, my ears perked up at her name. When we met I found out that I knew her through an old girlfriend of mine as they were best friends growing up! It really is a small world. Talk about a perfect match. Geo and Lauren really were made for each other. Geo’s mild tempered personality and Lauren’s type A personality really balance each other so beautifully.

Karianne and Brandon Parr | Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer | Santa Barbara Courthouse Wedding

See a beautiful wedding at the Santa Barbara courthouse with a rooftop wedding reception following at the Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara.

I have known Karianne for years since high school. I got to know her even better through our good mutual friend Bree Scurti (who’s wedding I also photographed!) and the way the story goes, Karianne knew that she wanted to work with Shed Light Photography after seeing how we photographed Bree’s wedding because the locations were the same! I was introduced to Karianne’s fiancé at the time through Bree as well, because he was their mechanic and I was in search of a new one. Needless to say, I take my car and my wife’s car to Brandon for everything.

5 Things I Learned In 2014

With the year 2014 coming to a close, I always find it interesting to do a little self reflection and see the different ways that I have grown both personally and professionally. For example, my discovery of Cafe Rio was a huge growth marker for me getting out of my Chipotle phase! :) There are always things that I find I have learned, things that I could have done better as well as things I felt I did well. 2014 marked a big milestone in that I became a father. It has been one heck of a ride so far, but I wouldn't trade that for anything. I am extremely blessed in my life to be able to have the blessings that I have. With all that being said, through my reflection, I found 5 things that I learned in 2014 that I want to take with me to make 2015 the best year yet. As I strive to become the best version of myself, as Matthew Kelly puts it, in all areas of my life, I have no doubt that these items will play a huge part in that goal.