At our initial meeting over coffee and tea, Jackie and Jon mentioned something about being awkward in front of a camera. In my experience, whenever a couple says this it ALWAYS turns out quite the opposite. Just look at these two. So cute! I think the main ingredients to a successful engagement session is to just have a blast and remember why we are here together in the first place. It's all about the love, people! And boy did Jackie and Jon let their love shine through. It didn't hurt that they chose a a place that fit them, as they are nature enthusiasts, and had gorgeous light. Can't wait for the wedding in August.

Congratulations on your engagement, Jackie & Jon! On to the photos...

A sunflower picked from their own garden

Jon studies birds for a living, (Sorry I forget your official title) so they brought along some binoculars for fun.

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Ugh, the light at this location! Gorgeous.

I had too much fun shooting these 2 in this field of yellow flowers

Love Jackie's big brown eyes

Cutie pies

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Took me awhile to put this blog together because there was so much I wanted to include. I adored every single part of this wedding. Be ready for a huge photo post! :D

I first met Beckie online through a daily photo project on Flickr. My love for photography re-emerged and blossomed though the projects I was a part of on Flickr, but I never thought it would bring me a chance to photograph a wedding. Even though I had not yet met Beckie in real life I felt like I got to know her through her photos. I knew her wedding was going to be good, but it ended up blowing my mind with all the DIY details she included to represent the love between her and Patrick. From Patrick's Star Trek cufflinks, a Doctor Who poster and to the Harry Potter page wrapped candles at the reception. All of these perfect geeky details were incorporated subtly into the overall vintage book theme wedding.

Their ceremony was held at the Rivendell-esque Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes. Wayfarers is beyond gorgeous and perfect for that intimate wedding. Reception was held at the Betty H. Reckas Cultural Center in Long Beach where family and friends gathered to celebrate the union between Beckie and Patrick.

Congratulations to Beckie and Patrick! I hope your story is a good one.

Vendor love - 2nd photographer: Elizabeth Kitchens/ Co-ordinator: Mad Love Events/ Ceremony: Wayfarers Chapel/ Reception: Betty H. Reckas Cultural Center/ DJ: Allegro/ Videographers: The Dreamshot Studios/ Felt florals: Muncle Fred Art/ Reception Florals: Flower Duet/ Photo Booth: Smile Lounge/ Makeup: Label Me Lindsay/ Custom invitations, posters & banners made by the bride: Honey and Luck

This wedding was also featured on the fantastic When Geeks Wed!

A Vintage Book Themed Wedding With A Geeky Twist

Rachel McCauley Photography When Geeks Wed Feature Photo