When Cassie reached out to me and said her wedding venue was going to be at Highland Springs Ranch, I could hardly contain my excitement! For Southern California photographers, this is a well known venue and I’ve always wanted to shoot here. July couldn’t have been a better time for this wedding as the lavender is in full bloom. This Sunday wedding marked the end of The Lavender Festival which had been held for seven weeks prior to this weekend. It ended July 6th and Cassie and Austin’s wedding was held on July 7th, 2019. Perfect timing!

My second photographer and I were “Oooh’ing and aah’ing” at every bend as we drove deeper and deeper onto the property. The smell of lavender filled the air and the oil presses where lavender oil is made were a sight. Not to mention, the beautiful olive tree grove and cacti garden — this property is a photographer’s dream and I cannot wait to share the bliss and celebration this day held. Glory was given to the Giver of good gifts as Cassie and Austin stood before the altar, took communion and said their vows before God and their guests. It was emotional, sacred and Jesus’ presence was felt in every word spoken, in every tear dropped, in every photo snapped and every ounce of His peace, protection and covering was evident over this union and this day.

Thankful to have been a witness, participant and have been given the skill to capture parts of this beautiful, set apart day.