Lolly + Dennis @ Veranda’s in Manhattan Beach

I spent a very wet day with Lolly and Dennis last Friday.  The fabulous Jan Garcia came along to hold an umbrella and share some of his good-photo mojo with me.  The day started off beautifully, while we shot Lolly getting ready at her house.
I was feelin’ the mirrors that day -


This was the view outside when we went inside the church -

It was a sweet, emotional ceremony -


This was the view right after the ceremony (not quite as nice, huh?) -

Despite the bad weather, Lolly and Dennis were up for an adventure, so we headed down to the beach and had some fun -

Even the bridal party was up for the task -

For those photographers out there, the Canon 5d is actually pretty resilient to rain.  I’d say I stood out in the downpour for a good 20 minutes and everything seems to be fine (I wish I could say the same for my 50 mm, though)


It was a little drier in the beautiful dining room -

Dennis and Lolly have dated on and off for about 15 years!  Here’s a shot of Dennis giving a beautiful toast to his bride – there wasn’t a dry eye in the house (and that’s not because of the weather outside!) -

And a first dance shot -

To Dennis and Lolly:  Thanks for the adventure!  It was a blast!
Delightfully,
Chenin