San Diego Wedding Photography - { Heather & Willy : Married! }

Heather is my gorgeous cousin! Shes actually my husbands cousin , but we have known each other for almost 8 years and is as close to family as I have ever had. I love her with all my heart and could not be any happier for her and Willy . They make the most perfect couple - constantly showing what true love really is. I cannot wait to see all the perfect things that the future has in store for them. I did not shoot her wedding, but did snap a few while enjoying her amazing wedding (while staying out of her photographers way!) ;) .

The ceremony & Reception was held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.
This was the view from our hotel room at the hotel they got married at.
They had pretty much the same view at the ceremony and reception....amazing!

Saying that Heather and Willy are Chargers fans would be a bit of a understatement ;)
This was the perfect choice.

And one of my husband and I with the beautiful bride....I have no idea where willy was...

Funny story about Heather and Willy, and Sean and I…… 8 years ago I went to Heathers parents house for Christmas, this was the first time I had met most of Sean’s big fun family. That day was when most of Sean’s family met Willy too – since both the relationships were pretty new. The October 06’ Sean proposed to me, and a few months later…..Willy proposed to Heather (in Cancun!!). Now this summer, Sean and I got married in June (Heather was actually one of my beautiful bridesmaids!) and they just got married in August. Is that not very cool? I think it is! :)

Just to end things off, I feel blessed to have been married into such an amazing and fun family. Since the moment I walked into Heathers parents house that Christmas 8 years ago, I have felt a sense of warmth and love that I had never experienced before- the feeling of true family. Willy has been part of the family just as long as I have (long before the weddings) and I’m so glad that it’s all finally official! :) . Congratulations Heather and Willy, I know that you’re life is going to be full of love, fun trips, great memories, and your own little beautiful family – and I am so glad that I get to be part of it.

Oh!!! And Heather…I can’t wait to have babies together!!! (Inside joke ;) )

Northern California Wedding Photography - { Magon & Dustin : Married! }

Magon & Dustin flew me up to northern california for the holiday weekend to shoot their beautiful wedding held at the Wedgewood – Foxtail Golf Club in Rohnert Park. It was a very busy weekend but I loved every minute of it! Magon looked stunning in her gown and Dustin was the most polite groom – he went out of his way to thank me for coming out in a very sweet way, and it meant the world to me. I was so happy to be there shooting their big day!






The flowergirl was following me around while the other girls were getting ready- helping me find a place to take some shoe shots and she wanted to get in on a couple pictures. She was too adorable.

Love this shot, so romantic!

So the flower girl decided to take a little bit of a break durring the ceremony.....



Run away groom - the credit goes to Magon and Dustin on this one, they came up with this fun idea.

Okay...I could not decide bewteen these two!

Magon and Dustin were referred to me by my good friend Meagan – Thanks Meagan…your next! ;)

Any friends and family that would like to view more photos from this wedding, or place an order, please e-mail me for link to the personal web page set up for Magon and Dustin. Blairvanbussel @ yahoo.com

My New Face

Well......a new face to the part time business.....
(.... I finally got around to posting them per the requests of the oh so lovely Hanssie Trainor and David & Kim over at Ohana Photography )

I ordered my cards from Moo.com and I am pretty much in love with them. Simple as that.
They are made of very exciting thick card stock. And the very best part is that every single card has a diffrent photo on the front. These cards are so much more fun and well.....more me!

Random Thoughts.....

Things that are running though my mind……


*My new tattoo is sooooooo itchy!!!

*I would really like to have some pictures taken of me to put on my web page.

*I can’t freakin wait to see my wedding pictures….they should be posted by the photographers to a web page any time in the very near future- and I know they will be amazing!

*Is that guy from I Survived a Japanese Game Show not pretty much the exact same person as the dad from Wizards of Waverly Place? ……..they could be brothers!

*I really wish I had more funding to pay off my credit cards :(

*I think I need a spicy chicken sandwich from Jack in the Box…..like right now.

*I LOVE my new business cards ……I can’t wait to give them out. Want one? :)

*I am super excited to get my hair cut on Saturday …..it’s been a long time coming (after letting it grow for the wedding) .

*I want to take some fun pictures!....and not be at my 8-5 job right now .

*I have to edit A LOT of pictures, get a smog check and pay registration, get gas on my way home, go through all my wedding stuff and get it organized for my Craig’s List buyer to come pick it all up, and wash my hair….Pronto.

*I pretty much have the best tan I have ever had in my life right now. It probably has a lot to do with the fact that I did not go outside once last summer, and my skin is proud of me for bringing it into the day light this year.

* I have a love/hate relationship with Betsy Johnson. I’ve never been a big brand name girl, but I can’t get enough of any thing with her name on it (butt….I only have one thing of hers!). But it’s not the name…I haven’t turned into that girl….it’s just all simply adorable, but oh so expensive. Next time I see one of her cute bags at TJ Max (at the maximum discount)….I’m all over it!

* I am pumped about my boudoir project coming up in November…..stay tuned for more info on that!






annnnd these little gnome friends to end things , cuz thats just the kind of mood I'm in.......

The fair is in town!

The fair is in town, and I can’t wait! Some good friends + the hubby and I are going on Tuesday. Sign me up for some Australian Potatoes and a deep fried Snickers!

I’m sure there will be some exciting pictures afterwards, but here are a couple random ones that I love from last year.