Thursday, March 19, 2009

alisa and matt's wedding at the grand del mar in san diego




i am super stoked to do this post!
why, you ask.
because it features one of the hottest couples on the planet!
alisa and matthew kicked off our 2009 wedding season at THE GRAND DEL MAR right here in sunny san diego. it was the perfect day, at the perfect location, with the perfect couple, for the perfect intimate wedding.
Yes, it was that perfect. :)
see for yourselves.
we present to you, alisa and matthew.




and their son, Kingston. isn't he precious? this is one of his GQ poses with iPhone in hand.










alisa's smile makes us smile. can you tell she's happy to be married to matt? :)




























alisa and matthew's combined hotness nearly burned down the library.






















the rings just had one thing to say.
do i dazzle you?




thank you so much alisa and matthew. you set the bar extremely high for 2009 (or any other year for that matter). you are both wonderful wonderful people and we could not be happier for you. congratulations! may you both have a long happy life together.
we also want to send a warm and very sincere thank you to your family and guests. everyone, and i mean everyone, was so kind and very patient while we stole you away for pictures.
while we're handing out thank you's, we want to also send a BIG one out to your pal and ours, jennifer. without her, we would have never met. mahalo jennifer!!




85 comments:

  1. Wow, you're right... they are hot.

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  2. I love how cinematic it feels-straight out of a movie. The dramatic light is grrrreat!

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  3. So hot that they're practically on FIRE. Fabulous work. Funny enough I have an Alyssa and Matt getting married this Sept.. :)

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  4. You don't lie, these two are ridiculously good looking! The Grand Del Mar is gorgeous and you shot some incredible pictures there!
    These have such a rich and classy feel to them! Brava! Brava!

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  5. So much drama! Love these! :)

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  6. Yes agreed! Loving the hotness and mood.

    And that baby!!! Let me at him!

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  7. Awesome! Very classy & saucy or as I like to say, claucy! Well done party people, well done!!

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  8. Gorgeous pictures, as always! :) Can I just say that the black & white of them where they are about to kiss rocks?? That's like the most romantic and passionate moment- just before the kiss. :) Great work!!

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  9. These images have to be on a cover of a magazine, seriously!

    Their baby is sooooooooooo cute!

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  10. What a sweet setting for a wedding. I really like the portraits on the bench by the pillars.

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  11. How beautiful!! Those pics are amazing! The first one reminds me of the movie "Scarface." LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

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  12. so cinematic. love!!! kind of has that old hollywood feel. awesome as always.

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  13. Wowza! These just scream high class filmography.

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  14. HELLO! I think I am in LOVE! In love with these photos! I have one thing to say to you guys, Sample Album, HUGE SAMPLE ALBUM!

    Now how about that joint project?

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  15. Great shots! I love the bouquet one!

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  16. Just fierce and beautiful. Great job guys.

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  17. top notch, they scored picking you guys to shoot this! Their son is adorable...it will be funny when the day comes that he's a grown man in the IPODS were a thing of the past. :-)


    Have a beautiful Friday!

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  18. Are you kidding me?!?! Ohana is getting the year started off with a bang!! Saw the update on Twitter and raced over here expecting nothing but the best from you guys. Congrats to the couple for securing you before someone else did! :-)

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  19. HO-LEE SHITE GUYS! EVERY SHOT IS CANVAS READY!

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  20. Amazing photos. I have to agree with what has been said here. These are very cinematic, romantic and dramatic not to mention super HOT!! I cannot chose a favorite, but I love the first one, the almost kiss (crazy hot) and the last one!

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  21. Just got tears in my eyes! Alisa has been one of my very best friends since high school and I am just SO happy I was able to refer her to you. These pictures are absolutely amazing! I LOVE the pic of her smiling at Matt on the piano and the one of them sitting on the floor kissing. They are all beautiful! Is Kingston not the most adorable baby?!?! Thank you so very much for giving them these amazing memories to look back on! Congrats to Alisa & Matt!

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  22. you guys seriously!!!!!..................that first shot is making me want more......oh wait there is more. WOW is the groom a model? He has a awesome roughness/edgy look to him. Love the last shot as well. oh and congrats on your virgin island wedding!!!! :)

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  23. Nice! Love the outdoor b&w shots, they're fab!

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  24. The burned down the library shot is hawt and so is the almost kiss! Wonderful photos as always!

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  25. I don't know what to say, I am actually speechless and it takes ALOT to make Val McCormick speechless! INCREDIBLE! BEAUTIFUL baby!!!

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  26. holy cow! these are simply amazing! they must be over the moon with these shots! you've outdone yourselves, ohana!

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  27. That first shot totally reminds me of Scarface or something along those lines! Wow they are lookin fierce!

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  28. Fabulous!!!! As always!!!!
    That flower shot rocks. I know it's just flowers, but I love it:)

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  29. Wow!! Awesome pix. I LOVE the reflection on the marble floor and the baby on the bed. Too cute!

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  30. I tried really hard, but I just couldn't pick a favorite. I'd think "oh! that one!", but then I kept scrolling down :) Great work you guys!!

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  31. Wowza! These are hot! I love the dramatic lighting, and the couple is just gorgeous!!! Stunning!

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  32. Another great wedding series. Love the ones by the piano, very dramatic! A dramatic series overall. Love that little baby shot. Well done!!

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  33. ummm, can we say holy hotness??? these are one word : UNBELIEVEABLE!!!! you guys killed it!

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  34. I love the playfulness of #8 and the total perfection of #7. Their little boy Kingston is a doll!

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  35. Love how you set the mood. Awesome stuff.

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  36. Love, love, love these images!!

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  37. ugh!!! these are SSSSSSSOOOOOO goooooooood!!!!!!!!! and the BABY! omg, the BABY!!!!!! love these so so so much. all of them!

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  38. FABULOUS!!!!! The portraits of them at the top - spot on! Incredible images!! Great, great job!!

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  39. These look so classic. I love it. :)

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  40. hot couple is right! these are amazing! and the rings do dazzle me! couldn't stop staring =) you guys rock!

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  41. Such a great feel to these! They are a smoking couple too, and Kingston...adorable!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome as always! Have a schweet weekend!

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  42. You guys rocked this one! They truly are a hot couple and the colors are deep. Great emotion and love the interaction. Such a cute kid, too!!

    Great job to all of you. Hope to see you soon!

    Al

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  43. Um...amazing! You guys...over the top! Seriously...what a way to start out the year! Hot!!!

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  44. Oh my dear LORD these are incredible! That first and last image would look so awesome on canvas! So hot!

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  45. Wow!! Stunning set of photos. I love all of them.
    - Brianna

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  46. Wow! They are a gorgeous couple and you did amazing work! The baby?? Too precious!

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  47. Love it! I love the piano shots...reminds me of Pretty Woman! :)

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  48. Dude, love the bling shot fo sho!

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  49. Very chic wedding guys! I have to say its a good thing baby Kingston lives on the other side of the country because I just want to keep him and kiss all over those adorable baby cheeks. All baby lovin' aside... very intimate and cool wedding.

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  50. Yo Baxter you rocked the house on these....absolute smoke.

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  51. these are wonderful my fav is the one with him looking at her and she is blurred in the right side of the shot he is sitting it has rich tones.. just stunning.. well they all are..

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  52. I love all the amazing lighting! Way to rock it!

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  53. HOT for sure!!! What a BEAUTIFUL family and a fabulous wedding:)!!!!!

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  54. This is my favorite wedding that I've seen from you guys! Wow!

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  55. what a great way to start my monday! I love it love it love it love it! These pics are stunning@

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  56. love the shot of their son...and of course all the others are simply breathtaking...

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  57. Great shots as always!! I LOVE the shot on the piano! WOWZERS!

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  58. Beautiful! Gorgeous! Hot!!! Need I say more? I will anyways...absolutely stunning couple! Kingston is adorable too! Congratulations!

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  59. He has that attractive rough around the edges look....and her a strong independant greek princess look. That couple is gorgeous together!

    Your images rock my socks off! Every photographer has their own sense of style. When I think 'Baxters,' I think magazine style in wedding photos.
    Yummy stuff always!

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  60. Way to start off the wedding season!! What I love about your blog posts is that every photo is so unique from the one before it - each one is a total work of art! Such a sexy couple and such beautiful images!

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  61. Definitely a gorgeous couple... and totally killer images! Love the rich colors. What a great start to the season! :)

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  62. Epic images, man! Total respect for the work you put into each and every one. In the words of J.J. Walker: "Dy-No-MITE!"

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  63. NO WAY! lol I love these. Especially pics 2, 7, 12, 13, 19 and 22!!

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  64. Magazine photos for sure! When will I be seeing these in Vogue! I can't get over the pic of the almost kiss, love the piano one's too! These are so steamy it's melting my screen! Who knew San Diego Wedding Photographers could shoot such fashionista photos!

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  65. Awesome, awesome, awesome. If I had to pick a fav it would be #10 but they are all fantastic.

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  66. Ummm.....hotties!!!!! These are awesome shots, love the dark steamy vibe too. Hot Hot Hot!

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  67. Simply Stunning! I love the shot of Kingston! What a beautiful family!

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  68. I love it ! Dude you are rocking it out!

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  69. Spicy!! These are great photos. Love them!

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  70. Great work you guys, but I wouldn't expect anything less!

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  71. I'm way behind on my blog stalking. :-( Glad to see you've continued to kick ass in my absence!! These are h-o-t-t. Really hot. Love the sitting-on-the-floor-kissing shot and the first one in the gazebo thingy, the bouquet shot is beautiful, and of course your ring shot is spot on. And OH MY that baby is so cute!!!

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  72. oh my gosh...I have so many favorites. Every shot is BEAUTIFUL!!! Such a romantic & sexy couple and you guys captured them perfectly. Super WOW on these pics.

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  73. Why do you guys rock so freakin' hard. This may be my favorite set from you - which is saying a lot!
    -E

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  74. dood - I found myself saying "dang" every two pictures. Seriously - not just the couple, cuz they are FIIYAH, but you guys are seriously bringin the heat - Your style is beyond compare. Foreal. I jock this. You guys are AWESOME. Seriously. I have friends of mine look at your blog so often to check some of the most fresh and unique styles around. LOVE IT.

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  75. This whole set is amazing! LOVE the flower shot!

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  76. ahhhhh!!!! these are crazy beautiful! love the shot of the reflection of them on the floor.

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thanks for sharing the aloha!