Erin & Justin: ENGAGED!!

Erin & Justin are amazing! I probably sound like a broken record but we leave our shoots feeling so blessed. Our clients feel like friends and who wouldn't want to work with their friends day in and day out? We have been so humbled by the perfect amount of work to support us financially and getting to meet some wonderful people along the way. Sure, there are moments of "we live in Orange County itis" but we know that we are exactly where God wants us; fully dependant on Him. (and He always makes sure the bills are paid)

Justin and Erin were made for each other and their chemistry and ear to ear smiles every time they look at each other speak volumes. We had so much fun laughing and "line-crossing" all day. (For those of you who haven't spent much time with me and Matt we tend to be a bit on the inappropriate side... we mean no harm by it but our quirky, sometimes straight stupid sense of humor is a part of OUR chemistry. We like to giggle like little girls. All of my girlfriends refer to Matty as "the line-crosser")

Bottom line: we love Justin and Erin, we can't wait for their wedding, we love what we do :)

ENJOY...

ps. Justin wins super RAD points because he plays a ukulele!!!!!

My husband is super talented, I'm his biggest fan!
























In case this entire blog post hasn't showed you true love and you needed 2 more visual examples of what love looks like... this is it!

City Of Angels: Costa Mesa Playhouse

Do yourselves a fun favor and head down to the Costa Mesa Playhouse to check out City of Angels. Look closely at these photos the amazing Ed, one of our rad grooms and Bitty coming soon to a Mathieu Photography Blog near you is one of our brides to be! For reservations call their box office @ 949.650.5269 or visit them on the world wide interwebs at.... www.costamesaplayhouse.org

Jen & Eric: MARRIED!!

Jen & Eric had such a beautiful and intimate day. It was mellow and calm and just plain perfect! (For my brides out there the CSUF Alumni House is an awesome location and I hear it's pretty affordable) Jen looked stunning and seeing Eric's practically speechless reaction was priceless. I feel so special that I am one of the few who gets to experience that moment over and over again. A groom stunned by the beauty of his bride and the realization of what this very special day brings; love for eternity. I get to hear the weight given to their very special vows and how intently they plan to care for each other for always. Jen & Eric we were so blessed to be a part of this. Have fun growing old together, it's the best way to be.

Please click HERE to check out the highlight video from Jason Daniel Productions

sexy time ;)
















kids are rad, i love their little personalities!




apparently this doll belongs to a family member and it makes an appearance at all family events. creepy? yes. awesome? yes.

American Nobodies

We here at Mathieu Photography have a lot of cool talented friends and we have embarked on a collaborative journey with some of them and created a new blog. This one is gonna be good! We have teamed up with the Awesomeness that is Chuck Oldfield and others to share with you how we see the world. From our optic nerves to yours!
This is a little taste...but you gotta go check out the blog for the goods!!
http://americannobodies.blogspot.com
CHECK THIS OUT!!!


photo by Chuck Oldfield

Blend!!

A few weeks ago Matt and I had the opportunity of a lifetime! We got to attend the most amazing photography workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We went because we wanted to learn and grow and pick up some business knowledge along the way. I was nervous. There are some photographers that totally intimidate me and sometimes there is some serious ego that comes along with that. The photography community in Southern California is WAY competitive and usually Matt and I just hang back and keep to ourselves because we're shy and nerdy. SO, going into this I thought I was flashing back to high school. I was worried about the cool kids and being totally unaccepted. I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE WRONG. I came home feeling loved, accepted, encouraged and excited. We also came home with 30 something new friends! Truly people I would love to hang out with again! I never knew how it felt to have friends all over the country/world. Now I know! I hope life takes us around because I can't wait to hang out with them again.

Aside form making new friends we got to hang out with the Kaisers. Nate & Jaclyn are awesome, no joke. We have been slowly getting to know them over the past year and we laugh hysterically every time we're with them. We also got to learn from the incredibly talented Jose Villa. He shoots amazing images on film and has a beautiful portfolio of kidlets (my fave.) The amazing Tamara Lackey brought the business mindedness and some encouragement about managing other photographers. And last but most definitely not least we met Jesh. There are some people that leave a huge imprint on your life, Jesh is one of those people to me. He lives genuinely, loves freely and learns constantly. There really aren't words but I would encourage photographers and non-photographers alike to make it a life goal to hang with Jesh. I'm trying daily to be genuine, honest, and loving to every individual that i come across. (i'm not trying to be holier than thou, this is sooo difficult but I am working on it.)

And the kicker to this amazing trip.... wait for it... I got to see snow fall from the sky for the first time!!!!!!!!! AND the next morning I woke up to 8 inches on the ground!!! It was like a white Christmas in March! All in all I had an amazing time. I'm still trying to implement all the wonderful things I learned. Check out some photos, enjoy...

The WHOLE gang. (photo stolen from FB, thanks)






Done in camera.. wheeerrrrreeeeee's Matty???


Matt says this is what I would like like in 2001: A Space Odyssey. I think it's kinda scary lookin'




So the Encantado Resort we stayed at was super swanky and then we found this in the bar. It seemed very out of place. But Amy does need to be saved.


Me & one of the funniest people I have ever met, Tara.


Another rad buddie, Stephanie, workin' that thang.


Mr. Jesh


Mr. Villa


Mr. Sassy-pants (Nate). Jaclyn: not featured, she's a total babe and I hear you have to pay tons of money to publish a photo of her.




SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!




*All photos taken by Matt. I was too busy relaxing in the bathtub and trying to absorb all the knowledge that got crammed into my brain over 3 full days. :)

Isn't he awesome (he even photoshops my face and makes it look all purty).