Cruzin’ through Santa Cruz with Julie and Rafi

This weekend I was in Santa Cruz taking engagement photos with Julie and Rafi. It rained on Saturday but we had blue skies all day on Sunday….(and unfortunately a lot of wind). We started out at the Pigeon Point Light Station where the blue sky seemed to go on forever! Rafi proposed to Julie along the side of the road on the way to the light house. They were trying to make it by sunset but the sun wouldn’t cooperate so Rafi had to pull off the side of the road early. Julie still had no idea what Rafi was doing so it was a great surprise in a gorgeous environment! After learning of their proposal story, we made our way south along the coast where we stopped along the way to hit Costanoa, the eco adventure resort where Julie and Rafi stayed after their engagement. It is a stunning location with a lodge overlooking the ocean. They even have Douglas Fir Cabins and tent bungalows. The place is very romantic…..Good job Rafi!!
After hitting the resort we continued along the coast stopping to hit wildflower fields, the beach, another lighthouse, and Julie and Rafi’s wedding location. It was so much fun sharing my day with Julie and Rafi. I feel fortunate to have them as my clients and even more fortunate to be sharing in their wedding day! Congratulations you two…
Here are some of our Red Loft Studios favorites.


The view at Costanoa.








Another lighthouse on the beach…

The spot where they will be married in July.



Auntie Diana Said,
March 17, 2008 @ 4:49 pm
sigh . . . . . . .
Pat and Joe Tallerico Said,
March 17, 2008 @ 7:22 pm
Thank you, Jenny, for capturing the essence of Julie and Rafi “In Love”. We are thrilled with all the photos and they are beautiful.
We especially like the last two ourselves. Looking forward to meeting you on July 19th.
Your work is wonderful
Pat and Joe (Julie’s MOM and DAD)
Rob Said,
March 18, 2008 @ 10:03 am
If you need a get-away from/after/before all the excitement. We’re here.
Jenny Said,
March 18, 2008 @ 11:29 am
I look forward to meeting all of the Tallerico and Kugler clan! I’m sure it will be a wonderful wedding!!
Jenny (the photographer)
heidi kugler Said,
March 18, 2008 @ 12:05 pm
Very lovely photos, very romantic, sweet, spontaneous. Oh, la la, for one or two shots.
Thank you, Jennie. We’ll see you on July 19th.
heidi kugler, rafi’s mom