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Sweet Escape {San Juan Capistrano}

It’s true.  Each and every time I go to California, I fall just a little more in love.  Outside of downtown LA, there’s just so much to adore..the incredible light, the warm people, the old buildings, the beaches, the great Mexican food, the sheer choice that for us, makes America itself like no other place on Earth.   All the things that made ten days there with Krysta last month oh-so-wonderful but also crazy. busy.  I don’t think we realized just how much we’d scheduled into our non-scheduled vacation.  The chance to shoot sessions there is far from hard work but we did a lottt of it.  Finding ourselves with a rare free afternoon, we made a last minute decision to visit the Mission at San Juan Capistrano.  I’m so glad we did.  This little spot stole our hearts with it’s adorable tiny houses, cute cafes and endless flowers in bloom. Looking every bit the tourist, we roamed around, snapping aimlessly..relaxed and inspired and enjoying the time out.   Finishing our sunny afternoon at a gorgeous tea house was a perfect end to our sweet escape.

Just another thing to add to our ever-growing list of Reasons to Love the US of A.  It’s getting rather long.

Sheye xx

Canon 5d Mark II, Lensbaby
Processed with Eye Candy Actions Hush | Caramel Overlay

1. Lea says:

   Ohhhh put it on the list of must sees for next year. May just convert me to tea (; x

   
2. Lauren says:

   Oh my – Just gorgeous! Which Lensbaby did you use on these? They are incredible! Looks like even while working hard, you all had a great time!! How fun and exciting!

   
3. Ani says:

   Oh! My home town! So fun to see it through new eyes!

   
4. Vanessa Paris says:

   SO beautiful! Cindy can go as an exchange student in the next year or two – you’ve pretty much convinced her it’s the finest place on earth:)) xx

   
5. Denise Armbruster says:

   You know Crayton has an ulterior (gosh I don’t know if that’s spelled correctly) motive in encouraging you to visit California so often don’t you? So many delicious memories. xx

   
6. Jeana says:

   Yay! My kids are having their pics taken there next Friday :) Beautiful photos, thanx for sharing :) xoxo.

   
7. patty says:

   fun, fun, fuN…

   
8. Bekah Mae says:

   These are so beautiful…makes me want a lensbaby. I’d take your camera, as well ;)

   I heart California.

   
9. Jeana says:

   p.s. that lensbaby looks like fun! the pics look like they’re jumping out at u.. soo cool!!!

   
10. Alissa Ferullo says:

    GORGEOUS!!! And I want a lensbaby sooooo bad! Do you use it often?? Worth it?? ;) Those images are yummy!!! So happy you enjoyed your time in CA – just returned as well and I’m missing it so very much. It’s a beautiful place to refresh for sure.

    
11. ali bloom says:

    just gorgeous Sheye.. SJC is absolutely one of my favorite places in So Cal. Loving all the lensbaby goodness from you lately!

    
12. Piper says:

    I would love to know which Lensbaby you used, I am on the verge of purchasing and can’t decide which to get…as always absolutely LOVE everything you do.

    
13. Sheye says:

    Sure Piper, it was the “Composer”. Hope that helps! Thank you for your lovely words too!
    xx

    
14. Sheye says:

    Alissa, I don’t use it much at all..probably less than six times in the last year but it is fun when I do. These SJC photos I didn’t take any other lens and regretted it – that effect can be a bit overwhelming sometimes. Still, for so much less than a Tilt Shift, it’s a nice alternative!
    x

    
15. Liza says:

    Heya Sheye….you are such a clever gal! The pic effects are so cool. Have you ever managed to get to New York during your past travels? You would be so snap happy there too. Love that big ol town!!

    
16. Steph says:

    I don’t know how I missed this post last year but what a treat to find it today. You’ve inspired me to a)visit California and b)get myself a lensbaby baby!
    Hope all is well,
    xoxo