Happily Ever Etched Brand Rep & 10% Off!
When you're planning an event or wedding sometimes its the details, those little finishing touches, that can really make or break the vibe you're trying to achieve. The devil is in the details as they say and you wan't to get it just right! For quite some time now, I've been following a little company based out of Buena Park that is doing those special details right! I'm proud to introduce you to Happily Ever Etched. They're a creative design studio that specializes in custom laser etched signage &...
Palm Springs Adventure Shoot
In each of our lives we only have so much time and energy to expend. There are only so many things we can say “yes” to before we are tapped out. So we’re faced with carefully selecting which things in our life get a “yes” and which get a “no.” Our brains love the path of least resistance, especially when we’re already tired. As a result, sometimes we find ourselves saying “yes” out of habit and “no” out of a fear of what might happen; After the fact...
Dreamy Couples Photoshoot in Coto de Caza
My brother-in-law and his wife recently celebrated 20 years of marriage. We decided to celebrate by planning a dreamy couples photoshoot in Coto de Caza. They hadn't had any professional couples photos taken since their engagement session so we wanted to make this special! Pride & Prejudice and Gone with the Wind are some of my sister-in-law's all time favorites, so we wanted to loosely capture the essence of the romance in those films without making it into a theme shoot. The Wardrobe I love when couples dress up for their...
Spring Wedding Inspiration | 4 Gorgeous Spring Color Palettes for Your Wedding
While it might be no biggie to pick out your primary wedding color, it can sometimes be a challenge to pull together an entire wedding palette that looks good. Our friends over at The Black Tux have taken out the guesswork and put together some great inspiration boards to help you get your #weddinginspo on, Spring 2018 Edition! Let’s look a at few of the style boards they created! Blush & Grey This first look is a classic and understated combination of blush and grey tones that you simply can’t...
Groomsmen Gift Ideas
When it comes to weddings, sometimes it can seem like the girls get all the attention. So today, I'm happy to share a few groomsmen gift ideas that the guys will actually love! Joe from www.groovyguygifts.com reached out to me recently and offered to send us a sample of one of their personalized "guy gifts" in exchange for an honest review. I don't normally write posts like this, but I thought these offerings were definitely worth checking out. They have quite a selection of items to pick from, so...
Yorba Linda Engagement Photographer | Randall & Damaris
Damaris was doing some volunteer work when she first laid eyes on Randall. Without a word he'd charmed her and she asked her sister (who knew Randall) if he was single. Shortly thereafter the two started getting to know each other and both felt a connection they couldn't deny. It wasn't long before "I love you's" were exchanged and Randall found himself down on one knee in the sand, ocean breeze blowing by, asking for Damaris' hand in marriage. Spoiler alert: She said yes! ;) We met at Yorba...
Pantone Ultra Violet Wedding Inspiration for 2018
Last week the color experts at Pantone announced it's pick for 2018: Ultra Violet 18-3838 I feel like we saw a lot of purple tones during the 2017 wedding season, so I'm curious if the trend will continue into next year. Just for fun, I thought we could look back at some of my favorite violet weddings from the past year. If you're looking for ultra violet wedding inspiration, look no further. ;) Our editorial shoot earlier this year with Kimberly Persons at Marbella Country Club had dramatic pops of...
10% Off Wedding Collections!
Is it just me or has this year completely flown by? It feels like I blinked on January 1st and by the time my eyelids lifted it's no December! 2017 was such a good year for us here and I'm hoping 2018 will be even better! Through the months of both December AND January we're hosting a year end sale and taking 10% off wedding photography collections! If you're planning your 2018 wedding and have not yet locked in a photographer, now is a great time to check it...
Featured on Every Last Detail Blog
I've been following an incredible wedding blog for several years and today, I was so stoked to see one of my favorite 2017 weddings featured there today! The Every Last Detail is an AWESOME wedding resource for brides at any planning stage. If you aren't already familiar with it, I highly recommend stopping by! You can view my feature here: http://theeverylastdetail.com/a-modern-elegant-purple-california-wedding/ To see more of my recent work visit my Instagram Page Or get in touch to chat about your wedding by filling out the contact form...
Should We Have a First Look?
As you're planning your wedding, you no doubt have many things to consider. As a photographer, one of the questions that my clients often ask is "Should we have a first look?" More than anything, your wedding day is about you and your husband (or wife) to be. If any particular tradition is important to the two of you, then you should stick to it. However, if you and your fiancee are open to a different approach, there are definitely some great benefits to having a first look. What is...