Intimate Backyard Wedding in Buena Park, CA
When most people think of weddings they picture giant ballrooms filled with hundreds of guests, elaborate lighting, waiters, etc. And while I adore those kind of weddings, I've kind of fallen in love with the more intimate settings during 2015. Twice this year I've had the privilege of photographing weddings that had less than 100 guests and were hosted in small, but beautiful, backyards of private residences. While the big parties are always fun, the thing I've grown to love about the smaller weddings is the intimacy, the...
Family Portraits | La Verne, CA
I met Veronica earlier this year when she created the beautiful floral arrangements for a wedding I photographed. She contacted me after the wedding asking about family photos and I was more than happy to set up a session. We met on a late Saturday afternoon in La Verne, CA to take her family portraits. We spent the evening exploring the area around us and creating beautiful images for Veronica and her family! Here's a few of my favorite moments from that day: ...
Wedding Vendor Wednesday: Christina G | Los Angeles Makeup Artist
I'm so excited to share this next feature in the Wedding Vendor series. Last month I got to work with a wonderful makeup artist and I thought I'd introduce her today! Meet Christina Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Christina Marie Goeckner and I am a make up artist. I chose to become a make up artist because this craft includes all my favorite interests in one- beauty, fashion, and making new friends. I used to sell handbags at Bloomingdales, while attending college for business. At work I...
Fullerton Engagement Photography | Aaron & Veronica
I've said it a thousand times and I'm sure I'll say it again. There's nothing more exciting for me than photographing two people who're in love. Engagement sessions are so much fun because we're capturing that special, crazy, emotional time when it's all starting to fall together. I love using engagement sessions as a time to get to know my couples, help them get comfortable in front of the camera but also as a time for them to just slow down for a little while and enjoy the...
Intimate Pacific Palisades Wedding | Roy & Lorena
Roy and Lorena wanted to keep their wedding day simple and family oriented. They chose a beautiful, private residence in the Pacific Palisades to host under 50 guests for their special day. They gave their personally written vows against the breathtaking backdrop of the pacific ocean. Like many of those present, I found myself holding back tears as they promised to love and cherish each other for eternity. There's no doubt in my mind that Lorena and Roy are the perfect match. Here's a few of my favorite moments...
Corona Del Mar Senior Portraits | Aaron
Recently we met with Aaron to photograph some High School senior portraits in Corona Del Mar. We had a great time walking the shore, and playing in the water. Senior portraits are some of my favorite shoots because it captures that transition from childhood to adulthood and it's awesome to see. Here's a few of my favorites from the day: Book A Session Chat with me on facebook Read more blog posts Leave a Comment Below...
Los Angeles Engagement Photos | Jasmine & Gustavo
Jasmine was having such a weird day. She was in LA doing some volunteer work with friends and they were trying to decide where to stop for a quick break. She sat in the car looking at her phone wondering why her boyfriend, Gustavo, had been acting so strange; she worried a that something might be wrong. Then someone in the car suggested Griffith Observatory as a place to stop. Jasmine looked up wondering what kind of crazy person would suggest that of all places to stop for a...
Wedding Vendor Wednesday: Tawny Tsang Calligraphy
Welcome to this week's installment of Wedding Vendor Wednesday! Looking for your wedding vendors can be an overwhelming process, so I've done a little bit of the work for you! From time to time I'll be interviewing and photographing some of my favorite local wedding vendors and introducing them here! Today we're chatting with a very talented calligrapher! Tawny Tsang is the calligrapher and owner of her custom invitation company Tawny Tsang Calligraphy. Check out our interview and a few AWESOME samples of her work!Tell us a little about...
Crystal Marquis Ballroom Wedding | Andrew & Kimi
The last month has been a total whirlwind. There was no better way to kick of the 2015 wedding season than Kimi & Andrew's Crystal Marquis Ballroom Wedding last month! Filled with romance, laughter and LOTS of purple, Kimi and Andrew's big day was absolutely magical. When I arrived in the morning for bridal prep, Kimi greeted me at the door, calm as ever, with a huge smile on her face. I was so happy to see her so glowing and ready for the big day! I photographed her...
Wedding Vendor Wednesday: Great Dane Baking Company | Los Alamitos
Welcome to the next installment of Wedding Vendor Wednesday! Looking for your wedding vendors can be an overwhelming process, so I've done a little bit of the work for you! From time to time I'll be interviewing and photographing some of my favorite local wedding vendors and introducing them here! Today we're introducing you to one of my FAVORITE vendors: Great Dane Baking Company. Back when I got married in 2006 they made the cake for my bridal shower and I have been smitten ever since! Without further delay,...