How to Choose a Location for Your Engagement Session
Choosing the right location for your engagement session may have your head spinning at first. Maybe you and your fiance have different ideas of how it should look. Maybe you feel overwhelmed with Pinterest "inspiration" and trends. Here are four tips for how to choose a location for your engagement session: Talk to your photographer The first thing you should do when it's time to decide on a location for your engagement session is to talk to your photographer. If you're working with a professional (which I highly recommend), they'll...
Featured On The Overwhelmed Bride & The Aisle Society!
The last few weeks - actually, the last few months - have been somewhat of a whirlwind. I'm sitting in my hotel room in Las Vegas right now, unwinding from an invigorating week at Wedding MBA (a conference for wedding professionals). I filled half a notebook with notes from the program and my to-do list has doubled with takeaways from the show. Tomorrow I leave for another destination - I'll keep it a secret for now ;) but watch my Instagram stories for a peek this weekend -and a...
Oak Canyon Nature Center Engagement Photos | David & Naomi
I recently met up with one of my 2019 couples, David & Naomi to photograph them in celebration of their engagement. They decided on a natural setting for their engagement pictures, so we arranged to take their photos at the Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim. David and Naomi have that sweet kind of love that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside when you see them smile at each other. There's no question that these two adore one another! I'm so excited to photograph their beautiful union next year! Engagement...
Legacy Ballroom Tustin Wedding | Randall & Damaris
The thing I loved most about working with Randall and Damaris was the way they make each other laugh. The adorable banter between the two never failed to bring a smile to my face! For their wedding day, they chose a rustic theme complete with oak barrels, wild flowers and of course, cowboy boots! Damaris chose a soft violet color for her flowers and bridesmaid gowns. This soft violet made a nice compliment to the rustic wood finishes of their decor. A family friend provided a backdrop for the...
Helpful Tips for Inquiring with Wedding Pros
You're staring blankly at your laptop with 75 tabs open on your browser; there are so many great wedding pros in the area to choose from, but finding the right one for you can feel like you're standing at the foot of a mountain, will I ever make it to the to the other side? It might be tempting to type out a canned message asking for the price list and paste it into all those contact forms, but with that method you're doing yourself a disservice. Comparing price...
How-To Guide for Changing Your Name After Your Wedding
You finally did it! After all that time spent planning the perfect wedding you finally tied the knot and you're ready to take on a new last name. At first it might seem a little daunting to figure out how to change your name after the wedding, so I've done the research for you and compiled this step-by-step guide for you. If you're in Orange County, CA, this will be even easier since I've linked to some of the appropriate resources you'll need to complete the process! Get A...
Casa De Lago Wedding in Orange, CA | Wendy & Steve
When Steve proposed to Wendy, he took her to a romantic dinner and a walk along the Berkeley Marina, where there’s a great view of San Francisco. It was there that he asked Wendy to be his wife. They chose to keep the moment private, and not tell anyone for almost 3 days! They did this because they wanted to enjoy the depth of this event privately before all the excitement began. So when it came to their wedding day, it was all about sharing an intimate and...
How to Create a Solid Wedding Day Schedule
No matter how big or small your wedding day is, it will require some strategic planning in order to run smoothly. Even the most well planned weddings have their mishaps and delays. This is why it's vital to have a solid wedding day schedule (also called a timeline) in place so that all your wedding vendors can work together to keep the day on track and you won't have to stress about it. Here's a few things you can do to create a good wedding day schedule...
5 Things I Wish I Had Put on My Wedding Registry
Creating your wedding registry can be one of the most fun parts of the engagement/wedding process, but it can also be pretty overwhelming. I got married young, so when I was creating my registry I had to start from scratch because I was moving straight out of my parent's house and into my first apartment. My fiance and I registered for some basics that we knew we needed, but it's one of those things that you don't realize what you need to register for until after the fact....
Romantic Downtown Santa Ana Date Night Photoshoot
A few weeks ago I met Jessica and Micah in Downtown Santa Ana to photograph a romantic couples session for them. This part of Santa Ana is special because when they got married several years ago they had some of their wedding photos taken at the Old Orange County Courthouse. Of course, we had to revisit that historic spot and take a few updated photos there too! One of the most common questions I get when I'm talking to couples for the first time is "We're not models, do...