A couple months ago I met up with Emilie and Christopher for their super romantic Crystal Cove engagement photos. The couple chose this location because it’s a place that’s special to them. I love it when couples do this because it helps to add an extra personal element to both the engagement session experience and…
I just love spring, don’t you? It’s finally that time of year here in Southern California when you get the perfect combination of cool and cozy mornings but can still enjoy warm and comfortable evenings outdoors. As an Orange County wedding photographer for the last decade, I’ve had the opportunity to work at many of…
Since taking pictures is something everyone can do these days with a quick snap on their phone, it has truly made professional portrait sessions (and wedding pictures) a luxurious special occasion, so you want to really make the most of them, right? This article is going to focus on how to turn photos into wall…
Knowing how much alcohol to buy for your wedding, along with choosing the right selections of wines to serve can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The helpful folks over at Firstleaf created a guide to help you pair the best vintage with your dinner, no matter what you may be serving. Their biggest piece…
“We are so awkward in front of the camera, we don’t really know how to pose… is that okay?” “We don’t really like ‘posed’ photos, we’d prefer candids…” If I had a dollar for every time I heard one of these during a consultation I would be on a fancy vacation with my cat right…
Like most everyone in Southern California, I’ve been sheltered in place for the past couple of months as a precaution against the COVID-19 outbreak. In the meantime I’ve still been working behind the scenes assisting clients, working on business-related tasks, and catching up on some learning opportunities. While I don’t mind having a little pause…
Whether you’re about to pop the question to your bridesmaids or you’re coming up on the big day it’s always nice to show appreciation for your best girlfriends! The options for bridesmaid gifts are endless and you might find yourself a little lost for where to start. To help, I’ve compiled a few suggestions on…
Hey there! I know things are weird right now and all of us are starting to feel a little antsy about what’s going on in the world. For me, I’ve found that a great way to keep the blues at bay is to keep busy and focused on the things that I CAN do right…
Originally I had this blog post planned as a way to share some of my favorite easy dinner recipes with couples who were overloaded with work, wedding planning, and everything in between. Given the current unexpected circumstances with the COVID-19 outbreak, it seems a whole lot more of us are at home and fending for…
Update: This event has been postponed until further notice. Please stay safe out there! Are you shopping for your wedding vendors? We’ve got TWO bridal shows coming up that you should definitely check out! I just recently shared that we’ll be at Friendly Hills Country Club on April 5th for their Spring weddings…