Like many couples in 2020, Alyssa and Jacobs’s original wedding plans were uprooted (and then uprooted again, and again) during the pandemic. While I can’t even express the stress and frustration that we were all feeling over the course of the ever-changing circumstances during the past year, what I can say is that I’m in…
Zaena & Sergio’s intimate backyard wedding felt like a breath of fresh air after a long hiatus from photographing weddings in 2020. Like most couples, their original wedding plans were turned upside down due to the pandemic. With a little creative thinking they were able to pull off a memorable and safe day so that…
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…
When it comes to finding ways to have a more eco-friendly wedding, the options really are endless, so feel free to get creative! I’ve compiled this list of ideas to help you get started and inspire you to think about ways you can be more environmentally conscious while planning your big day. Keep in mind…
As you’re figuring out all the details, logistics, and cost of your wedding day, you might be questioning if a wedding album is really necessary for this day and age. Maybe you’re thinking: “We’re going to have all the digitals! Why should we spend extra money on a book? Can’t I just make a cheap…
It’s a tough time for brides right now as weddings and pre-ceremony celebrations get postponed. While typical wedding planning tasks such as taste testing and venue tours have come to a standstill, there are some wedding tasks you can knock out while practicing safe social distancing! Now more than ever it’s important to tell friends…
Now that a little time has passed since you said “YES!” you might be thinking that it’s time to get started on the actual wedding planning! Congratulations! You’re about to start one of the most exciting parts of the process. It’s not uncommon that you might also be at the point where you’re realizing that…