Casa De Lago Wedding | Orange, CA
Julie and Charlie have been in love since they were kids. You can see it in their eyes when they look at each other. Over the years they've grown from school yard sweethearts into a family with a deep bond. They chose to say their vows at a church not to far from home in the presence of their adoring family and friends. Their close friends shared bible passages about love. Julie did her best to hold back her joyful tears and Charlie beamed with excitement as they exchanged...
Label Me Lindsay Bridal Team Photo Shoot | Los Alamitos, CA
If you're in or around Los Alamitos, CA and you've never heard of Label Me Lindsay, I'd recommend stopping by to check them out. Who are Label Me Lindsay? They're a group of licensed estheticians, lead by Lindsay Villarreal, who absolutely love making their adoring clients look and feel gorgeous. On their website they describe their services as a "unique beauty experience...
Kellogg House Wedding | Pomona, CA
A few months back I photographed Mario and Selene's wedding. This sweet couple chose too keep things traditional and elegant with a church wedding in Diamond Bar, CA followed by a romantic outdoor reception at the historic Kellogg House in Pomona, CA. They chose a soft pink and white color scheme for their florals, decor and bridesmaid gowns. Here's a collection of my favorite images from the day: ...
Serendipity Garden Wedding | Oak Glen California
From the moment I first typed "Serendipity Garden Wedding" into a search engine, I knew that this wedding was going to be nothing short of a fairytale. This gorgeous little venue is tucked away along the mountain's edge just southeast of Yucaipa, CA. The view from just about anywhere here is simply breathtaking, but I have to say my favorite part was the magical horse-drawn carriage that the bride rode in on; it's every little girl's dream come true. The venue features a comfortable bridal suite and a beautiful...
Verandas Beach House Wedding |Manhattan Beach, CA
A few months ago I teamed up with Jenna of Jenna Rose Photography to photograph Molly & Brian's Verandas Beach House wedding in in Malibu, CA. Despite the fact that it was the middle of winter, it turned out to be quite a beautiful day, especially once sunset hit. Here's a few highlights from the day: After the ceremony we stopped by the beach to photograph the bridal party and catch the gorgeous sunset! The reception followed shortly there after at the Verandas Beach House in Manhattan Beach, CA....
Important Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer
Choosing the right vendors for your wedding can be an overwhelming task. This is especially true when choosing a photographer. The images that your photographer captures are going to be the official visual documentation of your wedding. Those photos are the one thing that you’ll look back on over the years to remember your wedding, so you want to be sure that they capture the true essence and feel of the day! Today, I’m covering a few important questions to ask your wedding photographer. Take a look: Do you have...
Summit House Restaurant Wedding | Fullerton, CA
On a warm winter day Joanne & Timothy got married at Summit House Restaurant in Fullerton, CA. Hearts filled with joy, they promised to love and cherish each other under a gazebo of greenery as their overjoyed family and friends watched intently. Afterwards they celebrated into the night with dancing laughter and of course, cake. Here's a few of my favorite highlights from the day: ...
8 Ways to De-Stress While Wedding Planning
There are a million things to do: You need to call the caterer, update your timeline with the photographer, make sure all the girls got their dresses fitted; All the while, your future MIL is nagging about the rehearsal dinner and your boss totally caught you on Pinterest instead of working on the project you were supposed to have finished yesterday. While all of these things need to get done, they can't be done well if you’re rushing through each task like a madwoman. Today I’m going to...
Vintage Romance Wedding | Portofino Hotel & Marina, Redondo Beach
Jasmine first came across my photography when she came across a simple headshot I had done for a friend of hers. Soon after, she contacted me and we hit it off right away. She started describing her dream vintage romance wedding and I couldn't wait to be a part of it! The wedding took place on a beautiful day, one you could almost mistake for summer, last November. We started out the morning photographing Jasmine at her home and ended the day at their gorgeous venue, The Portofino Hotel...
Why You Shouldn’t Skip Out On Engagement Photos
Today we're talking about engagement photos! Aside from simply being a fun experience, there are actually some really great benefits that come from scheduling an engagement session! Let's take a look at a few! A chance to get to know your photographer Of all your wedding vendors, the photographer is the one you will spend pretty much your entire day with. That being said, you want to make sure that the photographer you hire is someone you enjoy working with and someone you trust. An engagement session is the perfect...