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How many hours of wedding photography do I need?

How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Do I Need?

Tips & Tricks

“Six? Eight? Ten? Twelve hours of wedding coverage? Gosh, that sounds like a lot of time! How many hours of wedding photography do I really need?“ If this thought has crossed your mind while shopping for a wedding photographer, you’re not alone. In this article, I’ll walk you through some of the most popular coverage […]

Unique Wedding Venues in Southern California

Unique Wedding Venues in Southern California

Weddings

Trying to find the perfect wedding venue? In Southern California there are so many amazing places to get married, the options are endless! Sometimes though, things can all kind of start to look the same. As an Orange County wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, I’ve had the opportunity to work at some […]

How Much Alcohol to Buy for a Wedding

Weddings

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 […]

Vendor Highlight: Simply Irresistible Cakes & Catering | Orange County & LA

Weddings

Today I’m interviewing the incredible team over at Simply Irresistible Cakes & Catering, based out of La Habra, CA. I’ve been a fan of their work ever since we first had a wedding together a couple of years ago. Jennifer, Alison & Kayla are a team of very creative and passionate boss ladies behind this […]

Serenade of flowers, Orange County Wedding Florist

Serenade of Flowers an Orange County Wedding Florist

Weddings

Years ago I had a series here on the blog that I called “Wedding Vendor Wednesday,” where I would highlight local wedding pros throughout Southern California who’s work I admired. I honestly loved doing these interviews, but life got in the way and over time, the whole project fell by the wayside. Recently, I attended […]

5 Wedding Venues in Orange County for an Indoor Ceremony

Tips & Tricks

Whether you’re hoping to avoid the slight chance of rain during your winter wedding, shield your guests from the blazing sun during your summer wedding, or maybe you just want something a little unique for the big day, having your wedding ceremony entirely indoors has some great benefits. Regardless of your reason for wanting an […]

Important Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer

Weddings

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, […]

Wedding Vendor Wednesday: Weeds and Company Florist | Garden Grove, CA

Weddings

I’m very excited to announce this brand new edition 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! I […]