Redondo Beach Historic Library Wedding
Desirae and Phillip's families gathered on a warm winter day at the San Gabriel Mission to witness their "I do's." Their smiles were infectious and you could see the joy on their faces as they sealed their promise with a kiss and made their way back down the aisle...
Rustic Romance Temecula Creek Inn Wedding | Temecula, CA
Skylar and Rex said their "I dos" against a dreamy backdrop of trees near the Stone House at their Temecula Creek Inn Wedding in Temecula, CA. Warm summer sunlight and sweet laughter filled the air as their officiant spoke. He advised them about the importance of their vows and gave them words of wisdom for a successful marriage. Their reception site lay only a few feet away across a wood bridge. As the afternoon progressed, their friends and family shared words of affection and heartwarming toasts to the new...
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....
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: ...
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...
Best Bride and Groom Moments 2015
Wow! Is it already over? It seriously feels like 2015 has just begun and already we're saying goodbye. I'm so grateful for all the wonderful people I've worked with this year. Brides, grooms, families, fellow photographers, my awesome assistants for dealing with my crazy. It's been such fun fast paced year and I've never been more excited about photography and celebrating these special moments with couples and families. 2016 is sure to be a whole new adventure and I'm ecstatic about jumping in! Until then, let's take a look back...
Highlights of Wedding at Ponte Winery | Temecula, CA
I recently had the privilege of assisting Gary Coelho Photography on a beautiful wedding at Ponte Winery in Temecula, CA. Ponte Winery is a gorgeous winery, hotel, and event venue located in the heart of Temecula's wine country. Ponte Winery features multiple spaces that are perfect for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. This particular couple held their ceremony on the Vineyard Garden, the largest space available, that features breathtaking views of the winery's well-known vineyards. The reception was held in the Vineyard Pavillion. This room features panoramic views of the winery's vineyards...