• University of Redlands Engagement Session

    E & R knew right from the start where they wanted to take their engagement pictures because it’s the place they first met: The University of Redlands. Since I always encourage my couples to chose a location that has meaning for their story, I was really excited for this one. This session was my first…
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  • Whimsical Brunch Wedding at The French Estate in Orange, CA

    As an Orange County wedding photographer, I feel lucky to say that every wedding I photograph has its own kind of magic. This past March, I had the pleasure of photographing a stunning brunch wedding at The French Estate in Orange, CA, and it’s one I’ve been excited to share ever since. There is something…
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  • Colorful & Fun Spring Wedding at Seventh Place DTLA

    From the first conversation with J&J about their wedding at Seventh Place, one of downtown Los Angeles’ most beloved Arts District Venues, I knew we were in for a day full of color, texture, and joy. Add in a first look at the Kyoto Garden at The DoubleTree Los Angeles Downtown, a vibrant, unexpected floral…
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  • Walima Celebration at Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona, CA

    Eagle Glen Golf Club is the kind of venue that does a lot of the work for you. We arrived about an hour before the sunset to photograph our couple and the open views over the fairways and surrounding hills made for a beautiful backdrop in the late afternoon light. As the evening set in…
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  • Intimate and Meaningful Spring Wedding at a Private Home

    Sometimes the weddings that stand out most in my mind are not the biggest ones. They’re the ones thoughtfully built around the moments and the people that matter most. That is exactly why N & A chose to get married at home. For them, home was the venue that made the most sense. It’s where…
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  • Paws, Pints, and the LA River | A Los Angeles Engagement Session

    When we started planning J&J’s engagement session, their wishlist was pretty simple: keep it fun, keep it real, and make sure that their pup A was included! Nothing overly stiff or formal – just the two of them, doing the kinds of things they actually love, in a city that felt like theirs. Throughout their…
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  • Coffee, Books, & Sunset – A Redondo Beach Engagement Session

    When it comes to engagement sessions, I always encourage my couples to really make it their own. Rather than generic or overly posed portraits, your engagement session should reflect your love story. It should feel like a glimpse into your relationship, and all the little details that make you, you. As you’re planning your wedding,…
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  • Classy & Fun Wedding at The Charleston in Downtown Fullerton

    E first spotted M when they were both working as chefs in the kitchen of an Orange County restaurant. Little did he know that he had just laid eyes on “the one.” Hospitality is a common core trait of chefs, and for E & M, this quality carried over into how they planned their wedding….
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  • What I Wish Every Couple Knew Before Booking a Wedding Photographer

    Fifteen years behind the lens. Here’s the honest conversation that needs to be had about wedding photography. There’s a question that comes up in almost every discovery call I have with couples. They’re on the other end of the line, excited and a little overwhelmed, and somewhere underneath the portfolio questions and package questions is…
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  • Engagement Photos in Old Towne Orange, CA | Romantic & Meaningful Session

    Like many couples today, A & J wanted more than a cookie-cutter engagement session. They wanted something that truly felt like them. For this couple, choosing a location with real meaning was an easy decision, and Old Towne Orange was the perfect fit. It’s where they went on their first date, making it a place…
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