Melissa + Kevin: End of Summer Daytime Wedding at the Historical McCormick Home Ranch
This lovely couple of high school sweethearts celebrated their summertime wedding at the historic McCormick Home Ranch. Read on to see how they enjoyed the perks of a late August sunset with a live band that got the party started before it was even dark outside.
Katie + Kyle: Formal Sunrise Engagement Session at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, formal, classic, and iconic are just a few words that come to mind when seeing how beautiful Katie and Kyle’s engagement photos at Griffith Observatory are. See how this actress and her fiancé captured their engagement photos at a historical LA landmark property that was also featured in the Oscar winning film “La La Land.”
Lena + Walker: A Walk to the Santa Barbara Courthouse and Arlington Theater with a Custom Marquee for this Elegant Engagement Session
See how this couple took advantage of the local historical landmark buildings in their town as well as added a personalized touch with their names and engagement date on the marquee at the well known Arlington Theater.
Will + Kat: The Sky went from Gray to Hot Pink at this El Matador Malibu Beach Engagement Session
The most enchanting sunset I have ever photographed took place during Will and Kat’s engagement session at El Matador Beach in Malibu! This popular Southern California beach has never had such a vibrant sunset before!
Anna + Colin: Weekend Wedding at the Quirky Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo.
This multi day weekend wedding at the quirky and colorful Madonna Inn of San Luis Obispo was one for the books!! There was a rehearsal dinner at Alex’s Steakhouse, getting ready and photo moments in various iconic Madonna Inn suites, a wedding in the Secret Garden, and also a farewell cool pool party at the mid-century pool and spa on-site!
Brian + Katrina: Elopement at Nobu Malibu and Leo Carrillo Beach
Not all elopements take place on mountain tops or require a 5 mile out and back hike. This beautiful elopement in Malibu took place at the renowned Nobu Malibu with a private beach vow ceremony. See how this Highland Park couple made their elopement entirely their own with fun color and unique event spaces!
Katelyn + Zach: Superstition Mountains, Arizona Sunrise Photos for Traveling Couple
This couple is spending the year moving around the country for work, and to remember this year where they get to see so many different corners of the United States, are taking photos in each city they get to plant their feet it. They documented their time in Phoenix, Arizona with me at amongst the Saguaro cacti the Superstition mountains.
Kelli + Lorenzo: Tropical Multicultural Wedding Day at Duke’s Malibu Seafood Restaurant
Kelli and Lorenzo had a family filled wedding day celebrating their marriage at Duke’s Malibu - an oceanfront seafood restaurant in the heart of Malibu. See how they blended their cultures in this special tropical themed wedding celebration with speeches, toasts, napkin swinging, Duo-lingo, and dancing!
Guadalupe + Michael: Micro-Wedding Elopement at The Spanish Style Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Santa Barbara
Guadalupe and Michael had two beautiful wedding celebrations - the first was a family only affair at the beautiful Spanish revival Catholic Church in Santa Barbara, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. See how this couple became husband and wife in one of the most beautiful churches in California.
Brooke + Kyle: Surprise Engagement Proposal at Inspiration Point Lookout Beach
Watch the moment when Kyle proposed to Brooke on the beaches of Laguna near Inspiration Point. She was so surprised, did not see it coming, and was overjoyed as she said yes!
Bri + Chris: Teary Eyed First Look and Bridal Portraits at the Spanish Mission San Juan Capistrano
Before their wedding ceremony, Bri and Chris decided to share their first look and capture their bridal portraits at the beautiful San Juan Capistrano. See their most heartfelt first look full of tender moments and tears as well as their beautiful, classic, and timeless couples portraits amongst the old stone ruins of this historic site.
Sarah + Jacob: 7/11 Austin Courthouse Wedding
What does it look like when a blogger known for color decides to elope with her love at the Austin, Texas courthouse? A little bit like this. See Sarah and Jacob’s intimate elopement on 7/11 (slurpee day) in Austin, full of colorful accents and personal touches, including visiting the place where they shared their first date!
Lauren + Matias: High School Sweetheart Couple’s Photos at the Santa Monica Pier Boardwalk Arcade
A quintessential young love kind of photo shoot - Lauren and Matias are high school sweethearts. For their photo shoot, they donned letterman jackets and had a Notebook worthy carnival experience running through the arcade and amusement park features of the Santa Monica Beach Boardwalk. See how this couple brought so much fun energy to this popular southern California attraction!
Sarin + Tavit: Vogue Styled Point Dume Engagement with a Vintage Red Convertible Car
It turns out a convertible vintage car really is the best accessory you can bring to your engagement photos, and Sarin and Tavit prove that in their Vogue style photos together on a beach in Malibu. See how these two brought the timeless, classic, and luxurious addition of a car into their personal narrative and made their engagement photos some of my favorite to date!
Evelyn + Frankie: Saddlerock Ranch Vineyards Wedding with Classical and Trendy Styles
Everything about Frankie and Evelyn’s wedding day at The Vineyard at Saddlerock Ranch felt like it was straight out of a Vogue editorial. Evelyn’s classic eye for design marries trendy wedding features (like cold sparklers, neon signs, and live wedding painters) with classic elements (such as white roses, draping, and champagne towers). See how this couple brought new life to old wedding tradition and style!
Bolora + Josh: Sunrise Wildflower Session in Angeles Crest National Forest
In the middle of summer, after the spring flowers are done blooming, Angles Crest National Forest takes its turn showing off with floral blooms. It is one of the rare pockets of Southern California that show off flower fields in the otherwise urban SoCal environment. See how this couple captured some photos together in the floral blooms that gave way in June at the Angeles Crest National Forest.