Cindy + Greg | Griffith Park Wedding

November 29th, 2013:

Wilson, Harding, Golf, Club, Griffith, Park, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Los, Angeles

Blog post by Felicia

Earlier this month we photographed Cindy & Greg’s wedding, where we started off at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, before their ceremony and reception at the Wilson & Harding golf course in Griffith Park.

I love the art deco-inspired elements of their day, from the engagement ring, to the invites, and Cindy’s incredible shoes.

We traded lots of laughs over ‘sparrow face’ – because duck face is so last season – and even an extensive discussion over this severe condition that plagues many women.

My favorite part of their reception has to be the ‘poem lady’, Jacqueline Suskin, who would type you a poem on her vintage typewriter based on any word you mentioned. I said ‘Adventure’, and this was what I got:

Our call to continue
and create the connection
to all possibility
in such a wide spread
world. How we aim
to wander over all
landscape and figure
the fantasy of difference
that spreads over our
earth with infinite ease.

Congrats, Cindy & Greg! Thanks for having us!

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Ashley + Adam | Beverly Hills Wedding

November 28th, 2013:

Beverly, Hills, Los, Angeles, Court, House, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, California

Blog post by Felicia

When I first moved to California, rebuilding a social circle was one of the things I dreaded most. Thankfully, I found an amazing community through my local yoga studio (and the teachers are epic too), and over the years have become more and more involved.

Ashley was one of the first people I got to know, and she has been a steadfast friend, being part of the team I put together for a yogathon raising funds for lung cancer, and despite the insanity of 108 Sun Salutations, she was part of the team again for the next year, even doubling as banana hand model (no, it’s not as dirty as it sounds…).

Ashley and Adam have been together for almost 10 years now (9 years and 8 months, to be exact) so when she contacted me a few weeks about shooting their “make it legit” ceremony at the Beverly Hills Courthouse, I just knew I had to be there.

Though it was a short, simple civil ceremony, there was no lack of emotion and joy, and every bit as beautiful and significant as a ‘full production’ wedding.

It was such an honor to share in their day and join their immediate family in celebrating this milestone in their lives. And… as if I had to point it out, Ashley looked absolutely AMAZING and impeccably stylish. Adam, you look good too.

Congrats you two, and thanks for having us! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!

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I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone look so badass while talking on the phone. Until now.

Beverly, Hills, Los, Angeles, Court, House, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, California

Their matching tattoos are the coolest I’ve ever seen: read one way, it says ‘Adam’, and the other, it says ‘Ashley’. AWESOME.

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Alex + Blake | Coto de Caza Wedding

November 20th, 2013:

Orange, County, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Coto, de, Caza, alternative

Blog post by Felicia

Blake and Alex are some of the kindest, sweetest people we’ve ever worked with, and it was such a joy to be part of their special day which was full of eloquence, elegance, and heartfelt emotion.

I especially loved their book-themed centerpieces and table numbers, not to mention the wonderful vintage typewriters.

It was also a very special surprise to see Genna, whose wedding we also shot at Coto de Caza. Hello Genna!

Congratulations Alex & Blake. We are so happy for you, and wish you an amazing life together in the many, many, years ahead!

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Angie + Avi | Pine Rose Cabins Wedding

November 16th, 2013:

Pine, Rose, Cabins, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Lake, Arrowhead, California, Big, Bear

Blog post by Felicia

We last saw Avi & Angie at their Union Station engagement shoot, and sadly, despite our best efforts to catch up for a drink prior to their wedding, summers packed full of weddings and shoots make us very unsociable fiends.

We were thrilled that October finally rolled around so we could see these two again, and once again, we had a fabulous time. It’s always an incredible privilege to have clients who trust us completely, and even more so when we feel like we’re being part of our friends’ wedding.

It was a beautiful day with ample laughter, tears of joy, and pretty awesome booze: nothing says ‘Thank you’ like sending us home with two generous liters of a craft brew!

Thank you Avi & Angie for having us, and not forgetting Justin & Christa for the awesome recommendation!

Pine, Rose, Cabins, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Lake, Arrowhead, California, Big, Bear

Danielle + Mike | Diamond Bar Center Wedding

November 2nd, 2013:

Diamond, Bar, Center, Photography, Photographer, Wedding, Los, Angeles

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Danielle & Mike got married a couple of weeks ago at the Diamond Bar Center, where they had a reception that was equal parts fun, funny, and incredibly moving. Rob and I are at weddings a lot (as you can tell by now), but it was truly hard for us not to both tear up when Mike’s father and sister spoke about how much they missed his Mom.

Congratulations Danielle & Mike, thanks for having us celebrate with you. Here’s to a wonderful life together!

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Amanda + Tyson | St. Andrews Wedding Photography

October 30th, 2013:

St., Saint, Andrews, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Pandora, on, Green, Pasadena, Los, Angeles

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When we last saw Amanda & Tyson, it was over margaritas after their rather strenuous engagement shoot at Mount Wilson, Sierra Madre.

They got married earlier this month at the historic (and beautiful) St Andrew’s church in Pasadena, a place of particular significance at Amanda’s grandparents had got married there too, and then they brought the party to Pandora on Green. They were super sweet, and even sent us home with some thoughtful gifts.

Congratulations Amanda & Tyson!

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Clare + RJ | Anaheim Hills Wedding Photography

October 23rd, 2013:

Anaheim, Hills, Golf, course, Club, Wedding, photography, photographer, Orange, county, california

Clare first found us at Sean & Amber’s wedding two years ago (who, in turn, found us through Matt & Amber!), before she was even engaged. Earlier this year we shot their engagement session on a chilly January day, and before we knew it, last month was their wedding.

Congrats Clare & RJ. Thanks for having us be part of your special day!

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Irene + Brandon | Pine Rose Cabins Wedding

October 9th, 2013:

Pine, Rose, Cabins, Arrowhead, California, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Big, Bear, Mountain, Trees

Blog post by Felicia

Some people are total ‘beach people’, while Rob and I are big fans of the woods and the mountains, retreating to our favorite National Parks whenever we can steal some time. So we were thrilled when Irene & Brandon, who themselves are big fans of the outdoors, contacted us about their Pine Rose Cabins wedding.

We last saw the lovely couple as Han Solo & Slave Leia (yes, really) during their engagement shoot at the enigmatic Knapps Castle in Santa Barbara, and when we saw them a few weeks ago for their wedding up at Lake Arrowhead / Crestline, Irene was uber excited about her Claire Pettibone dress that evoked images of woodland nymphs and faerie queens – very apt for the setting of their wedding – while Brandon was his usual unflappable self.

Congratulations Irene & Brandon! Thanks for having us celebrate with you!

Pine, Rose, Cabins, Arrowhead, California, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Big, Bear, Mountain, Trees

Jeff + Jamie | Hyatt Regency Wedding

October 8th, 2013:

Hyatt, Regency, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Los, Angeles, Century, City, Urban

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We first met Jeff & Jamie in July, shot their engagement session in August, and come September, it was time for their wedding! They got married on a surprisingly cool summer’s day at the Hyatt Century City, and there was excellent light for the ceremony thanks to Jeff’s meticulous effort to to observe when the site would be fully in shade. It’s always appreciated when clients make photography a priority!

Incidentally, in August when we introduced the Star Wars trilogy (IV, V, VI) to our nieces, I wondered aloud to Rob why no wedding we’ve shot so far had used the awesome music from the final Throne Room Scene for their wedding processional. Well, Jeff & Jamie thought that too. I could hardly contain my geeky excitement when I heard the music.

So for the full sensory experience, hit play:

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Jamie carried a sweet tribute to her Dad on her bouquet.

Karen + Nolan | Middle Ranch Wedding Photography

October 7th, 2013:

Middle, Ranch, Sylmar, Los, Angeles, Wedding, Photography, Photographer

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When we last saw Karen & Nolan, it ended with an epic ninja kick-off between Rob and Nolan, so we had an inkling that this seemingly reserved couple might have a few surprises up their sleeves on their wedding day.

As it turned out, we were right: Karen & Nolan surprised their guests with a First Dance that evolved into a very spirited dance-off, and the day was filled with the perfect balance of heartfelt emotion and lots of laughter, much of which was thanks to the tireless antics of their groomsmen and Karen’s brothers-in-law.

Congratulations Karen & Nolan!

Middle, Ranch, Sylmar, Los, Angeles, Wedding, Photography, Photographer