Walter + Carrie – Orange County Engagement

October 5th, 2012:

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Carrie and Walter are getting married in just a few weeks, so last Sunday we met up for a stroll around Orange Circle for their engagement pictures, where we were even invited into an antique store to snap a few pictures.

Then we headed off to Irvine Regional Park for a change of scene – and seek respite from the heat: 95 degrees in Orange County, who knew?!

Kudos to their nephew Marcus (hello Marcus!) who helped out as handler for Carrie & Walter’s puppy May Ling!

We’ll see you guys again very soon!

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Samantha + Josh – Descanso Gardens

October 3rd, 2012:

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Having last met Samantha & Josh for their outdoorsy engagement session in Placerita Canyon Park, this time we got to share in their beautiful ceremony at the Oak Grove in Descanso Gardens. It was truly a gorgeous location where the towering oaks created a magnificent natural arch, and the lush green venue even offered us some respite from the September heat. And as an added bonus, the late afternoon ceremony was bathed in a soft even light that was perfect for photos.

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Samantha & Josh also had a “blind first look” where they got to spend some time together before the ceremony without seeing each other.

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Their ring-bearer Trey is pretty damn cool and held his own among the guys.

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The party then continued at Calamigos Equestrian Ranch in Burbank, where, as you can tell from the pictures, everyone sure had a good time.

Congratulations, Samantha & Josh! Thanks for having us celebrate with you!

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Mildred + Kristian – Santa Monica Engagement

October 2nd, 2012:

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Mildred & Kristian are self-professed “book nerds” with a LOT of personality. I still vividly remember our first meeting with them where we had so much fun – in fact, almost too much fun – that Mildred & I started singing “Smelly Cat” in Starbucks. Needless to say, Rob was mortified. I might need to curtail my tendencies to burst into song in front of clients.

Now that we were off to an amazing start, we were definitely excited about working with Mildred & Kristian. Last week we met up for their engagement shoot and I was completely enamored with their vintage/travel props. We started off at Wildwood Canyon here in Burbank, then proceeded to Santa Monica for the 2nd half of their shoot.

Thanks Kristian & Mildred for being so awesome to hang out with. See you soon!

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Kate + David – Monrovia Canyon Park Wedding

Sept 25, 2012:

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Kate & David are two of the sweetest people we’ve ever worked with. Befittingly, they had an intimate ceremony at Monrovia Canyon Park which certainly exemplified a wedding that was simple, down-to-earth, full of heart, yet visually amazing.

A lot of times, weddings are the bride’s domain, but this lovely event was certainly a labor of love for both Kate & David. Kate’s attention to detail was impeccable, and everything was so cohesive and perfectly complemented the rustic beauty of their wedding location. But as you scroll down this page and admire that amazing wooden arbor, let it be known that David built it himself. Rob assumed he used a CNC router. Nope: those letters with their last name were cut BY HAND! Amazing!

Congratulations Kate & David. Thanks for having us share your special day. Have a beautiful life together!

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Peonies are my favorite flower, but until now, it had never occurred to me how well they go with hydrangeas for a full, fluffy bouquet! The burlap on the bouquet was a nice touch that tied in beautifully with the burlap table runners (also DIY!).

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Lucy + Luis – Belmont Shore Engagement Session

September 20th, 2012:

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Lucy & Luis were from California and New York respectively, but they now live in Florida. They found us online, booked us, and yesterday we finally got to meet them for their engagement shoot here in California, in the adorable Belmont Shore neighborhood of Long Beach. Our shoot took place at La Creperie Cafe where Lucy & Luis had their first date, and I guess it felt like a bit of a “first blind double date” for Rob & I as well, since all our consultation with Lucy & Luis had been over email and phonecalls thus far.

The location was gorgeous, and dare I say: Lucy & Luis even more so. (Am I the only one that sees a Penelope Cruz-meets-Salma Hayek resemblance?! And… I love Lucy’s lace peplum top – so au courant – and those shoes!!!)

It’s awesome to shoot at a location that not only was visually amazing, but also held so much sentimental value for them. We had so much fun, and are definitely looking forward to Lucy & Luis’ big day in a few weeks here!

Special thanks to Fern Casner, the affable and very accommodating manager of La Creperie Cafe for being so helpful! (Bummer… we had to go to another meeting yesterday immediately after the shoot: I would have loved to try and sample the food! Don’t worry Rob, I’ve already bookmarked this on my Yelp app!)

Congrats Lucy & Luis!

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Belmont, Shore, Engagement, Session, Long, Beach, Photography, Photographer, La, Creperie, Unique, Alternative, Indoor We usually advise against looking down at the camera (too many chins may appear), but Luis & Lucy clearly proved us wrong. They just look freakin’ epic.

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Victor + Rynicia – Diamond Bar Backyard Wedding

Sept 19, 2012:

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Each week, Rob and I photograph at locations all over Southern California, and recently, we photographed Victor & Rynicia’s “backyard wedding” in Diamond Bar. This description turned out to be a gross understatement, because this was “backyard” of epic proportions. We found ourselves at Rynicia’s parents’ very sizable property that easily accommodated their First Look, ceremony, cocktail hour and tented reception (over the tennis courts, no less). It was certainly a day to remember!

Congratulations Victor & Rynicia!

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Katie + Jamie – Santa Barbara, Canary Hotel

September 17, 2012:

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While it was scorchingly hot in Los Angeles, Rob and I had the good fortune of sneaking away to coastal Santa Barbara for Katie & Jamie‘s wedding. The ceremony was at the sunken gardens of Santa Barbara’s beautiful courthouse – one of Rob and my favorite places to photograph – and the reception was on the rooftop of the Canary Hotel in heart of downtown Santa Barbara. It was a lovely day full of laughter, joy, and happy tears: a wonderful celebration in a beautiful setting.

Special thanks to day-of coordinator Shelley and her team at Simply Santa Barbara Events for being such a joy to work with as well.

Congratulations, Katie & Jamie, and thanks for having us share in your special day!

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Doesn’t the above picture look like a scene straight out of Europe? The American Riviera indeed!

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Giuli + Eric – Calamigos Equestrian in Burbank

September 12th, 2012:

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It wasn’t too long ago that we spent a day in Disneyland with Giuli & Eric, and when their wedding day came around, we were certainly impressed by the Disney elements infused into the day: from the escort cards fashioned after Fast Passes, to tables named after Disneyland rides, to their grand entrance to the tune of the Electric Parade, Giuli & Eric certainly made their wedding a day to remember, and I’m sure The Mouse would be proud!

Congrats, Eric & Giuli!

Ceremony location: Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Reception location: Calamigos Equestrian

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Bonus: free pony!

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Ging + Angelo – Wilshire Country Club

September 10th, 2012:

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Remember recently we revealed a change of honeymoon plans from Madagascar to the Philippines? Well, Ging & Angelo had a huge part to play in influencing our decision. While we had already been toying with the idea of visiting the world’s second archipelago instead of the world’s 4th largest island, Ging & Angelo certainly started to skew us in favor of the Philippines from the time we shot their engagement photos. The final push that put Madagascar on the backburner was after we spent all day with Ging & Angelo at their wedding: they truly had won us over, not just as the unofficial tourism ambassadors of their country, but as friends.

Congratulations, Ging & Angelo. We can’t wait to see you again in Manila!!

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How’s this for absolute badass-ness?! Best Grand Entrance ever, when Ging & Angelo’s parents and sponsors entered and danced to Boogie Wonderland. Now we know for sure where Ging & Angelo get their dance moves from!

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Ceremony location: St Basil’s Church (3611 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles)
Reception location: The Wilshire Country Club (301 North Rossmore Avenue, Los Angeles)

Chrissy + John – Kyoto Grand (aka The Downtown Doubletree)

August 29th, 2012:

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Remember the Artist Formerly Known as Prince? Well, when Chrissy & John were planning their wedding, their venue was undergoing an ownership transfer, so… it became “DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown”, aka the-hotel-formerly-known-as-the-Kyoto-Grand. Or, in my book, the hotel name with way too many syllables.

Thankfully, despite the new, complicated, multi-syllabic moniker, there were no issues with the wedding day events. We had ample time for photos, and even managed to get onto the helipad!

Congrats, Chrissy & John!

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