I absolutely loved shooting Jill and Mike's New Jersey wedding last summer! They had a picture perfect day, at a venue with one of the most stunning backdrops - the NYC skyline. What wedding isn't complete without a full fireworks display?!
Venue: Liberty House
What a lovely way to celebrate an engagement by having your engagement photos taken in the same spot as your first kiss. We had the best time shooting during a heat wave in the middle of January- not rare in Southern California.
Last fall, I flew to Loreto, Mexico to document Sam and Shane's destination wedding. It was quite an experience, as the fastest way to get to their venue was by boat...1 hour in a small motor boat! They got married at a fabulous estate in Punta San Basilio, and it was nothing short of enchanting. The Event Loft coordinated and designed the wedding perfectly.
Event Coordinator/Officiant/DJ/Florals: The Event Loft
Brides Dress: Grace Loves Lace
I LOVE the Newport Pier before sunset! It's just gorgeous...I recently photographed the pier during a lovely summer day, and this session is taken right before sunset. If you'd like to decorate your walls you can buy prints online HERE!
I was able to photograph this gorgeous Husky puppy in a variety of costumes this week...This was a fun departure from my usual shoots, and I loved it!
Exploring in Newport Beach, California. This is what happens when you take your Contax 645 and a few rolls of expired Agfa 100.
Oh man. I've totally neglected this blog due to major wedding planning cramming!
Wow. It's been a few months since my last post…oops! I've been having a blast shooting weddings, lifestyle and portraits these past few months, here's a small snippet!
I love shooting detailed and styled projects - this was no exception! My work has been featured in Locale Magazine's Setting the Table feature. Be sure to check out Beach Pit BBQ in Newport Beach for some really tasty California style barbecue!
I have been wanting to visit Yosemite for years now. My last trip there, I was 10, so I didn't remember much besides the knowledge that I needed to go back. It was quite a long trek, but so worth it! We saw Redwood trees, and the most stunning landscapes. The entrance to the valley, is by far one of the most spectacular views, ever. I shot film and digital, and love both so much. One thing is for sure, you can definitely tell there's a drought in California, many of the rivers and lakes were almost dried up.
Jill and Mike are the sweetest couple! They recently moved to California from New York City and wanted a beachy feel for their session. We met at the Malibu Beach Pier on one of the most perfect weather days and had the best time together. I am so happy with the way these images turned out, you can really see how much these two love each other. 
Have you been thinking of having your portraits taken? Do you need any updated family photos? If so, let me know! I'd love to get you behind my lens.
After Melissa and Ryan's wedding was featured on 100 Layer Cake a few months ago, I was contacted by the editors of UK publication MollieMakes. They let me know that the magazine was going to launch a wedding focused magazine, and wanted to feature Melissa and Ryan's wedding! I am so flattered that they chose one of my all-time favorite images for the cover shot. If you're interested in the print version, you can pick that up at Michael's. Otherwise, check out the e-magazine here.
Aimee and Evan are getting married this September, and though I'm not shooting their wedding, their engagement session was the next best thing! We drove around Long Beach and found some pretty killer backdrops that were just perfect for what we needed. I am always trying to think outside the box when I shoot, and I was able to test my creativity with these two.
It's always a privilege to have work in print, and I couldn't be more grateful to have my work in two issues of Locale Magazine. January Issue :: Setting the Table :: The LAB Anti-Mall
April Issue :: Setting the Table :: Five Crowns Restaurant
Styled by: Shannon O'Neil of Cargo Creative
Bex and Marcel's summer wedding was featured on The Knot this week! I just loved all of the unique touches Bex included in her wedding day. Almost all of the wedding day details were DIY and she had so much help and support from her dear friends and family. They got married at the Portola Inn in Atascadero, a lovely wooded area that had spectacular light.
So many engagement sessions happening right now! Jenn and Robert will be getting married this fall at the Gray Matter Museum of Art, a new wedding venue in Newport Beach, an exclusive venue for The Event Loft. Jenn really wanted to incorporate something fun into their shoot…and what's more fun than 3 dozen balloons?! They wanted to have their session on Balboa Island because that's where Robert proposed. It was really a great time perusing the alleys and various backdrops for our session. Thanks for getting sandy with me guys!
Can we talk about how amazing Jenn's engagement ring is?! It's gone through 4 generations in Robert's family, and each time it's passed on, it gets a new setting. Jenn wanted to make sure we captured the essence of the ring before it gets reset for their wedding.
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I absolutely LOVE this engagement session I shot recently at Crystal Cove state park. It was so much fun, and I was able to get creative with shots because Eric and Miriam are dear friends of mine. I was flattered when they asked me to shoot their engagement photos, since i'll be attending their May wedding, I couldn't be there photographer. We were also incredibly lucky that the sunset on this particular day was just stunning. Enjoy!
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I have been waiting a very long time to share this wedding at the Balboa Yacht Club! It is being featured on 100 Layer Cake today!
Melissa and Ryan were a dream to work with! Here are some more images from the day. Big thanks to Heidi Ryder for assisting!
Coordinator + Design: Carly Rae Designs // Flowers: Primary Petals
Emily and Paul met while studying abroad in Australia…and have been connected ever since. They were both in a lovely Monterey wedding I shot this summer, and when Emily asked me to be her photographer, I was thrilled to be working with them again. I flew up to San Francisco for their engagement photos, and we had such a fun time around the city, the weather was unseasonably warm, and we made it to many iconic locations. Thank you Emily + Paul for making my job so easy!
The stars aligned when Shaina asked me to shoot her maternity session. We were originally going to be shooting in her hometown of Orange County, but when she found out I'd be in New York the weekend before, we managed to squeeze in a time for photos. It was marathon Sunday, and the park was jammed with people and barricades. It took a bit of teamwork to find a meeting spot since we were coming from opposite ends of the park. We made ourselves at home in the Ramble. It was just before sunset, and the light was peaking through the trees. Such a perfect afternoon.
