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Winter Engagement Session in Idyllwild, California - Carrina + Brandon
Idyllwild. The perfect location for couples who love the outdoors.
As Carrina and Brandon wandered into the forest, you could see the love and excitement shining in their eyes. The air was crisp, the leaves on the trees were rustling, and the sun was beaming through the leaves. The perfect setting for a romantic photography session.
Tati + Es
Recently, I had the honor of photographing a beautiful wedding that was full of love and emotion. The first look between the couple was incredibly touching. As they saw each other for the first time on their wedding day, there were tears of joy and excitement. It was a truly intimate moment that I was honored to capture.
Romantic Engagement Session in Malibu at Matador Beach - Lana + Jeff
Imagine walking hand in hand with the love of your life on a beautiful Malibu beach at sunset. Then after climbing up, you wander around the yellow flowers on top of the cliff. This is what a romantic engagement session looks and feels like. The union of love and nature is truly magical, and we love capturing this intimate connection with our camera.
A Romantic Rooftop Elopement
A beautiful, romantic and urban elopement on a rooftop in Downtown Los Angeles, California
A Colorful And Joyful Wedding At The Kim Sing Theatre
Their wedding in local Venue in LA chinatown was a perfect mix between the romantic Australian boho spirit of Kat and the colorful Mexican joyful spirit of Luis. Including both their origin and heritage in their wedding made the day absolutely stunning.
3 Reasons To Get Married At The Hotel Maya in Long Beach
If you're considering the Hotel Maya in Long Beach as a potential wedding venue, here are three reasons why it could be an excellent choice!
10 Self-Care Ideas To Help Ease The Stress Before Your Wedding
When the big day is approaching, your to-do list will get longer and complex by the day. Even the more laid back bride or groom-to-be will encounter some stressful moments during the planning process. Reading, researching and learning can also be a good way to get rid of the anxiety but hiring a professional team that you can rely on, is the key to ease with the nervousness.
Samoan Dance & Cake Cutting at Knights Of Columbus, Manhattan Beach
Enyssa and Neil got married in Church and exchanged private vows in the Natural beauty of Palos Verdes. They decided to include a traditional Samoan wedding dance before cutting their colorful cake at the Knights Of Columbus, Manhattan Beach.
Of The Importance Of Taking The Time For Romantics At Sunset
Taking couple photos at sunset on your wedding day can be a magical and memorable experience that you'll treasure for a lifetime. Here are some reasons why it's important to take the time to capture these special moments:
An Engagement Session So Beautiful... It Deserves To Be Printed In A Luxurious Album
An heirloom album is your family legacy.
When you invest in a photographer to record a milestone, you know the importance of capturing a moment forever and you usually want it to be beautifully documented. When you invest time, energy and money into photography, you understand how heartwarming it is to receive a beautiful gallery of photos from your photo session. Most of you print the photos on paper to be framed, or request an handcrafted and special heirloom album.
Country Details For A Whittier Backyard Wedding
A country-themed wedding is all about capturing the rustic, romantic charm of the countryside. Here are some tips to include details for your country themed wedding
A Dark Romance Wedding
Remember, your dark romance wedding should reflect your unique style and personality as a couple. Don't be afraid to experiment with different elements to create a wedding that truly reflects your love and commitment to each other.
A Boho Getting Ready in Downtown Los Angeles
Picture yourself getting ready on your wedding day. Who do you want around you that can ease the stress? How do you imagine the vibe in the room? What types of photos do you want from this intimate and joyful moment? Simone chose a Boho Studio!
Old Creek Ranch & Winery Engagement Session in Ojai
At Sunset, Alma and Ernie enjoyed a glass of great Cabernet and Merlot while observing the last sun rays going through the vineyard of Old Creek Ranch & Winery. What a perfect place to be to enjoy your fiancé/e! This Winery is a little heaven.
Michelle & Matt Intimate Backyard Wedding
Michelle and Matt dreamed about an intimate backyard wedding to celebrate their union. If you know me, you know I cry at all my couples’ wedding. I just hide behind my camera but I happened to sob a couple of times at Michelle and Matt’s wedding. When Michelle walked down the aisle at her Father’s arm, when the couple exchanged their authentic and heartfelt vows, during the toasts when the Best Man talked about love and marriage. It happened that the Best Man was… The Groom’s brother and also… My husband!… Yes, I should mention that this wedding was especially emotional for me, because I was photographing my brother-in-law finally marrying the love of his life!
Mini Sessions - Winter 2022
This year it’s five dates, five locations, five moods. And best of all, as a member of my Secret Club, you have presale access to the 2022 Mini Sessions!
Choose from 5 unique and stunning themes: Outdoor Holiday Vibes, Boho Set Up, Iconic Pure Lines Classic or Boho Studio, Secluded Beach Cove, Enchanted Redwood Forest.
A First Look at Rancho Los Cerritos
Melissa and Anthony got married at a Church in Long Beach. Prior to the ceremony, they wanted to get some beautiful portraits of them and family photos in a nice and historical settings. Melissa found Rancho Los Cerritos and thought it was the perfect spots for their Romantics Portraits. Little did she knew, Anthony had a surprise for her!
A Lilac Wedding with a first look in Redondo Beach
I love how the Portofino’s lounge area look like since they remodeled it and we were lucky to be able to snap a couple of photos of Tracie and Chris there before the wedding. Her long train and veil were perfect in front of the window.
A Flower Power First Birthday Party
I loved this double first party so much that I wanted to share my favorite photos and memories. Keep reading to get more inspiration for your next flower power birthday party!
A Wild and Dapper Engagement Session - Colleen + Raffy
The location of the proposal and both being lovers of wilderness, an engagement session by the Ocean was indisputable. We drove to Palos Verdes, in Los Angeles, an area that offers both some greenery and the vast Ocean as backdrop.

