Amanda + Eddie Engagement: Santa Monica Pier
Amanda and Eddie’s engagement shoot was round two for me at the Santa Monica Pier. I always try to do something visually different when returning to a location. The challenge of finding new photo spots and trying different lighting techniques keeps me motivated and inspired. Let me remind you that this image was taken in [...]
Amber + Joe Engagement: Irvine Regional Park – Irvine
Nature was the theme of Amber and Joe’s engagement shoot at beautiful Irvine Regional Park. We took a lovely walk through one of the nature trails, reminding me of how much I love the outdoors. The late autumn leaves were strewn about, and the seasonal red and orange colors of the whole place made me [...]
Krista + Jesse Engagement: Point Fermin – San Pedro
My good friend Jesse is hands down the funniest guy I know. His visits to California always leave me with sore cheeks from laughing so hard. I share the same crazy sense of humor as Krista and Jesse, and that made their engagement shoot lots of fun. Point Fermin in San Pedro is just one [...]
Elia + Frank Wedding: Quiet Cannon – Montebello
Photographing my sister Elia’s wedding was a unique experience. It was extra special to me to be able to tell the story of her and Frank’s wedding day at Quiet Cannon in Montebello. This was my second time shooting a wedding at this great venue, which features a romantic, California gazeebo setting and gorgeous grounds. [...]
Michelle + John Wedding: St. Anthony Church – Long Beach
I enjoyed myself while documenting Michelle and John’s wedding. Michelle is a ball of energy and her smile is contagious. Their traditional Catholic ceremony took place at the beautiful St. Anthony Church in Long Beach. Bride and groom photos were taken at Jack Nichol Park, a secluded area with a terrific view of the marina. [...]
Michelle + Cameron Wedding: The Reef – Long Beach
After Michelle and Cameron’s engagement shoot, I knew I was in for a treat on their wedding day. Cameron is a trumpet playing jazz musician, composer and educator. Michelle is a dancer, choreographer and ballet instructor. Their musical passions really came out in the elegant style of their jazz-chic rooftop wedding at The Reef in [...]
Elia + Frank Engagement: Angels Gate Park – San Pedro
I’m thrilled to be able to document my sister Elia’s wedding next month. She’s always just been just “Eli” to me. Angels Gate Park in San Pedro was a beautiful setting for their engagement shoot with special guest Harvey. Harvey is a dog with a strong personality to say the least! He definitely adds another [...]
Marylinda + Darryl Wedding: The Garden Room – La Habra
Marylinda and Darryl’s wedding was a colorful and fun celebration to be a part of. Apex Flowers did a wonderful job of supplying bright florals and unique bouquets. The Garden Room in La Habra was a lovely setting for Marylinda and Darryl to exchange their vows. After the ceremony, we took bridal party photos at [...]
Eliza + Daniel Wedding: Leisure World – Seal Beach
Everything about Eliza and Daniel’s wedding showed their unique personalities. All the great little details that make a wedding special came together to make a vibrant and fun celebration. Eliza and her bridesmaids went with a vintage theme, complete with bouquets of red roses for Eliza and tulips for the bridesmaids. Each bridesmaid had a [...]
Featured in Wedding Nouveau: Patty + Anthony Wedding
I’m very excited to have Patty and Anthony’s wedding featured on Wedding Nouveau. A big thanks goes out to all of the vendors that made this wedding happen and to Patty and Anthony for allowing me to document their special day. Check it out: {Real Wedding} Cambodian & Mexican Fusion in Long Beach, CA The [...]
Michelle + John Engagement: Pacific Ocean Park – Santa Monica
I’ve had photo shoots at the Santa Monica pier before, but never like this. Michelle and John met me for their engagement shoot at the pier on a summer Sunday afternoon. I love Pacific Ocean Park for the vibrant colors and fun atmosphere. However, summer time weekend crowds at the pier are no fun at [...]
Eliza + Daniel Engagement: Hilltop Park – Signal Hill
The sky was painted a stunning red after the sun went down during Eliza and Daniel’s engagement photo shoot overlooking the city of Long Beach at Hilltop Park in Signal Hill. At first I was worried we would run out of light before they arrived for their photo shoot. But soon after the sun set [...]
Patty + Anthony Wedding: Queen Mary – Long Beach
I love it when I get a chance to do something a little different. Patty and Anthony’s multicultural wedding was as diverse as the couple’s Cambodian and Latino backgrounds. The day started off with a traditional Cambodian wedding ceremony. It was fun to document all the great details and the traditions. Soon after the Cambodian [...]
Patty + Anthony Engagement: Shoreline Park – Long Beach
Shoreline Park in Long Beach’s Rainbow Harbor is a great place to take photos on a typical sunny Southern California day. I love Long Beach. I was born and raised here and can’t be happier living here. When couples want to take their engagement photos here, I get excited. Anthony and Patty were great to [...]
Erica + CJ Wedding: Heritage Park – Santa Fe Springs
CJ and Erica’s 1950s vintage-themed wedding had all the classic elements. Complete with an armada of lowriders, vintage dresses, tuxes, and pencil thin mustaches, their wedding brought out a nostalgic feeling that was definitely unique. Heritage Park is lovely place for an outdoor wedding with tons of photo spots and an actual train! Their reception [...]
Jennifer + James Wedding: The Hacienda – Santa Ana
James and Jennifer’s wedding was something special, from the tender moments shared between Jennifer and her family as she got ready to the charming ambiance of the ceremony at The Hacienda. What else can you expect from two huge Star Wars fans but the bride and her father walking in to the Darth Vader theme [...]
Jennifer + James Engagement: Heisler Park – Laguna Beach
Heisler Park in Laguna Beach is my new favorite Orange County beach photo location. It’s similar to the cliffs of San Pedro or Palos Verdes, but Laguna Beach blows the LA County spots out of the water! James and Jennifer have never been to Heisler Park and neither have I. With stunning natural settings and [...]
Stephanie + Dana Wedding: Long Beach
Whenever I learn that the church I will be photographing a wedding ceremony in has gigantic windows, it makes me excited. This was the case with Dana and Stephanie’s wedding at El Dorado Community Church in Long Beach. Beautiful light streamed in as the radiant couple exchanged their vows in front of family and friends. [...]
Nicola + Kevin Wedding: Beverly Hills
I met Kevin when he was a reporter at the Long Beach Press-Telegram and I was sent out on assignments with him a few years back. He and his beautiful new wife, Nicola, were so easy to work with on their wedding day. Everything ran smoothly, from the ceremony at the chapel of All Saints [...]
Stephanie + Dana Engagement: Seal Beach
I had a blast photographing Dana and Stephanie for their engagement shoot at Seal Beach recently. As is the case with many couples, it was their first real photo shoot. They would have fooled me as they shined as if they were veterans in front of the camera. It was hilarious to see them running [...]
Erica + CJ Engagement: Old Town Pasadena
CJ and Erica’s lovely vintage themed engagement session was lots of fun to shoot. Thanks to a tip from a fellow photographer, I checked out a strip of Old Town Pasadena on Green Street, looking for cooI photo spots with a nostalgic feel. I couldn’t have been happier when I saw what they brought to [...]
Nicola + Kevin Engagement: Manhattan Beach
It was the engagement photo shoot that was nearly rescheduled, as the morning and early afternoon was ugly and wet. Yet, the sun made its way through the clouds and provided a wonderfully sunny afternoon for Kevin and Nicola’s photo shoot at the Manhattan Beach Pier. I LOVE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! It’s March and it felt [...]
Michelle + Cameron Engagement: The Pike, Long Beach
Cameron and Michelle’s engagement photo shoot was the first one of the year. If it was any indication of how the year in wedding photography will go, 2011 is going to be fantastic! Downtown Long Beach has a lot to offer visually. I’ve been eyeballing a wall of murals near Pine Ave. and Ocean Blvd. [...]
Christine + Marc Wedding: Angels Stadium, Anaheim
Marc and Christine’s water polo-themed wedding at Angels Stadium in Anaheim was one of the funnest weddings I’ve covered so far. The beaming couple exchanged their vows at home plate on a lovely summer afternoon at the stadium reserved just for them. Having photographed their underwater engagement, I knew I was in for a treat [...]