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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.
Autumn in Temecula, A Wedding at Mount Palomar Winery - Jackie + Tyler
Jackie and Tyler met in college and chose the gorgeous Venue of Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula to tie the knot. Most of the couple I photograph getting married met either on Tinder, have been together for a decade or met during College. What about you? How did you meet your soulmate?
On La Petite Photo Book Shelves
For many of us, the lock down reconciliated us with the lost art of reading and getting lost in books. Here is a list of books that I read for the last two years. My favorite genre is travel stories, self help books (spiritual, growing, transformative books), a bit of fiction and… cooking books! Let me know if you’ve read any of these or share your favorite title in comments!
Reasons to get married at The Reef in Long Beach, CA
Kristina and Erik’s got married at The Reef, in Long Beach. I loved photographing their union, that took place at the waterfront. This Croatian American couple included some Mediterranean touches in their reception details and their simple ceremony foliage.
Wedding Day Tips For Couple
A Wedding in Palos Verdes, A Classic Car Getaway
A romantic wedding at St Francis Episcopal Church and Los Angeles Yatch Club in Palos Verdes and San Pedro California. The couple got away to the reception in a white classic car!
The Most Romantic Venue in Long Beach, CA - The Ebell LB
I was very excited to photograph Jackie and Matt at The Ebell of Long Beach. For many reasons, I consider this Venue one of the most romantic Venue of Long Beach, California. Read this blog to see my 5 reasons.
Get The Perfect First Kiss Photo
And “poof” just like that, the stress of the entire day is gone. You’ve said “I do“ and are now ready to start your married life together. Time for the very expected kiss… Wait… You are going to kiss in front of all your family and friends. Are you a bit nervous? No worries, We got this! Here are a couple of tips to make it the most epic and beautiful kiss of your life. One that will be captured on camera, video and maybe on 150 phones. One that you will want to frame on your mantlepiece and show your kids (and everyone knows kids love to see their parents kiss!!).
Fun And Romantic Wedding At The Long Beach Museum Of Arts
The Long Beach Museum of Art is certainly the perfect venue to have a fun and romantic wedding. Right by the waterfront, the ceremony, reception and cocktail area are located outdoor, between the actual museum and the restaurant Claire’s At The Museum. All around the old building of bricks, a little garden is the perfect place for a first look. The sunset photos were taken around the museum, by the boardwalk and on the museum balcony.
A Madmen Getting Ready in Claremont - Bree and Drew
A side by side getting ready that looks straight out of Mad men.
9 Hidden Gems In and Around Anaheim: Discover Ducktown
Anaheim, CA also known as “Ducktown” is best known for being the home of Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Ducks, but there is so much more to the city than meets the eye. From the Oak Canyon Nature Center to Joe’s Italian Ice, there are many hidden gems that you won’t want to miss when exploring this city. So, whether you live in an apartment in Downtown Anaheim, a house in Anaheim Hills, or just want to know what it’s like living in Anaheim, take a look at these hidden gems in order to discover Ducktown.
How To Pose A Couple With A Major Size Difference
I’m a humanist and there’s nothing I love more than celebrating Humankind in all its shapes and sizes! My main goal as a photographer is to reveal the bond between people, showing how special they are together and making them feel / look GOOD wether it’s Lebron James (6’9) or Lady Gaga (5’1")!
Idyllic engagement session in Idyllwild
When life through Lemons at you when you plan to get married in 2020, don’t make some lemonade, just go to Idyllwild to take photos with your sweet heart instead…!
Point Dume Minimalist Wedding
It all started because of a crème brûlée. If you ask me, love stories that start with food are some of the most romantic! I still remember the meal I had the night I met my now husband, to say…
A 2020 intimate wedding in Hermosa Beach - Karine + Robert
Navigating this pandemic has been challenging for everybody, but if I’ve learned something these past few month is that love finds its way through everything.