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Tucked away in Beverly Hills, Greystone Mansion showcases timeless elegance with a nostalgic vintage feel. Greystone is not your typical LA wedding venue. It truly looks like a stately manor from a movie. Imagine a scene where the couple romantically runs off into the garden to sneak a kiss while partygoers carry on. It’s the epitome of romance, and […]

Garden Rendezvous at Greystone Beverly Hills: Planning Your Portrait Session at the Mansion

My heart skipped a beat when Alexis and Jennings reached out about photographing their wedding. When the idea of moving to California first popped into my mind a few years ago, I offered a few free couples sessions to get a feel for the area and see if SoCal was a good fit. Alexis and […]

Things to Know for Your SoCal Sunset Beach Engagement Session

Embarking on the journey to tie the knot is thrilling, especially when it involves a destination as enchanting as Italy. From the sun-kissed Amalfi Coast to the rolling hills of Tuscany, Italy offers a variety of breathtaking locations for your dream wedding. However, planning a destination wedding in Italy requires careful consideration (and planning!) to […]

A Guide to Planning A Seamless Destination Wedding in Italy

Sara and Noah were such lovely clients. They fully trusted me to give them photo magic, which means the most. Before their wedding day at Quail Ranch in Ventura, California, I also had the pleasure of photographing their rehearsal dinner at Westlake Village Inn (another amazing wedding venue!). I love wedding weekends because they tell the full story of […]

Quail Ranch Weddings: A Private Historic Hacienda in Ventura

spring picnic proposal

These two incredible ladies decided on an intimate double proposal where each one made her own special gesture to the other. Melissa and Vanessa opted for a completely private moment with just the two of them, and then I showed up on the scene about an hour later to document the celebration of their mutual […]

Los Angeles Engagement Sessions: How to Style Your Engagement Photos

oceanside wedding california

Micaela and David booked a fabulous lakeside wedding venue with skyline views, perfect for capturing some striking editorial wedding photography. These two are so fashionable they could be models, yet they’re the most fun and laid-back couple you’ll ever meet. Their wedding day reflected their personality beautifully. Instead of a wedding party, they opted to […]

5 Tips for Getting Editorial Wedding Photography

One of you popped the question, the other said, “Yes!” Now, it’s time to say, “I do!” In your eagerness for this long-awaited day, it’s easy to fly through the wedding ceremony and miss the details. It’s natural. You’re hopped up on adrenaline, and before you know it you’re joining your guests at the reception. […]

Wedding Planning // Preparing for your Wedding Ceremony

Joshua tree wedding locations

Lizzy and Landon planned a super fun and intimate Joshua Tree elopement. It was just the two of them (and me) there to celebrate their love. There’s no greater honor than being trusted to document the intimate memories of such a monumental life event. While they wanted a private and adventurous elopement, they still wanted […]

Saying ‘I Do’ in the Desert: 8+ Most Scenic Joshua Tree Wedding Locations

Los Angeles wedding film photography by Hanna Walkowaik

These two are less about the shot list and more about the experience in every way, and I’m here for it! Mariana and Jen wanted real, raw, and filmy images that captured the true spirit of their wedding day and the beautiful love story leading up to it. To make that happen, they booked their […]

Creating an Inclusive & Intimate Atmosphere at Your LGBTQ+ Wedding

If you’ve never made it over to Balboa Park in San Diego, move it on up to the top of your list. As a San Diego wedding photographer, Balboa Park is such a stunning place for engagement photos—especially for the couple going for an old Hollywood editorial feel. Portrait locations are endless! If you can […]

Film-filled Balboa Park Engagement Photos // San Diego Engagement Photographer

Tips for your Engagement Session It’s so exciting that your engagement shoot is coming up!   You might know exactly where you are doing it or what you want to wear,  but if you’re looking for some extra guidance to ensure that it is PERFECT,  here are all the tips and tricks you’ll need! I love […]

Tips for your Engagement Session

Arica and Joe already have a wedding photographer since they are getting married out of state. However, I photographed their friend’s wedding (shout out to Kelsey and Blake!), who recommended me for these nostalgically romantic bar engagement photos. I am so glad they did because this happens to be the perfect material to reveal the […]

How to Book a Bar for Engagement Photos | LA Engagement Photographer