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While planning your wedding day, I encourage couples to get a few things together for the “getting ready” portion of the day, which is kind of its own mini session. You want the preparation part of your day to feel authentic and unfold organically—go ahead and savor this time with your crew. But you also […]

Getting Ready Photos // A Guide on How to Prepare

I finally get to share this phenomenal destination beach wedding with you! After clicking with Nicole and Juan over Zoom, I couldn’t wait to document their engagement and destination wedding weekend! First step: photographing their stunning engagement shoot in beautiful Chicago. They wanted their engagement photos to have the same vibe as their upcoming Cabo destination wedding at The […]

The Cape Hotel Thompson // Cabo Destination Wedding

When you search for unique wedding ideas, the results show tons of articles on how to “wow your guests.” But this is your special day to commemorate your commitment to each other and your decision to do life together. Your friends and family are there to support you and celebrate the occasion with you. You don’t have […]

11 Ideas for a ‘Uniquely You’ Wedding Day

Tori and Dan’s wedding day was one for the books, complete with warm sunshine, a romantic first kiss, a beautiful venue, and celebratory dancing. Tori even wrote and recorded a song for the dance with her dad. All in all, it was picture perfect! How to Find the Perfect Wedding Venue Looking for the perfect […]

7 Things to Consider When Booking Your Wedding Venue

When planning your engagement photo session, it’s important to consider what style of photos you want. This article by The Knot provides a brief overview of the most common photography styles. However, remember that, as creatives, all photographers have their own signature styles. That’s why viewing a photographer’s portfolio and recent sessions is important to see what you’re getting. […]

Editorial Photo Locations // LA Wedding Photographer

Saddlerock Ranch wedding

The day finally arrived! After photographing Sabrina and Edgar’s romantic Angeles National Forest engagement session last year, I couldn’t wait for their wedding day at Saddlerock Ranch. Located in the Malibu Hills with over 1,000 acres of gorgeous landscape, Saddlerock Ranch, operated by Malibu Family Wines, features a rich history and breathtaking scenery. This venue offers some of […]

Saddlerock Ranch Wedding // Malibu Wedding Photographer 

Whether you’re prepping for your wedding day or getting into the wedding photography biz, I’m happy to share my curated a Wedding Day Emergency Kit with you! This comprehensive list of must-have items fits almost every wedding style and weather situation. As a wedding photographer who shoots all over the nation and beyond, I reach […]

Wedding Day Emergency Kit for Couples & Wedding Photographers

Searching for a dreamy photoshoot location but not sure where to look? You can’t beat a gorgeous SoCal beaches engagement session! I absolutely love beach photoshoots because we can take advantage of the changing natural light, diverse vantage points, and of course the stunning views. With an abundance of beaches to choose from, it all […]

Best SoCal Beaches for Couples + Engagement Sessions

The best photos come from you feeling comfortable and confident in the moment. For some people, that’s nearly impossible in the middle of a public space with curious onlookers. But even if you don’t consider yourself nervous around others, how perfect would it be to incorporate intimate moments into your engagement session? Lifestyle photography is […]

Lifestyle Photography // 5 Reasons to Book an At-Home Couples Session

Allison and Spencer envisioned garden party vibes with skyline views for their wedding day, so this downtown winery offered the perfect ambiance for the occasion. Even though there was no rain in the forecast, it poured buckets of luck on their wedding day. The rain lasted just long enough to get their movie-worthy shots of […]

California Wedding Venues // Best Locations for Gorgeous Wedding Photos

It was a privilege to spend the day shooting with Mariana and Jen at the many fun locations they chose, perfect for edgy editorial vibes. From modern museum images to sexy bar photos in the dark and downtown strolls—altogether, we curated one EPIC engagement shoot. Styling a creative editorial engagement shoot together can be a […]

5 Tips for Creating Editorial Engagement Photos // Mariana + Jen

wedding trends

Anne and Seamus are as trendy as it gets in 2022. I cannot gush about their wedding enough! From the images I captured of Anne enjoying some bubbly under the chandelier in the charming clawfoot tub, to the intimate rooftop dance in the dark (SWOON), every photo opportunity they provided had my photographer heart fluttering. […]

9 Swoon-worthy Wedding Trends You’ll Love