Patricia and Paul are engaged!!

I met up with Patricia and Paul down in Long Beach and we were able to cram everything from bike riding to a bubble blowing session into a few short hours. Most of this shoot was done right on their own tree-lined street, in front of their very own white picket fence! But then we eventually wandered down to where the action was on 2nd Street for a little more fun. Patricia's day hadn't started out so well (who knew that planning a wedding could be so stressful?), but judging from the smiles at the end of the shoot, I think it might've ended much better. I wish you guys the best of luck in your new life together!!

Amy and Peter- Married!! Balboa Park, San Diego

Their eyes first met at a coffee shop... And on a perfectly sunny day down in San Diego's Balboa Park, Amy and Peter decided to tie the knot and say "I do" in front of their family and friends. They did it with the sweetest retro twist, her in a vintage dress and him in bright red converse and tie. At the end of the day, the newly wedded Spackmans sped away in his beloved El Camino, which is definitely already one of the family. Congratulations again to Amy and Peter!! So glad I could be part of your big day.

Alyssa and Hector- Castaway, Burbank

High up in the Burbank hills with amazing views overlooking the city below is The Castaway Restaurant. Alyssa and Hector were married just as the sun was setting in a beautiful, private grass area surrounded by palm trees. Alyssa was such a gorgeous bride who alternated between a beaming smile and tears of joy all day. A extra tiny flower girl, not even old enough to walk, was pushed down the aisle in an adorable, "Just Married" wagon. Everything was so pretty about this wedding- the bride, the colors, the weather, the way this couple looked at each other... Best of luck in your new life together Hector and Alyssa!!

Gabby and Luis's Wedding

A beautiful wedding I shot a few weeks ago alongside Eric of Eric Lennstrom Photography.

Amanda and Ryan's Wedding at The Green Parrot, Santa Ana

Amanda told me that she gets up every morning at some gosh awful hour to cook Ryan breakfast... and she gushes about how she loves doing it. He beams back at her about how he had secret plans to move her in with him long before it would make sense for them to be serious. Let's just say- he knew right away that this was the one. It's pretty obvious that these two were made for each other and it couldn't have been a more beautiful day!






























Photographed alongside Monica of Daniel Photography.

Engaged- Bridget and Matt, Abbot Kinney

So... It's amazing how busy I've been the last few months. I feel like I've hardly had time to breathe and because of that, fell way behind on posting all of the fantastic stuff I've shot in the last little while. So get ready for a burst of blogging!

Below, meet Bridget and Matt- an adorable couple from Minnesota who's engagement session I had the pleasure of shooting a month or so ago. Bridget is out on the west coast for work while Matt finishes up at school. They've got a long distance love affair going and gave me a few hours of their precious weekend together time to hangout and do some posing in colorful Abbot Kinney. We found some interesting spots and had a great time. Congratulations again Bridget and Matt!!

Engaged!! Lauren and Jeff

I'll be shooting Jeff and Lauren's wedding this coming August on the beach in Cayucos, CA. Some stormy clouds and wind moved in the evening we met for their engagement photos in Santa Monica, but it didn't stop us from making the most of the photo ops on the pier, the beach and of course, the swing sets... so much fun that we went way over the time we had scheduled. These guys make a great couple and I really can't wait to shoot their wedding this summer!