A Vibrant Laguna Beach Wedding

This was definitely one of those weddings that reminded me how sweet my job is! All the colorful decorative touches were created by Courtenay, the bride, and looked almost as fabulous as her and John. Their ceremony was held at Vacation Village in Laguna Beach, followed by a beach/middle of PCH photo session, and a candlelight dinner reception at Mozambique Restaurant. Look for more images from this wedding on my website, coming soon...

Corona del Mar & Balboa Peninsula Wedding

Melanie & Justin chose to hold their wedding ceremony at one of my favorite chapels- Community Congregational Church in Corona del Mar. We had enough time between the ceremony and reception to get carted around by the limo (one of the perks of my job) to some fun spots for photos. Melanie's florist, Tricia Barr (www.DesignsByTricia.com) is also the florist for my wedding in October. The thing I love about her most is that she can re-create lots of those expensive arrangements in magazines for waaay less, and it looks almost identical!

Corona del Mar Beach Wedding

It was by accident that I ended up as the photographer for Shannon and Jason's wedding, and I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to document their wedding day. I was so impressed with Shannon's vision for her ceremony site; she made Corona del Mar look like Maui! And ps, no airbrushing here, they are naturally that gorgeous...

Erin & Dave's Chic LA Nuptials

Talk about a feast for the eyes! Erin looked absolutely stunning in a sexy lace gown and gold Prada heels (cutest shoes I've EVER seen on a bride!) Their whole wedding was held at the Oviatt Penthouse in downtown LA, and we had plenty of time to shoot preformals at the Biltmore Hotel and on the streets of downtown. The green tile shower at the Oviatt, though unconventional, was my favorite spot. Take a look at the pics, and please leave your feedback :)

MISSION: Surprise Mother's Day Session

The mission began when Bob called me up and explained his idea of surprising his wife with photos of their adorable baby girl for Mother's Day. After a morning photo session at The Montage in Laguna Beach, we ended up with hundreds of incredible images of Delaney. Since it was way too difficult to choose just one to enlarge as a gift, I collaged 4 images and had a canvas gallery wrap made (along with 47 5x7 prints of other favorites). This is the third time I have photographed Delaney in her 7 month life, and every time she grows up a little more and has a little more personality. Below are a few images from Delaney's 1st session as a newborn, 2nd session- 3 months old, and 3rd session- 7 months.
Canvas gallery wrap collage- upper left is my favorite! What a face!
Daddy holding Delaney's tiny newborn feet

Delaney's special blankey

Dad and baby girl moment...Three months old She loved staring at the studio lights...
It's nice to have a professional to capture all the funny faces your baby makes :)
Peaceful & natural family portrait
Seven months old, and sitting up on her own!
Babies don't require much posing. Their natural disposition and actions are interesting enough.
This silk flower was meant to be a prop, but Delaney took matters into her own hands...