Engaged: Andrea + Michael

Last week I met up with Andrea in Michael in Valencia to take their engagement photos. One of the best things about this couple is that they like to have their goofy moments with each other. Well maybe it’s mostly Michael being a goof and making Andrea laugh at him, but still it makes for a fun time with them. I am excited for their wedding in May and I know it’s going to be a fun and beautiful day.

La Quinta California Wedding: Carrie & Bassem

This last weekend I had the opportunity to second shoot for Becker. The wedding was at the beautiful Rancho La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, CA. Becker’s approach to shooting a wedding i s extremely relaxed and his number one priority on the wedding day is to give his clients the best experience possible. It was awesome to stand along side him and see up close how he interacts with his clients. Even though some of the groom’s family barely spoke English he still found a way to relate to them and make them laugh during the family portraits. Thank you so much Becker for letting me come along!

We started off the day shooting a few details and then headed to the clubhouse for the ceremony and reception. Although the sun was out it actually wasn’t too terrible hot for the ceremony which took place outside. The bride and groom were overflowing with happiness and their wedding day turned out beautiful.

A special thanks to The [b] School for the opportunity to shoot with Becker. Check out Becker’s post from the wedding here.

Dress: Carolina Herrera

Brides Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Catering: Rancho La Quinta Country Club

Makeup: Chroma Makeup Studio

Wedding Coordinator: Olivia Prescott

Florals: Artisan

San Juan Capistrano Serra Plaza: Yianni & Vanessa

I attended my first SoCal Photog Shootout last month and had the best time! I was able to learn from great photographers, work with lovely models and photograph some amazing details. This event was by far one of the funnest things I’ve done to grow as a photographer and meet other photographers. Attending events like this one deepen my passion to do what I love and always teach me something new.

All the vendors, leaders, stylists and hair & makeup designers did a beautiful job at creating an awesome shootout. Thanks to each of you!

This post is just Part 1 of several. I’ll be posting more photographs over the next couple weeks. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the photographs!

LEADERS:

Robert Tran and Jessica Tincopa – www.jessicaelizabethphotography.com
Erin and Gavin Wade: www.gavinwadephoto.com
Matthew Saville – www.matthewsaville.com
Corina Shauntele – www.pixel2canvas.com
Nathaniel Kam – www.nathanielkamphotography.com
Tamara Young – www.tstylephotography.com

STYLISTS:
Hope Stanley – Bridal Stylist www.marymebridal.com
Special thanks to: Nate at Friar Tux in Orange for the tuxes! www.friartux.com

Sussanna Davidson for French Buckets – www.frenchbuckets.com
Mary Lallande for Jay’s Catering and Serra Plaza – www.serraplazaevents.com
Pegy Rizzuto – Sweets Tables www.PremiereEventsGroup.com

HAIR AND MAKEUP:
Makeup –
Jeanette Pulecio – www.jennettepulecio.com
Lisa O’Conner – www.elementsofartistry.com

Hair -
Diego Ortega – www.DiegoOrtega.net
Assisted by: Kristin Macchio

Dinner provided by: Jay’s Catering www.jayscatering.com
Cupcakes by Fancy That! Cupcakes by Colette Bozek- fancythatcupcakes@gmail.com

Special thanks to Pixel 2 Canvas www.pixel2canvas.com for the giveaways!

Anytime Session: Landers Family

Had a great time with the Landers family. They were all so friendly and the kind of people that make me love what I do. Although we had never met before we had a fun and relaxed time together shooting their family photos. Here are a few shots from their session.

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Melodie + Jayson: The Engagement

Melodie and Jayson’s engagement session is perhaps my favorite engagement session so far. We stayed local and went to Palmdale, California and found a nice area with some great light and hallways with arches.

I Had a great time getting to know Melodie and Jayson during their session. Since I’ve only spent time around Melodie while she was coaching a volleyball team if was funny at first seeing her be all giddy with Jayson. They are such a cute couple!

So happy for you two!

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