Temecula Wedding Photography: Cassie + Kevin

I recently discovered that I love shooting weddings with other photographers!  It is such a pleasure to be there as a second set of eyes, looking for a unique viewpoint of the event.  Back in August, I had the opportunity to shoot at Gershon Bachus Winery in Temecula, CA, with the very talented Amanda Patrice.  Here are a few of my favorites from the wedding! :)

The groom's final moments...






Just for fun, I caught all of the wedding guests in the background! :)



Cassie & Kevin's first dance, surrounded by loving guests!

My Sister's Wedding Weekend: Part II

As a wedding photographer, it kills me to not have a single picture of my sister in her wedding dress.  Not.a.single.picture.  I actually don't have a picture of Alyssa and Paul together, either!  They were in good hands with their hired wedding photographer, and I can't wait to see the images she captured from the wedding!  I was the main photographer for all of the getting-ready shots, truly enjoyed being able to photograph my sister getting ready to marry the man of her dreams!  Here are a few wedding-day favorites! :)

Alyssa and Paul got married on a beautiful (warm!) Temecula day. Isn't this the perfect spot for a ceremony?

The florist did a gorgeous job on this bouquet! The cream-colored band on the bouquet was also Alyssa's "something old." The lace was from my grandma's 1946 wedding veil. When our parents got married, my mom sewed my grandma's lace onto her headpiece. When I got married, I wrapped the headpiece around my bouquet, and Alyssa did the same! :)

And now, the bride :)




This is one of the only pictures I have of Avery dressed up in her wedding outfit! I was so busy, and Avery wanted so badly to be held, that I didn't get any others. Avery loves exploring jewelry, and especially my mom's necklace! :)
Aaaaaand, cut to the honeymoon departure! :)


Alyssa & Paul - I absolutely could not be happier for the two of you as you start your life together! Thank you for letting me stand by your side during your wedding. I can not wait for all the fun we'll have in the future, together and with our eventually-growing families! Have a fantastic time in the Dominican Republic! xoxo :)

Whittier Wedding Photography: Diana + Cesar

One of the things I adore at wedding is the time I get to spend with the bride and groom alone.  The bride and groom's portraits are one of the only times during the wedding day when they  are alone (well, almost alone!).  I love giving couples the chance to soak each other in, whether at the First Look or during Romantic Portraits after the ceremony.

Not long ago, I photographed Diana and Cesar's wedding in Whittier.  It was getting quite dark & rainy after the ceremony and formal portraits, and I loved this spot that Diana had in mind for the Romantic Portraits.  It's just, well, romantic!  A few of my favorites are below, followed by a wedding slideshow.

A big thank you to Thomas Frank Photography for coming out to shoot Diana and Cesar's wedding with me! 

Diana & Cesar - Thank you for including me in your wedding day!  It was an absolute pleasure to photograph your wedding, and I can't wait for your urban Rock the Dress session!










Please enjoy the slideshow:

Whittier Wedding Photography: Diana + Cesar ... Sneak Peek!

I recently photographed Diana and Cesar joining their lives together at St Mary's Church in Whittier, CA. The wedding was right in the middle of the seemingly never-ending week of rain we had in Southern California, but the rain didn't seem to phase anyone.  I never heard the bride, a single bridesmaid, or anyone else mention the weather because, really, it didn't matter!  What mattered was that Diana and Cesar were marrying each other that day.  Here is a sneak peek from Diana and Cesar's romantic portraits after the ceremony.  Enjoy!

Whittier Wedding Photography: Dennis + Kara

Last month, I had the pleasure of photographing Dennis and Kara get married.  It was an extra special day because Dennis is my cousin through marriage, so most of our family was at the wedding.  It was so nice to see family and spend the day celebrating Dennis and Kara as they tied the knot!  The wedding was a perfect fit for two movie buffs who fell in love ... from the movie-themed table names to the first dance 'Earth Angel' from "Back to the Future," and even in a toast using lines from all of their favorite movies! 

Congratulations Dennis & Kara!  I hope you had an amazing time on your Hawaiian cruise! :)


Dennis wanted his side of the wedding party to channel the "Rat Pack"...

... and he brought out his inner Steve McQueen.

The beautiful bride and her side of the wedding party ...

Kara looking wonderfully vintage!

I love the joy as Kara and Dennis made their grand entrance! And ... to top it all off ... a little "Thriller" at the end of the night! :)

Please enjoy the slideshow!

Whittier Wedding Photography: Dennis + Kara ... Sneak Peek!

This weekend I had the chance to photograph Dennis and Kara commit their lives to each other.  They married in a beautiful ceremony at the First United Methodist Church, whose high gothic arches I just loved!  The ceremony was followed by an intimate backyard reception in one of Whittier's historic homes.  It was the parlour in the historic home that inspired the first of their two "sneak peek" images!  Enjoy! :)

Dennis & Kara - It was an absolute pleasure to spend your wedding day with you!  I hope you have an amazing time on your Hawaiian cruise.  Enjoy some zip-lining for me! :)

Las Vegas Wedding Photography: Raeanne + Aaron

Back in March, while attending WPPI (the wedding and portrait photographer convention of the year), I second-shot Raeanne and Aaron's wedding with my good friend Karen ReVelle.  Raeanne and Aaron got ready and married at the Venetian, then had party busses waiting to take their wedding to Mandalay Bay for a fun-filled reception.  It was a blast, and the ultimate Vegas wedding!  These are a few of my favorite shots ... for a look at the whole wedding, check out Karen ReVelle's blog post!

Long Beach Wedding Photography: Julia + Joey

I recently had the opportunity to photograph Julia and Joey as they committed their lives to each other.  The ceremony was at All Saints Anglican Church, followed by a reception at the Skylinks Golf Course banquet hall, both in Long Beach.  It was a special day filled with their friends and family, and lots and lots of kiddos.  I think their sons really enjoyed the day; it was a special day to celebrate with  their mom and dad!

Julia and Joey - Thank you for asking me to photograph your wedding!  It was an absolute pleasure, and I hope you had an amazing time afterwards on your cruise to Mexico!




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There's nothing like a good, messy cake cutting :)

If you know Julia & Joey, you can click here to view or purchase prints from their wedding!