Stefanie and Shane

Posted on August 28, 2008

Brush fires, traffic fatalities and the worst 405 that I have ever seen couldn’t stop these two adorable, super models from rocking their engagement session. Stefanie and Shane were immediately at ease in front of the camera and their amazing personalities and affection for each other came streaming through. I know that their wedding this October is going to yield fantastic images. I can’t wait!

Allison and Austin

Posted on August 27, 2008

I loved this wedding so much! Woke up to a super duper gloomy Los Angeles day, but the clouds parted as these two said their vows atop a mountain at the charming Rancho del Cielo in Malibu. I loved everything about this location from the getting ready room with light streaming through the windows, the stunning reception area and ceremony site overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and last but not least, the hospitable owner, Jillian Palethorpe, who was welcoming and kind. (see how Allison offered to do her dishes at the end of the night!)
I loved working with Allison and Austin and their amazing families. And, how cool that so many of the bridal party were locals…Crossroads and Harvard Westlake peeps!
Florist: Petal Floral
Caterer: Truly Yours
Cake: Doughboy’s Red Velvet Cake

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Jaymi and Kerri

Posted on August 22, 2008

As much as I tried to get these engagement pictures up on the blog before Jayme and Kerri’s wedding this past Saturday, it just didn’t happen.  (yes, the same day Ellen and Portia got married)
So, even though the wedding has past (OMG, I can’t wait to blog it) here are a few of my favorites from the session. To all of my blog readers and you random people who stumble upon it, please send your gay friends our way for wedding photography if they are planning a same-sex wedding in California or around the globe. We are so game and if I must say, pretty darn good at it!

Maria and Peter

Posted on August 21, 2008

How cute are Maria and Pete? They are getting married at the Sheraton Delfina in Santa Monica in October… (woohoo for wedding locations ten minutes away from our house~!). You may have seen this e-pic location used in several other photographer’s blogs in the last year or two, but hear this, WE SHOT THERE FIRST! Growing up, I belonged to a theater company across the street and know every nook and cranny of the perfect (yet dirty as sin) alley. Yet, we find new and amazing spots every time!

When I first saw the pictures that Adi so beautifully captured, I was blown away by how comfortable the couple looked. Shortly after, I received an email from Maria saying that they were totally nervous leading up to the shoot. Uh, NOT!

 

Lizzy and Howard at Shutters

Posted on August 21, 2008

Lizzy and Howard has a picture perfect Santa Monica wedding at none other than the famous hotel, Shutters on the Beach. The décor was so fabulous, namely the oodles of paper products… invitations, table numbers, origami place card cranes….etc. were handmade by the couple (okay, mostly Lizzy =) ) Make-up by Yoko and Hair by Holly Jones, at The Shampoo Lounge. Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik officiated. The Enchanted Florist rocked the floralocity.  Eddie Watkins & The Go Big Daddy Band kicked up the killer tunes for the rockin crowd.  Beautiful lighting design (a must at every wedding) by Luna Lighting. Tom at Buckley Videography, captured every fabulous moment on film. Cake Divas (one of the companies I used to refer in my wedding coordinator days) did the beautiful cake.
And finally, coordinator Terri Castillo, from Bellissimo Events, put the whole thing together with mad skills!

Congrats you two! I wish you both many happy days of love and rollerblading!

Beach Day Family Portrait Sessions - 5 fabulous families!!!

Posted on August 15, 2008

So, we love shooting our signature “style of life” family portraits and mini sessions are our newest thing. They includes 20 minutes of fabulous photography at our local beach or park with unlimited image captures for just $200 bucks and it includes a $50 print credit. Images are viewed in the Next Exit Studio in West Los Angeles on a gigantic projector and screen. Tons of killer products to choose from. How can you go wrong?!

Call the studio today to set up your session. Christmas card season will soon be upon us so make your booking for our September/October mini session days before they fill up!

All of these sessions were shot in 20 minutes…I think that the parents all deserve a gold medal for patience and the kids get one for adorable munchkinness!

Jo Jo and Samalama, Part Deux

Posted on August 14, 2008

How we’ve grown since last year!

 

Stefani and Palm

Posted on August 14, 2008

I’m trying to catch up with the blogs…honestly.
Lots of love goes out to Stefani and Palm who had to endure a lot to get these amazing shots. You see we had a little incident with a Venice local while we were shooting those amazing yellow wall shots. It happened to be part of an apartment complex with a really fantastic landscaped front yard. Sure we were standing in the middle it. Anyone who has hired us will tell you, we always make it a point not to disrupt anybody’s gig while we’re shooting. Usually people are really cool with us (and sometimes proud) when we use their homes and gardens as backdrops… especially when they find out that the models are getting married. For some reason, this time it was different. A neighbor from a nearby building decided to be the front yard police and he took exception to us being there. All I will say is that we were very G rated and he was very very R. I’m sure that Stefanie and Palm’s wedding later this month will be a lot more ZEN. I’m so looking forward to it.

Kristen and Sean ~ La Venta

Posted on August 7, 2008

So many gorgeous wedding photographs, it was so dificult to narrow it down!!! Kristen and Sean had a magazine worthy affair at our 2nd home (j/k) La Venta. I think we have seven weddings there this year!! And, yes, Kristen’s skin IS that gorgeous. They were referred by magazine published Next Exit bride, Sarah, who got married pre-blog 4 years ago at the equally amazing Sherwod Country Club. So many outstanding vendors….here are a few to remember.

Wedding Consultants, Rebecca Stone & Miki Takata, {duet} weddings
Christine Turner, MakeUp and Angelique Stanford, Hair: The Vanity Studio
Bridal Designer, Oscar de la Renta from R-Mine Bridal Couture and Jimmy Choo Shoes
Bridemaids Dresses, Jenny Yoo Collection
Cake & Catering, New York Food Company
Favours, Imported French Raspberry Sours, Vosges Chocolate, Voluspa Candles
Bobbe Vagel, BVFloralConcepts
Invitations, LHCalligraphy
Sylva Yepremian, SNQueensJewelry
Lighting Design by Rainbow Sounds and Lights
Officiant Reverend Clint Hufft

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Terry and Wyndham

Posted on August 6, 2008

Love these two.  They were referred by our former bride and Hello Kitty Goddess, Renee. Despite a total wedding planning meltdown last week (they got kicked out of their wedding location by the city due to permit issues!), the wedding WILL go off without a hitch this Friday at a friend’s home in Hancock Park! I will be shooting their sweet party while Adi will be shooting a wedding at his alma mater (fight on, bla bla)

 

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