A Filipino Glendale Wedding

24 Thursday Sep 2015

Being based in Los Angeles grants me the opportunity to document so many different kinds of weddings, and I love seeing how couples incorporate cultural traditions into their big day. Liza found the perfect Tadashi Shoji wedding gown to compliment the delicate lacy details that honored her Filipina heritage. Greg’s barong tagalog shirt came custom made, all the way from the Philippines. Tropical flowers, salmon colored place cards, and even a surprise folk dance performance lent an island vibe to this celebration.

Congratulations to Liza and Greg!!!

Wedding gown: Tadashi Shoji

Barong Tagalog shirt: custom made in the Philippines

Florals: made by family friends with love

Church: Holy Family Catholic Church, Glendale CA

Reception: Embassy Suites, Glendale CA

A Magical Carmel Engagement Session

26 Wednesday Aug 2015

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Carmel By-the-Sea Engagement, Destination Engagement Session, Monterey Peninsula Engagement, Point Lobos Engagement

Doing a photo session in Carmel has always been on my photo bucket list. From the picturesque town of Carmel By-the-Sea, to the natural diversity of Point Lobos, to the expansive sand dunes hugging the Pacific, it’s pretty darn close to paradise. Gillian and Tim hail from the East Coast and have been blessed to come out annually, as Tim performs in the Bach Festival. Gillian says there’s nowhere else like Carmel (so far, I completely agree), and that it would mean so much to have their engagement session there. Check out the gorgeousness!

Much thanks to Gillian, for coordinating my stay up in Carmel, and extra thanks to Charles for hosting the bonfire!

A Modern Santa Monica Wedding

07 Friday Aug 2015

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Black White and Gold Wedding, Intimate Wedding, Loews Santa Monica Wedding, Modern Sophisticated Wedding

I get super excited when a couple tells me they love black and white documentary style photography. I get super excited when the venue they’ve chosen is glowing with gorgeous light, long lines, and inspiring architectural features. I get super excited when I see the whole bridal party is rocking sophisticated chic with a touch of retro details. Liz and Tim’s wedding was a triple whammy.