Erin + Cameron Engagement | Sand Dunes Pismo Beach Engagement Session

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This Pismo Beach Sand Dunes Engagement Session is going down as one of my favorites you guys! I cannot get over that soft sunset light, those pastel tones in the sky and the beauty of the ridge of sand that lies behind the part of the beach affected by tides. The sand dunes are so incredibly breathtaking to see in person! I really felt like it was just us out there, not a single soul other than us. The mounds of untouched crystal sand made for a perfect intimate location. These two were so easy going ,  playful and charismatic. They truely compliment each other ! They walked around, admired the view of the mountains and made footprints worth remembering. 

Erin & Cameron are tying the knot in June and I feel so honored to get to capture this special time for them! 

Xoxo- 

PS :  I actually think that you can feel so much more of the emotional connection thru a lot of the B&W shots taken that day, so I added significantly more in B&W to bring out that emotional connection.

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Erin + Cameron Engagement | Sand Dunes Pismo Beach Engagement Session

TARA LAUREN WHIMSICAL GOWN SHOOT

Cori Kleckner Photography is featured over on White Magazine today! So honored to have this romantic whimsical shoot featured! 

"Soft golden embroidery accented with blush roses glint across a billowing field against a backdrop of plush rolling hills in this feminine shoot. With blush silk hugging the bodice falling into a whimsical tulle skirt, this dreamy alternative bridal look features Tara Laure’s “Ireland” gown, exclusively available at BHLDN . Styled with a glowing fresh beauty look, a wispy braided undone updo, and accessorized with a gilded wreath crown from LELET NY, this style oozes romance. This shoot displays the feminine and unique spirit of Tara Lauren and takes you to a modern fairytale in the romantic natural beauty of the West Coast’s rolling hills . . ."

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CREDITS

• Bridal Designer Tara Lauren
• Exclusive Retailer BHLDN
• Photographer Cori Kleckner Photography
• Make Up Artist & Hair Stylist Pure Beauty by Danielle
• Hair Accesories Lelet NY
• Hair Accessories Mary Me Bridal
• Florist The Enchanted Florist
• Model Tryphena Wardlaw

Kathy + Sergio |Strawberry Farms Golf Club Wedding

Kathy + Sergio

Strawberry Farms Golf Club Wedding

 

These two. Oh let me tell you. They are so incredibly in love and it shows. Kathy & Sergio tied the knot at Strawberry Farms Golf Club and they had their small group of friends & family there to witness their very touching love story. It was incredible to see their guests moved to tears and so much laughter during their vows. These are the weddings I live to document , the ones with raw emotion and connection. Kathy & Sergio are so incredibly easy going and made my job super easy. 

They had their dinner reception at Cucina entica Newport Beach . When I stepped in the restaurant, I died a bit inside because it had seeping sunset light with hanging plants everywhere, tons of greenery (all of which are my fav. ) and lots of gorgeous touches of details that my camera was so enthused to document. 

These two are just so incredibly fun and it shows in all their wedding day details!

This wedding was one I will never forget and I love that I can truly call Kathy & Sergio my “friends” after being a part of such an intimate day ;) 

Blair+Ricky | Crystal Cove State Park Engagement Session

Blair+Ricky | Crystal Cove State Park Engagement Session 

Not only is the sunset of this shoot incredibly breath taking, but the couple themselves are beautiful and I get to be the one to document their wedding day this coming May 2016. For this sweet engagement session we strolled through Crystal Cove State Park exploring all of its beautiful landscape + jaw dropping cliff views of the horizon while the sun was setting; it made for such a romantic session! I loved capturing these two lovebirds and their deep connection, it makes my job so incredibly easy and more importantly, fulfilling! I honestly have to pinch myself sometimes when I wake up because I can’t believe this is what I get to do everyday for a living, so much gratitude! Thank you Blair & Ricky for trusting me to capture this special time in your lives. . . 

- xoxo

The McGuire Family | Crystal Cove State Park | Orange County Family Photographer

The McGuire Family | Crystal Cove State Park | Orange County Family Photographer

THE MCGUIRE FAMILY | CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK 

This sweet family came all the way from Salt Lake, Utah to visit sunny California! We decided to do our session at Crystal Cove State Park  to get those great rocky areas with a long open shore.   This location ended up being the best choice because the sunset was seriously breathtaking! The beach gave us all this incredible soft light with pastel tones in the sky like a watercolor painting. It was so dreamy ! These sweet boys were so excited to explore at the beach on their little vacation, and I loved capturing that excitement in their eyes. One of the greatest parts of my job is getting to witness children experience the beach for the first time. The sense of wonder in their eyes is always so neat to capture.  You can really feel the love between these brothers & their incredible brotherly bond. I absolutely loved this session!

The Peterson Family | Shaw’s Cove, Laguna Beach CA

The Peterson Family

Shaw’s Cove, Laguna Beach CA

This sweet family was a blast to photograph! We captured some good laughs while we took a stroll down the shoreline... the light was killer and the sunset was even more beautiful! I really enjoy sessions like these, pure joy shines thru in almost every shot. This family is so incredibly bonded and you can feel the love in every moment captured. This is why I do what I do; to capture that raw emotion & connection between humans.

Thank you to the Peterson Family for allowing me to document your gorgeous & very fun family! 

Romantic Crystal Cove Anniversary Session | Leilani + Shane

Romantic Crystal Cove Anniversary Session

The Haileys

Leilani & Shane contacted me for an anniversary session to commemorate the 7 years they’ve spent together as husband & wife . These two have had their share of struggles with Shane having been in the military so early on in their marriage and Leilani often home awaiting for his deployment to end so that they could be in each others arms again.  Despite the distance, these two stayed strong and wrote letters back and forth constantly. We wanted to find a way to incorporate this very unique part of their story into their session, so we thought what better way then to bring all the letters he wrote to her on his deployments, with us to our session? This added a touch of intimacy and reminded them of the strong connection they share. We started at Crystal Cove State Park with open dirt paths to really connect to the nature around us  and then walked down toward the beach to get those gorgeous cliff views. These two cuddled under the sunset  with cliff views overlooking the ocean, wine glasses to toast the 7 years of marriage they’ve  shared and a cake to celebrate too. It was such a beautiful moment to witness as their friend + photographer.. Sometimes I would step back from the camera and just soak up their joyful presence. Their love could honestly light up a room.

I am truly honored they chose me to capture this incredible love they share, 7 years later.

PS: Wondering about the dress she’s wearing and where it’s from? This gorgeous fall colored dress is the Sienna Maxi Dress by  For Love & Lemons. It can be found at Free People or directly from them by clicking here. 

Lifestyle Session + Fur baby // Orange County Lifestyle Photographer

Lifestyle Session + Fur baby // Orange County Lifestyle Photographer

Cynthia is really talented florist at The Blooming Bud that I have worked with and so when she reached out to me to photograph her sweet little family (husband+fur baby ) I was so honored & excited! This session was full of laughter and sweet morning cuddles + sweet real life stuff .  Yes I just said "stuff.” We wanted this session to incapsulate who they are; and we did just that by hanging out in the comfort of their home capturing everyday moments. We also incorporated what their passions and careers that they love. See for yourself this fun lifestyle session!