Alesia + Garrett | Crystal Cove Engagement Session

April 21, 2016

Alesia & Garrett were so much fun to photograph! For their engagement session we decided on Crystal Cove State Park to really get the diversity of the scenic there, the rocky areas and long stretches of sand plus those gorgeous ocean view cliffs you can’t beat. We strolled the beach , they giggled and hugged along the shore line and explored the rocky areas for some even cooler shots. When we headed back up the beach we decided to throw down a blanket to enjoy the sunset. These two requested to incorporate their fav drinks in their session to add a little bit of personal sentiment, so they had a refreshing few sips while enjoying the sun making its way down the horizon. I love when my clients come out of their shells, and these two did just that with their playful piggy back rides and beach wandering. I try as much as possible to get clients to a relaxed state so they can just have fun and be themselves, because thats when we are able to really capture the raw emotion and connection, the realness between two people in love. For this session we wanted to go for a more soft romantic vibe so we looked for a long flowy blush pink dress for Alesia to wear and thought a pop of color in Garrett's pants would add some character & contrast too so went for a forest green tone. I usually cling to lighter tones for my sessions but for this one we went toward the deeper & richer tones being near the rocks and romantic cliffs. It was a great day for an engagement session , we got some killer sunset colors in the sky!

Congrats Alesia+Garrett! Cant wait till your wedding!

Congrats Alesia & Garrett, can’t wait till your wedding!

Kathy + Sergio |Strawberry Farms Golf Club Wedding

April 19, 2016

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 ;)

AMANDA + MATT // Corona Del Mar

April 18, 2015

Amanda came to me wanting to celebrate her graduating from Cal State Fullerton but also to celebrate her 4 year anniversary with Matt. This session was so much fun getting creative , incorporating pieces from her collage years like her school books and cap & gown. The light was killer and we just had blast ! Matt was a huge help carrying all her books like GENTLEMEN, making her laugh during the session and mommy came along carrying all her wardrobe changes. Meanwhile you could see in both their eyes (her moms & boyfriends) how proud they are of Amanda & all she has accomplished. She will be graduating with a Bachelors in Child Development and I couldn't be happier for her! And lastly, CONGRATS on your 4 year anniversary you two lovebirds!