Tattoo Parlor and Record Shop Engagement Session: Bryan + Ashley

Posted on March 13, 2014 by admin

Sometimes a couple comes along and they have the best ideas for photo shoots. This was a really fun one.

When I plan engagement shoots, I always try and make sure we shoot something that the couple really loves to do. When I met Bryan and Ashley, and found out that Bryan was in a band, I suggested we shoot their engagement session at a record store here in LA. About a week before our planned shoot, Ashley mentioned that they wanted to get tattoos together and wondered if I could document that as part of the engagement session. I, of course, thought this was a BRILLIANT idea. I had seen a few engagement sessions in record stores, but never had I seen one of a couple getting tattoos together.

We went to Origami Vinyl on Sunset then walked up the street to El Classico Tattoo. B+A decided to get the number 21 tattooed on their left hands, for the date of their wedding, June 21st. We also happened to shoot this on February 21st!

I seriously can’t wait to shoot their wedding this summer, on the night of the solstice. If these photos are any indication, it will be a really awesome ceremony.

Griffith Park Engagement Session – Sneak Peek!

Posted on January 20, 2014 by admin

This is just a hint from a great engagement shoot in Griffith Park today. More to come soon!

Erika and Rich Are Gettin’ Hitched (Yay, Rhymes)

Posted on November 25, 2013 by admin

Wait till you hear this love story:

Erika and I met at a mutual friend’s wedding a few years ago in New York. We fell head over heels for each other that night. I never thought I’d see her again. Then she moved to LA and now we’re besties. She’s one of those people who makes me laugh until it hurts, and on top of it she has the best outfits, hair, and cats. I never thought anyone could ever deserve such an amazing person.

Until I met Rich. This man is the best compliment to Erika. He’s funny, kind, and grows a mean beard. Rich’s beard is almost as beautiful as Erika’s hair. Almost. Oh, and did I mention that Erika and Rich met while volunteering to feed the hungry? …Which is something they do. Every. Sunday.

Yeah, I know. You can’t hate them if you tried.

I was so excited when they asked me to shoot their engagement photos, because I love excuses to hang out with my friends. We decided to take the photos at their favorite romantic place: home.

Savannah, GA Engagement Session : Virginia + Nick

Posted on June 6, 2013 by admin

Love is in the air in Savannah!

After photographing a wedding and another engagement shoot, I finished out my visit to Savannah with Virginia and Nick. We hit the hot spots of historic downtown, Leopold’s Ice Cream parlor, a few squares, and River Street!

Nick is a golfer and wanted Masters colors for their wedding. Virginia compromised and they used the colors for the shoot. I think they looked amazing! And Virginia’s hair is so lovely, I wish mine could keep a curl like that!

Congratulations, you two!

Lindy and Jason : A Savannah Engagement

Posted on May 14, 2013 by admin

Earlier in the month, I traveled across the country to Savannah, GA to photograph a wedding (that blog post is coming soon!). While I was in town, I squeezed in two engagement shoots on top of the wedding because I’m an over-achiever and I could not bear to go a day without taking advantage of the awesome locations that Savannah has to offer.

Lindy, a good friend of mine who was one of my go-to models when I was studying photography at SCAD, got engaged to her best friend Jason back in March, so of course I demanded I take her engagement photos! There was so much thought put into this shoot, I may as well have been doing a high production fashion shoot!

The three of us spent the entire day together and went all over town, from the beach to historic downtown.

We started at a delicious and beloved breakfast spot, The Breakfast Club. Then we headed to Wormsloe Plantation, which you may recognize from this famous scene in Forrest Gump.

Afterwards we stopped by the Savannah Candy Kitchen for some sweet treats. We discovered some unique locations in the gardens of the SCAD Museum of Art and I was able to see the amazing venue at Ships of the Sea Museum where their reception will take place next year.

THEN We stopped by Mabel’s Cupcake Emporium for some of the yummiest cupcakes ever and took our loot over to Forsyth Park for a picnic.

Phew! It was a long day but I had an amazing time and I can’t wait to be a part of their wedding! It will be the party of the year! Congratulations, you two!

Palos Verdes Estates and Malaga Cove Engagement Session : Stacy + Aaron

Posted on April 18, 2013 by admin

Stacy and Aaron got engaged right before Christmas. They chose Malaga Cove Library near their home in Redondo Beach for their engagement session. It was a chilly, cloudy day, which didn’t look too great in person but made an ideal day to take pictures. Malaga Cove is was such a fantastic location to shoot I may just bring everyone there from now on!

We explored around Malaga Cove and also took some pictures at their home with their adorable Poodle, Oggie. (By the way– Doesn’t Oggie kinda look like he’s rockin’ Mr. T’s hair style? That mohawk is hilarious!)

I had a great time photographing these two! They were SO in cute together, constantly teasing each other and tickling and laughing a whole lot. That made my job really easy. There were so many great pictures of them that I had a very VERY difficult time narrowing down my favorites.

Thanks Aaron and Stacy for a fun day and congratulations on your engagement!

Downtown LA + Disney Concert Hall Honeymoon Session : Paula and Carlos:

Posted on March 25, 2013 by admin

Newlyweds Paula and Carlos were visiting LA from Chile, and while they were in town they wanted a photo session to remember their stay. I met Paula through a good friend and incredible photographer, Matei, after she contacted him a few weeks ago looking for an LA photographer. Matei was out of the country while she was here, and he kindly referred her to me, because I’m cool and stuff, too. Friends helping friends.

Paula and Carlos decided they wanted to take pictures somewhere with incredible architecture. LA has a ton of stunning architecture, but no where quite compares to Disney Concert Hall in Downtown LA. So that’s where we met.

You’ll be able to tell from the photos that these two are very much in love. I hardly had to direct them at all– all those kisses, twirls, laughs and moments came naturally. Paula and Carlos had a great sense of humor, too. I asked them to kiss each other just once, and they said, “Now that we’re married, we don’t do that anymore.” Hilarious!

Congratulations Paula and Carlos on tying the knot and thank you for meeting up with me to take these pictures. I had so much fun!

Aja and Dustin – Chinatown

Posted on September 24, 2012 by admin

Oh, how excited I was for this shoot. The colors! The architecture! The beautiful couple! When I got downtown in the morning on Saturday, I couldn’t have asked for a better location. The sun was perfect and the Central Plaza was quiet. Shooting early is definitely the way to go!

Aja and Dustin were willing to meet me bright and early, and they looked like supermodels. I had a really great time meeting them and taking their pictures, it was so hard to decide on a final edit. Between meeting me early and running on the platform of the subway to get “the shot,” they were more than great sports.

I’d like to also thank the Los Angeles Chinatown Business Council and Chinatown FilmBridge for allowing me to use Central Plaza for my pictures.

And a HUGE thank you to my beautiful models Aja and Dustin!

(Psst: For the entire set, click here.)

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