I was so honored when I was chosen to capture Kareen and Omar’s special day. After all, Kareen is my cousin! I was ecstatic about welcoming Omar into the family! It’s such a special thing to witness one of your loved ones marry the love of their life, and it’s an added bonus to get to see the behind-the-scenes moments. I was so blessed to be able to witness so much of one of the best days of Kareen and Omar’s lives. Saying “I do!” Under a Big SoCal Sky The bridal suite was fu

Tammy and Ismaen were the sweetest and most accommodating couple. They were always making sure we had everything we needed to do our best job, even though they only needed to think of themselves on this special day, their wedding day. Snapping photos of them getting ready was such a joy. I could see the deep relationships Tammy has with her bridesmaids as they all got ready together getting their hair and makeup done by Kelli Phan. Their excitement mirrored Tammy’s as she ope

This year I decided to enter into my very first photography contest... a little scary but exciting! The Shoot & Share Photo Contest is open to photographers all over the world. This year there were 11,351 photographers who entered 413,000 photos. Each could enter up to 50 photos in 25 categories, and anyone could view the photos randomly and vote for their favorites. I loved that this wasn't a popularity contest...you couldn't find out who the photographer behind the photo

Jewel tones with accompanying rose gold accents made for a beautiful and unique rustic shoot at The Griffith House in Anaheim, California. The grounds gave a nice variety in settings, from a historic building to spacious lawns to a wall of colorful bougainvillea flowers . The ceremony site was surrounded by large pine trees and didn't need much to dress it up; white drapery, rose gold chairs, a Persian rug, and a bit of greenery gave it the perfect touch. The bride's style w

This modern wedding shoot with a vintage feel took place at the beautiful Oaks Club in Valencia, which complemented the theme with its rustic buildings, lush greenery, and incredible views. A deep burgundy was seen throughout, which was softened by pretty shades of pink in the florals and bridesmaid dresses. The paper goods were custom designed, and I absolutely loved the details of the pink wax seals and of the burgundy calligraphy and botanical drawings. The bride wore a

A classic and traditional Catholic wedding ceremony at St. Norbert Church in Orange and couple's portraits at Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach. #wedding #southerncaliforniaweddingphotographer #orangecountywedding #stnorbert #balboapeninsulawedding #newportbeachwedding