Raw and rugged meets bohemian elegance. For this naturally themed styled shoot, the happy couples gathered under the high desert sky in Joshua Tree, California. The ceremony and reception both took place at the Tumbleweed Sanctuary, Garden, and Labyrinth—one of the most unique and stunning venues I’ve ever seen. To accentuate the southwest theme, they shared warm embraces under wooden geometric arches with ornate sunset-red rugs spread beneath their feet. I fell in love with

A wedding is more than a simple exchange of vows. It’s a celebration of love with friends and family. I know for my own wedding, it just wouldn’t have been the same without those who had supported us on the journey by our side as we took those first steps into forever together. Having our friends and family there meant the world to us. Some guests may feel like they’re just attending another wedding, blending into the background, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. T

In the movie The Princess diaries, teen-aged Mia explained, “You know, in the old movies, whenever a girl would get seriously kissed, her foot would just kind of… pop.” I don’t know the science behind it, but I find it wonderfully romantic when soon-to-be brides find the one who makes them swoon. And Monique found the one for her. In their engagement session, Josh swept Monique off her feet and didn’t hesitate to plant those kisses. They are so sweet together (and very photog

I almost don’t even have words for this beautiful wedding. It was definitely unforgettable. The ceremony took place at the Friendly Hills Country Club on a vibrant, green fairway with serene water features and picturesque landscaping. Afterward, everyone moved inside for the evening reception, complete with a dance floor and photo booth—the perfect atmosphere for making memories. But all of the special touches in memory of the bride’s father were what truly made the wedding r

For the Monterey Park Restaurant, Luminarias, their “light on the hill” shined a little brighter as friends and family celebrated Darryl and Roberto’s marriage. First, the couple had a beautiful traditional church ceremony. The church was amazing, filled with bright stained glass windows and ornate details! Then, the newlyweds rode in style in a wedding-white Porsche (my dream car!) to their reception at the Luminarias Restaurant. Before the reception started, Darryl and Ro

Imagine yourself standing in a big open field with a soft breeze blowing through your hair. The grass ripples in golden waves, and a rocky hillside rolls across the background. The rest of the world seems to melt away. That’s what inspired this shoot; a natural, dreamy location where a bride and groom could get away and focus just on each other. Western style meets classic elegance. The champagne and deep violet roses paired with lots of greenery looked stunning under the gol

This was by far one of my favorite weddings to capture to date. Laguna Beach itself is downright stunning, but add two young hearts, immersed in the love they have for each other...and you have yourself a recipe for a truly spectacular day. Camille and Kevin were born to love each other. Capturing that love on their most special of days was a true honor. Each element of their big day was so personal and unique to their story. The look in Kevin's eyes as he saw his bride for t