Posts Tagged ‘Destination Wedding’

Malia and Erick have a love that feels like the kind of love that has been around for a lifetime… a love that is gentle and wise.  Erick has this quiet yet incredibly strong love for Malia – I could see it from the moment I met them.  They’re both so sweet and so at ease with each other… it’s just adorable.  Malia was so relaxed on her wedding day… she was determined to have a fun and stress free wedding – one that she could enjoy and remember forever. 

They celebrated their love surrounded by their beautiful family at Angeles National Golf Club.

 Angeles National Golf Club wedding photography

Angeles National Golf Club Wedding - Getting Ready

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Angeles National Golf Club wedding ceremony photography

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Angeles National Golf Club wedding reception

Hi… remember me? lol!

July 23, 2011

Yes…I know… it’s dusty and abandoned in here… I know.  It’s been around 6 months since I’ve even pretended to remember that I needed to update y blog :-( .  I know… bad, bad, bad! hahaha!  I’ve been soooooo busy that I just can’t keep up. Seriously… those of you fabulous photographers that do all of your own post-processing, website maintenance, blogging, facebook-ing, and twittering – all while doing a ton of weddings – how the heck do you all do it!?! lol!! I can’t even begin to figure it out! haha! I need an assistant … lol! (and a cook, a full time nany, and a maid.  I can hope, can’t I?!?!).  But, since that’s out of the question – all I can do is try to keep up as best I can.  This weekend I decided to force myself to post a few of the many weddings that are backed up…. from back in October of last year! (yes… let’s all ghasp and giggle nervously together! lol!). 

So these last 6 months I’ve shot tons of weddings (both locally and destination weddings)… tons of engagements (also locally and for destination)… my beautiful sister got married (and I was her photographer, of course)… my son turned 4 and is talking a ton (not sure if that’s a good thing or not, since now I don’t know what ‘peace and quiet’ feels like anymore!)… and one of my images was featured in a post in the fabulous wedding blog Chez-Wedd – http://chezwedd.com/trash-the-dress-session/  (I love all the wedding ideas and weddings that they feature!! – check them out!!!)

So … let’s begin my challenge of trying to get caught up… in the mean time – an image from my sister’s fabulous wedding…

The Hacienda Wedding in Santa Ana

A few weeks ago I had the honor of documenting such a sweet wedding!! I still remember the first time I met Lisa and Joshua… and their 3 gorgeous children! I remember the kids were so sweet and so well-behaved!!! I always remember kids that listen to their parents… it must be the mommy in me! lol!  They had a super fun and super sweet engagement session a few months ago… so I knew I would love sharing a beautiful wedding day with this fabulous family!!!

Their wedding day was filled with so much love, so much joy, and even a couple of tears here and there.   The Lindley-Scott House was such a pretty setting for their beautiful day!  I personally thought that Lisa was just glowing with happiness – it was so amazing to witness the love that Lisa and Joshua have for each other!!! You guys are so amazing… thank you for allowing me to share this special day in your lives!

Lindley Scott House Wedding Photographer

Asuza Wedding Photographer

Lindley Scott House Wedding Ceremony Photographer

Lindley Scott House Wedding Photography Asuza Wedding

Asuza Wedding Photographer Lindley Scott House

Lindley Scott House Wedding Reception Photographer

I absolutely love exploring new places with my couples … especially when they absolutely ROCK!!! LOL!!! Adela and Will’s engagement session was nothing short of fabulous! We had so much fun getting to know each other, talking about their wedding (which is coming up shortly!!) and simply taking some amazing images of them. 

Adela and Will chose to have 2 settings for their engagement session – so we started off at the South coast Botanic Gardens  (in Palos Verdes) then we headed down to the beach for a quick beach setting.  It was my first time at the South Coast Botanic Gardens… and I totally fell in love with them… so many places to walk around! I love gardens that have areas that look like a natural forest… not so manicured… such a beautiful and romantic setting.  Trust me… romance was what this session was all about – Adela and Will are simply romance and passion.  Seriously… they had absolutely no trouble getting into the romantic shots… AT ALL!!! LOL!!! Will… I know we all giggled about how passionate you both are with each other… but that’s what it’s all about – I can totally see you guys in your 60’s, still lovin’ on each other!! how cute is that?!?!?! 

I can not wait for your fabulous wedding!!! I’m already imagining how fabulous and romantic your pictures will be!!!!

South Coast Botanic Gardens Palos Verdes Engagement Session

South Coast Botanic Gardens Wedding photographer

Palos Verdes Wedding Photographer

Destination Wedding Photographer

South Coast Botanic Gardens Engagement Session Photography

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Palos Verdes Beach Wedding Photographer

Palos Verdes Beach Engagement Session Photography

So every weekend I shoot my fabulous clients… we laugh, we have fun, and we create beautiful images together – and I LOVE it.   I shoot for them… to create capture beautiful memories for them.  I know that my images will forever be a part of their lives – and that is an incredible and amazing thing!  But you know… I love love love to shoot just for me every once in a while too :-) .  To shoot just for the creativity… just to see where an image might take me… to see things from a different perspective.  It’s great to shoot without having to think… lol! 

Last month I was honored to be a part of a fantabulous Alice in Wonderland inspired photoshoot that my great friend Elizabeth Luna organized  (yes…fantabulous is what the cool kids are saying these days… lol!). I met some amazing photographers, beautiful models, and best of all I had a fabulous time – what more could one ask for!!  Thank you everyone for making the day so fantastic, so fabulous, and so much fun!!!

Organized and Lead: Elizabeth Luna
Event Design, Coordination and Florals – Amador Events
Linens – BBJlinen.com
Rentals – persianoevents.com
Stationary Design – Lou Liebau + lou@scratchandsniff.com
Make Up Artist: Crystal Roberts
Hair Stylist: Jessica Hale
Hair accessories: Rachel Larraine
Gowns: Elyse Reuben
Guest Speaker: Ming Chien (Off Camera Lighting)
Thank you to all the awesome Leaders!
Harmony Ayala Ruiz
Rita Clifton
Duc Duong
Alicia Salcedo

I had the hardest time picking images to post… so this will be long – but if you’ve visited my blog before you know I always post tons of images – I just can’t bring myself to pick only a few pictures… lol!

Alice in wonderland photo shoot Murrieta photographer

Murrieta Wedding Photographer

Southern California Wedding Photographer

Destination Wedding Photographer

High Fashion Wedding Photographer

Temecula Wedding Photographer

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Destination Wedding Photographer

Southern California Wedding Photographer

Linda and Augie were a super sweet couple from the moment we met… Linda is such a sweet soul… I can’t describe it.  When she talks to you she is just filled with warmth :-) .  I loved shooting their family engagement session at the beach a couple of months ago…

Last month I had such a fun time shooting their gorgeous wedding at The Neighborhood Church in Redondo Beach.  Talk about an absolutely breath-taking wedding venue!!! seriously.  totally gorgeous. period.  And what made it even better? having an amazing and totally in-love bride and groom to photograph!  After their beautiful wedding… everyone rocked it out at Delzanos’ by the Sea for their reception. 

Ceremony Location: The Neighborhood Church
Reception Location:  Delzanos’ by the Sea
Fabulous Wedding Coordinator:  Jenny from At You Door Events - seriously one of the most fabulous and talented wedding planners EVER!!!

Redondo Beach Wedding Photographer

 Redondo Beach Wedding Photography

The Neighborhood Church Redondo Beach Wedding Photographer

The Neighborhood Church Wedding Photographer

Redondo Beach Wedding Photography

The Neighborhood Church Redondo Beach Wedding Photography

The Neighborhood Church Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach Wedding Photography

Delzanos By the Sea Wedding Reception Photographer

Destination Wedding Photographer Redondo Beach

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