Metropol Banquet Glendale Wedding - Jonathan & Madison

After meeting Jonathan and Madison for their engagement session (see pics here), we instantly connected on so many levels.  We were greeted with kindness, genuineness and love.  I knew from that moment that their wedding was going to be very special - and it was.  Love abounded, and their friends and family displayed so much kindness.  It's always hard to select pics that relay the feeling of the wedding, but here are a few of my favorites.  Enjoy!!

Hair & Makeup:  The Vanity Belle
Ceremony:  Brand Park
eception & Catering: Metropol Banquet

Orange County Engagement ~ Los Rios

We arranged to meet up with Michael and Jennifer at Five Vines Wine Bar in San Juan Capistrano for some yummy appetizers and wine before shooting their engagement session in the quaint and adorable Los Rios District. After all, you can never go wrong with snacks and wine when meeting new friends!  :) We thoroughly enjoyed meeting these two and especially enjoyed hearing their love story.

Michael and Jennifer met as teenagers, hanging out with the same group of friends, who also were heavy metal fanatics, and would frequently attend metal concerts together. They fed off of the aggression, fast guitars, and pure energy! Entirely unknown to Michael at that time, Jennifer had a secret crush on him. They remained friends for a number of years, always enjoying each other’s company. As time went on, they lost touch.  But after a couple of years, they began hanging out again, and more frequently.  They became inseparable, enjoying each other's company, listening to music and going to concerts as often as they could -- and there was never a shortage of laughter.  Before you know it, they fell for each other.

Jennifer fell in love with Michael's cynical sarcasm and macabre sense of humor. Michael fell in love with Jennifer's her pure heart and kind, genuine personality. No matter what they do together, whether they stay home watching movies, go for long drives, or just being outdoors on a hike, they are always happy, spending time together.  

We had a great time learning about them, and documenting their love for each other. Thank you so much Jennifer & Michael for a great time!

Orange County Engagement - Raven & Travis

After Travis & Raven hired me to photograph their wedding, we discussed plans for their engagement session.  Raven suggested a romantic picnic setting with wine so I immediately thought of the quaint, historic Los Rios District in San Juan Capistrano for their engagement session.  Our first stop was Five Vines Winery Bar where my husband (my second shooter) and I met them for the first time.  What an amazing and adorable couple!!!  Their chemistry and zest for life made their love pour out so easily, making the session so much fun, and one to remember.  The picnic idea was great for these two lovebirds.  They couldn't stop staring at each other.  They're so happy!  Definitely an amazing engagement session!  :)

Oh, and I forgot to mention that this awesome engagement session was featured on BP4U's "Photographer of the Week"!  It's truly an honor.  :)

Rachel & Kevin ~ Married

Kevin & Rachel decided to have their First Look" photos at Segerstrom Center for the Arts!   What a gorgeous building -- and a gorgeous day it was!!  We were able to get some amazing shots at the Center.  The Reception was beautifully decorated by Kristen Frasco, which took place at Il Fornaio Restaurant in Irvine.  It was truly a beautiful day!