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A whimsical portrait of Michelle and Ricardo on the Colorado Bridge during their sunset wedding photo session at Maxwell House.

Wedding At The Maxwell House

February 7, 2019
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Photos from Michelle and Ricardo’s intimate wedding at The Maxwell House, which began with the couple getting ready in separate suites at Sheraton Universal Hotel. This was followed by a traditional Catholic wedding ceremony at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and portrait session at Pasadena City Hall before they celebrated to the sounds of a live mariachi band at The Maxwell House.

Gonzalo twirls his bride during their wedding portrait session at The Estate On Second in Santa Ana.

Wedding At The Estate On Second

January 25, 2019
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Photos from Sondra-Kay and Gonzalo’s wedding at The Estate On Second, which began with the couple getting ready in separate suites at Avenue Of The Arts Costa Mesa. They said “I do” during a traditional ceremony at Saint Joseph Catholic Church before celebrating with their family and friends at The Estate On Second, a rustic-inspired wedding venue in Santa Ana.

Capturing an intimate moment between the newlyweds outside Saint Rita Catholic Church following their Sierra Madre wedding ceremony.

Wedding At The Majestic Downtown

January 20, 2019
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Photos from Cynthia and Mike’s wedding at The Majestic Downtown, which began with the bride getting ready in an elegant suite at The Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles. The couple said “I do” during a traditional Catholic Mass at Saint Rita Catholic Church in Sierra Madre before partying into the early hours with their family and friends during a glamorous ballroom reception at The Majestic Downtown.

A portrait of Lauren and Sean holding hands in the gorgeous gardens of Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley.

Wedding At Hummingbird Nest Ranch

November 4, 2018
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Photos from Lauren and Sean’s wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch, which began with the bride getting ready at Radisson Hotel Chatsworth. This was followed by a traditional Catholic ceremony at Saint John Baptist De La Salle Church in Granada Hills before a romantic wedding portrait session in the Simi Valley’s golden hour light. We ended the day with a fun-filled wedding reception at Sitting Bull Ranch where they celebrated with family, friends and a couple of T-rex dinosaurs.

Thuy and Kenny embrace in their gorgeous reception venue at Mon Cheri Restaurant in Garden Grove.

Wedding At Mon Cheri Restaurant

June 29, 2018
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Photographs from the special day of Thuy and Kenny during their private club wedding at Mon Cheri Restaurant in Garden Grove. After documenting their getting ready at a private residence in Rowland Heights, we captured their romantic first look and Catholic wedding ceremony at Diamond Bar's Saint Denis Catholic Church. This was followed by urban portraits at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and some whimsical shots at Jeffrey Trails before they celebrated with their family and friends during a Mon Cheri Restaurant reception.

The groom tenderly kisses the bride’s forehead after their Christian wedding at the Mission Inn Hotel And Spa in Riverside.

Wedding At Mission Inn Hotel And Spa

April 18, 2018
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Celebrating the special day of Georgia-based couple Boma and Tayo during their opulent wedding at Mission Inn Hotel And Spa. From the getting ready in separate suites to the Catholic ceremony and stunning portrait sessions, everything happened at this striking Riverside wedding venue. Friends and family had flown from all over the country (and as far away as Nigeria), bringing with them plenty of color and emotion to capture.

A portrait of the newly married within the dramatic interior of the First Congregational Church Of Los Angeles.

Wedding At Tiato

December 20, 2017
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Capturing all the festivity of Annelie and Camron's Christmas-themed wedding at Tiato with their extended family and friends. We photographed the bride getting ready at the industrial-chic hotel, The LINE Los Angeles, before she married Camron in the grand interior of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. After a romantic portrait session in and around the church, we ended the day at Tiato in Santa Monica where even Santa Claus made an appearance.

A portrait of the newly weds within the stunning glass architecture of Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Wedding At The Ebell Club Long Beach

November 24, 2017
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Capturing the special day of Jessica and Pablo during their wedding at Ebell Club Long Beach and Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes. I documented the couple getting ready in separate suites at the Ebell Club before their romantic first look, then drove over to the stunning glass Wayfarers Chapel for their wedding ceremony. The day ended with a lively reception with their closest family and friends in the black-and-white tiled interior courtyard of the Ebell Club Long Beach.

A portrait of the newly married couple kissing, backed by a fountain in Beverly Hills’ Will Rogers Memorial Park.

Wedding At Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills

October 20, 2017
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A selection of wedding photos at Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills to celebrate the special day of Cherryl and Maxwell. I documented the couple getting ready at the Beverly Hilton before their full Catholic mass at the Church of the Good Shepherd and a romantic portrait session in Will Rogers Memorial Park. The newlyweds then partied with their family and friends during a glamorous ballroom reception at Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills.

An intimate portrait of the bride and groom in Brand Park during their Glendale wedding photo session.

Wedding At Vertigo Event Venue

September 12, 2017
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A selection of wedding photos at Vertigo Event Venue to capture the traditional Armenian celebrations of Rebecca and Areg. After capturing the bride getting ready at the Hilton Los Angeles North Glendale and her groom at his parents' home (as is Armenian custom), we documented their traditional ceremony at Saint Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church. This was followed by a romantic portrait session amidst the lush greenery of Glendale's Brand Park and their energy-infused Armenian wedding reception at Vertigo Event Venue.

A portrait of the newly married couple on a staircase at Lafayette Park in San Francisco.

Wedding At Westin Saint Francis Hotel

June 7, 2017
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A selection of wedding photos from Diana and Daniel's special day at Westin Saint Francis Hotel in San Francisco. After getting ready in separate suites at this luxurious hotel, we documented the Christian rites and rituals during their wedding ceremony at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church before a glamorous ballroom reception at Westin Saint Francis Hotel to end the day.

Hugo dips Alejandra during their first dance at the Renaissance Banquet in Glendale.

Wedding At Renaissance Banquet

May 29, 2017
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Wedding photos at Renaissance Banquet to capture the special day of Alejandra and Hugo, beginning with the couple getting ready at their respective family homes. This was followed by a full Catholic mass at Saint Emydius Catholic Church in Lynwood and a romantic portrait session amidst the landscaped gardens of South Gate Park. We ended the night documenting their lavish ballroom reception at Renaissance Banquet in Glendale, which incorporated a number of Latino cultural celebrations.