I had so much fun spending the day with Mariana & Chris. What I love most about these two is how much they adore each other. They were so sweet and affectionate together…it was almost as if I wasn’t even there. That’s when the magic happens. Mariana also just happens to have the most incredible, infectious smile! I actually found myself smiling going through their images. Here’s a little sneak of our recent Los Angeles engagement. I’m so excited for their upcoming Summer wedding at Saint Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral. One thing I know for sure…there’ll be plenty of love and laughter to go around!

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I had a great time with Rebecca & Art during their recent Los Angeles engagement shoot; such a sweet couple   When you’re shooting in LA,  you usually don’t have to deal with too many elements, but this day was cold and SUPER windy! Rebecca & Art were such troopers, and smiled right through it all. I’m really looking forward to their upcoming wedding!

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Kelly & Lowell’s Spanish Hills Country Club Wedding was definitely one for the memory books! It was a beautiful fairy tale wedding, complete with Kelly’s grand entrance via horse & carriage, and her “Marine in Shining Armour” awaiting his GORGEOUS bride! INCREDIBLE!! I’d been eagerly looking forward to this day since I connected with Kelly & Lowell a couple of months back for their Downtown Los Angeles Engagement Session. From the first time we met, I could tell these two really had a spark for each other, as well as a spark for life; Lowell serving his country as a Marine & Officer, and Kelly doing volunteer work in third world countries. These two are just all around great people! Both come from kind & generous families, and that made the day all the more special! Congratulations, Kelly & Lowell, and thanks for having me be a part of such a wonderful occasion! I’m so excited for our “Day After Session!”

LOVE LOVE this sweet moment with Kelly and her dad. Daddy loves his baby girl!!

Kelly is one GORGEOUS bride!

What a cutey!!

When I say Kelly & Lowell can get their GROOVE ON, I'm not exaggerating! The grand entrance was INCREDIBLE!

The whole military aspect of the wedding just made it that much more AMAZING!

Another sweet moment with Kelly and her dad...

I also want to give a BIG shout out of thanks to Sonia Hopkins of XOXO Bride, who did a masterful job of planning & coordinating this amazing day! Your work is incredible.

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I’ve been looking forward to my time with Melorie & Art every since we first met for dinner a couple of months ago! These two are FABULOUS! Spending a couple of hours with them for their Los Angeles engagement session just made me that much more excited for their July wedding at the GORGEOUS Reach Resort in Key West, Florida. From what I’ve heard so far about their wedding plans, this is going to be one AMAZING wedding day! I can’t wait to share it with you! Here are a few of my faves from our e-session…

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How about those heels, ladies?!? They're FABULOUS, but could you imagine spending a whole day in them?!?

I was so happy when this day finally arrived! I say that because it’s been nearly 18 months since I first met Selina, and we began discussing her May 2009 wedding plans. We’ve been anxiously counting the days (or should I say months) for a loooong time.  These two high school sweethearts are just so ADORABLE together, and it was really nice to spend time with them shooting their engagement session. It just makes me that much more excited for their Ventura County Wedding in just two short months!! Here are a few of my favorites from the e-session…

Selina & Juan…can’t wait to see you guys again soon!

I completely adore Vicki & Paul!! I was so looking forward to this day after spending time with them on thier Venice engagement shoot. They really are two of the most genuine & kindhearted people, and as a couple you just can’t help but love them! A gorgeous sunny day, a beautiful ceremony at St. Charles Borromeo, and an incredible reception at the Cicada in Dowtown Los Angeles. Vicki & Paul decided to see each other before the ceremony, so we had time to hit the Disney Concert Hall, and the elegant Oviatt Penthouse for some couples stuff; my favorite!!  It couldn’t have been a more perfect way to end the year! I had such a hard time narrowing down my favorites, but alas….

the INCREDIBLY gorgeous, Vicki!

incredible catholic church + heavenly light = perfection!

Vicki's eyes are so amazing...I can't stand it!

Oviatt Penthouse Perfection

A sweet moment with dad before the ceremony.

I love this...that's Paul's mom on the left.

Once again, I want to thank Ashley Tearston of Floracopia for doing such an amazing job designing the floral arrangements for this fabulous wedding. And thanks to Sarah Leury of Savoir Flair Wedding Design for doing such a great job coordinating the day. Vicki & Paul, it was an honor to be part of such an incredible day. Enjoy your honeymoon in Hawaii…so jealous right now! And here’s their Slideshow!