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Los Angeles: SmogShoppe Wedding Celebration
Couples often ask me if I have a favorite wedding venue in Los Angles. Simply put, I love all the Marvimon properties in LA. The spaces are intimate, funky, lush with greenery, and just a great place to host a celebration. SmogShoppe in Culver City is no exception.
Downtown Los Angeles Arts District Engagement
We spent the afternoon hanging out in the Arts District of DTLA, keeping the look simple. I love how casual and natural these digital and film photos are, which in my opinion, is exactly what an engagement session should be.
Elegant Winter Wedding in Deer Valley, Utah
Like many couples during the pandemic, Southern Californians Megan and Adam had to creatively reconfigure their traditional wedding plans to keep family and friends safe. Their unique solution was an adventurous and intentional 30 person winter ski celebration in Deer Valley, near Park City, Utah.
Michelin Starred Harbor House Inn Wedding in Elk, CA
I truly adore all the weddings I have the honor of documenting, but if there was one wedding I wish every person could experience at some point just so folks knew the potential of what a wedding could be , it would be James and Callyn’s intimate elopement at Harbor House Inn in Elk California.
The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Engagement Session
I’ve gathered the most useful tips as you prepare for your engagement session (or anniversary, family, couple session)! This guide will go over locations, what to wear, what to expect. These are simple guidelines — a starting place. I am also always here and happy to brainstorm locations or styling options for the vibe you’re going for!
Love is Love: Paul + Ben's Palm Springs Couple Session
We decided to escape to Palm Springs, specifically the iconic windmills in the desert. There’s something about the way the light hits the valley, about how quiet it is in spite of the giant structures, about how it truly is the perfect backdrop to strike a pose.
Los Angeles Elopement: Pasadena City Hall Wedding
Los Angeles has no shortage of stunning backdrops to say to get married. Pasadena City Hall is one of them.
Santa Barbara Elopement: Beach Farm Wedding + Camping
When Andrew and Lauren magically stumbled upon a Hipcamp listing on a Private Beach Farm in Goleta near Santa Barbara, California, they knew they had found the perfect place to elope. The Hipcamp site actually sits on the same property as the stunning Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm, where lavish stunning weddings are held year round.
Top engagement session locations in los angeles
These tried and tested outdoor spaces are my favorite go-to locations for engagement shoots near Los Angeles. They are perfect for couples who don’t mind a little hiking or getting a little dirty, who value an experience beyond a photoshoot, and who love being outside.
Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm Wedding in Santa Barbara
If Covid19 has taught me anything — it’s to never take a kiss or a warm hug for granted. To dance under a sea of twinkling lights, to speak vows in the open air by the sea, to celebrate freely with loved ones — all this and more made Emily and Calvin’s Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm wedding in Santa Barbara, California an extra special celebration before the pandemic struck in full force.