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Some images from their super fun, relaxed, fantastical wedding!

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My last and definitely not least wedding of the year! And thank you Karissa and Richard for sharing it with me!!

Karissa and Richard are such a special couple and their wedding was outstanding! From every little detail, it was truly incredible. And everyone were so much fun and happy. The vendors were amazing. I’m honored to be among them.

The people that made it happen:
Kevin Covey Events
Classic Party Rentals
Wildflower Linens
The Cake Studio
Florist: Square Root
Furniture and Specialty rentals: Rrivre Works
DJ: Visions Entertainment
Lighting: Amber Productions
The Band: The Whole of the Moon
PhotoBooth: Photo Works Interactive
Casino Rental: The Casino Company
Caterer: The Kitchen for Exploring Foods
Hotel: Biltmore
Wedding Venue: Vibiana

We started getting ready at the fab Biltmore in LA.

Waiting to see Karissa.

First look.

I loved the different colored bouquets.

I heart rowdy groomsmen!

The fabulous Vibiana.

Santino! with the couple. He’s quite the character.

The Whole of the Moon Band.

They flew this group, The Unexpected Boys out from New Jersey.

Grandma loved it!

Thanks to Kevin Covey Events for planning such an amazing event and for giving me the perfect amount of time to get pictures!

Also thanks to my my 2nd Shooter: Claressa Jaen, a fabulous cinematographer and photographer!

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I love this little family! It was their first time getting professional pictures done and it was such a good time! Heather wrote me this email that I just have to share:

Okay, seriously, you’re a ridiculous photographer. Those pictures are just beautiful. There is one of Emery that I want to send to the Gap b/c it’s just such a perfect picture (the one of her sitting by herself with that little hat on). How in the world did you take such amazing pictures of our little family? Dana, thanks so much for everything. Can I sign up for next year now? :) Heather

This made me laugh out loud! 

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I love this engagement session with Amber + Mauricio in Griffith Park. It’s a place they go a lot and hang out so it was perfect for their shoot.

It was the old L.A zoo, which had lots of fun animal cages.

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Love this family! I had so much fun shooting these lively girls. They were cracking me up! When the parents were talking about our shoot, Emma (the little one) says, “I love Dana! She’s a good one!” hahaha

Lyndon David was just born on December 2. After 3 girls, they finally got their boy. Congratulations!

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