Melody + Alex are so sweet and in love! They have so much love and enthusiasm. Melody called me and we hit it off right away (mostly because she’s super sweet, loved my work and gave me a million complements) but I knew as soon as we met, I would love them and I do! We had such a great time shooting and hanging out. And they even treated me to Javier’s after! (I ordered the Seafood Enchiladas, in case you were wondering. Forgot how amazing they are!) They really know the way to my heart : )

Thanks so much Melody + Alex! Can’t wait for your wedding next month!


The moment she thought about marrying Alex, she teared up a little. So much love!








This is my fave of the day!

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I know Melody is dying to see these so I had to post one for her! I’m in love with this couple and their love for each other. So sweet. The rest is coming soon!

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Alexandria was in one of my favorite pictures (see below) from her brother’s wedding so I was excited when she asked me to do a 1920s inspired shoot for her engagement. Ally and Spencer are the perfect 1920s couple who exude romance and passion. Spencer looked straight out of Boardwalk Empire, while Ally looked so elegant in her fancy real 1920s dresses! I had such a great time with them and got to see Anastasia (her sister in law and former DGP bride) so it was a double whammy of awesome people and funs!

I had three ideas for this shoot: Dancing on the Newport Beach Pier, Vio Lido Newport Beach Theater and a bar (we ended up getting a Martini at one of my favorite places in Costa Mesa, La Cave.)

Hair: Rachael Drootin at Charmed Beauty.
Makeup: Brandie Bedell
Lighting assistant: Asastasia De Leon : )

We started at my house, since it is also from the 1920s.


Then headed to the Newport Beach Pier for some gorgeous sun set, romantic images.






We happened upon this old car in a parking lot.


Since the Vio Lido Newport Beach Theater is art deco, it was a perfect place for the feeling of this shoot.



La Cave.

One of my favorite pictures that Alexandria was in. Thanks so much Ally, Spencer, Anastasia, Rachael and Brandie for making this shoot so fun!

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Here’s one from a really fun 1920s style shoot. I just adore this couple, how they photographed and can’t wait to post more!

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Julie + Johnny, not to be confused with one of my favorite groups, Jenny + Johnny; (the J and J are so cute together!) This couple lives in Massachusetts but Julie is from SoCal so we did the shoot here. We wanted to incorporate things they like to do, so I shot them playing football and frisbee on the beach, just having a good time! Excited for their wedding next month at Mission of Santa Barbara!
His last name is Drinkwater so they’re incorporating this in the wedding. So cute!

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