Valerie + Jason has a sweet little wedding on a Thursday last November. They were so excited, in love and ready to spend their lives together!

Ceremony: San Antonio Heights Church
Reception: Upland Hills Country Club

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a more excited bride! So happy and photogenic.


First look. Valerie is too cute!


Even though Jason is a little more reserved, he couldn’t hide his excitement either!

Valerie’s twin, Jessica who was also one of my brides is a witness. It’s so sweet how close they are.

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This kind of note just melts my heart! I love that my images make my client-friends happy!

From Linda + Vince:

“THE PICTURES!!!! OH MY GOSH!!!! We were completely blown away by how amazing they were! We only took a quick peek but even that left us completely awestruck! Once again you are BEYOND magical! Can’t believe how beautifully and vibrantly you captured the whole spirit and energy of the event – so dynamic,storybook-like, and gorgeous yet with a fun, whimsical twist! Your talent and skill are out of this world, for real! We truly cannot thank you enough!!!!

Thanks again for sharing in our special day and for your unbelievably gifted eye and supernatural ability! Your photos will give us the most incredible memories ever.”

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Linda + Vince had a gorgeous wedding at Malibu Nature Preserve. It was a perfect day with some of the most amazing views! They live in Nebraska and waited until after they graduated to have their wedding here with their families. It was definitely a day worth waiting for. They even served the most delicious homemade Filipino food, which I made an exception on being a Vegetarian to eat. Lumpia?! Yes please!

P.S This is what California looks like in November.

Linda had a lot of wedding dresses, some of which she made! You can see an amazing purple one she made here.

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Rachael + Cameron met for the first time in Jr high. Then they even went out on a date after high school but nothing happened because they both expected the other to call first. It wasn’t until reconnecting years later that they realized that the other was interested. Then it was on. Engaged. Married. Boom.

Rachael is one of my dear friends and I am so very happy for her to find her match in Cameron.

Wedding and reception at Casino San Clemente
Event Planning and decor: High Society Event Planning
Hair and Makeup: Flawless Faces
Catering: Jay’s Catering
Officiant: OC wedding vows

Rachael and her mom collected all of the cute unique table pieces… then they gave everything away as favors! I even got to keep some!

A fun globe filled scull bride and groom on their sweetheart table.



“As two families are becoming one, we ask that you choose a seat, not a side.”- That is too perfect.

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Love this little note I got from Joyce about her album!

Hi Dana!

I meant to email you a while back… I wanted to let you know that we got the album! It’s beautiful! I can’t thank you enough again for capturing our wedding day so beautifully. We continue to get the most wonderful compliments about our wedding photos. Everytime I look at them, it still makes me giddy . You are amazingly talented and I look forward to the next time we can work together! – Joyce and Justin

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