Samara + Patrick were the lucky winners of the free engagement givaway that I did for the Vintage Glam Bridal Show.

They wanted to do their engagement photography in the swanky restaurant and bar, Bugatta Restaurant on Melrose in West Hollywood. They got permission from the manager and we had the entire back patio to shoot in. We shared food, drinks and sooo many laughs! This couple couldn’t be more enthusiastic and lively. They are both actors, so it was fun working with all of the expressions they’re able to convey. And they kinda like each other, a lot.

Fun fact: On top of both being actors: Samara Bay and Patrick Hayle they are both only children. Fun actor fact: Patrick almost got a role in one of my new favorite shows, Magic City but he looks too much like Jeffrey Dean Morgan! Darn!

Some shots of the inside of Bugatta Restaurant

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As soon as I showed Wendy her Santa Monica Engagement Session, she sent me this text:

“OMG they came out awesome! I love them, Dana! OMG, you are worth every penny.”

Makes my life.

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Dianne emailed me that she loved the pictures and wanted to write a recommendation! Their beautiful wedding took place in February in Costa Mesa/Corona Del Mar area.

“Dana was one of our best vendors. She’s very professional but easy going at the same time. For both the engagement session and wedding day, she was very familiar with locations to take the pictures that fit our vision. We had a large wedding and she directed our guests appropriately to avoid chaos! Our pictures are beautiful and timeless! Highly recommended!”

Thank you Dianne + Tuan!

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I shot these of my friend Chase in Newport Beach. Not too many waves, but that wasn’t the point. Just Chase and his surfboards.

This is what Newport Beach looks like in January.

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..from Stephanie + Jarret’s maternity shoot last Sunday.

I also got this one from my iPhone that turned out pretty magical too!

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