Balloons are fun.






I even got in on the action! Thanks to my CreaTIFF 2nd shooter (Tiffani Michelle) for taking this!

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I give Jennifer + Don props: a green umbrella and yellow balloons! haha Sorry, I’m a dork. First we started at the Orange Circle, where they spend a lot of their time. They also wanted to use the green umbrella, which adds some funk to the pictures. Then we headed to another location for the yellow balloons and outfit change. I love their smiles and laughs!

How much do I love the green contrast with the deep pink? A lot.

Come back soon for the yellow balloons!

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Cambria + Chris are very musical. And fun! They met at church (where she sings and plays a few instruments) and he plays guitar. So we incorporated that into their shoot.

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Sybelle + Rudy are a great couple. They were actually already married so this was the fun celebration with family and friends!

Coordinator: Platinum Lining Events
Makeup: Amy Clarke
Hair: Melody Rachunok
Video: Vantage Point
Decor: The Finishing Touch Wedding Design

Their adorable baby girl.

Outside of the art deco reception hall.


Sybelle is part Hawaiian so they incorporated some traditions.

Sybelle and her dad have such a sweet relationship.


Marching band!


Dress number two.

Ended the night with Hot Dog on Stick. So much fun!

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Tawny + Brent had so many fun details at their wedding at Seven Degrees in Laguna Beach. It was such a great day!

Coordinator: Kerrie Underhill
Officiant: You May Kiss The Bride
Hair: Tara Alexander (redpinupdoll13@aol.com)
Makeup: Anthony Ngyuen (startupchime@yahoo.com)
Florist: Gena Aguilar (teatime1@earthlink.net)
Cake: Some Crust Bakery
Photobooth: Cheesy Photobooths

Hello Lover.


All the girl’s shoes and flowers matched the guy’s ties, socks and boutonnieres.






Even though they did a first look, it’s still very emotional when they’re actually getting married.




The details at the reception were so fun!


The invitation designed by Tawny.



They had a photo booth so we had to get in on the action. My favorite is the random guy who crashed our pic! Ha! Thanks Tawny + Brent for having us!

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Shana + Travis sent me one of the nicest emails I’ve ever received. And it was before she even saw the wedding pictures! This wedding was really special to me not only because I adore this couple, but because I got to work with my bestest and super talented friends. Can life be any better?

Lovely Ladies!!!

You are all so AMAZING!!!!  Thank you SO MUCH for your wonderful creative contribution to our wedding.  Trav and I are so lucky to have had you all there giving your specific gifts to our special day.

Dana, from the moment we spoke I loved your approach to your craft and knew that I wanted to see my life and our love through your eyes.  I have enjoyed all of the shoots we have done and your work is gorgeous.  Thanks for making us look so good and for being so fabulous and “Darling”.  Remember you can always hire a driver, but not many can do what you do.

Brandie, I knew you would be great since Dana recommended you, but Wow!!  People commented on how good the make-up was on all the girls and me.  You have a special way about you and a true gift.  Thank you so much for making us all look beautiful…even after a short night sleep.

Melody, I have never seen hair so gorgeous on any group of bridesmaids EVER!!  The girls looked so beautiful it made me cry.  I knew when I met you at the B-shots that I wanted you to join in the fun.  The girls all loved their hair and felt so pretty.  We got so many wonderful comments on hair and makeup and I can’t wait to see all the pictures.

Claressa, I had gone back and forth on whether I wanted video since I had seen so many strange video scenarios at weddings, but I knew I wanted to have our vows recorded so we could watch them in years to come.  Dana gave you the biggest compliment saying that she normally does not like video, but she could not take her eyes off your work.  What an beautiful compliment from such a talented photographer!  I was intrigued to say the least. Trav and I are so excited to see your creation!  You were so stealth and yet so present to catch our moments.  Thank you for your gift.

Tiffani, Melody, Me and Brandie. Me and Claressa. Love my girls!

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Leslie + Chad have been together for nine years and are really in sync with each other. They wanted to do their engagement where they’re getting married, Cicada. We might not be able to use the top part, so we did this time. There were so many stylish places to shoot. Then we went to LACMA for a few shots.

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Monique + Chris are a wonderful couple. It was so much fun shooting their giggly in lovey-ness! They wanted to incorporate what they did on their first date, which was going out to Sushi and then to a bookstore. So Monique called up a place in Newport, Kitayama and they were happy to let us shoot there! Then we came back to one of my favorite little spots for a wardrobe change.

One fun fact about them is they met on Match.com. They are my third couple that has met on Match!

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Loved this fun email I got from Jaymi:

ummmm…I freaking love you. No really…like, can you move in and just make us look that adorable all the time?
Dana!!! You are SOOOOOO crazy talented…it hurts my brain. This has made me feel like I am REALLY good at choosing stuff for my wedding.

thank you thank you thank you!!!! LOVE THEM!
-Jaymi

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Daniel is a DJ and Rosemary is a hairstylist and they have a fun style. They had their ceremony at St. Norbert Church and the reception was at a Hotel that was really cool called Hotel Menage.


Loved the Korean attire.

Rosemary’s Grandma was too cool.






At their favorite bar.

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