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Orange County Wedding Photos : Allison+Manny
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T hey met in Huntington Beach late one night. Her grandmother had a house not too far from the coast, so Allison and her girlfriends planned to invade the unoccupied space to celebrate her birthday. While out on the streets ringing in another year of her birth, Allison met Manny. Much like a match struck in the middle of the night, something sparked bright--and quickly--in their hearts. They were two strangers, but that night forever changed the direction of their lives.
They exchanged numbers and soon enough, they became tethered to each other. Over time their pasts (she played softball at UCLA, he created movie props after college) began to dance with their futures (she planned to be a stenographer, he hoped to become a fireman) and soon Manny could do nothing but place a ring on Allison's finger with hopes of her saying yes.
They married last July, but I had the honor of documenting their love in front of my camera last week. It was a true delight watching two amazing people fall a little more in love with each click of the camera. |
| I love fun and editorial photos, but a wedding portrait still gets me every time... |
| Allison customized her wedding dress by incorporating the bodice of her mom's wedding dress into the bottom of one she purchased for her special day. The result was a perfect dress for someone who wanted something uniquely her own... |
Allison...you are gorgeous. Really.
Special thanks to Melina of Reign of Beauty for hair and makeup perfection... |
| Manny, you clean up well yourself! ;) |
| The light was just spectacular in Orange County last week (after a bit of rain) and I could've shot wedding photos in this area all day long... |
| I'll end this post on this note because Allison and Manny have an awesome way to make each other laugh and create memories at the drop of a hat... |
    
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Wedding Veils : My Olivia Nelson Photo Shoot
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I had the honor of working with an amazing team recently to highlight wedding veils and hairpieces by the ever lovely My Olivia Nelson. Ideas were thrown around like pieces of a dandelion, but we settled on a shoot in Newport Beach...and featured a ton of new bridal accessories from the 2013 collection. There's something beautiful about collaborating with people who share a common vision and it breathes new life into my camera.
Many thanks to the fabulous crew who made it happen...
Design and Styling: Intertwined Events
Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals
Parasol: Bella Umbrella
Dresses: Lovely Bride + Alisa Benay
Makeup + Hair: 1011 Makeup
Accessories: My Olivia Nelson
Florals: Jenny B
Models: Ali, Amber + Veronica
Photography: Jasmine Star |
| To make things extra delightful, the uber fab Jen Campbell of Green Wedding Shoes will be featuring more photos from this shoot later today, so feel free to check it out! |
| After this shoot, I suddenly felt my life was incomplete if I didn't have a pair of lace gloves. True story. Maybe it's that last little bit of Madonna in me. |
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Wedding Photography in Review : 2012
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T he past few days I've been working on putting the finishing touches on my online photography business makeover, reSTARt. It begins in two weeks and I couldn't be more excited for what's in store. In the process of organizing my photos for the presentation, however, I've been blown away at how fortunate I am to work with some of the most amazing clients. Ever. Not only are they desperately in love, they're all-around amazing people who make those around them feel priceless.
I'm incredibly lucky to call them clients and friends.
As I look back to 2012, I can't help but feel thankful for people who allow me to pursue what I love. |
| I'm incredibly thankful for 2012...and I can't wait for what's in store for 2013! Happy Thursday! |
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Nixon Library Wedding : Hipster Hollywood
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W hen she reached out a few months ago, I instantly like everything she was. The way Danielle spoke, emailed, and wrote made me think I was developing a friend in the process...and I'm happy to say that's precisely what she's become. A friend. Whenever I have the chance to collaborate with friends, I jump at the chance to create in the name of wedding jsuche.
Danielle runs the Los Angeles branch of Couture Events and she put together a wedding photo shoot where her worlds collided. Drawing on her love of Hollywood and hipster culture, she designed a day full of details and quirky, glam inspiration. The wedding was held at the Nixon Library and an amazing team worked together to bring to life.
Many thanks to the following people for making me fall more in love with what I blessed to do...
Styling + Coordination: Couture Events
Florist: The Little Branch
Rentals + Decor: Archive Rentals
Dress Boutique: Lovely Bride
Dress Designer: Love, Yu (Jenny Dress)
Hair + Make-up: Fiore Beauty
Stationery: Dear Lola
Bakery: Vanilla Bake Shop
Venue: Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, CA
Bowtie: House of Lux
Models: Chad + Cerissa Riley
Photography: Jasmine Star |
| I'm also uber honored to have this shoot featured on Style Me Pretty today! |
To see more of this Hipster Hollywood wedding, feel free to check out Style Me Pretty today as a full gallery of images are available to be seen!
Happy Monday! |
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Omaha Wedding : Courtney + Rob
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M uch to her parents' surprise, Courtney offered to go with them to the conference. It was an annual event in her household, but her dad raised his eyebrows in delight when his daughter offered to walk the trade show aisles of a Salvage Conference in Nebraska with him. Yes, salvage. Classic cars were the family's lifeblood, passion, and career, but Courtney shied away during high school and opted to be involved with a myriad of activities that didn't require four wheels.
As she and her parents walked the trade show floor, Courtney was introduced to Rob and--as the story is often recounted--his chest swelled to twice the size when he talked to her. Rob raced cars, but nothing sped his heart like talking to a sweet girl from Pawnee City. Soon enough, he was driving from Omaha to spend his evenings with Courtney and their love accelerated past the point of no return.
A year later and together with 400 of their friends and family, they promised to love, honor, and cherish. Running from the church, they hopped into a 1956 Chevy Bel Air, but not before Courtney gave a special wave to her dad. He restored the car for her, for that moment, and she radiated with delight.
Courtney and Rob, hope you enjoyed your honeymoon on the Mexican Riviera and worked up a tan that'd make any Nebraskan jealous this winter! Thank you for making Omaha feel like home and spoiling me with true midwest hospitality...I can't express how appreciative I am for your beautiful friends and families! I wish you a lifetime of happiness and, Court, don't let Rob work too late on that new house of yours! Much Love and Appreciation... j* |
| This wedding was held on an absolutely gorgeous winter day in Omaha and though it was windy, the sun shined in all its glory for such a special day... |
| Courtney's mom, Sherri, was extraordinary in planning a perfect day, dressing her daughter, and being a lovely host...she made me want to move to Nebraska and be her neighbor. |
| Courtney and Rob opted to see each other before the wedding and it was perfect! Not only were they excited to see each other, we had time to navigate the random gusts of wind that blew through the city and capture wedding photos... |
| Courtney's dad is so good at restoring cars he made this classic Bel Air look brand new...I don't want to sound creepy, but the carpet was so immaculate I could've dropped a piece of gum and put it back in my mouth without fear of germs. |
| As we drove from one location to another down the street, JD captured this moment of the couple sneaking a sweet kiss... |
| I have a soft spot for Courtney. On her wedding day, she reminded me of the first time we met. Much like meeting Rob, we were introduced at a conference in Las Vegas. I chatted with her and she asked if I'd travel to Nebraska to shoot her wedding one day...her mother jokingly interjected Courtney had yet to meet the right guy, but furthered the invitation. Three years later, I felt incredibly blessed to get her in front of my camera, in a beautiful wedding dress, with the man of her dreams. |
| Courtney and Rob are two of the most fun and playful couples I had the honor of photographing this year. They're always making each other laugh and softly tease under their breath, but in quiet moments, it's only about their love. Wholly. It's as if for a moment the world stops and it's only about their love. JD captured one such moment during their First Dance... |
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