I am offering a special rate for the Fall Portrait Series beginning 

September 1st. and ending December 1st.

Make sure you reserve your date by November 15th to receive your holiday cards 

in time for the holidays in December.   

These two are so in love and so perfect for each other that it was almost hard to stop taking photos of them.  The photos are all vintage because that was the request of the couple, something vintage.  Which I think matches them perfectly.  And honestly, these two are such a hot couple!  

Thanks Amber and Kevin for having me be your engagement photographer.  I hope you love these as much as you love each other, well, you know what I mean :).

I couldn't help posting a little sneak peek of the engagement session I had today... these two are too cute!  keep an eye out for the full post :)

full post of alex and make up artist rachel at the disney concert hall in los angeles.  we had such a great time getting to know each other and doing what all three of us love.  rachel: you're awesome!  and so glad we did the orange lips and two different looks one day and one night... so perfect!  alex:  you are a natural! so professional and amazing at wardrobe styling.  we'll be shooting again soon ladies!

happy week! 

Couldn't help posting a little preview of this incredible shoot today at the 

Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.  There are waaaaay more to come.  

Will someone please publish this for me because I think they belong in a magazine!

Stay fresh and have a great weekend!

A day spent in Venice Beach.  I just live how much life is always present in Venice.  

And a nice bike ride on father's day.  Both days were absolutely beautiful and so much fun.  The sky was so blue and makes me think about all the wonderful things in life.  

When I photographed my beautiful and very pregnant friend, Amanda, I did not know that those close to baby Jahzara would be looking at the photos.  After receiving a few emails regarding the session with Amanda, I figured that Sheryl must be a friend.  After playing detective, I found out that Sheryl is in fact baby Jahzara's grandmother!  I was so excited to help Sheryl with some new head shots and do a very special portrait session of her and her three grandkids.  

Summer is about beaches, black and whites, vintage, and a time when grand kids can enjoy the pleasures of Grandma.  Especially when she is as cool and calm like Sheryl.  

Sheryl: Here is a little sneak peek of our session together.  More will be the on the way as soon as the edits are finished :).  Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family, even if for just one day!

Jessica and Chris looked at each other endearingly and so lovingly on their special day it brought a tear to my eye watching their first dance.  It was a crazy day and Jessica didn't flinch one bit.  She was calm and collected in her beautiful rosette dress.  Chris was all smiles the entire day.  Especially when he looked at his bride.  

Nothing says love like Jessica and Chris and that day, they sure illuminated with happiness.  

Mr. & Mrs. Harper:  Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your special day and to be there for you while you were planning a wedding from another state.  I hope that your honeymoon was fabulous and that you enjoy this little sneak peek.  Hugs!

Also a little shout out to my assistant at Jessica & Chris' wedding

Mayra Ariza

!  You rock girlfriend!

Vendors:

Hair & Make up:    

Elle of In Your Face Beauty

 (who happens to be my talented sister!)

Church:    

St. Denis Church, Diamond Bar, CA

Venue:    

Diamond Bar Center

Wedding Planner:  

Gretchen of Entertaining As Always : Weddings & Events

Caterers:  

Country Garden Caterers

The Inland Empire Photog (& Beyond) group I participate in on FB had a Summer Beach Themed Shoot this past Saturday and we had a great turn out!  Delphine was the perfect model and Laguna provided the best background with beautiful light and amazing weather!

We get together to shoot, discuss photography, enjoy shooting, and just have fun! You can never have too many fun photography friends!

Here are my favorites.  Go on over to the group and view the rest in the photo album!  The beautiful Delphine showing us her modeling skills.

 Victor stricking a pose

 My favorite from the entire session right here below!

 Tom below showing Delphine his exposure

summer breezes through open windows with the sun shining in the late morning.  school was out and time seemed to suspend itself.  late mornings turned into lazy afternoon naps and warm sunsets.  trips to the beach and my toes in the sand.

summer is my absolute favorite season.  there's nothing like it and this summer i hope to ride a beach cruiser down the balboa boardwalk, go surfing, have a bonfire or two, and enjoy the warm sun on skin as it gets darker and darker.  

hello summer.