Katie + Matt // Anaheim Hills, Ca Wedding
Katie and Matt tied the knot on a beautiful spring day in Anaheim Hills, Ca.
Katie and Matt’s wedding was a long time coming. Unfortunately, one of the tragic California fires burnt down Katie’s old home, prolonging the wedding process. But, once they get the ball rolling they didn’t stop! This wedding was planned in just a few short months, with the help of some amazing family and friends. We began their day at a friend’s home in Anaheim Hills - can you believe those first look photos are in someone’s backyard?! Me either - and ended it at their reception in Whittier. It was a tad gloomy and the church was EXTREMELY strict on where myself and my second photographer could stand, but that didn’t stop us from capturing the magic that was their big day! Scroll down and check it out.
Michelle + Joel // Temecula Engagement Session
Michelle, Joel, their pup GG and I spent the day in Temecula for their engagement session. We began at the cutest coffee shop in Old Town and made our way to Mount Palomar Winery, where the two became engaged! Check out the fun here.
Ugh, I’m the worst at blogging sessions! Moving forward through 2019 I will make sure I blog more. I will start with this beautiful engagement session from October 2018.
Michelle and Joel have been together since they were teenagers and this coming September they are becoming Mr. and Mrs. and they chose little ole’ me to capture it. (S/O to my sorority sister Marissa for recommending me - you’re a real one ;) ! )
After debating all the beautiful places to shoot at in Southern California, we decided on the most special one - Mount Palomar Winery - where the two became engaged. (And a cute little coffee shop just for fun.) The day was filled with laughter, love, and beautiful photos. Michelle had the cutest jean jacket made that said “Mrs. Ortiz” on the back and brought the sweetest Mr. and Mrs. mugs. We also had to include their fur child Gigi, the cutest little pup around. Their engagement session only made me that much more excited for their big day. Thank you Michelle and Joel for trusting me to capture this next chapter of your lives!
Take a look at our day below:
Pelin + Jake // Newport Beach, Ca Engagement Session
Pelin, Jake and I made our way to Newport Beach where their love story began for their second engagement shoot. We got in the water, popped some champagne and ended it at Stag Bar, which is where they met! Can we we all say "Awww" in unison? Check out the pics here!
On July 4, 2016 Pelin laid eyes on the man of her dreams at Stag Bar in Newport Beach. Thanks to a friend for forcing her to "bump" into him, they began talking and the rest is history - a history I selfishly get to celebrate being apart of. This was my second engagement shoot with Pelin and Jake. While we loved the first round of photos, they both recently got super fit and wanted to show off their hard work. AND I MEAN, LOOK AT THEM!! They are as beautiful outside as they are in. Their love truly radiates on and off the camera and I feel so grateful to be trusted with this big chapter in their lives. October 6th can't come soon enough! Take a look at the fun we had here!
Amanda + Ricky // San Juan Capistrano Couples Session
A beautiful couple on a beautiful Southern California afternoon. Amanda, Ricky and I met at an open space in San Juan Capistrano for a couple's session celebrating their 5 year anniversary!
I love LOVE. And I love my couples for allowing me to capture theirs. Amanda found me via instagram, shout out social media, and asked me to take pictures for her and Ricky's FIVE year anniversary! Naturally I said yes. We met at the Northwest Open Space in San Juan Capistrano and shot till the park closed. In about an hour I already had over 700 pictures to choose from. These two are so clearly in love and are naturals in front of my camera. They made my job SO easy. Take a little look at their session here!
Kaitlin + Hector // San Juan Capistrano Wedding
Kaitlin and Hector had their wedding at Franciscan Gardens in San Juan Capistrano. On possibly THE hottest day of summer. It was 112 degrees and we still ROCKED it. Check it out here!
I have to thank Instagram for bringing Kaitlin and Hector to me. The moment the three of us got together it was clear that I was made to shoot their wedding. After our first meeting, which lasted almost three hours, I felt like I had just made two friends for life. In addition to shooting their wedding, I also captured their engagement photos and Kaitlin’s bridal shower - and man, did I know she was a real one after that event (let’s just say I was very sick).
Kaitlin and Hector got married on the day after my birthday, which also might have been the hottest day of summer. It was 112 degrees in San Juan Capistrano and it really felt like it certainly felt like it. After taking their bridals I looked as though I’d just run a marathon. I was drenched in sweat and my face was beat red, yet, somehow Kaitlin stilled looked perfect.
The heat aside, their day was amazing. I had so much fun and I definitely cried more than once. I feel so lucky and am deeply grateful to have clients that turn into friends. It makes me love this “job” more than I thought I could! Here’s to you, Mr. and Mrs. Arroyo.
Melissa + Chad // Mount Palomar Winery Wedding
Melissa and Chad tied-the-knot at the Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula. I am so lucky to have been able to photograph this unforgettable milestone in their lives. Take a look at their beautiful day here!
I've known Chad since before Melissa, and let me just say, we definitely love him more with her. Melissa and Chad are definition of opposites attract. Melissa is quiet and shy, while Chad is typically the center of attention. However, they are both incredibly kind, funny and caring individuals. When Chad reached out to ask about doing their wedding photos I almost cried I was so excited. The two tied-the-knot on April 28, 2018 at the Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula. The day was overwhelmingly beautiful and couldn't have gone better. Take a short glance at their big day here.
