Austin + Alycia: Married

Last night, I had the wonderful pleasure of photographing Austin + Alycia’s wedding in Yorba Linda.  The wedding and ceremony took place at Black Gold Golf Club, a beautiful venue for beautiful pictures.  The site features a waterfall, grassy mountains, the greens, and special sunset spot up on by the 11th hole.  Alycia’s style popped everywhere from the bright pink color, hot pink flowers, and “princess” tiara.  Here’s their day.

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I love Alycia’s dress!  It had so many ruffles down the skirt.

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The ladies got ready in the conference room… and had some bubbly with strawberries.

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Pink, pink, and more pink.  The bridesmaids wore simple black dresses with a hot pink sash tied around the waist, hot pink roses, and a sparkly pink ring for bling.

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Alycia’s father walks her down the isle.  Above the altar was a green chandler with pink ribbons streaming down.  Love it!

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The cake and centerpieces, with stargazer lilies and roses.  The circular vases also had more roses in them with pink and black ribbon.

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After the ceremony, we snuck away for some great shots of our newlyweds.  We had to include the waterfall for one.

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I love the following shots…  these were taken at the 11th hole on top of a hill.  The sun was setting and gave beautiful lighting.

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And of course, the shoe shot.  =)  No SJP wedding is complete without this one.

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Here’s a little sneak peak behind the scenes on the above image.  Photo taken by my assistant Holly Steen.  Below, Austin and Alycia got to ride in the golfcart… and hang out on the green.

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When we got back to the reception, Alycia changed out of her dress to one more comfortable and light.  It was white with black ribbons on the back.  These two had so much energy and kept dancing all night long!

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Black Gold Golf Club architecture

The Beginning….  =)

Los Angeles Photog Shootout: July

Every once in a while, I like to attend photography shootouts to build my skills, try out new techniques, and network with fellow photographers.  I just added a new lens and camera body to my collection last week, and I can’t wait to start using them more to get some amazing shots!   Today, I spent the afternoon with my Los Angeles Photog Shootout group in Long Beach shooting a mock wedding.  Here’s the day.

Location: The Ebell Club of Long Beach

The Ebell Club of Long Beach

Above: The ring shot was a test with a macro extender.  Not too bad.

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Long Beach Wedding Photography

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My new obsession: shooting in bathrooms.

Beautiful Long Beach Wedding Venue

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Beautiful Long Beach Wedding Venue

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Adam+ Amanda: Married

Adam and Amanda tied the knot this past Saturday in Santa Monica, California.  The ceremony was beach themed and included sprinkles of personal touches everywhere.
Location: Annenberg Guest house
Cake: Vanilla Bake Shop
Photography: Sherri Johnson, 2nd photographer Sabina Hill.

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The Annenberg Guest House was recently renovated last summer and is a historic landmark.  When I scouted the location a couple days before the wedding, I fell in love with the bathrooms! Now typically, this would not be the most ideal spot for wedding pictures… but I’m all about non-traditional and fun images.  =)   Amanda’s bridal bouquet included bright pink and maroon flowers, including Cellosia that looks just like coral!  Her strapless dress has beautiful heart shaped beading and a long train.

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Some bling for the bride, a vintage styled necklace from Jcrew and beach themed necklace for the lovely ladies.  Each bridesmaid was given one that was unique.

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Getting dressed…  Amanda’s mother helps her put on a necklace and the ladies lace her up.

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At the same time, our handsome groom Adam gets ready down the hall.

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These next bridal shots of Amanda are absolutely stunning!  Perfect expression, lighting, pose.  Love it.

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The bridal suite overlooked the Pacific ocean, and down off the balcony guests were being seated for the ceremony.

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Adam, you are one handsome man.

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The guys cut loose to release some pent up energy.  Love it.  Adam wore patent leather converse shoes with his tailed suit jacket, and the guys rocked the classic black converse high tops.

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The sun began to set, and it was time for the ceremony.  The photo below is quite possibly one of my top picks for the whole day.  It’s deeply packed with so much emotion and love.  Friends and family in the bridal party placed a hand on the new couple and were asked to pray.  I’m so grateful Sabrina and I were in perfect position to capture both of these perspectives at the same time.

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Over the wedding planning process, Amanda has not only been a client, but we have grown as friends.  I can admit and I wanted every image to be perfect… it was a little hard to see though my camera when I cried during the ceremony, but I managed and got more emotion filled shots.  Happy tears for everyone!

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Adam and Amanda chose to wait and see each other until the ceremony.  Typically, this is not something I recommend, but since the ceremony and reception were in the same place, we had a moment to sneak away for these awesome shots.

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The Annenberg Guest House is the background of this shot, with beautiful palm trees and a sunset.  It doesn’t get much more California than this!

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Group shot.

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The cupcake tower…  yum!

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Last but not least, the bathroom obsession revealed.  I had an idea my head all night long, that Adam and Amanda would trust in me to put them into the vintage tub.  Dress, tux and all.  They were game, and this last shot is awesome.  I love love love it.  I love love my beautiful couple.  And I love love.  Congratulations again to Adam and Amanda.  I wish them many years of happiness and photos that will help you relive this day forever.

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Brenda Magee - July 19, 2010 - 6:14 pm

wounderful work!!

Paula Hawkins - July 21, 2010 - 5:48 pm

What an incredible night. The pictures are awesome and Amanda and Adam are just beautiful. I love you both and hope you had a wonderful time on your honeymoon.

All my love, Mom

Janice Blackwell - July 23, 2010 - 8:38 pm

The pictures of the wedding are gorgious. YOU WERE BEAUTIFUL. Your hubby is such a cutey. Thanks for sharing the event.

Ronnie & Jana Smith - July 24, 2010 - 11:26 am

Amanda you look absolutley stunning,and Adam looks very handsome. I wish we could have been there to celebrate with you guys, We pray for you and Adam many years of Happiness. We love you. And Congrat’s
Uncle Ronnie & Aunt Jana

Austin + Alycia: Engaged!

I found Austin online the other day, in a last minute attempt at getting an awesome wedding photographer.  Even with an engagement over a year ago, he’s been procrastinating hiring someone because he hasn’t really found anyone who’s style he loved…  of course that is, until I came along.  =)  Austin and Alycia met a while ago while working at a car dealership, and fell in love.  They soon found out they were having a baby and got engaged.  Everything happened so fast… so with a baby on the way and a wedding to plan, these two were put into overdrive!  Now with little baby Alyssa, who is adorable at 9 months old, they are planning their “fun and laid-back” wedding for next Friday at Black Gold Golf Club.

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Look at those cheeks; how stinkin’ cute is this baby?!  We definitely had to include her in some of the engagement pictures.  Baby Alyssa is on the brink of walking, and will be the flower girl for the wedding!

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We photographed the session right before sunset on Santa Monica Beach.  The weather was amazing… almost as good as this light!

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Congratulations you two!  And I’ll be seeing you very… very soon.  =)

DEBBIE BURT - July 14, 2010 - 5:25 am

MY FAMILY! LOVE THEM TO PCS!!!

DEBBIE BURT - July 14, 2010 - 6:34 am

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!! LOVE YOU BUNCHES!!

Alycia - July 14, 2010 - 8:52 am

Love Love Love them…Thank You soo much :) …See you soon

Amanda + Adam Engaged!

Amanda and Adam both love the outdoors and met a couple years ago while working part time at REI.  Now an Army-man, Adam is stationed in Texas and Amanda works as a nurse in the ICU.  After spending a few months apart, Adam knew he could not be happy without Amanda by his side, so he recently popped the question!   Tonight was the first chance I got to see these two together and start documenting the beginning of the rest of their lives together.

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I recently met with Amanda about her plans of a July wedding.  With the big day just a couple months away it seemed planning mode was in full effect!  Adam got back in town right before the Holiday weekend and tonight all 3 of us went to hang out… I bet you can guess where.  =)

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Lifestyle Photography Amanda loves cotton candy…

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We started shooting right before sunset and got some beautiful shots of the warm sun.

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Even though I shoot at the pier  ALOT, it’s never really the same.  My experience with my couples is different every time and together we find new nooks and crannies.   Adam suggested we go  to the end of the pier where the fisherman fish, a place I’ve never been before.  There is a viewing room with large windows that overlooks the ocean.  So peaceful.

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I’m so happy for you both and cannot wait to shoot your wedding in less than 2 weeks!

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