Beautiful Wedding at the Twin Oaks Garden Estate in San Marcos Katelyn and Scott had their wedding at the Twin Oaks Garden Estate in San Marcos, California. I never shot at this location, but I can honestly say that my first impressions were in high regard. The bridal suite was absolutely amazing. The chandelier alone was […]
John + Amber // Secluded Garden Estate Wedding
Amazing Wedding at the Secluded Garden Estate in Temecula, California I shot John and Amber’s engagement a couple of years ago up by Lake Arrowhead in the mountains. John brought some beers up, we had a few, and the we shot some amazing pictures. I made a connection with them right from the start, and I couldn’t […]
Christina + Cole // The Nixon Library
Gorgeous Wedding at St. Andrew’s Church and the Nixon Library Christina and Cole got ready at the swanky Langham Hotel in Pasadena. There was a press event that day, I wasn’t sure for what, but I saw Dennis Leary and he even congratulated the bride. After they finished getting ready, they left the hotel for […]
Ana + Juan // Downtown Los Angeles Engagement
Engagement Session at the LA Union Train Station and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles Ana and Juan had their engagement session at two locations in Los Angeles – The LA Union Train Station and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. I always encourage couples to bring alternate clothing for different spots, and it was […]
How Do I Prep for a Day of Wedding Photography?
A lot of photographers have asked me how I get ready for a full day of wedding photography. Many of those questions involve my gear and how I clean it, synch the cameras, etc. but there’s a lot more to it then just tending to my equipment. So here are the important things that I […]
5 Tips to Help You Survive Your Wedding Day
Weddings are definitely crazy and it will be the most stressful day in your life, but only if you let it. Here are some tips to help your big day go as smoothly as possible.
Embarrassing Wedding Photographer Moments
What’s in the back of my mind during every wedding I shoot? It’s thinking ahead to try and avoid embarrassing moments like the ones featured in these videos. There’s only one real embarrassing moment that I had, which happened this year, where I wanted to take a shot at a higher vantage point during group […]
Things You May Not Consider When Hiring a Wedding Photographer
Hiring a wedding photographer is an incredibly daunting task. If you don’t know what you’re looking for, the whole process can be very overwhelming. There are fancy packages to look over, wedding albums to review, canvases to drool over, and contracts to read. I haven’t met a couple yet that didn’t encounter a little stress […]
Why is Wedding Photography So Expensive?
I probably get asked this at least once a week, and I always find myself wanting to give a full, honest answer but I usually just give a quick response and change the subject. I don’t know why I do that, maybe because I feel like I would be put on the defensive and have […]