always.reaching.for.more. I have always been this way my whole life. It gets me in trouble though, too determined…I don’t think so. But I love a good competition. I love to win. I have a one track mind. When shooting a couples wedding, I am relentless in getting them images that they LOVE, not like, not think are great, I mean LOVE. And with this I also want to give them more, constantly setting the bar higher. Learning the most sophisticated lighting techniques, carefully posing people, details, investing in client relationships, these things may already set me apart from others. But it still wasn’t enough, not in my mind…never enough for my clients. Now I offer fine art prints, a glimpse of unique, of style, of sophistication. Fine art prints help me accomplish many things, client satisfaction as well as award winning images. My goal, is to create these prints for every wedding, yet again granting my clients the options they deserve, seeing their images in fine art. And then of course selfish, to also in the spirit of my competitive drive, these fine art prints will be submitted in international photo competitions…oh yes, I’m in it to win it..

Love…love is what brings two people together. I always believe in power in numbers, and love made this family of three just that more complete. Meeting Joe and Kristin, a few months ago, it was no wonder they were getting married. Joe watches her every move, his eyes follows her, follow her beauty and compassion, simply put, he adores her. She adores him as well….it’s incredible to hear them speak to each other, soft, caring and quietly. I love being around them, and photographing them, because I love to photograph when I FEEL how much people love each other.

November 11, 2011 was a very busy day for the wedding industry and I was honored to share this monumental date with this couple, and little William, as well as both of their families. I also want to thank a handful of some amazing vendors who once again made such a great team, and made my job, of capturing all their hard work, that much more spectacular! And of Course Steven Reynolds for being an amazing second shooter. Cheers to Joe, Kristin, and Liam…..you are blessed!

Wedding Coordinator: Gloria McCune, Grand Engagements
Videographer: BGS Productions, Brian Starkman
Florist: Heavenly Blooms, Jaclyne Breault
Music: OC DJ, Aaron Williamson
Entertainment: DJ International, Hrach Martirosian
Sweets/Cake: Sweet & Saucy, Melody & Haley
Linens: Fusion Linens
Ice Sculpture: Ice Bulb, Marc Entin

Weddings in October. Photos in Palos Verdes. Getting ready at The Shade. Sisters, moms and brothers. Gorgeous dresses, beautiful family and college friends. Two people madly in love. A blanket of dramatic fog. Great wine. God. All of these things make for a perfect day, and a perfect day it was. Tatiana & Jeremy are very blessed. They met a few years ago and have been together for a few years, with their puppies (the chubby puggle), they are truly meant for each other! A small bridal party and a pretty intimate crowd made for a fantastic night full of dancing and laughing. I had never taken photos of a couple in the middle of super thick fog, and although a gorgeous colorful sunset is most likely what was anticipated, I love their golf course foggy, romantic and totally unique photos. Congratulations to a beautiful couple, cheers to many years and I can’t wait to see your family grow…..(whenever that may be!) XXOO Thank you to my husband Marc for second shooting with me, as always, you are a favorite, and to Lindsay Longacre with LVL Events for coordinating such an amazing event!

I have already chosen the photos for this post, however, you will need to wait just a bit longer, I know, I know, the anticipation is killing you. Keep checkin back…it’s a beautiful wedding, with a beautiful couple, and some amazing photos! Off to A family get together with my boys….XXOO

Brazil….have you ever been? I haven’t…I also don’t speak Portuguese…well not until after this wedding. I really want to go to South America, and I would LOVE to speak Portuguese, especially after shooting this amazing very intimate wedding at Newport Coast’s Pelican Hill Resort. I love this place, truly nothing like it and I love Julio and Isabela, another amazing and beautiful couple. Julio and Isabela have been married for a while, in Brazil. Since the United States doesn’t recognize their marriage, and since they are expecting, they decided to celebrate their marriage ,in the US with a new set of vows! The wedding was very intimate, just family and close friends, at one of Orange County’s most posh resorts. Isabel was a referral from a favorite bride, Meghan Sanossian…always such a compliment to be referred by a past client! The day was seamless, thanks to Heather Hoesch of LVL Events, beautiful flowers by Jenny B Floral Design, and of course the terrific and undeniably amazing uplighting and entertainment by Tasos Tsirtsis of LSM Entertainment. Thank you everyone for such an amazing event and Thank you Isabela and Julio for such a fantastic day! Thank you to my dear friend Maggie Ford for once again sharing your talent in shooting this wedding with me!