Phillip and Evelyn were married in a beautiful and symbolic ceremony aboard a Fantasea yacht in Marina del Rey surrounded by their closest family and friends.

It's a little mind-boggling to think that by this year all my college roommates will be married.  When I showed up at Gloria's house, amidst all the hustle and bustle of wedding day preparations, all these funny memories came flooding back of the good times in our apartment.

Experiencing weddings as a guest is very different from experiencing it as a photographer.  For one thing, you don't get the best view on the house.  But I was able to hear the oos and ahhs when flower girl KariAnne made her way down the aisle in a radio flyer, and there wasn't a dry eye in the house when Gloria and Jason spoke words of thanks and love to their parents during the ceremony.

No wedding of Jason and Gloria's is ever complete without an amazing dessert spread.  I love the little tuxedo strawberries.


We also went to her bridal shower a few weeks before, and I can't resist sharing how pretty everything was.  I was too busy munching on everything, but Krissy took a few good shots of all that loveliness.  You can see her images below.  The spread at the bridal shower  was a veritable pu-pu platter of all the good things to eat in Los Angeles.  Gloria's bridesmaids definitely know food!

I'm sure that Jason and Gloria are currently enjoying a gorgeous Hawaiian sunset right now, and getting some well-deserved rest on their honeymoon.  That or they are decked out in matching Lakers jerseys watching the game together.  There's nothing like unity in marriage. =)  Regardless, congratulations!!

Ron and Aileen were married in picturesque Westlake Village Inn in front of a small gathering of close family and friends.  It was very touching to see all of their friends and family pull together for their beautiful, intimate wedding.


When the ring bearers came down the aisle, one of them said very seriously to me, "Watch out, the bubbles!"  So cute.  Apparently he was worried for my camera.






Love the cool shades (bride) and goofy expressions (ringbearers)

I knew they were a stylish couple from their engagement session, but it was amazing to see all of the details and DIY touches in their wedding.  My favorite is this amazing photobooth, which Ron built from scratch (with help from Aileen).

Thanks so much Ron and Aileen for having us out.  Congratulations!

Thanks also to Kelly for assisting.  :)

I met Katie and Kip about  a year and a half  ago, and they are a fun, cute couple.  I was very honored that they were game enough to be my first engagement session a year ago.  So it was really exciting to be able to witness their lovely, intimate wedding at the chic Belamar Hotel in Manhattan Beach.  Their wedding day kicked off in a way I think every wedding should... with a spa pedicure.  

The only drawback is that sandwiches and manicures don't mix.

The gorgeous couple :)

I love the vibe of the Belamar hotel, it fits their personalities perfectly.

Kip brewed beer and bottled them as favors for the wedding.  Amazing, right?

The adorable flower girl took her job very seriously.

I love their wedding party, such a fun group!

Katie and Kip are diehard USC grads and former members of the marching band, so there was no way that this night would end without a surprise appearance from the Trojan marching band.

Thanks Krissy for helping me capture the event. :)

Congratulations Katie and Kip!

After Playa del Carmen I packed up my bags again and started my drive to Las Vegas.  It was a gorgeous gorgeous day for a drive, the clouds were lovely and there was (still) snow in the mountains.  A double rainbow broke out after a small bout of rain just as Tony's favorite U2 song came on, and it was one of those moments when you felt really blessed to be alive.  :) 

WPPI was an amazing experience.  It was very inspiring to be in the same room with people who truly truly love the craft.  I roomed with Kati and we had a great time, she wrote a really great entry about it which kind of sums it all up.  Sadly all my ambitious plans of shooting around Vegas went to dust from the slew of platform classes and events.  As soon as I drove home on Thursday the first thing I did was fall asleep pass out on the couch from exhaustion.

My parents were also in town, and I was so glad to be able to spend a few moments with them.  There's nothing like a few continents of separation to make you remember how good it is when your family is around.  My dad joked that I got all my photography interests from him, and I think that's true enough, my dad is never without his camera.

After Vegas Tony and I were able to attend Dave and Sharon's beautiful wedding at the Atheneum in Pasadena.  The talented team of Orange Turtle Photography  covered their wedding, but I still shot a few images of the gals prepping before putting away my camera for the night.  When I arrived the music was playing and everyone was very relaxed, Sharon was the most mellow, relaxed bride I have ever seen .   I made some promises to certain bridesmaids that I wouldn't post certain pictures, so here are a few of the other images:

I love the adorable bridesmaid shoes.

Sharon made a gorgeous bride.  I love the goofiness of this picture when they were deciding on "poses."  The girls are fun. :)