How you say? FABULOUS!

FA-BU-LOUS. When event professionals throw an event for event professionals, you know it’s going to be off the charts. Massages, mani/pedis, cocktails, food, wine, more food, more wine, oh & smores! Each course was served in a different setting... The décor was spectacular, dishes were delectable and laughter, overflowing!

Thrown by RrivreWorks and Good Gracious! at the Simpson House Inn – the only AAA five diamond bed & breakfast in North America, you couldn’t have asked for anything more.

In GREAT company: RrivreWorks, Good Gracious!, The Mille Fiori, Wildflower Linen, Chameleon Chair, Classic Party Rentals, Camilla Svensson Burns, Epicurean Umbrella, Rock Paper Scissors Designs, The Lighter Side, Leonard Neil Productions ... I was more than thrilled to be a part & photograph this event.

on YWD magazine

I've said it many times before but there's really nothing like seeing your work in print! It gets me very excited :) More of my editorial work is published on the current issue of Your Wedding Day magazine...

Location, Event Furnishings, Chandeliers, Draping: RrivreWorks, Inc.

Floral: Camilla Svensson-Burns

Couture Linen: Wildflower Linen

Crystal Chiavari Chairs: OC Designs International

Flatware, Glassware: Unique Tabletop Rentals

China, Table: Classic Party Rentals

Chargers, Napkin Rings: Z Gallerie

An event I covered at the Simpson House Inn is also gracing the pages of YWD. More on this coming on the next post...

Little Taylor

I love photographing newborns... A day shy of 2 weeks, look how adorable little Taylor is!

a real bundle of joy.

she was trying so hard to stay awake...

ah, precious.

congratulations Kelly & Tim! she's an angel. & sorry for making you do half-crunches ;)

holiday portrait sessions...

don't miss out - 4 more holiday sessions available in November!

Ava & Carson again

I photographed Ava & Carson for some beach fun in the spring. They were back in town for a visit and mom thought it was a perfect opportunity to get new portraits, getting in gear for the holidays. Timing could not have been better – it was a beautiful day! (I always sing in my head after I say that :D)

Double dose of cuteness...

Watching 'em grow...

I love watching my clients’ families grow. It makes my heart melt when I walk into their homes & see how much bigger the little ones are (and also see those photos I took up on the wall!)

Here's Annabelle the first time I photographed her...

& can’t believe how much bigger & more adorable she is now!


This time I’ve also come to photograph Ivy. Looking very much like her big sister, this cutie is a fast crawler and quite generous with her smiles.

Brooke & Cameron

Gorgeous couple, fun energy, great style. My kinda clients! We went around a few places in Palos Verdes and had a blast. Brooke & Cameron took me to the spot where he proposed to her (which has officially been added to my list of favorites!). Got there just in time for that golden, toasty light... ah what a beauty!

Their wedding is not until next year but I’m super excited. Brooke & Cam, thanks for sharing your story!

Back in the saddle...

Dear Loyal Blog Reader (a.k.a. Dad). It’s been a busy summer and I feel terrible that I haven’t shared all the exciting photographs I’ve been taking. Wonderful couples great events, adorable little ones…. Let’s catch up!

(1) day this summer...

I had an amazing time photographing Britt & Jon. Super fun & super adorable, we had a BLAST going around downtown LA! We share an appreciation for beautiful, old buildings and other fabulous things :) I'm very much looking forward to photographing their wedding on my birthday.

SO many faves...