Gabe and Anna met me on the street of her childhood home and we all walked about enjoying an extraordinary Southern California November afternoon. We walked over to Brand Park where she has so many memories of playing with friends and growing up. I am so glad she could share this place with the love of her life, Gabe– and I’m especially glad to have been there to capture some photographs of them together.

Their love for each other is shared in smiles and laughter, something I cannot get enough of. Thank you friends for allowing me to be a part of your lives, I am forever thankful.

*** Make sure you check out the {ENGAGEMENT ALBUM} I designed for them that can be used as a sign in in book at their wedding ***

my favorite thing about these two– they’re always full of laughter…

It was just a few weeks ago that I had the opportunity to photograph and capture the love between these two best friends, this husband and wife to be. We wandered through the streets of what seems like the last small town in Southern California and ended up finding some beautiful spots for some really fun and vibrant portraits.

I met Jennifer just a few months ago through a mutual friend, and on that same night we shared a mojito, some questionable tacos and a wonderful conversation– I knew our friendship was meant to be. Since then she’s gotten herself engaged to an honorable (and incredibly handsome) man, and I am so happy for her! They are the most beautiful couple, inside and out, and I am blessed to know them. 

CH-CH-CHeck it out! If you loved this little preview, take a look at a little {slideshow} I put together of this incredible shoot!

Also (I’m on a roll here)… I created a little engagement album/wedding day {guest book} from Jen and Ismael’s shoot that can be used for your guests to leave wedding day messages for you and your love! There’s extra white space left around your beautiful images for your guests to write well wishes and congratulations! It’s a good companion book for your traditional wedding album and can be ordered in tons of fun colors! 

Ellie and Moshe’s love is so incredibly vibrant, like the colors of the photos that follow. It was such a delight to meet and spend the afternoon with two such wonderful and unique people. 

I wish you the best Ellie & Moshe- I am confident that your love and passion for one another will last forever. 

This next one is of a veil that Ellie’s mom brought back from one of her trips to France… I think it’s fantastic!

In my seven months of being married, I have spent many amazing moments laughing with my new husband. Our laughter fills my heart with joy and reminds me of how blessed I am to be his wifey.

So you can imagine my joy and excitement for Cynthia and Ron who are constantly laughing and filling their lives with so much joy- they are definitely one of  the most wonderful couples I have ever had the pleasure of photographing.  Our goal for the photo shoot was to retrace the steps of their first date some years ago. We started our amazing Downtown Los Angeles adventure at Curry House in Little Tokyo where they had dinner together for the first time. We then wandered around Downtown and found some really wonderful urban locations that I will definitely be returning to. 

It was an incredible pleasure to spend such an incredible afternoon with these two! They are getting married this May and are going to live happily ever after. I can tell.  

Our Sunday afternoon started with some Boba which I had never experienced before. I know, I know- how could I have gone four years in college without having boba? I don’t exactly know. I guess it’s because I never particularly enjoyed small slimy balls in my beverages. I tried it, I kind of liked it and I will probably have it again. There, I said it. 

We then made our way to some great locations, got some amazing shots AND Jordan charmed his way out of a parking ticket. I didn’t think he could pull it off- but he did! I will never doubt my devistatingly handsome husband again. 

We were so happy to have had the opportunity to photograph Kristen and Luc- we are honored to have been chosen to document their love for each other. They are such determined, passionate and genuine people that are perfect for each other. Their love is so organic and beams from them when they are near each other.

We are so blessed to have spent such a lovely day with you two! Thanks guys! 

STAY TUNED FOR KRISTEN AND LUC’S SLIDESHOW- it will be posted soon!

     These two handsome people allowed me to photograph them today in Old Town Pasadena. We wandered through some really beautiful alleys and basked in the perfect golden light that exists just before sunset. We took advantage of the beautiful antique brick and soft light coming through the tree branches to get some pictures of just Kristin for her parent’s mantle and a few of her with Brian- goodbye prom pose! Thanks for hanging out with me today guys, I had a blast!

We drove down to Petco Park in downtown San Diego and found some really lovely backdrops for their engagement portraits. Before I moved back home to LA this fall, I had lived in San Diego for nearly three years. I never had an opportunity to explore all the wonderful new areas of downtown SD until I moved away. It’s ironic, I know.

We had an absolute blast with these two that afternoon, they were so fun! 

Melissa and Bobby- we are so excited to be a part of your special day! We hope you love your photos!

If you want to check out some more of Melissa and Bobby’s engagement session, CLICK HERE FOR A SLIDESHOW

mosaic photography 2008