A Movie Wedding | Langham Huntington, Pasadena | Behind the Scenes of Love Arcadia
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A Movie Wedding | Langham Huntington, Pasadena | Behind the Scenes of Love Arcadia

My first wedding shoot of 2014 was a fake wedding! I joined my friends on set for their movie Love Arcadia, and I documented some of the awesome behind the scenes moments you can see in this blog post. But since we were filming a fake wedding, I also grabbed the “bride” and “groom” for…

On Set | Langham Huntington, Pasadena | Behind the Scenes of Love Arcadia
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On Set | Langham Huntington, Pasadena | Behind the Scenes of Love Arcadia

Picture is up! Camera? Speed. Sound? Speed. Mark it. A Marker. ACTION! On the last day of January, we got up before the sun and headed to the gorgeous Langham Huntington in Pasadena. Call time was 7:30am, and this was day 15 of shooting for Love Arcadia. My friend Theresa had been working on this…

Stanford Thompson | Executive Director, Play On Philly | Musician Headshots
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Stanford Thompson | Executive Director, Play On Philly | Musician Headshots

I met Stanford almost exactly two years ago when I visited Philadelphia. Stan does awesome work heading an organization called Play On, Philly! (POP). It’s a wonderful after school orchestra program for elementary and middle school students. Stan was visiting San Francisco this weekend, so I met with him briefly for some new headshots and…

Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Flowers for San Francisco

Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Flowers for San Francisco

If you are still in need of a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift or you just want to go above and beyond and absolutely make someone’s day, here are three perfect options for delivering same-day blooms in San Francisco. Take it from this wedding insider: shop local and get an absolutely beautiful gift that’s not only…

Gabriel Gastelum| Art for Art | Los Angeles Portrait Photography
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Gabriel Gastelum| Art for Art | Los Angeles Portrait Photography

I absolutely love my personal project for 2014, Art for Art. Once a month, I find a fellow photographer whose work I admire, and I photograph them; they photograph me. We’ll get to see each other work; we’ll explore how different or similar our styles might be; and we can challenge ourselves to step in front of…

The River Cafe | Published in Sophisticated Weddings New York Edition

The River Cafe | Published in Sophisticated Weddings New York Edition

I am so thrilled to have my photographs featured in the New York Edition of Sophisticated Weddings Magazine. Jen and Clay’s gorgeous wedding is the perfect showcase for The River Cafe’s Manhattan views. The magazine is available on newsstands all around the New York area, or you can purchase a copy online here. Can’t wait…

Central Park & Brooklyn Bridge on Film | Snowy Winter in New York City
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Central Park & Brooklyn Bridge on Film | Snowy Winter in New York City

The fluffy white snow had begun crusting into ice, rain fell from the sky, and our fingertips were frozen, but with a classic Hasselblad 501C in hand, it was all tolerable. Beautiful, even. I can think of no better way to commemorate a snowy New York City than with these lovely film– yes, analog film…

1920s Parisian Wedding | Featured on Style Me Pretty

1920s Parisian Wedding | Featured on Style Me Pretty

We are featured again on Style Me Pretty! Anne & Kyle’s 1920s-Parisian-themed wedding was such a beautiful soiree at the Berkeley City Club. Check out all the beautiful details and the adorable couple on the biggest wedding blog in the world! View full post and gallery here: Style Me Pretty: 1920s Parisian Themed Wedding

Ramekins, Sonoma Wine Country Wedding | Featured on Style Me Pretty

Ramekins, Sonoma Wine Country Wedding | Featured on Style Me Pretty

Well, 2014 is shaping up to be super amazing. We’ve barely started the year, and already, we’ve been featured on Style Me Pretty three times! I absolutely love Emma and Phil and their happy, teary-eyed wedding. Along with some stunning florals, there were so many beautifully touching moments in this day. Congratulations to everyone involved!…