I love shooting at the Newhall Mansion – especially when it’s a Gatsby themed wedding. Take a cool mansion and a very styled couple – and you end up with a very unique wedding. The bride had two stunning gowns and the groom rocked a white tux jacket!
It’s always great being “in the know”. As was the case for my friends – Amanda and Jame’s recent surprise wedding. They had a house warming party and surprised everyone by getting married. We were apple to spend the morning taking care of the first look along with all the other formal photos. I was so honored to be part of this special day. Here are some of my favorites:
Casa del Mar Wedding
Such an awesome wedding in Santa Monica. The ceremony was held at the Sacred Heart Chapel on the campus of Loyola Marymount University. The reception was at the beautiful Casa del Mar hotel on the beach in Santa Monica. It was a typical Southern California beach day with great weather and tons of people out to enjoy the sunshine. It was such a great experience being the photographer for Lindsey and Scott. I loved the black & white images of the groomsmen and bridesmaids.
I love when brides and grooms get dressed back up in their wedding attire for a “You’re Still the One” session. Danica and Jeff did it for their second wedding anniversary. We returned to the Bel-Air Bay club where their wedding took place two years ago.
Shawntel and Vishnu were recently married at the amazing Ebell Of Los Angeles. I love this venue and all it has to offer – there are just so many great spots to photograph. A big thanks to Deanna Tat of Chic Ambiance Events who helped create this beautiful event. The wedding ceremony was held outdoors in the courtyard. Cocktails and a reception with a rocking band had everyone dancing late into the evening. Here are some of my favorite images.
Having the opportunity to hang out with Katherine and Greg in Pasaden a few weeks ago was … fun! Lots of Fun. They made their engagement session so easy – they were relaxed and ready for anything. After shooting at the Pasadena City Hall we headed for a walk around Old Town where there is always something new to discover.
Royal Wedding at the Newhall Mansion
As the first image below represents – it was a Royal Wedding at the Newhall Mansion – complete with a King and Queen. It was also very Royal – because the groom plays baseball for the Kansas City Royals.
This group of bridesmaids and groomsmen was so much fun. We definitely celebrated the wedding of Kristen and Scott. There was even a little baseball injected into the wedding – guests signed a home-plate and the ring bearer carried the rings down the aisle in the grooms baseball glove.
Greystone Mansion Engagement
I love it when clients get all dressed up to take their engagement photos. That’s exactly what Lindsey and Scott did for their Greystone Mansion engagement session. We had exactly an hour so we worked quickly. What an amazing area to photograph. At every turn there is stunning architecture, pathways, statues and water fountains. Lindsey and Scott rocked it like professional models as you can see from the images below.
1880 Union Hotel Wedding
Far away from Los Angeles in Los Alamos California is a very cool rustic venue called the 1880 Union Hotel. It is a private hotel that is very rich in history. Needless to say I was very excited to photograph Katrina and Seth’s wedding at this venue. The weather experts had called for server rain all week – but the day turned out to be one of those lazy California days. With the right mix of sun, blue sky and clouds.
My favorite part of the wedding was the inclusion of “Fenway”, their beloved Bull Dog (See image below). The name “Fenway” should be a give way that the groom is from Boston. I had a blast talking all things Boston sports related with many of the guests.
Newhall Mansion Wedding
It comes as no surprise when your bride works in the fashion industry – that her wedding would be a very eloquent affair. Such was the case for Ashley and Chip’s wedding at the awesome Newhall Mansion. The bride was stunning in her dress with a beautiful bouquet of pink and white peonies. Then the groom in a classic tux with a black bow tie – a look that will stand the test of time. I love this venue. There are some many areas for gusts to explore and have a good time. I am amazing at how many unique setups I have seen for ceremony sites and where to host the cocktail hour.
The day was planned and coordinated by the amazing Tricia Dahlgren Events – always one of my favorite planners to work with.