You don’t need a passport to capture a European aesthetic. For Rita and Brian’s engagement session, we explored the hidden corners of Pasadena to find a vibe that felt both timeless and worldly. Their session proved that the right architecture can transport you across the Atlantic. A Slice of London: Burlington Arcade Pasadena We began […]

London Calling in Cali: Rita and Brian’s Burlington Arcade Engagement
Rita and Brian walking through the London-style architecture of Burlington Arcade in Pasadena during their engagement session.

For Allison and Carson, the journey to their wedding day was over a decade in the making. Their story began in 2013 during their college years in Northern California. While Allison attended SF State and Carson was at SJSU, fate brought them together through a Greek life social event. From Marketing Majors to Marriage The […]

Blufftop Romance: Allison and Carson’s Alila Marea Beach Resort Celebration
A romantic portrait of Allison and Carson during their Alila Marea Beach Resort wedding ceremony overlooking the Encinitas coastline.

Every great love story has a unique beginning. For Annie and Jonathan, their path to a stunning Ethereal Gardens Escondido wedding was full of laughter and a few surprises. It all started with a simple swipe in the Bay Area back in 2018. A Modern Meet-Cute Jonathan was a City Planner in San Francisco, while […]

Lush Blooms : Annie and Jonathan’s Ethereal Gardens Wedding in Escondido
Annie and Jonathan sharing a romantic moment under the lush trees at their Ethereal Gardens wedding in Escondido.

We usually document other people’s love stories, but today, the spotlight is on one of our own! Our lead photographer, Jenna, is officially engaged to her fiancé, Armando. A Family Affair in Lake Arrowhead To celebrate this new chapter, the couple headed to the mountains for a Lake Arrowhead engagement session. In a beautiful personal […]

Rustic Elegance in the Pines: A Western-Inspired Love Story in Lake Arrowhead
Jenna and Armando wearing Western-themed attire during their timeless engagement session in the Lake Arrowhead forest.

Love has the power to shift our entire perspective. For Carolyn and Joseph, their wedding at Grand Gimeno in Old Town Orange was more than a celebration. It was a beautiful testament to how two people can help each other grow, heal, and find joy. A Love That Changes Everything Joseph describes his meeting with […]

Lifting the Fog: Carolyn and Joseph’s Soulful Wedding at Grand Gimeno
Carolyn and Joseph embracing in the courtyard of Grand Gimeno during their wedding in Old Town Orange.

High school sweethearts Jessie and Eric have a history dating back to 2007. After nearly two decades together, they wanted an engagement session that felt like “them.” For this camera-shy duo, that meant a day focused on comfort, caffeine, and their pup, Remi. A Cozy Start: Coffee Shop Beginnings Jessie and Eric spent much of […]

From Lattes to Landscapes: A Relaxed Palos Verdes Engagement
Jessie and Eric laughing together on the Palos Verdes cliffs with their dog Remi during their engagement session.

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