For Jing and Bailey, their wedding day was a perfect blend of historic charm and modern boutique style. They chose The Richland, a stunningly restored hotel and event space in the heart of Old Town Orange. This venue is a favorite for couples who love “California-cool” aesthetics paired with century-old architecture. A Ride Around the […]

Vintage Soul & City Style: Jing and Bailey at The Richland in Orange
Jing and Bailey laughing inside a vintage trolley during their wedding portrait session in Old Town Orange.

For Wille-Anne and Matt, fate started working in the second grade. Their mothers were close coworkers at a local hospital. Consequently, the two were brought to work parties as eight-year-olds. They even have photographic proof! Years later, they attended the same high school. However, they did not truly connect until their senior year. Since then, […]

Fate & Fine Architecture: Wille-Anne and Matt’s Timeless Pasadena Affair at NOOR
Smush Wille-Anne and Matt standing under the ornate arches of St. Andrew's Church in Pasadena.

When Angela and Andrew began planning their wedding, their hearts were set on a celebration in Oahu, Angela’s home. However, one very important family member changed their plans: their dog, Winston. To ensure Winston could walk down the aisle by their side, they traded a flight for a drive and found their perfect “mainland Hawaii” […]

Surf City Style: Andrew and Angela’s Hyatt Huntington Beach Celebration
Andrew and Angela walking with their dog Winston across the bridge at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach.

For couples who want the best of both California worlds, Maddy and Matt’s session is the ultimate blueprint. We spent the afternoon chasing a high-contrast aesthetic, moving from the shaded, earthy textures of Oak Canyon Nature Center to the sprawling coastal luxury of Treasure Island. The Shaded Escape: Oak Canyon Located in Anaheim Hills, Oak […]

Oak Groves & Ocean Bluffs: Maddy and Matt’s High-Contrast OC Engagement
Maddy and Matt walking along the tide pools at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach during sunset.

Some love stories are written in the stars, but Judy and Jonathan’s was written in the heart of Los Angeles. Their journey, which began over margaritas at Chica’s Tacos in Culver City, reached new heights with a breathtaking Oviatt Penthouse DTLA wedding. From Culver City to South Korea Judy and Jonathan’s story is a true […]

Art Deco & A West Adams Love: Judy and Jonathan’s Oviatt Penthouse Wedding
Judy and Jonathan sharing a kiss on the rooftop of the Oviatt Penthouse with the Los Angeles skyline in the background.

For an engagement session that feels like a cinematic journey, you have to look beyond the city lights. Celestine and Cameron did exactly that, pairing the rugged wilderness of the Angeles National Forest with the mysterious charm of The Obscure distillery. From Mountain Tops… The day began high in the Angeles National Forest. With its […]

High Peaks and Hidden Speakeasies: Celestine & Cameron’s at Obscure LA
Celestine and Cameron embracing in the moody, candle-lit interior of The Obscure distillery in Los Angeles.

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