I have had the great honor of photographing the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra for many years. This was likely my 5th or 6th year photographing the Winter Concerts. Fun fact: I grew up playing viola for nine years and absolutely loved it! The music community is so incredible and I am always incredibly in awe of it.
Read Morehoosing a wedding venue can be confusing and time-consuming. Since a wedding venue is typically the largest expense for a wedding, having a plan in mind is essential.
There are so many considerations to make, the most important being the capacity of guests a wedding venue can host, the location, the amenities included, and the affordability of a wedding venue. With so many wedding venues to choose from in California, it can be hard to know where to start…
Read MoreOh how I love this cute fam! Oslo is the cutest puppy baby and it was so cute seeing his reactions as I snapped photos. He would turn his head with a curious little look on his face. We took a mixture of autumn and Christmas photos, with two outfit changes so that they could utilize the photos for different purposes.
Read MoreWhat a sweet, silly family! I loved getting to capture their playfulness amidst the fall leaves. The cutest two boys with mom and dad at the peaceful Arlington Garden in Pasadena.
Read More‘Tis the season! I had so much fun shooting this mini session with Mike, Sabrynah & Henny. Fun fact, I shot Sabrynah’s graduation photos back in 2016 so it was such a joy getting to reunite and be able to photograph their little family. Mike & Sabrynah just celebrated their 10 year dating anniversary so it was an extra special occasion!
Read MoreWhat a magical session. I had the honor of capturing my beautiful sister’s engagement session and being a part of this special time in her life. From getting ready for the session, to exploring the meadows and city grounds, we had so much fun!
Read MoreNicole and Alex got married on such a lovely spring day - all the pinks and yellows and greens!! You might remember their engagement session at UC Irvine, a place that holds some special memories for them. It was beautiful to experience both the rich fall and soft spring colors for both their sessions.
Read MoreJenny and Brian’s wedding day was such a happy, chill, and long-awaited celebration. A huge shoutout to all the couples that had to navigate the stresses and challenges that came with COVID. From a postponement, venue change, and guest count downsizing, these two had to undergo so much, and for that reason, it was extra special to celebrate their union together. What an incredible day!
Read MoreKuzu Studio is a small home studio based out of Los Angeles, featuring functional products with impeccable form and design. I digitized the maker’s mark logo in Illustrator and converted it to red, to reflect the tradition of Chinese name stamps, as well as photographed the process and products.
Read MoreSuch a beautiful fall day on the peaceful, expansive campus of UCI. Alex and Nicole celebrated their engagement after over 5 years together. Though they came from different schools, they happened to meet at at their Christian fellowship event and remet at a conference months later! They decided to take photos at UCI because it holds special memories for them as the place they first DTRed (defined the relationship). ;)
Read MoreThe wedding industry generates a huge amount of revenue each year and with that a lot of waste is inevitably produced. So how do you plan a celebration like a wedding or event with the environment in mind?
Read MorePacific Pampas Grass is a small business focused on providing quality dried pampas grass for home decor and events. I worked with Angela of Pacific Pampas to bring to life her vision of highlighting the beauty of neutral and natural tones.
Read MoreI met Angela & Jae in person the first time during their engagement session. It was so fun learning about them through all the hilarious stories they shared about meeting each other and their relationship together prior to the session.
Read MoreEven in the midst of a global pandemic, love still carries on and celebrations still take place though things may look a bit differently. I got to take part in a special moment for my very own sister, the first in the family to get engaged!
Read MoreValerie and Samuel hosted their Southern California wedding reception at Bradbury Estates, featuring a blush pink palette as well as gold and white décor. They traveled from Las Vegas where they had gotten married two days before the California reception.
When I drove into the estate on the wedding day, I immediately felt like I was in a scene of Narnia…
Read MoreMelody and Alex’s outdoor wedding and Chinese tea ceremony took place in Fremont, California. Their nine-year relationship and years spent doing long distance culminated in the celebration of their marriage, which we got to take part in.
Read MoreThis romantic styled shoot took place in Fremont, California on a beautiful day in late April. With the heavy outpouring of rain this year, the rolling fields were lush, creating a whimsical, wild picture. The concept of this wedding inspiration was centered on the idea of a “Wildflower.”
Read MoreWe’ve seen those #SHESAIDYES posts on our Instagram feeds with long captions detailing the HOW of the story. Today, I’m excited to share this surprise proposal that took place at The Resort at Pelican Hill in a cozy villa overlooking lush greenery. Steven and I started touching base prior to the proposal so that…
Read MoreI’m guessing you already know I’m majorly plant obsessed. When I was a kid, my sisters and I helped my dad plant trees around our backyard. We each got to pick one tree that was “ours.” My tree was called Anna’s Apples, bearing oddly shaped, oval and super scrumptiously tart apples.
Read MoreIt rained throughout the day during Cindy & Shoki’s wedding. Most times, we fear rain because it makes everything messier and colder, but the rain did add a special element to this beautiful Los Angeles wedding…
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