Jess + Rafael: Malibu Styled Shoot

A MALIBU STYLED LOVE SESSION

Jess, Rafael and I got together for a styled love session & it was wonderful! It was a full day of adventure and beauty (Jess & Rafael are both professional models with Two Management) in Malibu. The lovely Magali Rachel rocked hair and makeup while I went through their clothes and put looks together.

We drove up PCH in search of cool locations and eventually found this first spot at the beach. We had the beach basically to ourselves, which was awesome! Afterward, we drove back down PCH and found random spots along the way. It was such a fun and spontaneous day!

Chris + Steph: Orange County Engagement Flashback

AN ORANGE COUNTY LOVE MADE TO LAST

All right, all right... Here's a flashback to the FIRST engagement shoot I did! CRAZY! Also, yet another In-N-Out love story; this time featuring my former manager Stephanie and her now husband, Chris. We first met at Steph's house in Tustin to get some shots at a nearby park, then headed to the Orange County Great Park.

(Dual shot with Nico Marino)

Engagement Tip: Two looks is a happy medium -- one look that's more on the casual side and one look that's a bit dressier. Steph and Chris shot the more casual look at both locations and left the dressier look for the Great Park. Don't forget to accessorize. Ultimately, wear what makes you feel most comfortable.

Brighton + Lyzy: Laguna Beach Love

A YOUNG LOVE STORY AT RUBY'S

PRECIOUS! I mean seriously... These two are to die for. Such a cute session in Laguna Beach. Brighton and I are pretty well known for wild shoots. We've shot at the OC Fair and in Laguna a few times, SO naturally I was stoked when he mentioned a shoot with Lyzy & it was nothing short of wild. These two are both professional models, hence all the ridiculous prettiness happening here. They put their own looks together and we went to town at Ruby's!

At first, I thought they were crazy for wanting to shoot here. I was ready for the manager to come out and tell us to get off the cars, but as time went on, no one came out and we could see people in the windows ooh-ing and aww-ing because they assumed it was an engagement shoot. Love is in the air people.

Jess + Fam: Tewinkle Park Family Portraits

A COSTA MESA FAMILY SESSION

What a cute little fam! Jessica was looking for a photographer so I reached out to her. A couple of days later we were at Tewinkle Park in Costa Mesa shooting these gorgeous photos. I died a little when I saw the kids in their adorable outfits. 

Adam + Karen: George Key Ranch Wedding

A VICTORIAN BACKYARD WEDDING

Oh what a gorgeous little wedding this was! I absolutely loved being a part of this wedding because this couple is SO laid-back! When I arrived, she was sitting with her nieces and literally had no clue where her wedding dress was, but she wasn't worried. Instead, she was living in the moment and truly enjoying it.

It's the laid-back couples whose days really go smoothly. This was the quickest wedding ever! And we still managed to get everything covered! It was a 6.5 hour wedding!! So crazy! Nothing was rushed either. They took their time, but everything was scheduled so well, they were able to finish early.

Main Shooter: Jillian Thoman

It was a pleasure to second shoot for my longtime friend Jill. Make sure you check out her work!