second shot for Nicole Leever
Weddings in downtown are such a dream because us photographers can get all sorts of creative! The arts district is especially awesome because no matter where you look, theres a killer background. Amy and Oleg both got ready at the Ace Hotel then headed over to Millwick for their intimate ceremony. We spent a lot of time hanging out with them and taking photos all over DTLA beforehand!
Ian and Marta are one of the sweetest and funniest couples I've met. They had a couple drinks before we met up, which was definitely to our benefit because they were comfortable. I gave them scenarios to act out and taught them all about the "drunk walk" pictured above. They have such a strong connection and they honestly didn't need much direction because they were so in love. We wandered around Old Towne Orange for a bit on a busy weekend day, which of course was crowded, but the photos turned out awesome and I loved hanging with them.
second shot for Nicole Leever
When they say "my big fat Greek wedding" it is nothing short of big and fat and Greek! Talk about a fun crew - the groomsmen were hilarious to hang out with and the couple was gorgeous! This wedding was so fun, especially once everyone got to dancing!! Their first look was awesome, even though she couldn't move because her dress was SO HUGE! But actually wait until you see how many people had to carry her dress. It was such an interesting and fun day, I'll let the photos do the talking!
Howard and Lorie met at Bible study. He was into her and she just wasn't interested in getting into a relationship. Eventually after a lot of pursuing and hanging out after Bible study ended, they wound up dating. Here they are today so in love! We met up in RSM and made one big loop around the lake. It was a little after Christmas, so there were still some decorations up, which of course they wanted to incorporate into their shots.
Living in California, I can't get enough of beachfront weddings and elopements. I was stoked when Laura asked me to second shoot this intimate Oceanside elopement between her sister Sarah and her better half, Ben. This was so so special to be a part of because while it was intimate, each person had a role and part in the overall day. Whether it was creating the florals, handing the couple the rings, or doing a short reading during ceremony, each person was a part of their day. It was beautiful to witness such a tight bond between a family.
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