Jennifer and Mohammed - Engagement session at Gondola Getaways, Long Beach and Naples Canals

Ok folks get ready for a romantic gondola ride like you’ve never experienced before, in Long Beach, California!! You heard me, who needs Italy?! I thought I had it good with Venice Beach canals (well, I do, they’re beautiful and I LOVE shooting there check out my last post!), but the Gondola Getaway in Long Beach graduated me to an actual boat ride, who knew!

Jennifer and Mohammed are superstars, and supermodels, seriously they belong in a magazine. They are so naturally in love that it not only made my job easy, it made it that much more FUN. Their comfort in ‘belonging to each other’ allowed an adventure to form out of an hour-long excursion and a few cocktails at their favorite hang out (that’s Michael’s on Naples in case you’re looking for some amazing Italian eats).

If you’re looking for an engagement session idea that is unique and timeless I strongly suggest Gondola Getaway. Their staff is so friendly and welcoming I think I’ve just added it to a ‘lucky couple gift giveaway’.

Congratulations Jennifer and Mohammed, your wedding this March is going to be gorgeous and I cannot WAIT to continue capturing your wedding story, I’m looking forward to some big celebrations!!

Linda and Sean - Venice Beach Canals Engagement Session

Man, do I feel lucky.

I feel like that should be my whole blog post… but I won’t do that, at the risk of sounding like a braggart please allow me to explain myself. My luck stems from a ‘gratitude luck’. A luck that the Venice Beach Canals are just minutes away (and we don’t have to fly to Italy to create these images!). Luck that the sunsets in Southern California are INSANE with beauty this time of year. Most of all, luck (and gratitude) that I have the coolest clients in the world. Linda and Sean you are playful, you are lovable (and loving), you are fearless and welcoming and I cannot WAIT to capture your wedding this coming May. Saddle Rock Ranch you don’t know what’s comin’ your way but I’ll tell you, it’s a whole lot of fun.

Congratulations Linda and Sean!

Resolutions for the New Year - 2012

This IS a year to shine. For me, for you, for your loved ones, and our shared global community.

I've heard this many times over the years but I only really, truly realized recently that you (I, we) have all the power in the world to create the exact life we want to live. We have the power to create supportive and prosperous environments that bring us success, in whichever way we choose to define success. Here it is bold and clear and SHINING before our eyes.
I've declared this year a year to shine. Do the things that make you shine inside and speak and act in ways that will shine onto others. Greet every experience like an opportunity for growth and I'll do the same. This is a good year for us, I can feel it.

Family Holiday Session Los Angeles

this are a few of my favorite things... giggles.

Nicole and John - Wedding at Sportsman Lodge in Studio City, CA

Nicole and John’s wedding was officially my last of the season. I for one like to finish my season off with spunk, and as you’ll see below I had the perfect couple to do so with!

Now, Nicole (the spunky bride) brought DIY to a whole new level… one that I had never seen before. Ok, she has a few points on her side seeing that she studied fashion design but seriously, she made her own SHOES!! And her dress.. and every center piece, bouquet, table linen…. You get the drift. When I was cruising through the reception hall capturing details there were at least two groups of people (non guests) who went by asking me if I know who the planner was, really!

So with this post I will have to congratulate Nicole and John on their wedding (of course), but I will secondly have to congratulate Nicole for an INCREDIBLE job on designing her wedding… and a third congratulations to her amazing friends and family for their support in putting it all together.

Studio City’s Sportsman Lodge was the perfect venue for Nicole and John. The day unfolded magnificently and I couldn’t be happier to have captured it all.

ENJOY!