As the sun dipped low over the rolling hills of Ventura County, love and tradition converged in a truly memorable July wedding at Gerry Ranch. Nestled amidst acres of picturesque vineyards and rustic elegance, this venue provided the perfect backdrop for a day filled with joy, romance, and cultural richness. What made this event particularly unique? The bride graced the occasion in a stunning kimono, blending classic Japanese heritage with the natural beauty of Southern California. As the bride walked down the aisle in her flowing kimono, adorned with delicate embroidery and vibrant co ..read more

  Yihan and Christian's wedding at La Venta Inn was a celebration that seamlessly blended tradition and modernity, creating an unforgettable experience for all who attended. Set against the stunning backdrop of La Venta Inn's picturesque surroundings on a Palos Verdes cliff, the couple exchanged vows in a ceremony that radiated love and cultural richness. And they even had their very sweet dog as the flower girl! The day began with a touch of tradition as Yihan and Christian incorporated an intimate Chinese tea ceremony with their parents into their wedding festivities. The couple, adorn ..read more

  Love stories are meant to be celebrated, and when it comes to Sameera and Derek, their wedding at the Hilton Santa Barbara was nothing short of a fairy tale. Nestled along the coast, the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort set the stage for a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. I met these two through Sameera’s sister, whose husband is a very close friend of my husband’s. I had the pleasure of photographing their intimate courthouse elopement during the early days of the pandemic, so it was great to get to work with the whole family again! Sameera’s family is ..read more

  Melissa and Aaron's wedding at the Annenberg Beach Club in Santa Monica was a celebration of love and cultural fusion, as they meticulously planned every detail themselves, infusing their special day with personal touches and meaningful moments. The couple chose the stunning beachside venue for its picturesque views and relaxed atmosphere, creating the perfect backdrop for their joyous union. Being from New Jersey, this venue was a great destination for their out-of-town guests. This wedding did not come without trials. Originally scheduled to take place in 2021, they went through mult ..read more

  Nadia and Jon found me through their planner whom I’ve worked with previously, and I’m so glad they did! They have been such a joy to get to know since they booked with me, and I know their beachside wedding is going to be incredible. N+J are definitely beach bums, and they have played a LOT of beach volleyball throughout their relationship, largely right at this same beach where we took their engagement photos. They even plan to have a beach party for their wedding weekend welcome party, which just sounds like it’ll be SO much fun. And who can forget Kimble the dog?? Obviously he need ..read more

  Lauren + Matt live in Marina del Rey, a quick ten-minute drive to the Venice Canals. We met up there to start their engagement session on an absolutely gorgeous (albeit slightly windy) day. After taking some shots around the canals, we headed back to their apartment to get some photos with their adorable Coton de Tulear, Leo, as well as make some s’mores at the building’s rooftop lounge. I had such a blast with these two, and it truly felt like hanging out. I even took a break from photographing to have a s’more for myself, which was heavenly :) I cannot wait for their wedding in Palos ..read more

  As professionals in the LA film industry, A + R specifically were looking for a photographer with a creative analog film style who could let their vision come to life… and I’m so honored that they chose me! Palm Springs is a very special place for Adrienne + Riley. They visit several times a year and even wanted to have their wedding there (which didn’t pan out for logistics reasons, but they settled on Quail Ranch which also has gorgeous Spanish vibes). They rented a classic Cadillac DeVille 1965 and hit the road for a few-night stay at Villa Royale, where we started our shoot. I got ..read more

  My last wedding of 2022 was an amazing note to end on. Despite taking place on DST ending day (aka losing an hour of sun in the evening), the weather was incredible and everyone was so nice and welcoming. E + B were such an gorgeous bride and groom, and all the details perfectly highlighted the “romantic” theme of the wedding. Congratulation to Eileen + Ben! See their engagement session here! Vendor team: Photographer: @beccamaas⁠ Wedding Planner: @unveiledbygrace_events⁠ Venue/Catering: @grandgimeno @jayscatering⁠ Videographer: @atosproduction⁠ Florals: @maritakawaguchiflorals⁠ Hair ..read more

  L + A’s wedding day began with a sweet Chinese tea ceremony to honor their Taiwanese and Hongkonger families. Following the tea ceremony and a delicious Chinese lunch, we headed to South Park Center, a wedding venue located on the 30th floor of a Downtown Los Angeles skyscraper. The 360 views from this venue are absolutely incredible, and it got even better when we went up to the helipad for portraits. I had a blast getting to know Li + Angela for their wedding experience! It was obvious how loved they are by all, and they’re my new foodie inspirations :) See their Griffith Observatory ..read more

  I met Sameera + Derek at an elopement I photographed for friends (Camellia + Harshit) during the pandemic, as Sameera is Camellia’s sweet younger sister! It’s so special when I get to have BOTH ladies from one family as brides of mine :) We did their engagement session at one of my favorite beaches in Malibu where we get to have both beach + cliff vibes. The goal was to schedule the session during low tide so we could get around the rocks to my favorite part of the beach, buuuuut that didn’t work according to plan. But these two were SUCH troopers and adventurers and were totally down ..read more