☼ A Valentine’s Day Proposal at the Beach One Valentine’s Day evening, Christian told Kim he wanted to go on a walk down Corona Del Mar Beach in Newport Beach, California. The air was crisp and windy, and the last pinks and blues of sunset were still glowing in the sky. ☼ The Surprise Proposal As they walked toward the ocean from the beach’s parking lot, Kim was met by a red carpet lined with red roses and candles, leading to the lights of the “Marry Me” sign, designed by Events by Amor proposal planning. ☼ Then She Said Yes! And the rest is history. Congratulations, Christian and Kim ..read more

    Editorial, Natural Light Portraits Ongell and Ramond are couple with a strong, fashion-forward viewpoint. Instead of an engagement session, they were drawn to the idea of celebrating their marriage with portraits in a beautiful, natural light studio in Downtown Los Angeles. Having already exchanged their vows and begun their journey as newlyweds, they saw a post-wedding session as an opportunity to document their bond in a context that is authentic to their aesthetic and creative vision.   What Is a Post-Wedding Photoshoot? Also known as “day-after” photoshoots, post-weddin ..read more

    LEO CARRILLO STATE BEACH, MALIBU, CALIFORNIA A & B’s engagement session at Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu was free-flowing, dynamic, and raw. We took a natural, unposed approach, where I gave the couple ideas and activities and then photographed their natural chemistry. The results were incredibly romantic. Information about Beach Engagement Photoshoots For couples on the shyer side, I always recommend a sunset beach session. Even when other beachgoers are present, there’s something about the noise of the waves, the vastness of the ocean, and the beauty of the sunset tha ..read more

    EL DORADO PARK GOLF COURSE, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA In my years photographing weddings, I’ve learned that love is in the way that we look at each other—the inside jokes, the affection, the easing of nerves, all shared in silent glances. This is what I look for in my work as a documentary wedding photographer, to capture those quiet moments and to understand the couple better. Throughout their wedding day, Matt and Sarah’s connection and mutual respect was clear in the way they looked to each other, spoke to each other, and considered each other. On their first date, Matt brought ..read more

    FOREST FALLS, SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA After the first half of Lizette and Cory’s engagement session at the Los Rios Rancho apple orchard in Yucaipa, we set out in search of mountain views and autumn vibes. We found them in Forest Falls, a charming town near Big Bear where we found towering trees, vibrant yellow and gold leaves decorating quaint roads, and grand views of the San Bernardino Mountains. Our first stop in Forest Falls was a trailhead off Valley of the Falls Drive (even the name sounds dreamy!), which led directly into a dry creek bed. Lizette and Cory bu ..read more

    LOS RIOS APPLE ORCHARD, YUCAPIA, CALIFORNIA Lizette and Cory are the most in love. I don’t know how to describe it, other than to say that their connection is … charismatic. They’re one of those couples whose affection for each other is magnetic, pulling in everyone around them. Spending the day with them in the San Bernardino Mountains, wandering through apple trees and past lakes and meadows, felt like I was witnessing and capturing scenes out of a classic romance. The following images are from the first half of our engagement session, at the Los Rios Rancho apple orchard in Y ..read more

    SEDONA, ARIZONA There is no place in the world quite like Sedona, Arizona. Nestled on the southern edge of the famous Colorado plateau, Sedona is a geological dreamscape of red rocks, ponderosa pine trees, and a high desert. It draws both the adventurous and the spiritual, with many trails ending in incredible views that would make anyone stop and ponder her place in the universe. Sedona is special to Anna and Adon, and when they asked me to meet them there for a destination engagement session, I didn’t hesitate. We settled on two photography locations: sunset at Cathedral Rock ..read more

    MURRIETA, CALIFORNIA On a warm September evening, I had the privilege of photographing Chris and Stefanie’s micro wedding at the beautiful Casa Vinedo Estate, a residential wedding venue tucked into the hills of Murrieta, a sleepy vineyard-filled town north of San Diego that served as the perfect backdrop for a destination wedding. The couple’s children and their closest friends and family traveled with them from the Midwest to witness their intimate wedding ceremony and celebrate their love. From the musician to the cater to the officiant, all of the details were selected with ..read more

    ROMANTIC, UNPOSED, CINEMATIC The inspiration: Storytelling. Alireza and Bahar’s engagement session at Leo Carillo State Beach in Malibu was free-flowing, dynamic, and raw. We took a natural, unposed approach, where I gave the couple ideas and activities and then photographed their natural chemistry. The results were incredibly romantic. Engagement Photography at Leo Carillo State Beach For couples on the shyer side, I always recommend a sunset beach session. Even when other beachgoers are present, there’s something about the noise of the waves, the vastness of the ocean, and the ..read more

    MIKA + JORDAN I met Mika and Jordan just outside of Pasadena City Hall the evening of their engagement session, about an hour before sunset. This engagement session served as a prelude to their upcoming wedding, as Pasadena City Hall is just steps from the Westin Pasadena, where their wedding will take place next year. Pasadena City Hall Address: 100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Parking at Pasadena City Hall: Metered parking in the surrounding area      HI THERE, I’M PAMELA! I’m the owner and lead photographer at Pamela Tatz Photography. I know that the choi ..read more