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  A Photographer’s Guide to Looking and Feeling Your Best on Your Wedding Day So much planning goes into your wedding day.  Even the smallest, most intimate of weddings take a lot of work.  It’s so easy, as your wedding day comes closer, to be so focused on the minute details of the wedding that you forget to take care of yourself.  Looking and feeling your best on your wedding day is paramount to having an enjoyable time. You should feel confident and glowing and there are things you can do to help facilitate these feelings.   And more than that, when the chaos ..read more

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 My 5 Best Pieces of Advice From the conception of Thereafter, my intention has been to photograph people in a way that is true to how you view yourself and your life. A large part of that is giving you space and guidance to host your wedding in a way that is authentic to who you are.  And herein lies the beauty of working in this industry—this can lend itself to so many different things for every couple that I work with. It can mean a lavish, traditional wedding in a chateau in France or it can mean a nontraditional, intimate backyard affair in Los Angeles. There is no right and th ..read more

  In the online space, you hear a lot about hiring a wedding photographer — what to look for, what questions to ask, and what to expect. But maybe the more important question to ask is what should you avoid doing when hiring a wedding photographer? How exactly do you find a wedding photographer that is the right fit for you personally?  Sometimes we can do all of the right things … but it is what you are not doing that makes it easier to hire the wrong photographer, a photographer that doesn’t quite understand you and your vision.      Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Hir ..read more

Why It Matters and How You Can Style Simply and Intentionally What if I told you that styling your engagement session is more than your clothing choice? Or more than your location? And what if I told you that styling is one of the most important parts of designing an engagement session that truly tells a story and feels personal and intentional? Keep reading for more of my thoughts on styling.   What is Styling and Why Does It Matter? Thereafter’s Approach to Style I have a unique perspective on styling. For me, styling is much more than clothing and accessories. Styling embodies a way o ..read more

A Photographer’s Top 5 Picks for a Memorable Engagement Session With an area as large and diverse as the Los Angeles metro area, planning an engagement session can feel a bit defeating. You want someplace unique, you want something special, and you want somewhere meaningful.  But in the crowded LA landscape, it can be hard to find the perfect place for your engagement session.  What are the best Los Angeles engagement photo locations? Why a Los Angeles Engagement Session? First of all, why should you consider an LA engagement session? Most people who decide to have an engagement ses ..read more

  Los Angeles – City of Angels, of endless Sunshine, La-La Land. Whatever you know it as it’s hard not to love this scattered metropolis with its convergence of cultures and the abundance of opportunity.  As elopements and intimate weddings become more and more common, people are searching for places to elope that are more than just a pretty backdrop — they are looking for places that are meaningful or for a place that offers an unforgettable experience to coincide with their ceremony. A Los Angeles elopement should definitely be on your list to consider when planning your wedding ..read more

My Best Advice to Facilitate Authentic, Emotive, & Personal Images One of my main purposes behind Thereafter Photo is to create images where my clients feel like they are seen—completely and fully—right where they are. This is my passion and my calling as a photographer. And while the intimate nature of my photograph is deeply woven into my interactions with my clients, I have found that there are certain things that you, as the one in front of the camera, can do to best prepare for the photoshoot.  Showing up fully as yourself for photoshoots isn’t easy for everyone. Most people fee ..read more