Showing posts for 'light'. Clear search

A Pasadena Love

May 12, 2023 - Jen and Brian are amazing - they met during the pandemic and just had a romance and very much became each other's suppor...
Read the Full Post »

Aemish and Resh Cancun Wedding Part 2

June 02, 2022 - To tell the story of one beautiful wedding we need to start with another one... Resham Uttamchandani and Aemish Shah...
Read the Full Post »

Aemish and Resh Cancun Wedding part 1

June 02, 2022 - To tell the story of one beautiful wedding we need to start with another one... Resham Uttamchandani and Aemish Shah...
Read the Full Post »

Ellyse and Paul Wedding

January 19, 2022 - Ellyse is my friend Bethany's adorable mother. Her and her now husband are in their 70's and have definitely made me bel...
Read the Full Post »

Miles and Carolina Wedding

November 15, 2021 - I met Miles almost twenty years ago when i first moved to Los Angeles shooting his band. Then years later I felt extreme...
Read the Full Post »

Aemish and Resh's Socal Destination Wedding at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Temple Part 2

September 02, 2021 - Here is a bit more about Aemish and Resh's wedding story! To tell the story of one beautiful wedding we need to start wi...
Read the Full Post »

Aemish and Resh's Southern California Destination Wedding Part One

September 01, 2021 - I met Aemish years ago at the Summit Conference in Florida. What an amazing person and friend he has become and now I ha...
Read the Full Post »

Jodie and Paul's Wedding in Tiburon, California

June 10, 2021 - First of all, can I be adopted by your family Jodie?? How amazing is it to have two artist parents who met in design sch...
Read the Full Post »

Sabrina and Jessica’s White Wedding at Mr. C’s in Beverly Hills

April 06, 2020 - Sabrina and Jessica are seriously my soul sisters! We are connected in so many ways and by 1 degree of separation. Not o...
Read the Full Post »

Kayla & Robin's Magical Wedding

January 25, 2020 - Kayla and Robin met the traditional way, through a good mutual friend, named Hinge (the most reliable dating app around)...
Read the Full Post »

Lara & Justin's Epic OG Love Fest Wedding Extravaganza in Asheville

October 16, 2019 - WEDDING OF THE YEAR! This wedding was to be Lara and Justin's third and (final?) chapter of their wedding adventures.
Read the Full Post »


Kenteara and Matthew’s Wayfarers Chapel Wedding in Rancho Palos Verdes

October 10, 2018 - Kenteara and Matthew only had about 12 guests at their wedding and did sort of my dream wedding day…a meaningful ceremon...
Read the Full Post »

Lara & Pery’s Wedding at the Adamson House in Malibu

October 09, 2018 - There are SO many reasons WHY I loved this wedding. Not only did I get to work with the fabulous Leah Bleiweis of “ Your...
Read the Full Post »

Elissa and Michael’s Wedding at the Unitarian Society and Moxi Museum in Santa Barbara

October 08, 2018 - I had to put Elissa and Michael’s wedding on the blog, because it was so touching and personal and SO them! I OVE shooti...
Read the Full Post »

Sierra & Reto’s Lake Como Italy Wedding at Castello di Rossino

September 07, 2018 - It was always my dream since I studied abroad in Italy in college to get married in Italy, but more specifically in Lake...
Read the Full Post »

Jenny & Garett’s Hot Wedding at Malibou Lake

July 17, 2018 - Jenny and Garett’s wedding at Malibou Lake in Agoura was absolutely stunning! The 115 degree head did NOT stop this coup...
Read the Full Post »

Chelsea and David’s Wedding at Wayfarer’s Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes

July 17, 2018 - I am FINALLY catching up on my blogging, but good things come to those who wait! I was so excited to shoot Chelsea and D...
Read the Full Post »

Marissa and Brandon’s Wedding at the Brentwood Country Club

May 07, 2018 - FINALLY, I have a sneak peek on the blog from Marissa and Brandon’s gorgeous sunset wedding at The Brentwood Country Clu...
Read the Full Post »

Vanessa and Paul’s Wedding at Leoness Cellars in Temecula

January 12, 2018 - I am finally getting to blog about this gorgeous winter wedding in the wine country of Temecula! You may remember Vaness...
Read the Full Post »

Troy & Ester’s Engagement shoot at the Last Bookstore and Griffith Observatory

December 24, 2017 - I just blogged Troy and Ester’s wedding recently and realized that I never blogged their ridiculously awesome themed eng...
Read the Full Post »

Ester & Troy’s “Bookworm-themed” Wedding in Redondo Beach

December 11, 2017 - I am SO overdue on blogging this adorable wedding of my friends Ester and Troy! You may remember them from our Book-them...
Read the Full Post »

Feature on Maharani Weddings: San Diego, CA Indian Wedding by Beautiful Day Photography

November 09, 2017 - San Diego, CA Indian Wedding by Beautiful Day Photography Reliving Sabena and Aamir’s big fat fusion Indian bash has me...
Read the Full Post »

Erin and Will’s Intimate Wedding Ceremony at the Malibu Beach Inn

November 08, 2017 - I just had to post some sneak peeks of Erin and Will’s beautiful long-awaited wedding ceremony at the Malibu Beach Inn!...
Read the Full Post »

Sab and Aamir’s gorgeous Indian Wedding at the Catamaran Resort and Spa

October 24, 2017 - I can’t even begin to describe how obsessed I was with Sab’s hair, make-up, clothes, colors…basically everything about h...
Read the Full Post »

Jen & Jordan’s Wedding at the Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles

September 26, 2017 - FINALLY, I have a sneak peek on the blog from Jen and Jordan’s “Great Gatsby-esque” Golden wedding at The Vibiana Downto...
Read the Full Post »

Sarah and Tim’s Elopement in Marin, California

August 23, 2017 - SO when your best friend tells you suddenly that she and her boyfriend are eloping in three days and moving to Singapore...
Read the Full Post »

Bula Ever After in Savu Savu, Fiji

August 15, 2017 - It is a rare moment when I get to put down my camera and be a guest or a bridesmaid/mermaid at a wedding, but that was w...
Read the Full Post »

August’s 1st Birthday!

August 15, 2017 - I never got to posting this adorable photo shoot with Rachel and Noah and little August! He is growing up SO fast I can’...
Read the Full Post »

Brock and Crystal’s Wedding in Ibiza, Spain

August 15, 2017 - I just had to post a few magical photos from this unicorn couple’s wedding, Brock and Crystal. They actually met dressed...
Read the Full Post »

Jamie and Sam’s Summer Camp-themed Wedding at Camp Puhtok in Maryland

June 29, 2017 - It only took me 38 years to finally go away to a sleep away Summer Camp, and this time it was for a wedding! Jamie and S...
Read the Full Post »

Vanessa & Paul’s Desert-themed Engagement Shoot in Las Vegas

May 15, 2017 - I just HAD to post a sneak peek from Vanessa and Paul’s Desert-themed engagement photo shoot in Las Vegas! I was driving...
Read the Full Post »

Laura Grier Travel’s Grand Canyon Adventure Photography Workshop

May 15, 2017 - Recently, I gave a private photography workshop to Peggy Burnet and her husband and toured them around to some of my fav...
Read the Full Post »


Jen & Jordan’s Golden Beverly Hills Engagement Shoot

February 24, 2017 - Jen and Jordan might be the MOST ADORABLE couple ever. Not only are they total fashionistas, but Jen has the total hook...
Read the Full Post »

Dana & West’s Palm Springs Wedding at The Parker

December 23, 2016 - Merry Christmas to the Johnson and Christian families and congratulations on Dana and West finally getting married!!! I...
Read the Full Post »

Karlee and Kurt’s Gorgeous Cliffside Wedding at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel

November 14, 2016 - I have known Kurt for a decade and as I sat and listened to his vows to Karlee and hear him talk about their 7 year jour...
Read the Full Post »

Alison and Richard’s Wedding at Wayfarer’s Chapel in Palos Verdes, California

November 08, 2016 - Meet Alison, Richard and their new growing blended family! This past weekend I had the great privilege of meeting their...
Read the Full Post »

Evelyn and Robert’s Pre-Maldives Wedding at Wayfarers Chapel

October 11, 2016 - Evelyn and Robert are really having a destination wedding in the Maldives (I told them I wanted to hide in their luggage...
Read the Full Post »

Casey & Adam’s Engagement Shoot

September 14, 2016 - I had SUCH a blast co-shooting Casey and Adam’s engagement session with the fabulous Jillian Rose! It was like having wi...
Read the Full Post »

Lauren and Travis’ Wedding at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills

June 24, 2016 - Finally Lauren and Travis got married! In their case, first came Love, then came the baby carriage, THEN the marriage:)...
Read the Full Post »


Samantha & Justin’s Chic Jungle Destination Wedding at the Viceroy in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico!

May 27, 2016 - Finally, the moment you have all been waiting for…Samantha and Justin’s epic Playa Del Carmen Destination wedding weeken...
Read the Full Post »

Addy & Yoad’s New York City Wedding at The Glasshouses Art Space

January 19, 2016 - What a ridiculously fun wedding! I first met Addy and Yoad on skype from Tel Aviv, Israel. Addy is my friend Lauren’s si...
Read the Full Post »


Rachael & Jason’s Rooftop Ceremony at The Beverly Hilton

December 23, 2015 - I am FINALLY posting Rachael and Jason’s beautiful rooftop, evening wedding at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. This e...
Read the Full Post »

Samantha & Justin’s Beautiful Autumn Engagement Session in the City

December 23, 2015 - I am SO excited to shoot this amazing couple’s wedding in Mexico next year! Just reminiscing about NYC in the Fall, beca...
Read the Full Post »

Danielle & Ross’ Beautiful Los Angeles Wedding at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills

December 22, 2015 - Happy Holidays! I am so excited to blog about Danielle and Ross’ gorgeous wedding at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills. Any...
Read the Full Post »

Corinne and Justin’s Epic Adventure Las Vegas Engagement Shoot

November 06, 2015 - This is kind of a long blog post, because I am obsessed with this all-day adventure engagement shoot that I did of Corin...
Read the Full Post »

Kym and Robert’s Wedding at Auberge Du Soleil in Napa Valley

November 05, 2015 - Finally Kym and Robert are up on the blog! I first met Kym when she was coordinating Destination Weddings in Cabo, Mexic...
Read the Full Post »

Laura and John’s Wedding at the Skirball Cultural Center

October 27, 2015 - Anytime I get to work with my long time friend, business mentor, and super talented Event Designer Ryan Larson of Savoir...
Read the Full Post »

Part 2 of Marwa & Hassan’s Wedding Reception at the Grand Del Mar

October 08, 2015 - Anytime you put me in a room with Middle Eastern Music, Food, and Dancing I am in heaven, but then when you add in worki...
Read the Full Post »

Marwa & Hassan’s Muslim Wedding Ceremony

October 07, 2015 - Marwa and Hassan had a two day wedding! The first day, pictured here, was their muslim ceremony held at Marwa’s mom’s ho...
Read the Full Post »

Tara & Derek’s Magical Forest-themed Wedding in Annapolis, Maryland

June 23, 2015 - I have been anxiously awaiting posting this blog from Tara and Derek’s wedding at her parent’s home in Annapolis, Maryla...
Read the Full Post »

Kim & Chester’s Wedding at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Anaheim

May 29, 2015 - I met Chester through his sister Lyra, who has been a long time client of mine, and I instantly knew their wedding was g...
Read the Full Post »

Wendy and Afshin’s Calabasas Wedding at The Oaks

April 02, 2015 - It’s not every day that get to shoot one of your best friend’s weddings…but when Afshin, my “brother from another mother...
Read the Full Post »

Kelly and Randy’s Wayfarers Chapel and Trump National Wedding in Palos Verdes

November 06, 2014 - The day before I left for Peru I photographed my last wedding of the season at Wayfarers Chapel and Trump National in Pa...
Read the Full Post »

Elaine and Nate’s Destination Wedding at The Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach

September 11, 2014 - Finally, I get to blog about Elaine and Nate or “ELATE” as they are affectionately known as:) These two are hilarious an...
Read the Full Post »


Claudio and Kristina’s Wedding at the Skirball Cultural Center

June 09, 2014 - I have been SO excited to blog about Kristina and Claudio’s wedding, because not only was it gorgeous, but I got to work...
Read the Full Post »

Lan and Braeden’s Wedding at Wayfarers Chapel

June 09, 2014 - Finally I get to blog Lan and Braeden’s gorgeous Palos Verdes/Redondo Beach wedding! I have been traveling in Europe and...
Read the Full Post »

Lindsay and Chris’s Wedding at the Holy Family Church in South Pasadena

April 18, 2014 - You may remember Lindsay and Chris from their engagement shoot a few months back at Pasadena City Hall and Union Station...
Read the Full Post »

Kristy and Adrian’s Military wedding at Fort Mac Arthur Air Force Base in San Pedro

April 02, 2014 - Kristy and Adrian came all the way from Denver, Colorado to have their destination wedding near the gorgeous beaches of...
Read the Full Post »

Kae and Galen’s Gorgeous Wedding at Wayfarers Chapel and the Portofino Hotel

March 30, 2014 - What a gorgeous March day we had for Kae and Galen’s Wedding! It was like Summer and our hike down to the Terranea Cove...
Read the Full Post »

Rebecca and Ari’s Wedding Weekend Day 2: Avalon Theatre in Hollywood

February 06, 2014 - I was SO excited about Day 2 of Rebecca and Ari’s EPIC wedding weekend, because they were hosting an event-filled night...
Read the Full Post »

Jennifer and Cynthia’s Wedding at Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes

January 14, 2014 - I am convinced that Jennifer and Cynthia are superheroes! I don’t know how they juggled three tiny children and managed...
Read the Full Post »

Sara and Charles’ Wedding at Wayfarers Chapel and the Betty Reckas Cultural Center

December 05, 2013 - FInally I am able to post the photos from Sara and Charles’ wedding! What a fun day! We started out at Terranea where Sa...
Read the Full Post »

Tricia and Josh’s Wedding at the Hacienda in Los Cabos, Mexico

November 20, 2013 - I LOVE coming down to Cabo, Mexico and getting to work with Kym from Bliss Events and her team! Every wedding we do toge...
Read the Full Post »

Gina and Vince’s Twilight Wedding Ceremony at the Lakeside Golf Club

November 12, 2013 - I met Gina and Vince through Gina’s sister Elisa whose wedding I shot a couple of years ago. We had such an amazing time...
Read the Full Post »

Karina and David’s Morning Wedding at the Bel Air Bay Club

November 09, 2013 - I LOVE shooting weddings at the Bel Air Bay Club …it is so stunning whether it’s foggy or sunny and we had a bit of both...
Read the Full Post »

Elizabeth and Vincent’s English Countryside Wedding at Chartwell in Kent, England

November 05, 2013 - Congratulations to my older sister, Elizabeth, for OFFICIALLY becoming a European today and NOT just by her marriage to...
Read the Full Post »

Katie and Kevin’s Destination Wedding at Wayfarers Chapel and Terranea

October 19, 2013 - Katie and Kevin decide to elope here in Southern California from Dublin, Ireland and got married on a gorgeous Tuesday!...
Read the Full Post »

May and Frederick’s Wedding at Terranea Resort and Spa in Rancho Palos Verdes

October 15, 2013 - May and Frederick’s Wedding happened on a gorgeous hot sunny day in September and I know it will be a day they both will...
Read the Full Post »

Alex and Maggie’s Chinese-American Wedding at Wayfarers Chapel and Mission 261

October 14, 2013 - Finally, I get to blog about Alex and Maggie’s gorgeous Chinese-American Wedding! They got ready in Pasadena where they...
Read the Full Post »

Anthea and Eric’s Wedding at Rancho de Chiquita in Malibu, California

September 26, 2013 - FINALLY, I get to blog about Anthea and Eric’s wedding a few weeks ago! I have been so excited about this one, because I...
Read the Full Post »

Rachel and Noah’s Urban Vintage Wedding at the Smog Shoppe in Culver City

September 14, 2013 - I HEART Rachel and Noah!! I have been looking forward to their wedding weekend for a LONG time, not only because I was g...
Read the Full Post »

Kianna and Jamel’s Gorgeous Morning Wedding at the Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach

August 27, 2013 - Not many people get married on a Friday morning, but we couldn’t have asked for better weather, lighting or timing to do...
Read the Full Post »

Alisha and Dipak’s Gorgeous, Rustic Wedding at Maravilla Gardens

May 29, 2013 - I have been waiting for Alisha and Dipak’s Wedding for over a year! I first met Alisha when I was photographing her brot...
Read the Full Post »

Katrina and Josh’s 12.12.12 Wedding in Rancho Palos Verdes

December 19, 2012 - I can’t believe it’s already been a week since 12.12.12 and Katrina and Josh’s wedding at the gorgeous Wayfarers Chapel...
Read the Full Post »

Amy and Christopher’s Wedding at the Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes

November 17, 2012 - FINALLY, I get a chance to post this gorgeous blog of Amy and Christopher’s wedding!!! What an honor to be asked to shoo...
Read the Full Post »

Lori-Ann and David’s Fairytale Wedding at Disneyland

November 01, 2012 - Finally a sneak peak of Lori-Ann and David’s adorable wedding at the Disneyland Resort. I love the Disneyland weddings b...
Read the Full Post »

Mahsa and Abtin’s Wedding at the LAX Marriott

September 13, 2012 - Finally, a sneak peek of Mahsa and Abtin’s EPIC 15 hour Persian Wedding Extravaganza! We had so much fun, but I think th...
Read the Full Post »

Cynthia and Joe’s Wedding at the Saddlerock Ranch and Vineyards in Malibu

August 30, 2012 - Saddlerock Ranch and Vineyards is ALWAYS one of my favorite places to shoot. Not only do you have wild, exotic animals g...
Read the Full Post »

Yan Yan and Yuefan’s Wedding at the Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club

August 28, 2012 - Yan Yan and Yuefan LOVE taking photos and I LOVE having couples like this:) We had plenty of time to run around and shoo...
Read the Full Post »

Monica and Jess’s Hoedown-themed Wedding in Santa Barbara

July 27, 2010 - I have to give a HUGE thanks to Jessica Sterling who asked me to shoot this wedding with her of distant cousins of hers.
Read the Full Post »