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NOVICA Shoot in Jaipur, India

January 24, 2024 - NOVICA is the National Geographic artisan catalog that I have been a photographer for several years now! They have vario...
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Danielle & Nick's Sunny Cabo Wedding!

January 16, 2023 - Now that Nick and Danielle are SUPER MARRIED it's time to celebrate AND relax, but not before we crammed in ONE last sun...
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Frankie & Charlotte's Dreamy Miami Wedding

November 15, 2022 - I am so honored to have been at Frankie & Charlotte's wedding to document their gorgeous day and witness the union of Cu...
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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...
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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...
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Cristian and Margaret's Wedding

May 31, 2022 - Cristian and Margaret! Wow! I had the honor of capturing their wedding at the Dreams Resort in Punta Cana in the Domini...
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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...
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Cameron Goddess Oracle Book

June 10, 2021 - What gift do you get your bestie that has been all over the world with you as your photo muse?? I have SUCH an incredibl...
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Death Valley Divas Group Boudoir Shoot

June 09, 2021 - When you go on a Girls' Road Trip you always have to pack your camera gear, costume changes, alcohol and snacks, good tu...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Vibiana Wedding Featured on Inside Weddings

September 07, 2018 - Glamorous Art Deco-Inspired Wedding in Downtown Los Angeles Jen and Jordan PHOTOGRAPHED BY: LAURA GRIER OF BEAUTIFUL DAY...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Marissa and Brandon’s Engagement shoot at The Getty Center and Malibu Wines

January 12, 2018 - I had SO much fun on this shoot with Marissa and Brandon! Thank you to my “fairy godmother” favorite wedding coordinator...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!...
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The Photography Industry is Changing: Tips From the Pros on How to Succeed

October 18, 2017 - The Photography Industry is Changing: Tips From the Pros on How to Succeed Photographers know that in this industry,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Rachel and Landon’s engagement shoot at Rayavadee Resort in Krabi, Thailand

May 17, 2017 - I love when Serendipity enters my life. It usually happens while I am traveling and sure enough it happened on my most r...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Beautiful St. Martin Destination Wedding

November 28, 2016 - I am finally back from my whirlwind adventure from the Caribbean through South America and the Galapagos and back to rea...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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WOPT – The World Oilmen’s Poker Tournament in LAS VEGAS 2016

April 29, 2016 - This was my 10th year photographing the WOPT tournament (World Oilmen’s Poker Tournament) in Las Vegas and each year I h...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Rachael & Jason’s Epic Engagement Shoot in Malibu, California

October 07, 2015 - Rachael and Jason’s wedding is coming up next month, so we decided to do a last minute quickie engagement shoot in Malib...
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Kurt & Andy’s Fabulous Engagement Session in Atlanta, Georgia

October 07, 2015 - So, I first met Andy and Kurt about three years ago in Eleuthera Bahamas while shooting a destination wedding and doing...
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The Maggie & Jeff Show: Maggie & Jeff’s Insanely Fun & Gorgeous Napa Valley Wedding

August 14, 2015 - I had to wait until Maggie and Jeff boarded their plane to Africa for a month-long safari before posting this sneak peek...
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Allison and Brandon’s Wedding at the Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara

July 27, 2015 - I am FINALLY back from Bali and have been waiting to have good enough internet to be able to post Allison and Brandon’s...
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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...
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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...
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Rex & Rod’s Fabulously Beautiful Destination Wedding at Villa “Bali Hale” in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii

March 31, 2015 - As ALL of you know from our Instagram and Facebook explosion over the last 2 weeks, that we were all just recently in a...
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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...
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Riki and Kristen’s Wedding at L’ Auberge Del Mar

October 08, 2014 - I have been looking forward to Riki and Kristen’s wedding for a LONG time! I cannot believe it has already passed and th...
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Erik and Cheryl’s Destination Wedding Weekend at Westmoor Farm in Nantucket, MA

October 01, 2014 - I had the pleasure of meeting Erik and Cherly through Erik’s sister Kim who was a college girlfriend of mine. On the way...
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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...
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Jessica and Adam’s Wedding at The Ihilani Resort in Oahu, Hawaii

September 03, 2014 - MAHALO!! FINALLY, I get to blog a sneak peek from JMatt and Adam’s ridiculously fun destination wedding at the Ihilani...
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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...
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World Oilman’s Poker Tournament 2014 at the Wynn Las Vegas

April 30, 2014 - Ahh the annual WOPT Poker Tournament in Las Vegas!! It has become one of my favorite Spring events to look forward to an...
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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...
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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...
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Destination Weddings & Honeymoons: Published Cover Photo

February 07, 2014 - Check out Laura Grier’s first cover photo published in Destination Weddings & Honeymoons. This couple flew in from Russi...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!...
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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...
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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...
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Ashley and Andrew’s Elopement Wedding at the Four Seasons in Punta Mita Mexico

July 23, 2013 - Now that this wedding elopement has finally been featured on Weddingchicks, I can post it on my blog:) Ashley and Andrew...
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Anaheim Hilton Indian Shoot

May 08, 2013 - I just wanted to give a HUGE thanks to Madiha Khan with Exquisite Events and Inna Savluk with Butterfly Floral for creat...
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Michellee and Jason’s Destination Wedding at the Barcelo Bavaro Palace in Punta Cana, Dominican

March 01, 2013 - I can’t believe that only a week ago I was sipping Pina Coladas on the beach at the Barcelo Bavaro Palace in Punta Cana,...
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Julia and Nicholas’ Winter Wedding at Seven-Degrees Gallery in Laguna Beach

January 08, 2013 - Yes, I know, the suspense has been building to see the photos from Julia and Nicholas’ wedding that I photographed just...
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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...
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Africa Part 4: Cape Town, the Garden Route, and Victoria Falls

February 06, 2012 - After spending two amazing weeks in Tanzania, Sarah and I boarded a plane to South Africa to tour around the bride and g...
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Africa Part 3: Terrence and Karen’s Wedding on Zanzibar Island, Tanzania at the Neptune Pwani B

February 06, 2012 - FINALLY, the blog you have been waiting for! Terrence and Karen’s stunning wedding on Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. Terrenc...
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Amy and Scott’s Epic Adventure Destination Wedding at Rafiki Lodge in Costa Rica

August 15, 2011 - This MAY be the LONGEST BLOG post I have done to date, but it is impossible to even begin explaining how much we did in...
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