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The Prettiest Bridal Shower Ever!

May 31, 2010

Virginia really knows how to throw a bridal shower! Lucky Sana to have such a great friend put so much love and detail into her bridal shower.

This is by far the most elaborate, stunning bridal shower i have ever seen!

I call this the Sweet Spot…Candy,cookies, cakes all things sugary!

How amazing is this black chandelier? I love it!

Probably my favorite detail..Each guest got a little pair of panties as a favor!

The most beautiful champagne bar..with berries!

The food was artfully made as well…Yummy Hummus and Raw Veggies

The lucky and beautiful Bride to be Sana!

And the Hostess with the mostess Virginia and her BFF Sana!

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B’nai Mitzvah | Seven Degrees Art Gallery, Laguna Beach

May 31, 2010

I had been looking forward to Corey and Kali’s B’nai Mitzvah for almost a year now. Commonly known as a ‘Coming-of-Age’ ceremony, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah marks a time in one’s life in which they become a Jewish adult.

Working with Orange Counties newest Event Planning team of Once Upon A Mitzvah, Nicole Chaness and Sharon Gall from Once upon a time weddings was amazing!
One of my favorite parts about this event was the photoshoots we had done prior to the big day of Corey and his “Rockstar” inspired on location photoshoot and Kali and her High Fashion studio photoshoot , I really got to know Corey and Kali personally and was so proud of them for completing such a huge step in their lives.

With Sharon’s help Nicole planned what turned out to be one heck of a Mitzvah for Corey and Kali complete with Airbrush tattoo artists, professional dancers, photo booths, a caricature artist, cake pops and so much more!

Kali looking stunning before the service.

Corey and Kali and their fabulous family.

One of my highlights was to see my work hanging in one of Laguna Beach’s best galleries, and one of my favorite places for weddings and events Seven Degrees in Laguna Beach Nicole had huge canvases of my photos of Corey and Kali made to decorate the gallery walls.

Tags: Laguna Beach, Mitzvahs, Seven Degress
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Rancho Sante Fe, San Diego Wedding ~Laura and Sorin

May 11, 2010

Laura and Sorin had a small intimate wedding in Rancho Sante Fe at The Cielo Club in San Diego.

Laura is my neighbor here at the studio and she is Romanian (so am I) so we had an immediate connection.

Her and Sorin are the most adorable affectionate couple and i was so excited to be their photographer.

I was also really excited to work with the awesome Lindsay Longacre of LVL Events .

Lindsay did a really amazing job at pulling together all the details of the day and making sure the wedding went off without a hitch.

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Gianna’s 1st Birthday Party Photography~Shady Canyon, CA

May 11, 2010

I have been photographing the Gallegos family for years now, ever since Grayson was growing in his beautiful mother Marisa’s belly. First off i love the Gallegos Family, every last one of them, but i have a special connection to Grayson, he is my favorite little boy to photograph. It must have started when i had had to bribe him to smile with grapes, now i don’t have to bribe him at all. He is my little ham.

Well Grayson now has an adorable baby sister Gianna and she just turned 1 and i was there to document it. Marisa and Mike really know how to throw a 1st birthday party! It was complete with Princess Tiaras, hanging butterflies, a face painter, 2 bounce houses, swords, shields and bubbles everywhere!

Here are some of my faves from her birthday!

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Happy Mother’s Day!

May 9, 2010

Love to all moms out there! xo

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The City Club on Bunker Hill Los Angeles Wedding | Angela and Oleg

May 6, 2010

Angela and Oleg got married April 17th, 2010 at The City Club on Bunker Hill in Downtown Los Angeles.

They had a very elegant and modern wedding at this beautiful spot in downtown LA with the help of Sherrien Shui of Twogether-Events . What an amazing view they had for their ceremony and reception. I really loved how different the feel of the space was. I am usually outdoors at the beach and it was such a refreshing change to be in a big city towered by large buildings.

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Umm… how amazing are Angela’s shoes!

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Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel Wedding | Kirsten and Brady

May 6, 2010

Kirsten and Brady got married April 24th, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel. They had a wonderfully beautiful wedding, with the most beautiful people in Orange County. Pretty people, breathtaking views, beautiful bride and groom, the cutest flower girls, a packed dance floor and my favorite an ice cream bar with rainbow sprinkles!

The Ritz Carlton is one of my most favorite Resorts to shoot at here in Orange County.

The wedding was stunning and had a very elegant, classic look, thanks to the amazing Brooke Keegan, wedding planner. Brooke is so amazing at produceing weddings with her ability to combine trendy ideas with elegance and sophistication.

The flowers were done by the talented Karla of Elegant By Design, she always creates the most beautiful wedding arrangements.

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