There are so many personal touches you can put into a wedding. One of my favorite things to see is what kind of flowers the bride chooses. Not just flowers, but nowadays you can use anything to make your bouquet!
Some bouquets of my past brides. It’s fun to see them side by side. Each one definitely reflects the bride. 
I like leaving myself little notes around the house.
A reminder never hurts!
Ha! This makes me smile every time
i like the before and after…cleary, you read the note!
I love you!
Love this! I’m inspired to do the same!
Mallory & Kobe flew in all the way from Hong Kong to do their engagement session with me! It’s always such an honor when people fly in just for their engagement pictures.
For their session, we took advantage of some of LA’s greatest landmarks. We started on Hollywood Blvd, ventured to Union Station, and then finished at the LACMA!
They love Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head.
Love this! Aren’t they cute in their little outfits?
Hollywood Blvd. gets really trafficky and at first I thought, “Why on earth did I choose to shoot from across the street?!.” I waited a bit for the cars to pass but then remembered that improvising is the way to go. They happened to be wearing really cute, bright, orange shoes and those really cute, bright orange shoes looked fabulous under the bus.
Back in their hotel room for an outfit change. I like getting ready photos.
Mallory was set on doing things that were very “them” (as it should be!), and eating chocolate in bed is very much so.
Channeling 007.
Union Station.
We found this giant fan. How can you NOT have fun with that thing?!
“High fashion?”
The LACMA.
Kobe likes taking pictures too. The in between moments . . . always my fav!
too cute. i love it.
What a cute couple!
when I grow up I want to take pictures as fabulous as you.*heart*
I love the warm tone in the pictures. It brings that sweet and delighful feeling.
The orange and blues are soooo VIBRANT and RICH!
My fav picture: Mr. Potato Head presents, The Rings. <3
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Great shots! The bow tie really adds a nice touch.
I tried a new lens today – the 85mm f/1.2.
It is fantastic for portraits! I typically use the 50mm f/1.2 for portraits but the 85 allows you to step back to give your subjects some space (I like to be close but understand that sometimes space can be good), and the 85 will also give you a tighter (narrower frame) shot.
Dave Baez and his daughter June.
If you take a lot of portraits, I would highly recommend the 85mm f/1.2 but if you are looking for more of an all around general lens, I think the 50mm f/1.2 is more suitable.
i am in LOVE with my 85 I love this father daughter photo. beautiful!
So would you say a better general lens is the 50 or the 85?
The 50 is definitely a better general lens. I’m going to add that into the blog post now.
Golden Hour is (roughly) the first and last hour of sunlight during the day. The sun is lower so that lighting is soft, warm, and shadows are longer. It’s beautiful.
My engagement sessions are scheduled two hours before sunset to get use of the best light. It really, really makes a difference when you take portraits during this time so if possible, check the sunset time and schedule your shoot around it!
Happy Shooting!
The 3rd picture is priceless. Even the ducks are in love!
So impressed with your authentic self CC, Coming out to capture the most amazing moments in peoples lives… what a gift!
These are very priceless pictures, love how it captures the love that surrounds them, exspecially the ducks. Thanks for the “Golden Hour”.
perfection.
Hello…
I love love love your work.
I am passionate about photography but only recently started to explore new angles, colors, etc.
I’m curious about one thing which is the camera you use most?
Thank you
kissy*
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They are all GORGEOUS!!!
Ahhhhhh the peacock bouquet – that wedding got me hooked onto your photography!!!