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It was a winter rainy wedding day in California, and it was absolutely stunning! Michelle and Borna had their beautiful ceremony at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Huntington Beach. Then, we all ventured over to the Coyote Hills Golf Course for their reception! Luckily it wasn’t ever raining super hard but they were […]

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A Beautiful Winter Rainy Wedding Day in California

California wedding on golf course

A first touch is such a sweet and special moment on your wedding day. Over the years of being a California wedding photographer, my beautiful brides have always asked my opinion on a first look vs a first touch. I’m writing this blog to give you all of my thoughts on this topic and also […]

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A First Look VS a First Touch on your Wedding Day

As a Southern California wedding photographer, one of the most stressful times during a wedding can be the wedding family photos! I have many tips for how to create the best experience for you and your partner on your wedding day! My number one goal is to help you not feel rushed or chaotic during […]

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Tips For Your Wedding Family Photos

California wedding family photos

La Serena Villas is a dreamy boutique hotel located in the desert of Palm Springs, California! This is where Natalie and Mark decided to have their wedding day at this past May. In 2021, we got to meet at Joshua Tree for their engagement session! Afterwards, their photos were some of my favorites! So, I […]

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Dreamy Desert Wedding at La Serena Villas

This Oak Glen wedding was so beautiful and fun with Montana and Nate! They truly are such sweet people to be around and their wedding was a blast and a super fun celebration. Their venue was the Pear Grove Barn in Oak Glen, California! It is home to heirloom apple orchards and stunning views. Oak […]

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A Beautiful Oak Glen Wedding Day | Montana + Nate

If I could give all of my future brides one piece of advice, it would be to do a first look at your wedding! Destiny and Trevor’s beautiful wedding day was at a private estate in the stunning Bermuda Dunes. They chose to do a first look for their wedding day and I was so […]

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Why Couples Should Choose a First Look for their Wedding Day

My recommendation to all of my beautiful couples on their wedding day is to always dedicate time inside of their wedding timeline to take tons of sunset photos! Capturing your love with a beautiful sunset backdrop is simply magic. Even if it is only 10-15 minutes I promise it will be 100% worth it. Especially […]

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Why Couples Should Opt For Wedding Sunset Photos

Why Couples Should Opt For Wedding Sunset Photos

This elegant Prospect Park winter wedding in Redlands, California was so amazing! Emma is actually a family friend of mine so I was extra excited and honored that she asked me to capture their wedding day for them! The whole wedding day had slight hints of boho aesthetic yet on the more neutral side! Come […]

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Elegant Prospect Park Winter Wedding in Redlands | Emma + Asher

bridal photos with neutral wedding flowers

Allison and Blake’s Irvine winter wedding was so sweet and personable. Their ceremony was a great start to a wonderful celebration! For a couple getting married in Southern California, it was a beautiful day with amazing weather. I love that weddings during winter in Southern California can have just as amazing weather as if they […]

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Irvine Winter Wedding | Allison + Blake

Irvine Wedding Ceremony

I know for a fact that you are going to fall in love with this romantic backyard fall wedding! My love for backyard weddings is unmatched and this backyard wedding was one that I will never forget! Not only because of how emotional the whole day was but because of the fall wedding décor that […]

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Backyard Wedding in Fall | Yvette + Rodrigo