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Lifestyle Photoshoots
February 28, 2020

The Hidden Swing on Top of Elysian Park

So some of you may know that I was taking a month break after chaotic end of 2019. Winter season is usually busy with holiday sessions, but this time I had 8 weddings back to back during November and December. Of course, with editing time on top of that I had initially thought I could […]

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Engagement Photo Proposal
November 10, 2018

Elizabeth + Dan – Surprise Proposal (!) Shoot at Vasquez Rocks

When Elizabeth first reached out to me she told me they were not engaged, but would love some couple photos. At this point I was secretly wishing that her boyfriend would reach out to me and ask me to photograph a proposal...and it totally came true!!

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Engagement Photo
October 25, 2018

Jen + Joe Laguna Beach Engagement Shoot

Beach photo sessions can be pretty tricky, because of the high tide in the morning, but when you go in the evening the crowds are just insane here in Los Angeles. You always have to play around with time/date but we also do not want to miss the golden hours of sunrise or sunset! The […]

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Engagement Photo
September 18, 2018

Sunset Mountain Engagement Shoot – Golden Hour Magic!

I met Victoria through an Facebook group where we often collaborate with other Los Angeles based models, make up artists, and other creative individuals. I had initially reached out to that group to fill a Sunday afternoon session that opened up for me to chase the sunset at Angeles Crest (can...

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Engagement Photo
August 28, 2018

Descanso Garden Engagement Photos Suzette + David

My husband and I frequent Descanso Gardens often just to go on a nice morning walks, and I always wanted to photograph a couple here. The lush greenery is always so beautiful here, and every corner has its own beautiful scenery. After discussing with Suzette and David on where they would like...

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Engagement Photo
August 8, 2018

Booked Your First Engagement Photoshoot?

I never really thought about what people should wear to engagement shoots, or if I had any cool tips or tricks to their shoot, but I realize this could be your first ever professional shoot – and questions are okay! Here are some popular questions I get when booking engagement shoots (or...

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Lifestyle
August 4, 2018

Lifestyle Shoot with The Shirley May – DTLA

I know I already blogged her about it once already during Cherry Blossom Festival at Descanso Gardens – but I really enjoy shooting with her! Not only that, but Shirley May lives pretty close to me too so that helps, haha. Anyway, for this one Saturday afternoon we decided to just venture...

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Proposal
July 20, 2018

Surprise Proposal Lewis + Gill (Hint: she said YES!)

Honestly? I love seeing proposal photos. The sheer joy and happiness I see in them are so, so lovely and I am ever so thankful that I can be a part of these moments. Lewis had reached out to me about a week prior from this big day, telling me his whole plan. At that […]

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Lifestyle
June 29, 2018

Lifestyle Shoot with Shirley May

Shirley May and I actually go back to 2011! I was attending Harvard for a semester and we had originally met there. Shirley moved out to LA couple years ago, and she’s now a published model. It’s an honor to be a friend as well as a photographer of hers! Enjoy the shoots from San...

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Engagement Photo
May 26, 2018

Steven + Elaine

Seriously? These were ridiculously hard to choose which photos to upload onto my website…everything about this entire road trip was SO adorable!! Steven and Elaine wanted more than normal LA landscape, so we decided to do a mini trip to Joshua Tree! Clearly, it was worth the drive. The...

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