Sarah and Sean – El Monte Wedding Photography

I’ve known Sarah since High School, but I just met Sean when they contacted me about their wedding.  These guys had a great wedding, very spiritual and very well executed.  And most of all, it was romantic.  Here is a slideshow:


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And on to the photos!
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liu_0016The bride’s father played a beautiful song on his violin while the mothers lit the candles.
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Thanks Guys!

Scott and Kristin – Seal Beach, CA Wedding Photography

So many times their lives almost collided, and yet the Good Lord had his timing for their lives to merge into one. I went to High School with Kristin, but I hadn’t seen her since then until she called me about her wedding. When we met them, we both fell in love with them. They have been such troopers to work with, trusting our creative vision and willing to do anything we ask to get just the right shots. You probably recognize them from their Engagement Session in Long Beach Harbor, and you’ll be happy to hear they successfully tied the knot a few weeks ago. I made a slideshow (click “play show” below to see it) – I’m proud to say it’s one of our best:


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So of course he facebooked her the morning of…
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allenderwedding_0005The blushing bride…
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allenderwedding_0008This is her first look at herself.  Fighting tears.
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allenderwedding_0016Hi first look at her on their wedding day.  It’s currently his facebook profile pic.  Masha snagged this awesome shot.
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allenderwedding_0023I love the feel of this image.
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allenderwedding_0027She is just stunning.
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allenderwedding_0034We’ll never forget the “petrified jello”.
allenderwedding_0035The “put a ring on it” song will probably be in every wedding playlist until the end of time.
allenderwedding_0036Their reception was right on the bay – what a serene view.
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Thanks!

Mike and Jane – San Clemente Wedding Photography

I’ve been friends with Mike since I was a kid, and I truly enjoyed taking part in this wedding. I saw a ton of “blasts from the past”, and I had the pleasure of introducing my wife to people who didn’t even know I was married. It really made me think about how easy it is to lose touch, and that I need to not just rely on social media to keep in touch with people’s lives. I was amazed at how relaxed they were during their engagement session, which I will be blogging in the near future. For their wedding, these guys had an interesting approach – they didn’t try to plan out every detail, or even pretend like they had. They rolled with the punches and really it was a near-perfect day, all things considered. As long as you have a few friends who know what’s supposed to happen, and are willing to step in as needed, it can really be a low-stress event. As if the simple fact you are getting MARRIED is not enough stress, people! As always, I have a slideshow, and then some of my favorites. Enjoy!


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nelsonwedding_0009My wife Masha is blowing my mind right now with what’s she’s getting out of our F/2.8 lenses.  I need to buy some for her exclusive use!
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nelsonwedding_0013I love this shot my wife took of me.
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nelsonwedding_0016This wedding had a coin toss.
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nelsonwedding_0024Trying to shoot romantic couples shots on a crowded beach was new challenge – oh, and we only had 10 minutes to do it all.  I’m really happy with ’em anyway.
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nelsonwedding_0036This wedding reminded me that we didn’t have enough Journey at our wedding.  It’s timeless music.
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Antony and Erin – Orange County, California

Antony and Erin’s wedding was truly memorable and I had a great time.  This was fun also because tons of my friends were there, including the Bride, the Groom, and the pastor.  The ceremony was at Harbor Trinity Church (my church!) and the reception was at the Newland Barn in Huntington Beach.  Here’s a slideshow, and then onto a few of my favorite shots. Click “play show” and turn up the sound!


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If you enjoyed these, please leave a comment below!  Thanks Erin and Antony for including me in your big day.

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