Deb and Brian: Marina Del Rey Marriott

Posted on July 22, 2008

So what if Brian is a Manchester United fan… (Go Arsenal!) It doesn’t change that fact that he and Deb had the most spectacular wedding at the Marina Marriott in Marina Del Rey and I loved being there to photograph it. It was a treat shooting the bridal party in the hipster bar, Glow, down in the lobby.
After the rooftop ceremony overlooking the marina, Deb, Brian and I had crazy fun navigating the incredibly motley group of strangers (read creepy) that were binge celebrating the Independence Day weekend across the street at the beach.
A big big thank you to Toby and Jenny in Palo Alto who referred us the wedding. Toby is Cat’s dad’s BFF from medical school back in South Africa. It is always a thrill when our family cheerleads for us.

I also want to send out a big thank you to the ladies at the Marriott who coordinate an amazing party EVERY time.

Always great work by Walter Pawluk Wedding Videography.

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Couch Potato

Posted on July 21, 2008

We have a bunch of family portrait studio sessions today, so we of course had to put Clara on her chair to show off her mad skills. She’s almost 16 weeks old!

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Cheyenne and Marco

Posted on July 15, 2008

I loved working with Cheyanne and Marco on their amazing day! No getting ready and no ceremony… Just tons of fun with the couple and their bridal party (who braved the 107 degree weather on the year’s hottest day to date) and a super fun reception at Orange Hill Restaurant.

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Rosalinda and Louis

Posted on July 15, 2008

Rosalinda told me that she was a details girl, and boy, was she telling it straight! Such amazing creativity was put into her wedding day. She and her adoring hubby Louis were such great fun. Here is a list of some of her amazing vendors!
St. Denis Catholic Church, Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar Center
Susie Hansen Latin Band, Los Angeles
Sara J Pastries and Cakes, Canoga Park
M’s Flowers, La Habra
Gourmet Gourmet Catering, Upland
Infinity Lighting, Brea
Videography by Today’s the Day Weddings
Betty Fuentes-Velasquez, Talk of the Town Event Planning

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Erin and Josh

Posted on July 14, 2008

We love Erin and Josh…and its not just because upon running into Erin the other day at the Century City mall she watched my food while I found Cat and Clara. (Come on, it was really busy on Friday. It was the iPhone release day and the mall was packed! And don’t think I didn’t get one…cause I did Cat didn’t because AT&T is a…..well that’s another post altogether!)

Anyhow, we are really psyched for Erin and Josh’s wedding next month at Cicada. Here are some pictures from their amazing engagement session at the Santa Monica Pier from a few weeks ago.

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Alyea, Ricky, Travis, James & Grace

Posted on July 10, 2008

Adi and I had the bestest time working with this gorgeous team at their home in Cheviot Hills. Travis and James (7 year old twins!) were so game and even though Grace needed a little bribery love from Dora the Explorer, the three of them were magic together. I adore mom, Alyea, who was showering Adi and I with her family’s line of rockin t-shirts. Like butta!

uh, oh. meltdown in progress….

and then, some daddy love

Travis, aka Joey Ramone

Travis, darling. You little rockstar. Thank you for this beautiful gift. We loved it so much, we took a picture of it for the world to see!

family portrait, family photographer, los angeles

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Bonnie and Ivan

Posted on July 9, 2008

Bonnie and Ivan had a gorgeous wedding at St Mark’s Presbyterian Church and The Palm Court at The Island Hotel (previously the Four Seasons Hotel) in sunny Newport Beach. Sunny was an understatement that day, as even on the cool beaches of the O.C. the temps hit the high 90’s. We had the pleasure of working with wedding planner Carrie Goff for the first time, and it was pure perfection and can’t wait until our next gig together. Of course, we are always honored when we are booked by anybody for their big day, but B&I are both in the wedding industry as up and coming wedding professionals… wedding planners and uh, hum, wedding photographers, so how could we not feel triple flattered!! The crowd was just blown away by a Hawaiian dance performance by Hitia O Te Ra (with which Bonnie struts her stuff) and a Lion Dance by SGVCCA. Wedding make-up by one of our best buds, Joyce Luck.

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Back in Black

Posted on July 7, 2008

Our studio has been jam packed of late with newborns and babies galore! Just trying to catch up on bloggin’ them all!

In no particular order of adorbaleness…

Baby Emily

Cathy, Mike and Baby Tom

(and, yes, that is poop dripping down mom’s shirt…)

Former wedding clients Michelle and John David with Baby Jenna

Adi’s sister Shiri, Jack and Baby Kallie

B&G Photography Nate, Jen and Baby Lucas

Kim Fox’s one and only Baby Tess (workin’ it!)

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Amber and Mike

Posted on July 1, 2008

We’ve been so looking forward to documenting Amber and Mike’s 6/7/8 wedding at the Crossroads Estates at Firstone Vineyard in Santa Ynez. The day finally arrived, and boy, did these kids kick it up! One of our dear friends and most rockin’est wedding planner, Rebecca Stone from Duet Events, put the whole shindig together seamlessly. Together with a team of expert vendors hailing from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, Amber and Mike celebrated in style. Special thanks to Jill Remy and her team at Firestone for helping it all come together!
Wedding Coordintion: Rebecca Stone, Duet Weddings
Florist: Behind the Scenes
Caterer: Pure Joy
Officiant: Rich Tobin
Makeup: Shannon Jordan from Flirt
Hair: Sheila Stone from The Studio Agency
Videography: Dirk from Studio West
Cake: Decadence Wedding Cakes
Lighting: Bella Vista Designs