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Venice Beach Engagement | Anree & Scott

admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:56:42 +0000

It’s official! My new site is finally finished! And what better way to celebrate than with a new post!

Anree and Scott are getting married this summer at the beautiful, historic Adamson House in Malibu. We started their session at the Venice Canals and ended on the beach with an amazing sunset.

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FIND Mexico | Review

admin — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 03:40:12 +0000

About a month ago I attended a photography workshop in a small town near San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. It was one of the best experiences of my life and a major turning point for my business. And I don’t say that lightly… I’m not the type of person that thinks everything is good. I’m a harsh critic… like I would let you know your signature soup isn’t good- harsh (that’s of course if it wasn’t good). Trust me when I say I’m harsh!

The workshop I attended was the FIND workshop with Jonathan Canlas. It was shooting film for three days, learning how to expose properly, seeing how Jon shoots and interacts with clients, learning how he makes the big bucks, no question was off limits… it was three full days of learning, growing, and having the cojones to shoot only film.

It’s hard to put into words what this workshop has done for me. And to call it a workshop does it no justice- it’s a community, a family, a place where learning continues long after the three days of the workshop. I’ve never attended a workshop where the photographer putting on the workshop is available and is more than willing to help you with anything… Jon genuinely wants to help and not just for those three days. I know if I need anything or had a question, Jon would help in a heartbeat.

If you’re looking for a workshop to attend, want to learn, want to shoot film… trust me when I say the FIND workshop is a must! It’s worth it! Every last penny! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, one of the best experiences of my life!

Here are a few images from the workshop. I will post way more later…

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Corona Wedding | Kristina & Brandon

admin — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:38:04 +0000

Kristina and Brandon were married at a beautiful private estate in Corona, Ca.

shot with Logan Cole

Make Up: Piper

Hair: Vanessa Engel

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Bandy Canyon Ranch | Kristen & Mike

admin — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:43:11 +0000

Kristen and Mike were married at Bandy Canyon Ranch- a beautiful, rustic ranch in the hills of San Diego County. Their day was filled with DIY, made with love from the bride, her friends, and family.

Shot with Logan Cole

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Rancho Las Lomas Wedding | Russ & Daniela

admin — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:25:59 +0000

Daniela & Russ are so sweet, kind, and most importantly so fun! Daniela’s laugh and smile can seriously light up a room. These two beautiful people were married this past summer at Rancho Las Lomas.

Daniela & Russ – thank you for being so kind & making us feel like we were part of your amazing family.

Huge thank you to:

Wedding Coordinator- Arielle Azoff of LVL Weddings & Events

Caterer- 24 Carrots

Make Up- Design Visage

DJ & Lighting- Elevated Pulse

And Logan Cole for helping me shoot!

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Humprey’s Estate | Tinahui Family

admin — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:37:38 +0000

Thank you so much to the Tinahui, Gumbert, Gould, Avila, Delgado Families for being so kind, fun, and patient. I’m so honored to have met y’all and to be a part of your lives.

Location: Humphrey’s Estate

contax 645, kodak portra 400, kodak portra 800

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Lake Tahoe Wedding | Stephanie + Chris

admin — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:27:23 +0000

Stephanie and Chris were married this past May in beautiful Lake Tahoe. They wanted something small and intimate, so they opted to elope to the beautiful woods of Tahoe. I can’t think of a better place to get married.

Shot with Logan Cole

Make up and hair by Amy Clarke

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San Diego Engagement | Julie + Scott

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:37:26 +0000

It wasn’t fate that brought Julie and Scott together. It was her best friends who saw a cute guy one night, chatted with him for awhile and knew he was perfect for Julie. They called her up to tell her that her soul mate, her future husband was standing in front of them. In a bar. And she’d better get out of bed and get to the bar. Fast!

Julie trusted her friends enough because that’s exactly what she did, she got up and went out to meet this guy her friends were gushing about.

It turns out that Scott was, indeed, perfect for her. He was funny, sweet, smart- MIT graduate has smart written all over it, right? and he was moving to San Diego from Massachusetts… or was it fate?

I’m so excited for Julie and Scott’s wedding this fall at Balboa Park. Thank you so much for spending the afternoon with me and I’m thrilled to be able to capture your smiles, laughs, and love.

We began their engagement session at Pacific Beach Pier and ended in La Jolla Beach.

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Life thru Instagram

admin — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:24:30 +0000

Yes! It’s finally summer here in southern California. I know summer officially started last month but we southern Californians know the real party starts in July, when May grey and June gloom have left the state. I love summers here- farmers markets, fresh fruit, beach parties, s’mores, and long days- perfect for shooting.

Now, to catch up…

I’m obsessed with popsicles these days. I’ve made 3 different flavors so, coconut and lime, jalepeño-infused chili mango, and the latest one was key lime pie. So far I’m in love with the chili mango (recipe below) and the key lime pie. I think this may be my next business venture

Last week a group of film shooters got together and toured Cypress Albums and Richard Photo Lab in Los Angeles. I had the chance to meet instagram and fb friends in person!

One of my favorite pictures of my step daughter was when she was four years old, sticking her tongue out on a gloomy summer day. It’s such a cute picture that we decided to recreate it. Of course it’s not a perfect match but I think we did a great job!

I finished the whole insanity workout program last week! The first month was hard but doable… the second month is straight torture! I’m taking a week off and starting the program again next week. I’m sure there will be a lot of food pics coming up on instagram this week.

MIHO Gastrotruck is my new favorite food truck here in San Diego. Logan and I will be traveling to San Francisco for a wedding soon and I’m dying to try their food trucks! I’ll be sure to post all the goodness MIHO caters, so if you’re getting married and looking for something different and yummy, try them!

Weddings:

Shot an amazing wedding at Camarillo Ranch with my friend Kristeen of La Brot Events.

And this past weekend with Katie at Villa De Las Flores in Rancho Sante Fe- gorgeous venue!

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paletas de mangos con chile

spicy mango popsicles

adapted from Paletas by Fany Gerson

1 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

1 small serrano or jalepeño pepper, split lengthwise -I used a jalepeño. Please do not skip this, it makes a huge difference!

1 ripe mango

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 to 2 teaspoons ground chiles (piquin, gualillo, arbol) I used pasilla-ancho

1/2 teaspoon salt

combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan. cook over medium-high heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil and the sugar has dissolved. add the serrano or jalepeño, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. let cool to room temperature. strain through a fine-mesh sieve. finely dice 1 1/2 cups of the mango and coarsely chop the rest. mix the diced mango with the chile and salt and set aside. put the coarsley chopped mango in a blender or food processor, poor in the syrup, lime juice, and blend until smooth. divide the blended mixture among popsicle molds, leaving enough room for the diced mango. Freeze until the mixture has a slushy consistency, add the mango.

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Viceroy Palm Springs Wedding | Jaymi + Will

admin — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:01:03 +0000

Jaymi and Will were married last summer at the beautiful Viceroy in Palm Springs. It was a day full of family, close friends, and details to honor those that couldn’t be there.

I shot this gorgeous wedding with my good friend Katie.

List of vendors is provided at the end of the post.

Coordinator/stylist: Carter & Cook Event Design

Florist: Modern Bouquet

Invitations: Paper Cut Industries

Gown: Enzoani

Bride’s shoes: Badgley Mischka

Catering: Citron

Hair: Mark Thomas and Lynette Regnier (assistant), City Salon

Groom’s attire: Zara

Groom’s shoes: Cole Haan

DJ: Chris Paul

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