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Costa Mesa Maternity Photos | Ana & Servando
Ana and Servando's studio maternity session in Costa Mesa was clean, intimate, and full of genuine family moments. With their daughter Julia along for the shoot, the session felt less like maternity photos and more like documenting a family getting ready to welcome their second little girl.
Pasadena City Hall Engagement Photos | Soraya & Matthew
Soraya and Matthew's engagement session at Pasadena City Hall was editorial, effortless, and full of genuine warmth. Between the sweeping architecture and their naturally photogenic energy, every frame felt elevated and completely real at the same time.
La Piedra Beach Proposal Photos | Arjun & Callie
Chris and Lilit's surprise proposal at The Getty Center rose garden was intentional, playful, and full of genuine connection. From the emotional proposal moment to relaxed portraits through the gardens and architecture, this session felt elegant, candid, and very LA.
Victoria Beach Proposal Photos | Olivia & Bella
Olivia and Bella's surprise proposal at Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach was romantic, elevated, and deeply personal. From the red rose and candlelit setup on the sand to a family celebration at sunset, every detail felt thoughtful and completely true to them.
Getty Center Proposal Photos | Chris & Lilit
Chris and Lilit's surprise proposal at The Getty Center rose garden was intentional, playful, and full of genuine connection. From the emotional proposal moment to relaxed portraits through the gardens and architecture, this session felt elegant, candid, and very LA.
Laguna Beach Engagement Photos | Adam & Frank
Adam and Frank’s Laguna Beach engagement session at Treasure Island Beach was relaxed, playful, and completely true to them. From tequila shots on the beach to candid sunset moments along the shoreline, the entire session felt natural, fun, and effortless.
Los Angeles Proposal Photos | Bridny & Mohammed
Bridny and Mohammed's surprise proposal at Bosque Del Rio Hondo in Los Angeles was intimate, emotional, and completely genuine. From the quiet anticipation to the moment she said yes, every frame captured something real and unrepeatable.
Malibu Proposal Photos | Ashley & Sean
Sean and Ashley's private Airbnb proposal in Malibu was intimate, thoughtful, and beautifully calm. With mountain views, family support behind the scenes, a bouquet surprise, and champagne to close the night — every detail felt personal and completely intentional.
Malibu Engagement Photo Session | Vi & Josh
Vi and Josh's engagement session at El Matador Beach in Malibu was relaxed, romantic, and filled with soft coastal light. Surrounded by the beach's iconic cliffs, rock formations, and sweeping ocean views, the setting felt both intimate and expansive. As they wandered the shoreline, laughing, staying close, and fully present with each other, every moment unfolded naturally. From playful interactions to quiet, heartfelt embraces, the session captured their genuine connection in a way that felt effortless, timeless, and unmistakably them.
Santa Monica Proposal Photos | Jack & Carolina
Jack and Carolina's surprise proposal at Palisades Park in Santa Monica was intimate, heartfelt, and beautifully real. While visiting Los Angeles from out of town, Jack carefully planned a private proposal overlooking the ocean, choosing Palisades Park for its peaceful setting and scenic coastal views. Even with rain threatening to change the plans, the moment unfolded exactly as hoped, creating an emotional and unforgettable proposal filled with genuine joy, meaningful connection, and the reminder that the best love stories don't need perfect weather to be perfect.
Los Angeles Engagement Photos | Laura
Laura Airo and her fiancé were an absolute joy to photograph, sweet, easygoing, and effortlessly fun to be around. Their engagement session took place on August 18, 2025, tucked away in Cedar Grove at Griffith Park, a hidden woodland spot reached by a short hike that feels straight out of a fairytale.
With their wedding planned for May 31, 2026 in Sequoia National Park, they wanted an engagement location in Los Angeles that echoed the same forested, nature-filled atmosphere. Cedar Grove was the perfect match, offering towering trees, soft light, and a quiet sense of intimacy that reflected both their story and the adventure ahead.
Palos Verdes Proposal Photos | Vi & Josh
Vi and Josh's surprise proposal at Point Vicente Lighthouse in Palos Verdes was a deeply personal, emotion-filled celebration set against sweeping ocean views and dramatic coastal cliffs. On November 16, 2025, the proposal unfolded quietly in the soft coastal light, surrounded by sea air and the steady rhythm of the waves below. With family involved in every detail—including the photographer—the experience felt just as meaningful behind the lens as it did in front of it, capturing genuine reactions, tender moments, and an unforgettable beginning to their next chapter.
Tuscan Rose Ranch Wedding Photos | Iris & Sam
Iris and Sam's wedding at Tuscan Rose Ranch was intimate, elegant, and full of genuine joy. From lavender garden portraits and a private first look to surprise food trucks and a sparkler exit, every moment felt personal, relaxed, and completely them.
Santa Monica Engagement Photos | Amanda & Preston
Amanda and Preston’s engagement session took place on November 23, 2025, in Santa Monica, with the park setting offering a relaxed and open backdrop for their time together. The session felt easy and unforced, focusing on natural moments, quiet connection, and the kind of laughter that comes from simply being yourselves. It was a laid-back, meaningful way to capture this season of their story.
Topanga Wedding Photos | Emanuela & Josh
Emanuela and Josh's wedding at the Inn of the Seventh Ray in Topanga was intimate, nature-filled, and deeply connected. With towering trees, flowing water, and soft canyon light as their backdrop, every moment felt unhurried, genuine, and completely them.
Malibu Engagement Photos | Ben & Grant
Ben and Grant’s connection is rooted in ease, humor, and genuine affection. After getting engaged during a trip to Santa Monica in July 2023, they’ve continued to show up as their most authentic selves together, playful, relaxed, and deeply connected.
Grant brings an easygoing, go-with-the-flow energy, never hesitating to lean into the moment, even when that meant braving cold ocean water. Ben balances that with quiet tenderness and playful gestures, sneaking in nose nibbles and lighthearted teasing throughout the session. Together, they create candid, natural moments that feel full of warmth, laughter, and real connection, the kind that’s effortless to photograph.
Los Angeles Proposal Photos | Rohan & Ritika
Rohan and Ritika's surprise proposal at The Getty Center in Los Angeles was intimate, personal, and deeply meaningful. The Getty was where they had their first date and first kiss — making it the perfect place for Rohan to pop the question in the most genuine and thoughtful way.
Palos Verdes Engagement Photos | Emanuela & Josh
A warm, light-filled engagement session at Malaga Cove in Palos Verdes — coastal cliffs, rocky beaches, and soft little moments like him tucking a flower behind her ear. These two get married in Topanga this fall, and I can’t wait.
Emanuela and Josh's engagement session at Malaga Cove in Palos Verdes was warm, coastal, and full of quiet connection. From sun flares along the rocky shoreline to soft tender moments between them, this session felt genuinely romantic and completely natural.
Yorba Linda Maternity Photos | Andrea & Gio
Andrea and Gio's maternity session at the Redwood Grove in Los Angeles was warm, light-filled, and full of genuine joy. Joined by their two Rottweilers, Broly and Brutus, we celebrated their 10-year anniversary and the baby girl they have on the way, all surrounded by towering redwoods and the most beautiful golden light. The session felt like a heartfelt celebration of family, love, and this exciting new chapter together.
Los Angeles Engagement Photos | Iris & Sam
Iris and Sam's engagement session at Cedar Grove in Griffith Park was cozy, woodsy, and full of genuine connection. Joined by their very important sidekick, Charlie, they hiked, laughed, and soaked in the perfect late afternoon glow filtering through the trees. The entire session felt warm, natural, and effortlessly cinematic, capturing the quiet joy of simply being together.
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