Alexa // Orange County Fashion and Portrait Photoshoot
Alexa and I had our first shoot together in June of 2018. Since then we’ve shot countless times, but these photos blow every other of ours out of the water. We shot at OC’s only natural light studio, Sparks Studio, and let me just say, I could have shot there ALL DAY. Thank you, Jennifer, for having us! Check out the perfect mix of portraiture and fashion here
I love taking portraits. To be blunt, they’re my shit. Don’t get me wrong, I love fashion and pretty clothes, but I’m much more interested in capturing the people in them. As cheesy as it sounds, we all have something unique about us (major eye roll, I know) and I love capturing it. Whether its the way you smile when you laugh, or the way your eyes light up when I prompt you to think of Rihanna baking you cookies, we all got something. I highly recommend doing a solo portrait session at least once in your young adult life. When you look back on them 5, 10, 15, 30 years from now, you’ll never be upset you did them. You’ll smile at how amazing you looked and get to enjoy how much you’ve grown since.
Alexa and I had our first shoot together in June of 2018. Since then we’ve shot countless times, but these photos blow every other of ours out of the water. We shot at OC’s only natural light studio, Sparks Studio, and let me just say, I could have shot there ALL DAY. Thank you, Jennifer, for having us! Check out the perfect mix of portraiture and fashion here!
Michelle + Joel // Temecula Engagement Session
Michelle, Joel, their pup GG and I spent the day in Temecula for their engagement session. We began at the cutest coffee shop in Old Town and made our way to Mount Palomar Winery, where the two became engaged! Check out the fun here.
Ugh, I’m the worst at blogging sessions! Moving forward through 2019 I will make sure I blog more. I will start with this beautiful engagement session from October 2018.
Michelle and Joel have been together since they were teenagers and this coming September they are becoming Mr. and Mrs. and they chose little ole’ me to capture it. (S/O to my sorority sister Marissa for recommending me - you’re a real one ;) ! )
After debating all the beautiful places to shoot at in Southern California, we decided on the most special one - Mount Palomar Winery - where the two became engaged. (And a cute little coffee shop just for fun.) The day was filled with laughter, love, and beautiful photos. Michelle had the cutest jean jacket made that said “Mrs. Ortiz” on the back and brought the sweetest Mr. and Mrs. mugs. We also had to include their fur child Gigi, the cutest little pup around. Their engagement session only made me that much more excited for their big day. Thank you Michelle and Joel for trusting me to capture this next chapter of your lives!
Take a look at our day below:
Pelin + Jake // Hilton Bay Front Hotel // San Diego, Ca Wedding
Pelin and Jake had their wedding at the Hilton Bay Front Hotel in San Diego, Ca. It was gloomy, windy, and yet one of the most beautiful days ever. I laughed, I cried, I stayed two hours extra to PARTY. Check it out here!
This is a long one folks. Pelin, Jake and I met on their first engagement shoot with me. Instantly we hit it off, as if we had known each other as friends for years. Their love is radiating, which makes my job easier and much more fun. After their second engagement shoot, I become more excited for their wedding as a friend, than just a photographer.
I cried along with Jake as she walked down the aisle…and during the rest of their ceremony. However, the sappy emotions aside, I was actually highly anxious because it was cloudy and the sun was going down fast. When the ceremony was over I still had to do family shots, group photos and their bridals, all with about 30 minutes of light left. If you scroll down far enough you’ll see I accomplished all that and then some.
Once the reception came the stress was pretty much over. In fact, I finally got to let loose. I’ve been to a lot of weddings - most which have been genuinely fun. But until Pelin and Jake’s, I had never been to one where 98% of the people were dancing and having fun the entire time. I stayed two hours after my day was over just to party with them and their friends (even though I had a wedding the next day). Take a look at their day here!
Amanda + Ricky // San Juan Capistrano Couples Session
A beautiful couple on a beautiful Southern California afternoon. Amanda, Ricky and I met at an open space in San Juan Capistrano for a couple's session celebrating their 5 year anniversary!
I love LOVE. And I love my couples for allowing me to capture theirs. Amanda found me via instagram, shout out social media, and asked me to take pictures for her and Ricky's FIVE year anniversary! Naturally I said yes. We met at the Northwest Open Space in San Juan Capistrano and shot till the park closed. In about an hour I already had over 700 pictures to choose from. These two are so clearly in love and are naturals in front of my camera. They made my job SO easy. Take a little look at their session here!
