Nora + Rafael: San Francisco City Hall Wedding

Surrounded by their families and closest friends, Nora and Rafael tied the knot in an intimate ceremony against the backdrop of the regal San Francisco City Hall. They exchanged emotional vows, and had their first kiss as husband and wife to the enthusiastic cheers of their loved ones echoing off the building’s high ceilings. After taking photos with each of their guests, we wandered each floor to find the best spots for romantic portraits. Even with the high volume of weddings and elopements going on at the same time, we never ran out of spots to photograph in or felt rushed and the light was perfect, even in the middle of the day, highlighting the beauty of this special couple. Congrats to these lovely newlyweds, and thank you for letting me be part of your day!

Teresa + Johnny: Los Angeles County Arboretum Engagement

One of the amazing things about shooting in LA is that you will never run out of new places to discover! My first visit to the vast and diverse Los Angeles County Arboretum was for Teresa and Johnny’s engagement photo session, and it was so perfect for the photos they envisioned. Every ten steps it seemed there was a new garden or pathway or body of water, and every new scene made a gorgeous backdrop to show off this adorable couple. I will definitely be keeping this place in mind for future SoCal shoots, and I can’t wait to photograph these two again for their wedding in May!