Just wanted to let you know all the happiness and share in the warm fuzzies.

xox

When I was asked to do my first boudoir shoot, I shyed away a bit… I thought, “What in the world would someone do with photos of themselves in lingerie?” It almost felt like something to do to blackmail someone. I was truly effected by the response they had… “I am never going to be this beautiful, this young, or in this moment ever again.” Simple enough.
The shoot was amazing. The photos turned out more beautiful and lovely than every expected. Each of the photos she chose were for her. She was floating on cloud nine after the shoot and said that she was so grateful that I could be a part of it for her… Wow. She was the one that had to talk me into it, and now, she was thanking me for making her feel as beautiful, young and in the moment as she had always wanted.

Really this is just a informative argument to help sway ladies to the “WHY” it is important to take these photos.

Why do boudoir?

There is something very beautiful about love. Not just the love that you give, but that love that you give to yourself. It is really something special when you can see someone who fully loves and embraces who they are…

I am a wedding photographer, by trade and by choice. I love everything that comes with shooting a magical wedding day. It never occurred to me the pure delight that clients/friends would be in my life before I started. When I shot my first wedding, to my last wedding this year, I have been blessed. When doing a tally of close girlfriends who I have photographed their weddings, it is 95% of them, and the other 5% I met them after they got married. It is one of those wonderful turn of events that has brought me to weddings, as well as boudoir photography.

Of course this is my muse. She is my number one… and all my fingers and toes are crossed that she will be able to live her dream and pursue her modeling career. And she is a instant look a like for Jennifer Aniston with red hair.
Dollhouse Hair and Makeup Design transformed this beauty. I couldn’t be more grateful for all the gorgeous curls and lashes. Thank you so much ladies.

Ack… Most embarrassing.. but shows how much fun we have with our shoots. We are actually standing in the bath tub at the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach

There is something very beautiful about love. Not just the love that you give, but that love that you give to yourself. It is really something special when you can see someone who fully loves and embraces who they are…

I am a wedding photographer, by trade and by choice. I love everything that comes with shooting a magical wedding day. It never occurred to me the pure delight that clients/friends would be in my life before I started. When I shot my first wedding, to my last wedding this year, I have been blessed. When doing a tally of close girlfriends who I have photographed their weddings, it is 95% of them, and the other 5% I met them after they got married. It is one of those wonderful turn of events that has brought me to weddings, as well as boudoir photography.

When I was asked to do my first boudoir shoot, I shyed away a bit… I thought, “What in the world would someone do with photos of themselves in lingerie?” It almost felt like something to do to blackmail someone. I was truly effected by the response they had… “I am never going to be this beautiful, this young, or in this moment ever again.” Simple enough.
The shoot was amazing. The photos turned out more beautiful and lovely than every expected. Each of the photos she chose were for her. She was floating on cloud nine after the shoot and said that she was so grateful that I could be a part of it for her… Wow. She was the one that had to talk me into it, and now, she was thanking me for making her feel as beautiful, young and in the moment as she had always wanted.

I know I bug on my social media and facebook trying to get ladies to sign up for my boudoir event. I promise it is only because I know the life changing effects it has had on past clients. They are truly so grateful and in love with the images, and I couldn’t be any happy to make they feel as beautiful as they are.

Really this is just a informative argument to help sway ladies to the “WHY” it is important to take these photos.

If you are interested or want to find out more about boudoir photography, I would be happy to show you more photos that are not displayed online for public display.

On the cliffs overlooking the ocean in La Jolla, she asked her to spend the rest of her life together, gladly she accepted.
We reminisce special moments in our lives, and for this lovely couple, this is one of them. I am so excited about your up coming wedding ladies. It is going to be beautiful and special just like you two.

Although they have been married a few years, they never had engagement photos taken. So we thought what a great opportunity to get some holiday photos and some fun lifestyle photos too.

A little photo shoot for an adorable baby tuxedo onesy called Tuxy Bear

Maternity for my dear friend

A delicious photo shoot for a wedding book for Fantasy Frostings

Our bridal boutique at Wine 661, in Valencia. With a lovely display from Enchanted Gardens and Cake Goodness

An engagement session in Griffith Park for a Napa Valley wedding couple.

Gorgeous baby portraiture for friend of Dana at Broke Ass Bride

Lovely display at the Americana in Glendale, Pop Bridal

Rainy day romance in Santa Clarita with the Man Registry’s owner/creater, Chris and his wife.

A colorful and fun baby shower with a cake by Fantasy Frostings

Tacos and crafts at Wedding Pantry with Broke Ass Bride

Maybe an inside peek on how cute babies can be even when they are crying. How can you resist her tutu?

This little angel wrapped in love

My parent’s new puppy

Wedding at Castle Green in Pasadena

Fabulous dessert bar from Bridal Bar and Fantasy Frostings, at Unveiled in Beverly Hills.

Private concert and photography El Javi, for his promotional materials, and album cover.

Lifestyle portraits in Pasadena

A favorite engagement session in San Juan Capistrano, with a couple getting married in Napa Valley

Boudoir hotness

Desert photo shoot with Cake Goodness, Enchanted Floral Garden and Becca Rillo

Union Station engagement session

Newport Beach engagement with one of my favorite couples

More hotness…

Gorgeous grand baby that will soon appreciate the wonder of buttercream

Long Beach EnGAYment with some adorable ladies

Boudoir for her fiance.

Such a good moment after their first look at Pasadena City Hall

Behind the scenes of My Fair Wedding, filming at Castle Green in Pasadena

They had a lovely Dodger Stadium engagement, and wedding at Dove Canyon in Orange County

A romantic skyline at Griffith Park for this engagement session

The lovely Wayfarer Chapel in Palos Verdes

Wine and dessert reception at Wine Crush in Long Beach

Paramount Ranch engagement

Wedding law work shop with Katy Carrier

Cute little engagement session at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland

My sweet niece’s senior photos

An intimate and sweet wedding, and the funniest ceremony I have ever been witness to seeing

World traveling couple, at their beach wedding in Malibu

Probably the nicest two people you could ever meet, in their limo waiting for their yacht in Marina del Rey

Fun little anniversary session for Jen of Prim and Pixie and her hubby at ACE Hotel in Palm Springs

Photo shoot at Castle Green Pasadena

Wedding love at Ranch Las Lomas in Silverado

My best friends’  brother ties the knot in Malibu

A small wedding with two bands and a wild cat, at Ramsey’s in Burbank

Solvang winery engagement with two good looking clients. So lucky.

Happy wedding at the French Estate in Orange

How cute is this kid?

Family photos in Descanso Garden in La Canada

My beautiful sister

A wonderful and fabulous wedding at the ACE Hotel in Palm Springs (soon to be featured on Style Me Pretty)

Sweet engagement session in downtown Los Angeles, starting at the public library.

Santa Fe destination wedding at La Posada

Romantic first dance at the Ambassador in Pasadena. (This was taken from outside by my talented shooter, Sabrina Hill)

Aboard the FantaSea in Newport Beach

Holiday surprise for their parents, a photo of all the families together

Lovely engagement/holiday photos

and last but not least:

A photo from my wedding day at Dodgers Stadium, taken by a stranger with my husband’s iPhone. It was such a wonderful and magical day. I love my Miss Tashina dress that I am wearing too.

Thank you for viewing my 2011 recap. Wishing you the best and happiest 2012.