Liya and Jed: Hollywood glamour meets rock n roll

It’s a modern love story.  Fed up with the dating scene she opened the match.com account.  At this point, she knew what she wanted (and more clearly what she did not want) and… Continue reading →

Sun and Chris: beauty and elegance at Maderas in Poway, CA

Sun and Chris, both from Korean families, decided to celebrate with a primarily western ceremony and they chose the beautiful Maderas Golf Club in Poway for this elegant celebration.  From the creamy white… Continue reading →

Meghan and Brian – a touch of Irish in Snohomish, WA

My cousin Meghan and her fiance Brian have known each other for years.  What started as a crush on a boy with a cute Irish accent has turned into a beautiful romance and… Continue reading →

Jessica and Blaine: a creative and personal celebration

For years Jessica’s dad has been collecting antiques, and for years the family has teased him about it.  When would all of these items (from antique milk jugs, to old train cars and… Continue reading →

Erin and Garrett – Etiwanda Gardens

When we are given the opportunity to photograph a couple’s most special day, we spend a lot of time with them and often get to know them pretty well.  After all, few people… Continue reading →

Brenda and Antonio – Maderas Golf Club

The day could not have been more beautiful when Dad and I pulled up to the clubhouse where Brenda and her bridesmaids were getting ready, at Maderas Golf Club.  The location and weather… Continue reading →

Heather and Mike – Tivoli Too in Laguna Beach, CA

How often do you hear a bride say that she met the man of her dreams in a bar??  Not often, I assure you.  But this wasn’t just any guy.  When Mike and… Continue reading →

Jenelle & Cory: Refreshingly Green!

Dick and I had a great time with Jenelle and Cory on their engagement shoot in Julian earlier this year (we already knew Jenelle because she works with Dick).  These two are so… Continue reading →

McKinsey & Danny

Elegant.  Classic.  Tasteful.  Thoughtful.  Warm. These are the words that immediately came to mind when I was thinking about what to write about McKinsey and Danny’s beautiful celebration at Twin Oaks Garden Estate… Continue reading →

Krystle and Jeff’s Fairy Tale Celebration

As soon as I passed through the doors of Krystle’s hotel room at the Dana on Mission Bay in San Diego, I felt the warmth of her family and friends.  The kids played… Continue reading →

Korea: the wedding part 1 (western style)

Finally, the wedding day arrived!  First was the western ceremony.

Andrea and Ralph – a sunset celebration

Ever since we took their engagement photos in Balboa Park, I had been looking forward to Andrea and Ralph’s wedding.  These two are not only beautiful, but they’re such a laid back couple… Continue reading →