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10 SoCal Florists for Bright & Natural Wedding Blooms

10 SoCal Florists for Bright & Natural Wedding Blooms

As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen a lot of florals, and I’ve worked with a LOT of florists. Flowers are my favorite thing ever. And since happy, natural, modern, and bright flowers make me so happy, I’ll focus on florists that KILL this look.

5 Things You THINK Matter, But Actually Don’t When Hiring a Wedding Photographer

5 Things You THINK Matter, But Actually Don’t When Hiring a Wedding Photographer

These blogs don’t take into consideration that all couples and all wedding needs are different. There’s no blanket statement on what you NEED or don’t need for your wedding. Here are some common things that actually might not matter when hiring your photographer — I think they’ll surprise you.

QUIZ: How many hours should you book a photographer?

QUIZ: How many hours should you book a photographer?

It's all about your love story being told in the best way so you can remember it forever. Your wedding day goes by fast, and it's all up to you how you want to spend it.

Romantic Modern Rustic Temecula Winery Wedding

Romantic Modern Rustic Temecula Winery Wedding

Lauren + Josh Miranda

Galway Downs, Temecula

Emotional & Party Wedding in a Boho Barn

Emotional & Party Wedding in a Boho Barn

Every good wedding includes a getting-ready dance party. Brooke and her bridesmaids blasted Lizzo and paraded around Brooke like the queen she is.

Jazz-filled + Classic Movie Wedding in the heart of LA

Jazz-filled + Classic Movie Wedding in the heart of LA

It looked like we stepped out of a Disney movie, except the stars were Marilyn Monroe meets vintage and a sauve silent movie actor.

Dancer Engagement Session under an Icelandic Waterfall

Dancer Engagement Session under an Icelandic Waterfall

On an uncommonly sunny day in Icelandic spring, the sun rose bright and early…around 2:30am. Just as the sun peeked over the volcanic rock, Yana and Mario shared a kiss after 5 years of marriage. I always love anniversary sessions, and this one sure did deliver. It was a quick session since they both had to work back in Reykjavik, which was a few hours away. They are professional dancers and dance coaches! So of course, they had to show me a few of their moves during their session (and I photographed it cuz duh). Also, can we just talk about their outfits for a sec? They put the FIRE in the land of ice and fire.

Colorado Castle Wedding after a Summer Storm

Colorado Castle Wedding after a Summer Storm

The Colorado storm like clockwork started 10 minutes before the ceremony, and ended right in time to wipe down the chairs and still start the ceremony on time. The rain left beautiful, dramatic clouds and a few rainbows. The rain was quite a blessing. It left the air nice and cool and made taking photos ridiculously beautiful.