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Pride Tower Elopement in Long Beach, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer

Christy + Alyssa’s Pride Tower Elopement in Long Beach, CA

July 16, 2025

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Some weddings are big and bold. Others are intimate and personal. Christy and Alyssa’s elopement? It was both. On a breezy, sun-soaked Long Beach afternoon, these two said “I do” in front of the iconic Pride Rainbow Lifeguard Tower—just the two of them, the ocean, a few meaningful props, and a whole lot of love. […]

Married at Old Orange County Courthouse

Married at Old Orange County Courthouse | Sarah + Ryan

July 16, 2025

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When you think of courthouse weddings, you might picture something quick and quiet. But Sarah and Ryan getting married at the Old Orange County Courthouse was anything but ordinary. It was intimate, intentional, and filled with so much damn love. The Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana is a true Southern California gem. With its vintage […]

Affordable Wedding Venues in Southern California

June 3, 2025

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Weddings

Featuring Natural Light, Garden Charm, and Beautiful Outdoor Views Planning your dream wedding in Southern California doesn’t have to come with a sky-high price tag. Whether you’re envisioning a sun-drenched garden ceremony, a seaside celebration, or an intimate gathering under the stars, there are plenty of affordable wedding venues in Southern California including Long Beach, Anaheim, […]

Long Beach Wedding Photographer

December 5, 2024

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Southern California Weddings, Weddings

Celebrating Bold, Inclusive, and Offbeat Love as a Long Beach Wedding Photographer When you’re planning your wedding, you’re not just choosing a venue or a dress—you’re crafting a celebration of love that’s as unique as you are. As a Long Beach wedding photographer, I specialize in capturing bold, offbeat, and inclusive love stories that deserve […]

Kelsey + Chet | Timeless Wedding at Five Crowns Restaurant in Corona Del Mar

May 14, 2024

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Weddings

Kick on your dancing shoes because Kelsey and Chet’s timeless wedding at Five Crowns Restaurant in Corona Del Mar was not your average black-tie affair—it was a symphony of love, laughter, and a splash of baby blue magic. Intimate, Classic, and Timeless… Sometimes you come across clients that you know feel like they’re plucked right […]

Getting married at The Sanctuary in Long Beach CA

Timeless Wedding at The Sanctuary in Long Beach, CA

May 14, 2024

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Weddings

Leticia and Corey’s beautiful wedding at The Sanctuary in Long Beach, California was a picture-perfect affair from start to finish. As a Long Beach wedding photographer, I was thrilled to capture every moment of their special day at this stunning venue in Southern California. They were not short on beautiful details giving them that timeless […]

SoCal Wedding: Melissa + Lester

December 7, 2023

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Joshua Tree Weddings, Southern California Weddings, Weddings

In a corner of the Mojave Desert, where the stars sprinkle the sky like sequins on black velvet, Melissa and Lester embarked on an adventure of a lifetime—a SoCal wedding that danced to the rhythm of Joshua Tree’s desert vibes. Picture this: a boutique venue – Sacred Sands, to be exact – embraced by the […]

Jake and Janel’s Wedding at Hawk Ranch in Murrieta, California.

January 23, 2023

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Weddings

If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I’m a sucker for moments that thrill and showcase personality in a BIG way. There is no “right” way to celebrate a wedding. There are a multitude of traditions and ceremonious customs with which to honor those tried and true beliefs that marriage is […]

Married Couple at Wedding at Waters Edge Winery in Long Beach CA

Waters Edge Winery Wedding | Long Beach, CA

February 27, 2022

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Located on Pine Avenue in Long Beach, CA, sits our city’s only winery: Waters Edge. It is a beautiful brick building with tall ceilings and a nice open floor plan. They have a great patio out front with plenty of space for multiple guests. The second floor is a loft like style with views down […]

Long Beach California Engagement Session at Trademark Brewing Beer

Long Beach Engagement Session: Cats, Murals, and Beer

April 2, 2020

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Engagement Session

Engagement sessions can be fun, unique, and personal. Especially when you’re in Long Beach, California

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