I Do: The Wedding of Greg & Amy

"That one."

And what a perfect tree it was. Sturdy, timeless, with a sweeping branch reaching out to have and to hold those lucky few who choose to exchange the magic of first sight beneath its embrace.

Greg and Amy married that afternoon at Calvary Bible Church in Burbank, but prior to the ceremony, we scheduled a leisurely hour for outdoor portraits. Gian and I dashed to the valley early that morning and scouted a few of the big name parks -- Griffith? Bob Hope? Johnny Carson? All lovely, but alas, none of these celebrity greens could hold a candle to, yes.... The Park With No Name. Nestled only a hop, skip, and maybe a few jumps down from Calvary, there it was, lost in a perpetual state of New England fall, complete with a carpet of leaves and an inviting warmth radiating from the yellowing foliage above. A fitting setting for the day, its magic rendered complete once graced by the union of these two hearts.

Thank you, Greg and Amy, for welcoming us by your side. May your humor, love, and good spirits shine forever bright. And special thanks to the super talented event designer, Angel Swanson, of Love And Splendor, for the kind referral. Angel, after your invaluable handywork on our very own wedding, Gian and I thank you for your continued friendship, consideration, and graciousness.

I Do: The Wedding of Daniel & Esther

Some things are just meant to be.

In this case, the wedding of Daniel and Esther at Orcutt Ranch in Canoga Park. A couple weeks before their nuptials, the three of us were scouting the ranch grounds, specifically a bamboo grove, and I happened to come across an interesting engraving on one of the stalks. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves, but it's little moments like these where life seems to "wink" and remind us of the larger magic at hand. (And if not, it's just a really wonderful coincidence!)

Orcutt Ranch tempts you to loose track of time and spend all day shooting on it's grounds. It's just that inspiring. Orange groves, rose mazes, and a classic white gazeboo presented itself as the perfect staging ground for a bride and groom locking eyes for the first time. And that's the real charm here. Daniel and Esther brought a wonderfully creative signature style to their wedding, and it was a true pleasure collaborating with them and sharing ideas to capture just the right photographs.

I'm so glad we had the chance to work together. From our first meeting to the delivery of images, it's been a real treat. Written in the stars perhaps.... and then some.