There’s something so magical about photographing a surprise proposal, and this one at the iconic Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park was unforgettable. In the weeks leading up to the big day, the to-be groom and I exchanged emails to carefully plan every detail. We decided on a discreet location with a breathtaking view of Los […]
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I recently had the absolute joy of photographing a surprise proposal at the beautiful Arlington Garden in Pasadena—and this one had a special twist: it involved the couple’s closest friends. I always begin proposal sessions discreetly, hidden away at a distance, quietly documenting the moment as it unfolds. There’s nothing quite like capturing that raw
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There’s nothing quite like the emotion of a surprise proposal, and I absolutely love being there to capture it all. This one took place at the beautiful Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, and it was filled with raw emotion, joyful smiles, and the kind of happiness that’s unforgettable. Every bride responds differently—whether it’s happy
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There’s something incredibly special about capturing a surprise proposal, and this recent session at the LA Arboretum in Arcadia was no exception. The setting couldn’t have been more beautiful — lush gardens, serene pathways, and a quiet morning atmosphere that made the moment feel even more intimate. The day started with me discreetly meeting the
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Photographing a surprise proposal at Arlington Garden was truly special. I discreetly met the couple at the entrance and quietly captured their candid moments as they strolled through the serene garden. The proposal took place at the Wishing Tree, where they paused to write down their hopes and dreams. As they hung their wishes on the
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Love filled the air on this late summer day in Pasadena City Hall. [J] and [A] chose this beautiful, historic location to capture their love. We made sure to do this beautiful session on a weekday, as it can get very busy on Fridays and the weekends (so I highly suggest booking a session on
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I first met Larissa at a women’s event called Pov.la in Los Angeles. I’ve introduced myself as a photographer to the group, and naturally became the event photographer for various events that Pov.la held. So when Larissa needed head shots taken for her sports website, I was honored that she thought of me first! Shortly
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“I just knew” – a short and sweet phrase that I overheard the two lovebirds tell each other during our shoot. I was honored to capture their new engagement at their future wedding venue: TreePeople in Beverly Hills. Ana and Brian met only one year ago over a glass of bourbon at a friend’s wedding.
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Long-time couple Claudia and Andy are getting hitched! Andy is a hopeless romantic and wanted to do something incredibly special for his proposal. He led her up a hike at Griffith Park where he created a big heart out of rose petals, and got down on one knee in the middle and popped her the
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