I recently photographed the [T] Family at the beautiful Lacy Park in San Marino, about an hour before sundown. It was a foggy day, and I’ll admit I was a little worried the fog might look heavy in the photos, but it ended up working out beautifully, as the sunlight pushed through the haze just […]
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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 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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About 45mins before the sun goes down for the day, we are blessed with a beautiful, golden light that makes our world glow. We call this, golden hour. Golden hour in photography is like nature’s spotlight before sunset, casting a warm, dreamy glow that makes everything look amazing. It’s that magical time when the lighting
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My friend, Shah, throws the most epic house parties. So when he reached out to me to capture his 4th of July party, I had to simply reply with “umm, yes please!” My favorite part about capturing Shah’s party is the lively energy. How do I capture energy? Good question! A big part of it
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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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As we slowly start to bid the summer sun goodbye, maybe we can squeeze in one more breezy look before we transition into sweaters and autumn jackets. Here’s a beautiful look put together by Yana of La Vie du Papillon that we shot on Melrose Avenue not too long ago. The setting sun created a beautiful,
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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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I think my favorite part of a weekend is being able to sit at a local coffee shop for some relaxing, afternoon tea. Today’s dreamy look was photographed at a coffee shop in Brentwood, and she even brought a small bouquet of roses to go with the look! So cute! Being able to hang out
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As we grow older, spending quality time with family, especially with our parents, become a rare and special occasion. With parents living oceans apart, we can go months or even years not seeing their friendly faces. So when I heard that my Maid of Honor’s parents were visiting LA from Iran, I cleared my schedule
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