Wedding photography at Earl Burns Japanese Garden, Long Beach

I originally met Jason & Katrina at the Garden during their consultation. Their son, Alex, patiently waited knowing he would get to feed the koi after the appointment. They live in Vegas & were trying to accomplish as many wedding details before making the trek back home. Not until a month before their wedding did we begin to discuss photographing their wedding. We had an official consulation two weeks before their big day. It was quite last minute in todays timeline standards yet it all worked out perfectly. Thank you Katrina & Jason for allowing CW to be part of your special day. Also, a big thank you goes out to Michele Menier who second shot for me & captured beautiful images of the day.



















Look between Jason & Katrina's embrace..it's their cake topper.

1 yr. baby portrait, Colorado Lagoon Long Beach

Aiden had his first baby portrait session & he was well aware there was a camera pointing at him. He expressed, "cheeeeessseee" a couple of times which made me crack up. You never know how a baby is going to react or respond when a photographer is following him around. His Mom, her friend & mother were there to encourage him to smile but Aiden wasn't going to let us control his emotions. We lost a big red ball that rolled into the lagoon yet found some pine cones that provided entertainment for Aiden. It's not easy being the center of attention & I thank Aiden for all the laughs and moments when I thought I would never see a smile for the camera. I'm glad that we still had his toy trucks in our possesion, a new pine cone toy and these adorable pictures of Aiden trying to figure out what's going on here.

Wedding photography at El Adobe restaurant, San Juan Capistrano

There’s a risk of rain when you plan a wedding in Jan. This was not the case for John & Meredith who were blessed with such beautiful Southern Calif. temperatures for their Spanish styled wedding. From their Mexican folk art invitations to their choice of rich colors for their flower arrangements, the details set a romantic mood for their nuptials at the El Adobe restaurant in San Juan Capistrano. Their first look was at the historic Mission, a perfect setting for their pre-ceremony & romantic portraits. The evening ceremony complimented the beautifully lit alter in addition to the lanterns & candles that illuminated the grounds . I want to especially note Marina Linares , who second shot with me. Thank you for all your hard work & beautiful photographs.Congratulations John & Meredith, your wedding will be remembered by the personal touch that went into every aspect of the day. You both looked amazing & I’m honored to capture this milestone of love and life.

Flowers: Pixies Petals- Leslie Armendariz
Videographer: HD Invision
DJ: Sound Prodigy
Venue: El Adobe- Stacey Strasbaugh
Cake: It's All About The Cake
Invitations, hairpieces, Here Comes the Bride sign, XOXO sign: etsy
Wedding Dress: Casablanca
Bridesmaids Dresses: Belsoie