I am simply smitten by these two. They were referred to me by a dear friend and all I can say is – THANK YOU! I feel incredibly blessed to have met Fang and Daniel and to be documenting their wedding later this year. They are two of the nicest people I have ever met […]

I did something pretty darn brave for an introvert photographer – I attended a workshop. Not knowing what to expect, all I could think as I drove from the San Fernando Valley to beautiful Santa Barbara was,  “Vanessa, you love photography more than your fears, more than your social awkwardness.” So, I walked into the […]

** Featured on The Perfect Palette! ** I first met these two during their engagement session at Vasquez Rocks, they brought their fur baby Chet to their session and all I kept thinking was – wow, this family is everything!! Their joy was infectious – and that same joy was present on their wedding day. […]

Emily reached out to me two weeks before her wedding date, yes, ya’ll – two weeks! Her photographer had an emergency and was no longer available. Guys, this can happen to anyone – from a vendor stand point, I hoped the photographer was ok, and from a previous bride stand point, I felt for her! […]

As seen on Artfully Wed! Oh my goodness, where do I even start with this wedding day?? The first time I met Mayra, she told me that her wedding day was inspired by “The Secret Garden” – naturally, I made it my homework to watch the movie and right away, I knew we were in […]

Marianne and Stephen are such a perfect match!! They are two of the most kind-hearted people I have met and it was such a pleasure exploring the Griffith Observatory with them both. It was a very busy day there (quite honestly, the last time I visited was in high school so perhaps it was normal?!) […]

  My friend Yolanda walked over to my cube (yes, in case you didn’t know, I work in an office M-F!) one day and said, “Hey! I want you to meet Amber, she is getting married next year and I told her about your photography, I really think you guys will connect!” I will always […]

I am so excited to share Monica and Sean’s wedding on the blog today~ these lovebirds had not one, but two beautiful ceremonies!! It was my first time documenting a Persian ceremony and I just really loved and appreciated all of the customs. Congrats Monica + Sean, we loved being your wedding photographers!! From the […]

I am so excited to share this wedding day with you today. After meeting Kim for the first time on her wedding day, all I can say is… some gals shine so brightly, we cannot help but feel their warmth and shimmer all day long! Kim is one of the happiest and most joyful brides […]

A jaw-dropping beautiful church ceremony followed by a intimate backyard garden reception…and with a trip to the local ice cream shop in between = PERFECTION. These two stole my heart at their engagement session, and they did it all over again at their wedding. Congrats Carrlee and Allan, wishing you the very best!! A bit […]