Amaka and Steeve - Simple Engagement Session in Hollywood

Amaka and Steeve - Simple Engagement Session in Hollywood

A small and simple engagement session outside of a hotel in East Hollywood…

Keiana & Gerard - Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding

Keiana & Gerard - Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding

Keiana and Gerard are very low-key, down-to-earth people. When you talk to them, they’re grounded; both of them have an energy like oak trees, roots deep underground and branches strong and flourishing. But when they look at each other, something incredible happens — they both light up, and suddenly they’re floating on air.

Philip & Michael - Paradise Point, San Diego

Philip & Michael are a match made in heaven. They’re both impeccably well-dressed, fans of a capella music, avid church-goers, and love being just a little bit extra. They gathered their huge community of family, friends and church sponsors for this black-and-white themed wedding on the San Diego beachfront of Paradise Point.

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I shot this wedding with the Sweet Paper Media team, who are a great group of guys. When one camera started to malfunction, my cameras and I saved the day, and I’m glad I did! (PS: This is a good reason to get a second shooter!)

All the photos in this gallery were taken and edited by me, with my eye for documentary coverage, color and light.

here’s the story of philip and michael:

Ellie & Matt - Radical Wedding in Valle de Guadalupe, MX

Ellie & Matt - Radical Wedding in Valle de Guadalupe, MX

Ellie and Matt work tirelessly for social justice and love to champion the works of women of color. For their wedding, they decided to take a break, heading to the magical wine region of Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico and the architectural wonder that is Encuentro Guadalupe...