Orange County Elegant Bride and Groom Portraits

Orange County Elegant Bride and Groom Portraits

Saturday, July 25, 2015

This shoot is my first styled shoot since getting back into photography and I am so proud of the team that I had the opportunity to work with! It makes an enormous amount of difference when every team member is as passionate about the shoot as you, the creative director. Up and coming Los Angeles florist, Florals by Isabelle, designed this gorgeous bouquet and bout. Hikari Murakami Makeup and Hair just blew me away with how even more beautiful she made the bride model look! I mean, she just nailed it! And these gowns from Ferndale's Bridal were breathtaking -- I wanted to take both of them home! Petals and Stones supplied us with the prettiest jewelry ever! My dear friend, Ruthie, who helped make sure everything went well throughout the shoot -- the best stylist and assistant a girl could have! And lastly, a big thanks to Meladie & Stefan who were so great to work with! I am blessed to have gotten to know you both! Now without further adieu... 

Vendors: Photography: Damaris Mia Photography | Ballgown: Maggie Sottero | Lace Gown: Allure | Bridal Boutique: Ferndale's Bridal | Hair & Makeup: Hikari Murakami | Florals: Florals by Isabelle | Jewelry: Petals and Stones | Ribbon: Frou Frou Chic | Styling: Ruthie

This shoot was featured on Southern California Bride.

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One Frame

One Frame

Monday, July 13, 2015

Yesterday, I photographed my first styled shoot in a really long time. I decided to do simple for this first one and did a styled bride & groom shoot. I cannot wait to share the entire shoot but until then, here is a sneak peek:

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100 goals to complete by 30th birthday

100 goals to complete by 30th birthday

Monday, July 6, 2015

Several years ago I decided to start a 101 things to do in 1001 days. Unfortunately, I never really kept up with it (I mean, does anyone?) but I'm bringing it back, you guys. While I love setting goals, I fail miserably at keeping up with them. I forget, I get sidetracked... there is a long list of excuses but I still like setting goals nonetheless. So I'm bringing back my 101 list and shortening it to 100 goals that I want to complete by my 30th birthday -- which is in 675 days from today! As I grow, I might make some changes to it -- add some, delete some. But I hope you join me on this journey! If you've got one of these lists, I'd love to see it! Comment below :)

Starts: Monday, July 06, 2015

Ends: Thursday, May 11, 2017

1. Get pregnant and have a baby // We had twins! [Feb. 2013]
2. Identify 101 things that make me happy and blog about it.
3. Lose 30 lbs.
4. Bike 500 miles on a stationary bike in 2015.
5. Bike 1000 miles on a stationary bike in 2016.
6. Host a workshop for wedding photographers.
7. Read at least one book a month and keep a list of them.
8. Go camping.
9. Spend a romantic weekend with my husband somewhere nearby.
10. Go on a mission trip somewhere outside of the U.S.
11. Buy a MacBook.
12. Blog 1-2 times a week for my personal/photography blog.
13. Enter a photo contest. Entered the Rangefinder Wedding Photography Contest.
14. Vacation somewhere that requires a passport.
15. Grow a garden // Planted a rose garden! [Fall 2014]
16. Inspire someone to create a similar list.
17. Learn to cook 5 new meals in 2015.
18. Organize my computer and external hard drive files
19. Purchase a Film Camera // Done! [Fall 2013]
20. Do an entire shoot in Film.
21. Bake macaroons     
22. Make a list of the top 5 people who have positively influenced me and write them letters.
23. Get to my goal weight.
24. Throw a costume party.
25. Throw a fancy dinner party.
26. Try 10 new restaurants.
27. Vacation in Mexico.
28. Read a book in one weekend.
29. Get a tattoo.
30. Visit Europe.
31. Run in a half marathon.
32. Visit Washington D.C.
33. Visit New York.
34. Vacation on the East Coast.
35. Do 2 styled wedding shoots in 2015.
36. Do 5 styled wedding shoots in 2016.
37. Get published on 3 new blogs.
38. Get published on Style Me Pretty.
39. Go to a concert, play, or musical.
40. Go on a road trip with the husband and kids.
41. Do some volunteer work.
42. No fast food for a month.
43. Go on a cruise.
44. Read 10 books from my bookshelf that I haven't read yet.
45. Travel to a new state.

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