Julie and Garth were my last wedding of 2009 and my last wedding I would shoot as an official Los Angeles wedding photographer. Literally, 2 days after their wedding everything we own was in a moving van being driven up the state of California! I could not have asked for a better send off! They are the sweetest couple with the sweetest families I have ever met and it was such a joy to be a part of their day. The wedding was held at Wolfgang Puck Catering at the Hollywood and Highland Center and was coordinated by the great Lisa Kahn of Lisa Kahn Events with floral design by Tracey at The Flower Tray.

Julie got ready for her big day in a gorgeous corner suite with tons of beautiful natural light at The Renaissance Hotel. Almost died when I saw her shoes.

Make up by my favorite, Jasmine Dashtizad!

So handsome

That’s Regis Chen’s arm I am shooting through

Garth is really one of a kind- Regis and I kept giving each other grins from across the room during the ceremony because Garth is the first groom we’ve seen talk so much during is ceremony. It was totally endearing and so Julie and Garth- relaxed, friendly,  and just plain awesome. He had the whole room in stiches

Since Garth and Julie chose to see each other for the first time at the aisle and the sun sets so early in December, we ended up doing all of their bridal party and shots when it was dark which was a relatively new and totally fun experience for me.  Obviously, shooting a wedding after dark is a challenge so I spend a lot of time in my off months perfecting my off camera lighting skills. Luckily, we had plenty of fun light to work with from Hollywood Blvd and also used a handy video light in most shots.

Julie is a dancer as were most of her bridesmaids, so they coordinated the most killer bridal party entry dance ever- One Singular Sensation from A Chorus Line!

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I have been working hard on Julie and Garths wedding and cant wait to share the full post with you guys but I thought, for now, I’d share a cute moment between Julie and all of her fabulous bridesmaids!

A new year a new office. Things have been a little a little slow on the production front here as we’ve been doing our best to get acclimated to our new surroundings. I’ve never been someone who can function when things are out of order- that’s not to say my room never gets messy, but more like, I reach a point where it’s so messy I can’t function, sleep, or practically breathe until it’s clean. I have always enjoyed cleaning- it’s one of those tasks where you can actually see your progress. Anyhow, things are back on track now and I thank you guys for your patience!

Jennifer and Lucas tied the knot in early December at a lovely little church in Silverlake. It was particularly nice for me because it was literally right down the street from where I used to live! Heather came out to assist and we had such a great time with Lucas, Jennifer, and all of their friends and family!

The New Year, for business owners, brings reflection. Our tax cycle is over, our 2009 client folders can be retired, and our hard drives backed up, saved, and archived. Thinking about where I was a year ago is almost overwhelming. As I glance over my 2009 goals list I made last year at WPPI I am amazed, and dare I say proud of myself, at all that I have accomplished. This year was not easy, it was extremely busy, filled with the stress of creating your own paychecks, and the hope that you will find your clients fulfilled and happy. But, this year was splendid in a way that no year has ever been. I am my own boss and there is nothing better than that. Yes, when sh*t hits the fan, it is my mess to clean up. I am not going to lie, there have been times when I wished I had someone higher up to straighten things out or make decisions- but I am forever learning, as a business owner should, and I cannot wait to take on the lessons 2010 will teach me.

Most importantly, 2009 has been FUN. Thanks to all my amazing clients for trusting my ability to document your love. You are forever part of the Meg Perotti story and I love you all to pieces!

ANGIE + BRETT

DAVIDA + PAUL

BRITTANY + ADAM

ERIN + STEVE

DIANA + JACOB

ERIN + JAKE

HELEN + TYLER

MINDY + DAVE

LESLIE + SIM

GINA + RANDY

STACEY + MARTY

ERIC + JEN

CAITLIN + TIM

NICOLE + KEVIN

DANA + KEITH

MONICA + KRISTIAN

CARRIE + PHIL

JACKIE + DAVID

CHRIS + CARLY

ANNE + SCOTT

JENNIFER + LUCAS (sneak peek!)

CJ + DUSTIN

JULIE + GARTH (sneak peek!)

Here’s to another fabulous year of documenting love!

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How did I get so lucky to have such amazing clientele? I fell in love with these two the day we met and was so excited to be able to have shared in a part of their wedding day! CJ and Dustin tied the knot at the ever-fabulous Wayfarer’s Chapel in Racho Palos Verdes with a luncheon immediately following at Il Fornaio in Irvine. You can read more about the details of this event on Elizabeth Anne Designs- The lovely Ami, with CJs help, also shared a little how-to on putting together their adorable Smore’s kits! (All CJs truly talented vendors can be found listed at the bottom of this post.)

This next one was shot of the boutonnieres done by my super-talented 2nd shooter Ally!

Oh the first look..

Ceremony Location: Wayfarer’s Chapel

Florals: Peony and Plum

Gown: Jenny Yoo

Reception Venue: Il Fornaio

Paper Pom Poms: Pom Love

Custom Wood Sign: Roberto Sand

Wedding Certificate: Anna Bond of Rifle Design

Cake: Vanilla Bake Shop

Invitations: Wiley Valentine

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