Good things come to those who wait really rang true for this session!

Blessin is one of those brides who is super involved in all things photo and her and I, I feel, are meant to be. People often ask me how I get my clients to bring props and take more of a role in planning their engagement images and I have to say, I think I am just lucky! About a year ago I started getting frustrated with the lack of creativity I was putting into my work. Five years ago editorial/fashion photography was where I thought I would be and while I absolutely love love love shooting weddings I really wanted to start bringing more editorial aspects to my shoots. Insert Kaumyar and Ashley here. I produced the shoot and video I have on my main page, thanks to Jeff Conrad, and followed that with Chris and Carly’s vintage car engagement shoot… and voila! everyone wanted props and craved an editorial flair for their engagement images. Lead by example… “if you build it, they will come” … hee hee.

Back to Blessin….We exchanged countless emails regarding her and her love, Mins, engagement images… locations, props, clothes, everything was all set and then WHAM! Mother Nature appeared…. we held out to the very very last minute to reschedule but when Mayor Villaraigosa threatened downtown LA with flash floods we just couldn’t hold out any longer- we postponed their session for my next trip to Los Angeles and kept our fingers crossed for sunshine. As you’ll see from the images below we got plenty of it! Thanks to Blessins “photo club” friend, Brent, for helping us out that day!! Couldn’t have done it without you, Brent!

Blessin wore a dress that belonged to her mother- fit her perfect and had such a GREAT style to it!

Thanks guys, can’t wait for your wedding!!!

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In the back of Megan and Kevin’s car on our way to the gas station after their engagement session…………. I’ve said it before, but I LOVE my clients. When my car runs out of gas on the way into the parking lot at the winery, they don’t judge, or criticize- they just laugh at the comedy of it all, shove me in the back of their prop packed car, and rescue me. Thank you for understanding you guys…. oh my life sometimes is just one comedy after another and I love it.

Blogging from  my future brother and sister’s apartment in Manhattan. Heather and a coffee by my side… loving life….

The  last baby I posted, Olivia was the daughter of Melissa – a Presentation High School graduate and now we have Tanner, the son of Stephanie who is also a Pres grad! I remember Stephanie  as the star soccer player when I was just a low frosh… I believe her and her senior class liked to tell us all to “Bow down!” Now she’s a mommy and I’m a photographer so we’re on level playing ground. It was so amazing meeting her lovely husband Jeff and their new little addition, Tanner (even if he didn’t want to sleep through  our session and cry instead!.) I am always so amazed at how teeny tiny babies are….

Finally…. he’s getting…sleeeeeepy…

A little sneak peek of Jessica and Brett’s snowy NYC session today.. more as soon as my toes thaw out!

I’ll be in New York for work and fun until Friday- sorry if my e-mailing is a little slower than usual this week. I’ll drink to Manhattan for all of you! xoxo

In New York,
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
There’s nothing you can’t do,
Now you’re in New York,
These streets will make you feel brand new,
The lights will inspire you,
Lets here it for New York, New York, New York

Jay-Z