Our inspiration for picking up the camera has and always will be our couples. Katrina and I have been fortunate enough to not only have these people accept us to document the most important day of their lives, but also to accept us to be their friends and family. Your stories are our life.

Brandon started his photography career in college when he joined the school newspaper. A passion for capturing real moments and telling the story led him to become the photography editor and win several awards for his coverage within only a year. Shortly afterwards he began shooting weddings with Katrina using this same style. The rest is history.

Winner of the 2010 and 2011 WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award

Multiple award winning member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association

Award winner of the CCMA

12.09.2009 | Wedding 3 Comments

Maria + Dieter | Wedding

The past two days my entire life has been consumed with one thing: New Super Mario Bros. Wii. I haven’t touched any video games recently mostly due to my overwhelming schedule, but this one was just too much fun. So about an hour ago I received a call from Maria + Dieter while I was playing the game with Katrina. It turns out they also shared my addiction to the game, along with sushi, and Disneyland. In fact, the day after their wedding they made a trip over to the “happiest place on earth,” but it turned out to be one of the rainiest and wet days I had ever seen in California. Despite that, they said the trip was still tons of fun.

This crazy in love couple’s relationship started online. After three years of dating, they agreed that they were the ones that they wanted to share their lives with and decided to elope. Since they were already officially married, Maria + Dieter held this ceremony and reception mostly for family. Although from watching their longing faces during the ceremony and the way they held each other on the dance floor, I would have never guessed that the couple was married beforehand.

Now if you don’t mind Maria, I might have to come over with Katrina and play some four-way Mario with you guys.




Katrina’s photo below





  • ari S.: Nicely done Brandon. (12.09.2009 11:09pm)
  • Cathy: Love all of the prep shots. Especially the mirror reflection shot of the bride. But that very last one under the veil is my fave. Love the warm light. Great work! (12.16.2009 01:14pm)
  • Johnzz: Hello, Just a quick hello from as I'm new to the board. I've seen some interesting comments so far. To be honest I'm new to forums in general :) John (03.30.2010 09:52am)