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

05.31.2010 | engagement 6 Comments

Ambereen + Sameem

I received word from Ambereen a couple months ago that Sameem would be taking a break from working on his MBA at Harvard to visit her who had just finished up dental school in Chicago. We figured this was perfect timing to get some engagement shots in before their huge wedding coming up soon in Detroit so I flew out to hang out with them for a day. Although we were hoping for sunny weather we were given clouds and rain, which was actually a nice change for me coming from Southern California. It was my first time in Chicago and I was surprised at how much I loved about the city. Exploring it with them was a blast and I can’t wait to shoot their wedding.

  • Sasha: Nicely done, dude! Love it! (05.31.2010 10:53pm)
  • Cathy: What a cute couple! My fave is the third one of them walking up the stairs with their umbrella and her yellow rain boots. :) (06.03.2010 09:17am)
  • Johanna: i think rain is soo romantic. You completely captured the essence with these lovely engagement pictures. Love it! (06.10.2010 05:42pm)
  • Anika: wow these are amazing!! did you have an assistant on this shoot brandon? cuz if so, she did an amazing job ;) btw. i just became your number 1 fAN. (06.14.2010 10:35am)
  • elizabeth lloyd: These photos are awesome Brandon! Love the 3rd from the top with the buildings in the background but there are a lot of great ones here. great job! (06.23.2010 06:29pm)
  • Julie: fan bloody tastic, Brandon! (07.09.2010 02:23pm)
05.26.2010 | Wedding 2 Comments

Laleh + Hossein | Palm Springs

Out of the many venues I have worked at, The Parker Palm Springs always impresses me. Every detail of this chic boutique hotel is perfected and you really feel like you took a step back in time. Flowers and event planning were done by Artisan. Laleh’s beautiful dress is by Vera Wang and Hossein’s suit is compliments (literally) of Marc Jacobs himself.

I second shot this wedding for my good friend Farhad Samari.

  • Jen May: You nailed it, Brandon (05.26.2010 11:54am)
  • kirsten: Great wedding images '89, i am especially partial to your reception work, so full of life!!! (05.26.2010 06:35pm)
05.20.2010 | Wedding 6 Comments

Johanna + Francis | Mexico

This weekend included many firsts for the newlywed couple Johanna and Francis. It was their first time traveling to another country, their first time taking a shot at a bar, and their first dance, ever. Needless to say it was an exciting time for them and I’m glad I was there to share it with the two. Although it was their second time getting married in two months, emotions and excitement were still high throughout the morning. Johanna also surprised Francis with a Honda Elite Scooter since they work close to their homes. They spent the next four days traveling the rest of the east side of Mexico and enjoying their first vacation together snorkeling, exploring, and celebrating their marriage.

Their epic two song, three part slideshow here, or click below

  • erich chen: omg. omg. omg. wow brandon you've improved a lot. im amazed. (05.20.2010 11:55pm)
  • Sasha: You blew me away, bro!!! Flippin awesome! (05.21.2010 12:32am)
  • Edward: Awesome Awesome job. Loved every single one of them. (05.21.2010 09:38am)
  • viv: loving it :) (05.21.2010 03:00pm)
  • daniel kudish: awesome brandon. you can see how hard your worked through these photos! (05.23.2010 09:39pm)
  • matthew: brandon, you know i always love your pictures. but wow. these are just amazing. the first one especially blew me away. also btw for some reason I can't capitalize my words on your blog. (05.26.2010 09:01am)
05.14.2010 | Wedding 2 Comments

Chichen Itza, Mexico

After the wedding the newlywed couple Johanna + Francis took the family to see one of the seven wonders of the world, Chichen Itza. We also went to take a dip in a truly magical cenote (sinkhole) not too far away. Wedding photos coming very soon!



  • Erich chen: OKay it's official, I'm jealous. good job brandon! i hate you, but good job. i hate you so much. excellent photos. (05.15.2010 01:09am)
  • Kirsten: 89!!! These are great, I especially love the one of them right before jumping into the Cenote. keep it up my friend. xo. (05.15.2010 09:36am)