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

California is filled with beautiful light and equally gorgeous locations. Picking a spot for your engagement session can be difficult so we listed out some of our favorite places to photograph.

The Lab / The Camp

The eclectic decor at the Lab makes for some unique backdrops. If bold style is not your taste then head across the street and you’ll find a more modern outdoorsy location. You can’t go wrong photographing here.

LACMA

Usually photographed for its iconic collection of restored lampposts, LACMA also had a lot to offer during the day. Being an art museum they held nothing back in the design which makes even the air vents a pleasure to photograph.

Santa Monica

When one thinks of a California sunset the Santa Monica pier comes to mind. The carnival rides and beaches are always fun during last hour of sunset. If you have time before there are a few gorgeous hotels within walking distance such as the Viceroy and Shutters. Be careful though, without a permit you can get kicked out easily!

Scripps Seaside Forum

Uniform wooden beams and unique architecture surround this little area of the beach in San Diego. There is a pier close by along with many greenery areas. A very well rounded and different place to shoot. The best part is that it’s never crowded!

Venice Beach

If you’re into something a little more gritty but want have a nice view of the beach then we would recommend you hop on over to Venice. Colorful graffiti and different personalities line the shore. Not too far away are the famous Venice Canals and Abbot Kinney.

Disneyland

Katrina and I used to own annual passes and used to frequent Disneyland almost every week. If this park is a magical place for you then it could make for some very meaningful and fun photographs.

Griffith Observatory

There’s no better place to overlook the city than the Griffith Observatory. Heading inside you’ll find planets and a bunch of other interesting things to photograph. Griffith Park is right next door if you want to get in some nature as well. A very well rounded place to photograph.

Your Home

If you want something truly unique how about being photographed in your very own home. Katrina and I love the intimacy these photographs portray. Your images will be personal and truly show the current stage in life.

Your Favorite Bar

Love having a night out in the town? Have a favorite spot you visit every week? What better place to show off your personalities than to document your favorite hang out spot.


Old Town Orange

Old Town Orange is definitely one of our favorite spots to photograph. Antique shops and mom and pops fill the street and really make you feel like you stepped back in time. Chapman University is right around the corner which also has great classic architecture coupled with some modern designs.

Open Fields

You can’t beat California in the spring. Open fields that were once barren are now blooming with mustard plants and gorgeous flowers. You are always bound to get dreamy, luminous, and classic photos.

Irvine Great Park

Once the El Toro Marina Corps Air Station, the Great Park is now set to become the largest public park in Southern California. Besides having a great juxtaposition of a a modern park and military bases, it also has a carousel and even offers free hot air balloon rides.