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Jose kneels on one knee, holding a box, as Crystal covers her mouth with her hand, reacting to his proposal on a rocky beach.

ProposalsParadise Cove, Malibu, CA

A Paradise Cove Proposal in Malibu

Brenda and Alex stand near a vintage green Porsche 911 Targa, smiling at each other in front of a building with a stone arch and flowering vines.

Engagement SessionsSanta Barbara, CA

Brenda & Alex | Santa Barbara Courthouse Engagement Session

Kari and Sean kiss as they celebrate their wedding in the barn at Creston Ranch.

WeddingsCreston, CA

Kari & Sean | Creston Ranch Wedding

Chloe and Matt stand close together outdoors, with Chloe in a white dress and Matt in a suit with a blue tie, surrounded by greenery.

WeddingsChart House, Dana Point, CA

An Ocean-View Wedding at Chart House Dana Point

Terry and Kevin exchange vows during their elopement ceremony in the Santa Barbara Courthouse Mural Room.

ElopementsSanta Barbara, CA

Terry & Kevin | Santa Barbara Courthouse Mural Room Elopement

Shea and Shane kiss on the beach, with Shane holding Shea's pregnant belly.

Maternity SessionsPoint Dume, Malibu, CA

A Soft, Overcast Maternity Session at Point Dume

Mark lifts Lauren in his arms for a kiss in front of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse arch.

WeddingsSanta Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Sunken Gardens Wedding & El Paseo Reception

Shea and Shane share an intimate kiss during their wedding reception.

WeddingsUnitarian Society of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

A Fall Wedding at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara

Alison and Akbar embrace outdoors, Alison in a white dress holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers.

WeddingsLos Angeles, CA

MountainGate Country Club Wedding | Alison & Akbar

Paige and Philip embrace on a cliffside, with the ocean visible in the background.

ProposalsPacific Palisades, CA

Sunset Proposal at The Point at the Bluffs | Paige & Philip

Michelle and Mark kiss at their wedding ceremony at Eden Gardens, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

WeddingsMoorpark, CA

Scottish-Inspired Eden Gardens Wedding | Michelle & Mark

Erynn and Josh stand close together on a grassy hill, gazing at each other against a backdrop of rolling hills and distant mountains.

Engagement SessionsCalabasas, CA

Erynn & Josh | Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Engagement Session

Jen and Ryan share a kiss while holding sparklers at their Santa Maria wedding reception.

WeddingsSanta Maria, CA

Jen & Ryan | Santa Maria Gazebo & Barn Wedding

Sarah and Michael embrace outdoors at sunset, with Sarah holding a bouquet of white flowers.

WeddingsCarpinteria, CA

Sarah & Michael | Carpinteria Foothill Ranch Wedding

Nisha and Alexander kiss at their wedding ceremony, surrounded by floral decor.

WeddingsSherman Oaks, CA

Nisha & Alexander | Sherman Oaks Backyard Wedding

Elyse and Andy stand together in a warmly lit hallway, both smiling brightly.

ElopementsSanta Barbara, CA

Elyse & Andy | Santa Barbara Courthouse Elopement

Tiffany and Edem sit together on a railing at Bonaventure Brewing Company, with a cityscape in the background.

WeddingsDowntown Los Angeles, CA

Tiffany & Edem | Bonaventure Brewing Company Wedding

Amanda and Mario embrace outdoors, with Amanda holding a bouquet and Mario wearing a boutonniere, set against a barbed wire fence and hilly landscape.

WeddingsLompoc, CA

Amanda & Mario | Backyard Wedding in Lompoc

Janna and Tony embrace in a historic courtroom, Janna holding a vibrant bouquet.

ElopementsSanta Barbara, CA

Janna & Tony | Rainy, Retro Santa Barbara Courthouse Elopement

Kari and Sean sit closely together on a pathway at Stow House, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and tall plants.

Engagement SessionsGoleta, CA

Kari & Sean | Spooky Stow House Engagement Session

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