Santa Monica

Bridget & Michael: Married at the Victorian Santa Monica

Bridget and Michael celebrated their wedding at The Victorian in Santa Monica this past weekend.  Their day was a beautiful blend of friends and family from around the globe, from the far reaches of of world including Hawaii and Germany.  Bridget is a talented artist who works for Disney, and Michael is her German “prince charming.”  I especially loved warm fall colors of maroon, silver, and purples.  They had a special butterfly release during their ceremony that was just magical!  Here’s some of my favorite images from their day!

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Victorian Santa Monica wedding photography

Below is a few shots behind the scenes!

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Marissa + Tyler’s Beach Engagement Session: Santa Monica

I met Marissa and Tyler at the end of last year during a wedding I shot for Marissa’s sister in Bakersfield.  I was so thrilled when she contacted me soon afterwards as she was starting to plan her own wedding!!  It was almost 7 years ago when Marissa met Tyler during spring break at Pizmo Beach.  In the spring of last year, Tyler brought Marissa back to Seal beach to ask the big question!  They’re now planning an intimate wedding at the beautiful Seven Oaks Country Club, in Bakersfield, this May.  When I talked to Marissa about where she might like to do her engagement photoshoot, the idea of the beach was on the top of her list.  We began their session at one of my favorite hotels in Santa Monica, the Viceroy!viceroy engagement photoshoot

viceroy engagement photoshoot

viceroy santa moninca

viceroy santa moninca

For some beach shots, we walked across the street towards the pier.  Spring is definitely in bloom, and we took some warm sunset shots overlooking the ocean.

santa monica engagement photography

santa monica engagement photography

santa monica engagement photography

santa monica engagement photography

santa monica engagement photography