{monday moments}

{friday photo tip}

Hair and make-up play an important roll in any photography session from weddings, engagements to family portraits! The right hair and make-up can help define your look, not matter if it is natural or dramatic and edgy. Here are a few of our favorites:

Make Up Therapy
Kutting Room
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{thursday treats}

Left: Beautiful lace dress by Claire Pettibone via Wedding Chicks. Photo by Anne Adams. Top Center: Love this ruffle cake and the wood cake stand via Style Me Pretty. Photo by EE Photography. Top Right: Gorgeous flower bouquet. Love the organic rustic look by Lauryl Lane. Photo by Jasmine Star. Bottom Center: How fun and adorable are the umbrellas as reception decor. Design by Canvas and Canopy and Alchemy Fine Events. photo by Justin Lee. Bottom Right: Ahhhh love this headboard and chandelier with the ruffles via Conspicuous Style. So pretty!

{jen + greg | engagement | malibu}

Jen + Greg are so adorable. When we were chatting about their relationship and activities, they both said travel was something that they loved to do. So we decided to incorporate a little travel into their engagement session. The suitcases, trunk, map and compass were a perfect addition to the lovely couple's session. They are also big readers, him Star Wars, her Twilight, so we had to add that in as well! And, how cute is the chalkboard sign "i said yes", just love it! I adore Jen's enthusiasm and love that Greg is always on board! It was a fun filled session with lots of love and joy, just how it should be! I am so happy to have captured that with such a fantastic couple. Congratulations Jen + Greg!

{monday moments}

{friday photo tip}

When photographing children, just remember they run the show, no matter how old. A child is too young to understand they need to suck it up and if they are unhappy it shows in the photos. So parents, if your child isn't cooperating just go with the flow and do whatever it takes to make them happy. You will be happy in the end and never know what amazing photos you will get!

{thursday treats}

Left: Can't go wrong with Elie Saab. Adore this dress and the details! Top Center: How beautiful and simple is this cake with the amazing succulents by Sweet and Saucy. Top Right: Glamorous, simple and elegant reception decor, sourced from pinterest. Bottom Center: My favorite hairpiece from Twigs and Honey. Lovely photos by Elizabeth Messina. Bottom Right: Love the sparklers, so romantic! Photo by Ruth Ritter, Via: National Geographic.