Girls day out in the Gardens

Looking for something new to do in LA? Got somethin’ good for ya: Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. Oh, so you’ve heard of it? I may be behind the curve here, but until recently, I actually thought these beautiful gardens were near Huntington Beach. To my surprise, Waze dropped me in the sweetest neighborhood sitting […]

Dessert For Two

So I have a bit of a sweet tooth, what can I say. In the warmth of summer, I had a hankering for white wine and a slice of rich chocolate cake. With the Spanish inspired architecture of this private estate, cream and green dominated the color pallet. When I laid eyes on the small […]

See Jenny Run. 3 ways to get motivated & stay there

Meet Jenny: I wasn’t always a runner, but I’ve always considered myself an athlete. Through my teenaged years, I competed in the sport of ballroom dancing. When my college years rolled around, ballroom dancing had become out of reach, financially and physically, so I needed to find a new hobby. Running seemed perfect: a great […]

3 real weddings and styled shoots that will make you swoon

Maggie & Jake A North Carolina, farm to table, organic affair, with such a sense of peaceful simplicity, you can’t help but feel at ease just looking at the photos captured of the special day. From the bride Maggie: “The first question everyone always asked after they found out Jake and I became engaged was […]

The Best of the Best on social media and why

With so much out there in social media and the endless world of blogs, it is hard to keep track of the ones you wish to remain loyal in following and subscription. We live in an age where time is money and we want our fashion fix, fitness inspo, and wedding daydreams at our fingertips. […]

Featured Couple: Eric & Staci

Staci was 18 and Eric was 23. They were on a 7 day cruise with their families to the Caribbean. She was from New Jersey and He was native to Florida. This love story is worthy to be a modern day Titanic… but set in the tropics and ends in happily ever after. Eric: “I […]

Madewell: The Tote Every Bride Needs

Us ladies can’t go anywhere without our purse. If you’re anything like me, your shoulder companion usually acts as a makeup kit, a library, a gym duffle, a beach bag, a grocery tote… and so much more. Madewell has really changed the game with their timeless leather carryall. I have a mad love of leather […]

His Side of the Story: The proposal

I asked Adam to write an account from his perspective on hiring a proposal photographer. As always this man exceeds my expectations so here is his point of view on popping the question and having a photographer capture the moment. I knew I wanted to document my proposal to Anna no matter when and where […]

Is a proposal photographer for everyone?

Girls dream about the day their prince charming gets on a knee. I gotta give the guys credit too because that’s a lot of mounted pressure and expectation to make it romantic, memorable and meaningful. They know everyone is going to ask “how did he do it?!” Now I personally did not see my proposal […]

Meditation for the traffic filled mind

I used to judge meditation. Writing it off as a hobby astrology buffs and yogis partake in. But as of recently, I have found my mind wondering and obsessing over thoughts and situations that have no place in my life. It has always been a challenge for me to filter my feelings and behavior through […]