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Billie + Ronald : Pickwick Gardens Wedding

>>> May 6, 2013 >>>

“I’m not sure I believe that you and me were brought together by a twist of fate, I’m gonna love you like nobody loves you anyway.” Sweet words that fell off the lips of Kimberly Caldwell uttered pure truth about Billie & Ronald during their first dance. The problem with fairy tales is they tend to make us think that we were robbed of something magical, something spontaneous, something that swept us off our feet. A twist of fate that brought us to find the truest form of love. The reality is that sometimes it was there all along, love just had a coming of age story itself. That became the most sincere truth on Billie and Ronald’s wedding day when they had set out for their First Look. The moment their eyes met we knew what they had all along. They loved each other liked nobody else. And that was their love story.

Billie dreamed up a stunning wedding that was classic and timeless. Shanon Fleck of Occasionally Marie helped Billie’s vision come to life and was an incredible coordinator to work with! The day started at the Langham Huntington Pasadena Hotel, then onto Pickwick Gardens for the ceremony. We finally ended at the Anoush Banquet Hall in Burbank for a reception like no other. Seriously. There were like 20-something courses of food.

Billie & Ronald, thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your day! We truly were able to partake in the happiness and love between your sweet friends and family. You guys are amazing :)

Balboa Park Engagement : Amber + Jasen

>>> February 20, 2013 >>>

First impressions paint the first layer of the way we perceive one another. While we may hold onto the importance of them, the layers of perception become as thick as the personalities we judge. It gives us the ability to create a masterpiece of art, when we realize that first impressions are merely first impressions.

When Amber was first introduced to Jasen in high school, she was completely put off by his outspoken and harsh sense of humor. Jasen was not impressed by Amber’s loud and outspoken personality. It took a long time for them to get used to each other when they realized how much they were actually like each other. Over time, 10 years to be exact, their friendship grew into a mutual attraction. They valued their friendship more than anything and didn’t want to ruin what they had. But what they had they could not deny, because they fell in love.

These two are going to be sealing the deal on their love at the Lake Arrowhead Resort this year on the snow kissed mountains. I’m so excited about this because this SoCal girl has always dreamed of shooting a bride in the snow!

Jasen & Amber we had an amazing time hanging out with you guys in Balboa Park for your engagement session! Thank you for having us be a part of your incredible day, we can’t wait for it!

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