The JOURNAL

It’s a good rule of thumb to not go looking for lasting relationships in a bar. It’s also a good rule of thumb to never say “never.” Brooke, being a smart and realistic young business woman in Los Angeles made a rule to never date guys she meets in bars. And she stuck to it […]

The relationship began by Instagram stalking each other (by “relationship”, I mean mine and Asher’s). I’m not sure how I originally stumbled on her Instagram feed, but I was drawn to her missions photos, and how much they reminded me of my own missions experiences. Her commentary left me nostalgic for those crazy international moments […]

Jeremy and Nicole are two of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. They’re so much fun, they’re friendly and supportive, they’re talented, and honestly…. I feel so blessed to have been asked to photograph their engagement. They’re the type of people who hug you immediately upon seeing you… the type to make sure everyone else […]

They met on eHarmony, as so many do. Enzo is the thoughtful and witty type, and Stefanie is the sweet and sassy sort. They met and fell in love and are tying the knot this November! Stories like theirs make me SO happy. I love that social media and the internet has the potential for […]

I’ve been pretty absent from my blog the past two weeks…. sorry. But the good news is, we’ve gotten a blog facelift! It’s been a few years since my last revamp and I thought it was about time we get some fresh design and features up in here. What do you think? To celebrate, I […]

I got an email the other evening from my sister’s friend Michaela. I’ve known Michaela since she played waterpolo with my sister back in high school and she’s one of the sweetest and most caring people ever. Her email was buried under my daily pile, but as I scanned it, I had to stop and […]

Jonathan and Regina are one of those couples that put real life meaning in the word “love.” They’re comfortable in their love, they laugh together, and they choose to put each other first amidst jobs and passions and life’s obstacles. I know it’s a bit late to be sharing these photos, but I’m really excited […]

The first thing I noticed about Marcelo and Noemi was how much they love each other. The way they hold hands and smile at each other…. the way he pulls her chair out for her at the table…. the way she laughs at his jokes and puts her hand gently on his face…. the way […]

It all started with a trip to Lululemon. Hannah, her mom, and her sister had spent the morning shopping. Hannah’s sister wanted to take a look at the new line of yoga pants in Lululemon, so Hannah and her mom followed her in and browsed. There was a young man working that morning, and that […]

On Monday, Christopher and I met our friends Ernie Castelo and Jeff Hammerstein (all of us representing Skyline Mediacast Productions) at the annual Pageant of the Masters media preview night, where we had the opportunity to interview featured festival artists, go behind the scenes, and get a sneak peek of this year’s array of featured masterpieces. […]