Los Angeles Bar Mitzvah | Brian, Temple Isaiah, 9/15/2007

We loved watching Brian reading from the torah this weekend at Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles, followed by a rockin' party at the swanky Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Los Angeles Wedding Photography | Adriana & Enoc @ Union Station

We brought Adriana and Enoc to the historic Union Station in downtown Los Angeles shortly after their Boyle Heights wedding. This is the happy couple, enjoying a post-wedding smooch in the wonderful afternoon light.

Selena & Mishel | Los Angeles Jewish Wedding | Temple Judea

Four weeks ago Selena and Mishel decided to make it official. They hustled to get family and friends together and put on a beautiful affair Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Temple Judeau in Irvine, California.
Shortly before the ceremony, we took these portraits of Selena and Mishel under the Hupa at Temple Judea, and North Lake in Irvine.

Palos Verdes Wedding | La Venta Inn

Karen and Saul--Come on Down!!!
Several years ago Karen got her big moment on TV's classic "The Price is Right," wearing one of those wacky "I Love Bob Barker," T-shirts to get the now attention of the now retired, legendary TV host. Afterwards, she went out to dinner at Koo Koo Roo, and struck up a conversation with Saul, who asked about the shirt.
One thing led to another, and four years later, Karen and Saul tied the knot, on July 28, 2007, at the stunning La Venta Inn, in Palos Verdes.
Karen held onto her "Price is Right" name-tag for her grand entrance--and the couple made their way in to lots of applause and the "Price," theme song. Now she's going to have her name-tag framed--along with some of these shots from their Palos Verdes La Venta wedding as well!

Hermosa Beach Engagement Photos | Heather & Dave

We met with Heather and Dave on Monterey and Pier Avenues, right around the corner from Becker Surf. This was the exact location where they met several months ago and started talking. One thing led to another, and the next thing they knew, they were engaged to be married, with a wedding set for next May, near Austin, Texas.
Sunday was Heather and Dave's official engagement photo session shoot with Graham and Graham Photography, and we opted for a sunset shoot. It was slightly foggy, and not exactly swimming in color, but the light was subtle and wonderful, and we loved every minute of it.
We usually do our E-sessions in Manhattan Beach, under and near the Pier, but loved the urban setting of rollicking Pier Plaza, and the soft light in the sand. We just may do all of our Los Angeles Wedding engagement sessions in Hermosa from now on!

Congrats guys!

Manhattan Beach Engagement Pictures | Adriana and Enoc

We met with Adriana and Enoc on a supposedly quiet Sunday evening at the Manhattan Beach Pier, for classic sunset shots. At 8 p.m., the beach was packed! Kids were still frolicking in the waves, and lifeguards were still on duty. We promised the couple--set to tie the knot with a Los Angeles Wedding on 9/1--we'd find a quiet, secluded place, so the Manhattan Beach would be all theirs. Well, it was so crowded, we couldn't make it happen. But thanks to Photoshop, it looks like we did!

Palos Verdes Bride

Here's one more shot of the lovely Ruth, in a reception room at the Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes, moments before she met Shane at the Altar. Ruth and Shane were married this weekend in the church by the sea. Love those flowers!