T.Arrison Pottery

Joe and I recently visited the gallery of a friend of mine, took some quick pics and wanted to give a shout out! Theresa Arrison is, not only a good friend, but an amazing master of clay. Her ceramics are one of a kind- useful and artistic. They light up a room with color and personality, just like Theresa. I highly recommend you check out her site- T.Arrison Pottery , view her work at an upcoming show, and purchase one of her many eclectic pieces.

A Malibu Wedding born under a Midsummer Nights Dream

Becca and Raymond have shared a fairy-tale romance. They met within the theater and were engaged within the theater. Raymond proposed to Becca during their run of "A Midsummer Nights Dream," where they played the parts of the Fairy King and Queen- Oberon and Titania. So it just made sense to have their wedding reflect a similar theme. Their wedding came complete with a lush forest, horses, peasants, fairies and wood nymphs. It was an enchanting day, to say the least, that ended with Becca serenading her new husband to the tune of "Someone to Watch Over Me." Here's a sneak peek . . .

Monday Morning Mommy Blog

I was not able to be with my mother this year for mother's day (sob). She's busy traveling and I've been busy with weddings. She wasn't here to receive my regular hug, highlighted with a specially picked hallmark card. I was forced to think outside the box this time around. I tried calling her but it went to voicemail (sob squared). So because I haven't spoken with her yet and haven't been able to express my warm fuzzies, I decided to dedicate this blog to her.

Mom,
Thank you for your listening skills, never ending advice, sense of humor, giving nature, support, positive feedback, and heartfelt hugs. This bouquet is for you. I picked each one with you in mind . . .

Mom, you are the beauty and grace that I look up to and hope to exude.

Thank you for your wisdom. Thank you for your love.
And Happy Mothers Day!

Engagement Session at Union Station

Today, Zen Todd Photography and I headed to downtown LA for an exciting engagement shoot. Downtown has always been one of my favorite locations to shoot. Its weathered streets and aged architecture always offer a wide variety of colorful backdrops. It always inspires and always looks great on film (or CMOS sensor).

Union Station, one of Downtown's many ancient archetypes, was built in 1939 and is considered to be "The last of America's great rail stations." It's also an excellent location for an engagement shoot, especially if the couple is willing to play and dress the part.