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I spent a gorgeous weekend on the cliffs of Torrey Pines State Reserve photographing the sea side wedding of Tanya and Seth. Tanya is the sister of Taleen (a former Red Lofter) so it was nice to see some of the same faces in the crowd! Tanya looked so beautiful in her dress and I absolutely loved the belt/sash that she wore. Tanya added that touch on her own. After all, she is a designer! Seth looked equally as spectacular in a tan suit and he wore the HUGEST smile all day. It was his best accessory. Tanya’s creativity was also evident in her details of the day. The centerpieces were so creative and colorful and I absolutely loved her flower choices. Tanya’s parent’s house set the tone for the perfect intimate wedding reception where guests were free to dance, sing, and eat their hearts out! A good time was had by all…including me!

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Tanya’s mom sees her for the first time.

Red Lofters Michael, Taleen, and their new baby Alec.

Alec is a cutie!

Waiting for the ceremony to start.

Tanya and her Dad.

Some details from the day.

Our entertainment for the night.

The dancing lasted ALL night!

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Former Red Lofters Dana and Paul had a baby boy! Aidan was born 1 year ago and to commemorate his fabulous first year, we took some photos of the little guy. He is so cute! This was his first time at the beach so it was also another reason to document the day. Although the sand was interesting and all, I think the swings won his affection. Once we hit those, the smiles started pouring in. It was great to have some time with Aidan and I’m so excited we were able to capture some of his adorable personality. Congratulations you guys.
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Grandma and grandpa joined in on the photo fun!

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On Tuesday I photographed the cutest couple! And by cute I mean beach body cute! They both donned their swimsuits and hit the beach for some true California beach photos. Tommy is a surfer and so we grabbed his board and headed down to the water. Kate doesn’t surf but she enjoys the beach just as much as Tommy. Tommy is even going to be on Shark Week because he actually encountered a shark in the So Cal water. But he came out unscathed, thank God! That would be the end of my surfing career but Tommy is truly dedicated. I had such a great time hanging out with the two of them. They are both so playful and we got some great photos to capture their senses of humor. Just check out some of our Red Loft Studios favorites below.

Tommy is hilarious!

We had to grab a photo with this bride and groom under the pier. They were good sports even though we were crashing their photo shoot.

And my favorite image of the day!

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Last weekend I photographed the wedding of Kelly and Ryan in Palos Verdes. They have such a cute story. They were friends growing up (and even have a ton of pictures of the two of them) and fell in love in their college years. You can definitely tell that they have a lifelong love for each other in the way that they interact. The are super sweet and loving to one another but not in an overly mushy way. They just mesh! It’s hard to explain, but when I see them together I just get the impression that they have a lot of fun together. And they are both so warm and welcoming. I felt like an old friend to both of them. It was a ton of fun being a part of their special day. I love the photos we got. So fun, fresh and laid back just like them. Thanks guys! I wish you all the best for your next journey together as husband and wife.

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The wedding was held at Kelly’s parents house. It was gorgeous for photos!

The ceremony was held at the very beautiful Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes.

The house was the backdrop for one amazing night!

Some details from the day.

The flowers were beautifully done by Sadhna’s Floral Gallery.

Ian of Red Shoe LA really rocked this party! He is an amazing DJ.

Kelly and Ryan enjoying their night.

Some amazing vendors that Kelly and Ryan also hired:

Video: Video Artistry This husband and wife team are so much fun!

Caterer: New York Food Co.

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Sorry boys! Our very own Red Loft photographer Katie is officially off the market. We are so excited for her and Brian and we took a million and half photos to commemorate the joyous day. Eva hit up the guys getting ready at the house while I hung out with the girls at the loft (yes Katie got ready for her wedding at work….such dedication!). The momentous day was made even more special since Katie and Brian were married at the Long Beach home Katie lived in when she was little. The gorgeous old home from the 1920′s called Wuthering Heights (said to be haunted by the ghost of Clark Gable) was decorated with daisys, candles, antique vases, and vibrant oil cloth place runners set upon rustic wood tables. Think Anthropologie ladies. Ahhh, and the ceremony…I know I’m normally a sap during wedding ceremonies, but I was especially moved by their ceremony. It was so sweet and tender and I love the fact that when Katie walked down the aisle to see Brian she kissed him right away! Not to mention the fact that their two dogs were their flower girl and ring bearer. They truly are a perfect match and you just know they are going to be laughing together for their whole lives. I am so happy for the two of them and feel so honored to have been their photographer. I love you guys!

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Brian wore the colorful Scottish print tie in homage to Katie’s roots. He also wore vintage typewritter key cufflinks.

The “Wuthering Heights”.

The new Pfeffer family.

Some details from the day.

Yummy! Cornbread and watermellon on a hot summer day.

The Lemonade stand and a vintage lace chuppah.

The napkins were tied with fabric in the color of Katie’s Scottish family tartan.

The photo booth also utilized the colors of the family tartan. (check out the Red Loft Lady’s having some fun!)

If you want to try and be as cool as Katie and Brian and copy some of their ideas…here’s how.

Photographer- Red Loft Studios of course (hahahah, Katie had no choice since she works with us!)

Caterer- Love at First Bite

Florist- Bella Fiore

Dress- Kenley Collins (of Project Runway fame!)

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Last weekend I photographed the ultra hip wedding of Lauren and Christopher at La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes. Lauren is in a band and all of her bridesmaids were fabulously colorful. Literally. They had the most gorgeous tattoos and it made for some very vibrant photos. Christopher even mixed things up with having one of his grooms men actually be a grooms girl. She was lovin’ it and we got some great photos with her and the guys. I always love when couple’s add a touch of their playful personalities into their day and that’s exactly what they did. From Chris’s vintage car handpainted with “Just Married” on the back, to his spark plug cuff links, Lauren and Christopher’s personalities were everywhere. It was such a pleasure to meet all of their family and friends and spend the day with Lauren and Christopher. Congratulations you two. You make a gorgeous husband and wife!

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Lauren was such a happy bride!

Christopher has some amazing blue eyes.

Christopher’s spark plug cufflinks and wing tip shoes.

The ceremony was so sweet.

The car is in there somewhere!

Some details from the day.

The cake topper was from Lauren’s parents wedding.

Lauren’s band Argyle Disaster.

Want a wedding like Lauren and Christopher?

Location: La Venta Inn

Wedding Coordination: Arley of Event Me! (she is super cool and fun to work with!)

Caterer: New York Food Co.

Florist: Bella Fiore

DJ: Awesome Entertainment

Hair: Ashley Gonzolas 818.961.6015

Makeup: Kimberly Rosenberg

Lauren’s killer band: Argyle Disaster