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El Cielo Bridal Shower

Jenny — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:45:22 +0000

On Tuesday I made my way to Beverly Hills to the beautiful El Cielo Resturaunt for a bridal shower. The bridal shower was for Sarah and Shervin who’s wedding is later this month. It was a great location to host a bridal shower because it is very intimate. Sarah had a suprise when Shervin showed up with all of the guys to sit and have dinner. Once Shervin arrived the dancing began and everyone hit the dance floor to celebrate the first event in Sarah and Shervin’s wedding month.

We wish you the best Sarah and Shervin!

Here are a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites from the night.

Shervin makes his grand entrance…

Former Red Lofters Sasha, Romyar, and Lily.

Vicki and Tom at the Long Beach Aquarium

Tammy — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:36:13 +0000

On Saturday I met Vicki and Tom at the Long Beach Aquarium to photograph their wedding. This is a very unique and fun place to shoot. It’s full of vibrant color and of course tons of different aquariums. We had a great time taking advantage of everything there. First we started at Shoreline Park to get some fun shots of the wedding party before we headed to the aquarium for the ceremony. This crowd was so much fun and adventurous and really just up for anything I asked for. It made for an awesome day of shooting. And let’s not forget Vicki and Tom who are just the cutest couple ever. They have such a sweet connection with each other… you know, the kind that can get you all teary eyed. Congratulations you two!

Here are a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites.

The reception…

Tom serenaded Vicki with a special song…. How sweet is that!

Some details from the day.

For a wedding like Vicki and Tom’s check out the Long Beach Aquarium!

Kristen and Danny at Oak Meadows

Tammy — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:36:40 +0000

On Saturday I made the drive to wine country in Temecula to photograph Kristen and Danny’s wedding at Oak Meadows. This place is gorgeous! And it was a perfect match that I also had a gorgeous bride and groom there to photograph. And let’s not forget Kristen’s daughter, Chaslyn, who looked like a little princess. She was so darn cute I couldn’t stop taking pictures of her. And I really loved how Chaslyn was included in every little detail of the day. It really was a marriage of a family. I was so touched throughout the day that I shed more than just a few tears. What a beautiful family they’ve created together. I’d wish them all luck but I know they don’t need it so I’ll offer my congratulations instead.

Here are a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites.

During the ceremony Danny got down on one knee and presented Chaslyn with a necklace.

She was overwhelmed with emotion.

Chaslyn wanted to thank everyone for coming… Too cute!

Kristen and Danny with former Red Lofters Licia and Sammy.

Some details from the day.

Here’s how to get a wedding like Kristen and Danny’s

Venue - Oak Meadows
Catering - Vineyard Gourmet Catering

Stacey & Jason at Cafe Pinot

Katie — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:11:15 +0000

Stacey and Jason said I do overlooking the Los Angeles valley at the beautiful Bel Air Presbyterian church Saturday amongst family and friends. After the ceremony we cruised down the 101 to downtown L.A.’s Cafe Pinot for a night of dinner and dancing. The skyscrapers and art deco downtown library set the stage for an elegant evening under the stars. Stacey and Jason showcased their swing dancing skills during their first dance. Their guests cheered the two on as they glided around the dance floor. They were so amazing. I am hoping they will teach me a few of their moves. My favorite moment of the event came as Jason gave a heartfelt toast to “the woman of his dreams.” Such a beautiful wedding. Thanks so much to Stacey and Jason for having us share in their special day.

Check out a few of our Red Loft Studios favored moments from Stacey and Jason’s beautiful downtown wedding…

The Party…

The Details…

Lindsey and Chris in Downtown LA

Tammy — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:51:23 +0000

On Sunday I met Lindsey and Chris in Downtown LA to shoot their engagement photos. We started out at the beautifully art deco Union Station. Because of the Dodger game it was a little more crowded than usual but we didn’t let that get in our way. We had to wait a few minutes for the crowd to clear up on some shots, but I think it was worth it. Afterwards we headed over to the Disney Concert Hall and used the modern architecture to our advantage. I love the light that’s casted from the silver walls and all the reflections there are to play with. And Lindsey and Chris were great models. They were up for anything I suggested and were able to pull it off with ease too. Great job you two! Looking forward to seeing you again at the wedding.

Here are a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites.

Gay and Jon’s Relais du Soleil Sonoma Wedding

Nikki — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:49:26 +0000

Last Saturday I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Gay and Jon’s very intimate wedding at Relais du Soleil in Sonoma. They recently moved back to the United States after spending two years in New Zealand. Friends and family came in from all over, many which hadn’t seen the couple in a long time. It was the sweetest and most relaxing day… Gay started crying while walking down the isle followed by Jon’s tears after the ceremony. Their rings were made out of different types of wood symbolizing the places that have touched their hearts. Including wood indigenous to New Zealand and bamboo to signify their time in Asia. The food was amazing, as one would expect since Gay is a chef. A huge vegetable paella was served followed by a delicious vegan ice cream dessert. What an amazing day shared with all their loved ones. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of it! Congratulations Gay and Jon!!

Here are some of Red Loft Studios favorites…

Both Gay and Jon’s parents held the chuppah during the ceremony.

Some details from the day…

Recipe for a intimate wedding like Gay and Jon’s…

Location: Relais du Soliel
Catering: Organic Chef Catering
DJ: Aaron Neimark

A quiet Sunday at Santa Monica Pier…yeah right!

Jenny — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:13:51 +0000

On Sunday I photographed the sweetest couple, Elizabeth and Kyle. We started our engagment photos at UCLA. No, they did not go to school there, (they actually met at UCSB) but I really wanted to incorporate some architectural elements into the shoot and so I chose the Italian Renaissance style buildings on the campus. The light is great there and it was a beautiful spot to start our day. After a few shots at UCLA, we headed to Santa Monica pier to catch the sunset. Let me tell you, Santa Monica Pier on a Sunday in August….not so quiet! But we used the hustle and bustle of the pier to our advantage and Elizabeth and Kyle were great sports. I had them kiss in the middle of the large crowds and some rowdy tourists kept making cat calls the whole time. It was pretty funny! The day was gorgeous and I had so much fun and we got some pretty awesome shots. What a great way to spend a Sunday. Thanks Elizabeth and Kyle.

Here are a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites.

Oh boy…let the cat calls begin!

Churro break….

Riley and Drew In Downtown LA

Tammy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:14:40 +0000

Last Friday I had the great pleasure of photographing Riley and Drew for their engagement photos in Downtown LA. At first we started at Union Station to capture some of the Old Art Deco feel of the building. Then we headed over to Disney Concert Hall for a more modern look. I enjoyed shooting these two so much. They are so natural and playful with each other. I love the candid shots we were able to grab. I guess it makes sense that they’re so comfortable with each other since they’ve been together for 15 years. That’s amazing! Congrats you two. I can’t wait for the wedding in October. See you then!

Here are a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites.

Meagan and Ryan at the Malibu Nature Preserve

Andrea — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:08:44 +0000

Tammy and I drove up to Malibu on Saturday to photograph the wedding of Meagan and Ryan.
Their wedding took place at the Malibu Nature Preserve and the location had an absolutely gorgeous view. As if being in Malibu wasn’t enough, all of the guests were caravanned to the very top of the nature preserve. It was the perfect amount of sun, breeze and bright, blue sky. It looked like someone had painted a backdrop for them. We couldn’t have asked for a better location.
After the wedding Meagan and Ryan had a great added detail, cigar rollers. It was such a great idea! There’s just certain things you need to celebrate with a cigar and marriage is one of them.

Congratulations you guys! Here are a few of our Red Loft favorites.

Isn’t Tiler adorable?

Here’s the recipe for Meagan and Ryan’s Wedding.

Location: The Malibu Nature Preserve
Event Coordinator: All Occasions Event Planning, Cari Izaguirre
Limousine: American Luxury Limousine
DJ: Creative Sounds DJ’s
Bagpiper: Patrick D’Arcy
Florist: Your Neighborhood Florist
Makeup: Lisa Louis
Cigar Rollers: Old Oaks Cigar & Wine Co. 805-494-1886

Life’s a Beach

Andrea — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:04:19 +0000

Photographing Jackie and Mark last weekend at the beach was so much fun. We all got to spend a day in the sun. Mark originally popped the question under the pier in Hermosa Beach so we started there to celebrate their engagement, but we didn’t just go to the beach for the waves and the sand. We went for all the other fun beach activities too. We rented bikes, shared a pizza and topped it all of with some cotton candy. The only thing missing was the mustard, right Jackie?
I can’t wait for the wedding you guys! Thanks for a fun day!

Here are a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites.