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Michael and Zohar the cure for what ails ya

Jenny — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:14:48 +0000

Michael and Zohar recently got married and I had the pleasure of being a part of their big day. I have known both Michael and Zohar for many years and I felt honored when they asked me to take their wedding photos. Personally, I wouldn’t have had it any other way! They are both hard working medical students and they had family and friends join them from all over the world to help them celebrate. It was so heartwarming to see the amount of people who’s lives have been touched by Michael and Zohar. Separately they are amazing, but together they are awesome! You can tell how in love these two are when they look at each other. During the ceremony Michael could barely hold back his tears. It was the sweetest thing! (That was too much for me to bear, and so my tears stared flowing too!) The reception was filled with just as much emotion as family and friends read their toasts and a video was played of guests from afar wishing the couple congratulations. We wish you the best Michael and Zohar!

Check out a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites from the day.

Some details from the day.

Michael’s mom made the chupah from bits of personalized fabric provided by their family and friends.

Eva captures Ronnie and Briana’s wedding day

Jenny — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:17:15 +0000

Almost three years ago, Ronnie and Briana found each other and since then, have fallen in love and wanted to share their commitment to each other with their closest family and friends. Our ever so talented Red Loft photographer, Eva, joined them at Hotel Maya for a beautiful ceremony and an amazing time spent with loved ones. Ronnie sat nervously and excitedly in the living room, waiting for Briana to appear through the door in her wedding dress. As Briana walked into the room, Ronnie’s eyes lit up and a smile came upon her face. They both smiled, laughed, and held each other for a little while, taking in the moment in anticipation of their commitment ceremony to come. They shared their love together with their guests closely around them, lit their unity candle and committed themselves to each other forever. It was absolutely beautiful for them to share such a great moment, surrounded by their beautiful friends and family members. Eva felt so honored to have shared this day with Briana and Ronnie, congratulations!

Here are a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites.

Some details from the day.

Want a wedding like Ronnie and Briana’s? Here’s how…

Wedding Location: Hotel Maya Long Beach

Wedding Coordination: Nozza Studio

Flowers: Bella Fiore

DJ: R&R Entertainment

Hair and Makeup: Karen Cobb

Jennifer and Brian get hitched!

Jenny — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:15:11 +0000

The very sweet Jennifer and her just as sweet hubby Brian, recently got married amongst their family and friends at the Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church in Westlake. After theceremony guests headed to Camarillo to Spanish Hills Country Club to celebrate with the bride and groom and get their groove on. Not only do I love this couple, but their family and friends are just as awesome. I had such a blast on the dance floor capturing the festivities. The speaches were equally just as great to capture. Jennifer’s dad had a fantastic speech that made the audience tear up and Brian’s brothers’ speech had the crowd falling out of their chairs. The night was beautiful and it is one I will never forget. Congrats you two.

Take a look at our Red Loft Studios sneak peek of pics.

Some details from the day.

Want a wedding like Jennifer and Brian’s? Here’s how…

Reception Site: Spanish Hills Country Club

Ceremony Site: St. Max’s

Wedding Coordination: Hallie Inc.

Florist: The Buds a Bloom

Cake: Skiff’s Cakes

DJ: Signature Event Production

Photobooth: Photobooth Now

Kathleen and Charlie get hitched in Pasadena

Jenny — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:07:39 +0000

Kathleen and Charlie recently got married in Pasadena at San Marino Community Church. Their beautiful ceremony was held at Cal Tech at The Athenaeum where guests sipped cocktails amongst the amazing Mediterranean style architecture. Kathleen was a stunning bride and she grinned from ear to ear when she saw her handsome groom. It was so sweet. You could see how in love the two of them are. It oozed from their faces!!!! It was so wonderful to be a part of their big day and to meet all of their family and friends. They truly are a sweet couple with a wonderful future ahead of them. Congrats you guys!

Here are a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites.

Some details from the day.

The End….

The details for a wedding just like Kathleen and Charlie.

Ceremony Location: San Marino Community Church

Reception Location: The Atheneum

Stephanie and Jacob’s wedding at the Disney Concert Hall

Jenny — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:56:35 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of photographing the stunningly elegant wedding of Stephanie and Jacob in Downtown Los Angeles at the Disney Concert Hall. If you haven’t been to the Disney Concert Hall, you are missing out. This place is breathtaking. The hall was designed by Frank Gehry with a mammoth exterior of stainless steel curves and an interior of wood walls and stone. The gardens are phenomenal for photographs with indigenous trees, plants and flowers sprouting up in every corner. The light that reflects from this building is amazing and I love shooting here. Stephanie and Jacob have an infinity for the place since Jacob and his family are donors. What a perfect setting for their elegant black and white colored wedding. The bride was stunningly beautiful and relaxed while the groom was equally as handsome and chill. The mood made for some great pics and lots of fun and dancing for the guest. Congratulations Stephanie and Jacob.

Take a peek at some of our Red Loft Studios favorites.

Former Red Lofters Jeff , Margaret, and baby Mia.

Some details from the day.

Want a wedding like Stephanie and Jacob? Here’s how.

Location: Disney Concert Hall

Wedding Coordination: Mary Sushinsky of Occasions

Florist: Stephanie Grace

Catering: The Patina Group

DJ: Visions Entertainment

Hair/Makeup: Design Visage

An Afternoon with the Chmara Family

Katie — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:28:26 +0000

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing Sloane’s Bat Mitzvah at La Boheme in West Hollywood. It was a wonderful night and I was so honored to be involved in such a special day for the family. We had such a great time at the Bat Mitzvah that we thought we should all team up again for a family photo shoot. We met in Malibu and the fun took off from there. Steve, Carrie, Sloane and Jackson are so playful it was easy to capture amazing moments of laughter and love between them. Check out all the fun we had with our Red Loft Studios favorites below…

Yissa & Kevin at the Disney Concert Hall

Katie — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:27:42 +0000

Over the holiday weekend I met up with Yissa and Kevin at the Disney Concert Hall for part one of our two part engagement photo adventure. Yissa and Kevin are both architects so it seemed only fitting that we use one of downtown LA’s most famous buildings as a backdrop for the photos. We found amazing photo opportunities hidden behind the curves of the building and in the reflections of the metal surfaces. As we roamed the grounds I got to know Yissa and Kevin and hear all of their wonderful wedding plans. I can’t wait until August for their wedding at Wayfarer’s Chapel and then for part two of our engagement adventure in Vegas!

Check out our Red Loft Studios favorites below…

I can’t help it. I just love this photo. It makes me laugh just like Yissa.

Yvonne and Brian at San Ysidro Ranch

Tammy — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:32:33 +0000

I just had the pleasure of photographing Yvonne and Brian’s wedding at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara. This place is so beautiful and amazing! It’s tucked away in the mountains and has all these little cute and adorable cottages for you and your guests to stay in. It’s the perfect setting for a wedding. So needless to say, the sweet venue coupled with the good looks of Yvonne and Brian as well as their super fun vibe made for a really great day of photos. These two have incredible friends that were all about having a good time and celebrating the occasion with the happy couple. I really had a fabulous time and I’m so stoked that Yvonne and Brian did too. Their day unfolded exactly as they had hoped for and I have to give them a big high five for that. Congratulations you two! So happy for you!

Check out a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites…

Yvonne with her dad.

Some details from the day.

Check out how to get a wedding like Yvonne and Brian…

Venue: San Ysidro Ranch
Coordinator: Merryl Brown Events
Florist: S.R. Hogue & Company

Jasmeen and Brad’s Southern CA nuptials

Jenny — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:15:47 +0000

Jasmeen and Brad’s wedding in Long Beach was a ton of fun! It was at Jasmeen’s aunt’s house and the home was FULL of Jasmeen and Brad’s family and friends. Jasmeen and Brad are teachers who live in Senegal West Africa so along with the local guests, people flew in from North Carolina and even West Africa!! Needless to say, that meant that the guests were ready to party! The dance floor was packed, the food was amazing, and the music was an awesome mix of African, hip hop, blue grass, and country. What an amazing way to celebrate such a beautiful couple! And they truly are an amazing couple. They are so in love and it shows in the way the two interact with each other. They are also the most gracious hosts and I was treated like a guests from the moment I got there. I ate some pretty great food and laughed and cried with the rest of the bunch. I’m so happy for Jasmeen and Brad and know that they will have an incredible life together.

Here are some of our Red Loft Studios favorites.

The ceremony was held on the front lawn under a beautiful old tree.

Brad’s reaction to seeing Jasmeen for the first time.

Lucy and Tom’s Los Angeles Country Club Wedding

Jenny — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:07:48 +0000

Last weekend I had the pleasure of being a part of Lucy and Tom’s wedding weekend. The party started on Friday night at the Jonathan Club in Malibu. That fabulous party was followed by their ceremony on Saturday at St. Monica’s Church in Santa Monica and a reception at the Los Angeles Country Club. It was a beautiful couple of days and the guests had a blast. Lucy and Tom were so relaxed and fun and it was so nice to see them laughing and joking around with everyone. They really were enjoying every aspect of their wedding. Lucy and Tom are so sweet and I had a ton of fun being a part of their day. I wish you guys the best of luck!

Here are a few of our Red Loft Studios favorites.

Tom’s first look at his bride to be!

Some details from the day.

The best part of the night was when the costumes got passed around. Hilarious!

Even Tom and Lucy joined in the fun!

A perfect night for a perfect new bride and groom.

Want a wedding like Lucy & Tom’s? Here’s how…

Ceremony Site: St. Monica Catholic Church

Reception Site: Los Angeles Country Club

Wedding Coordinator: Delicate Details

Video: Envision Productions

Florist: Empty Vase

Cake: Fantasy Frostings

Band: Jay Sterling Band