Jennifer || Los Angeles Bridal Shower Event Photographer
During the fall of last year, I had the pleasure of photographing Jennifer and Levik’s Vietnamese Engagement Party. It was a great experience, as I had never been to one before (view the link to see some of the photos!).
This time, however, Jennifer had a more Western event – a bridal shower! With an event filled with great food, fun games, dancing, an awesome bride, and a happy surprise, Jennifer’s bridal shower was so fun to photograph! View some of my favorite photos below:
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Steffi || Los Angeles Romantic Glamour Portrait Photographer
Here’s another Styled test shoot that’s all finished up. The model for this session is Steffi Hill (find her here), with makeup from Chantell (find her here). Chantell transformed her into a goddess! Love the braided details!
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Here’s a couple of Behind-the-Scenes:
Laurie || Los Angeles Romantic Glamour Portrait Photographer
I did a test shoot for this session with model Laurie (find her here) and makeup artist Chantell (find her here).
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Here’s a couple of ‘Behind the Scenes’ photos!
Why STYLE needs its own category
I’ve come to terms with something. A part of me that, back in High School, strongly hated anything girly. Pink, flowers, ribbons. You name it. I was an utter tomboy, walking and talking like one.
But as time passed, something clicked. Now, I have no recollection of why I was so against the girly side of things. Now, I embrace it wholeheartedly. Seriously, I wish cars came in pink colors. Of course, we can’t always show our feminine side as strongly as we want to. If I had my perfect world, I would always be wearing dresses from the Jane Austen era and prance around town with a parasol above my head.
In any case, I wanted my photography to reflect this part of me in a way that’s welcoming. If I shot a family portrait with the same photo style as the images above, the men in the family would head for the hills and want a redo, immediately. If I shot a wedding or any event in this nature, it would take away from the documentary feel that I love so much.
It then became obvious to add a portrait section that relay these words – soft, romantic, stylized.
With this STYLIZED session, clients will get a consultation on wardrobe (what outfits work best, where to find the clothes, how to achieve clients’ vision) as well as a professional makeup artist to come on-location to spruce up hair and makeup. Along with that are: 2 hours of shooting, unlimited wardrobe change, and the location of your choice.
I constantly get clients who tell me they feel awkward in front of the camera, and they tend to shy away from it. But it’s my job to make you as comfortable and as radiant as ever, and those lead to beautiful images. And not to brag or anything, but those same clients usually tell me they love the photos. Those emails truly make my day.
Because stylized shoots are noticebly different than photos from other categories, I’ve created a separate blog to showcase them in. Please visit Paper Ban Stylized to view more photos from stylized shoots!
If you would like to book a romantic Stylized shoot, please contact me through the contact form. I look forward to photographing you!
Dina and James || Los Angeles Engagement Photographer
I absolutely adore it when clients bring props! This time, Dina and James brought along bikes and a bunch of bright yellow sunflowers. We went to two locations – a local park that had this one cool statue with the caption ‘Oneness’, and the state beach of El Matador that brought SUCH great sunset light (I think it gave EXTRA sparkle to Dina’s smile, teehee).
I’ve posted some of my favorites below:
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Jamie and Randy || Los Angeles Wedding Photographer
Jamie and Randy had SUCH a chill wedding. One of the reasons for that is because they already got married late last year in Hawaii!- and they wanted to host another wedding in the Montrose area as some of their closest friends and family couldn’t make it the first time around. Even the priest (who wore sandals, btw! :D) commented on how Jamie and Randy were one of the most at-ease and relaxed couple he’s ever united, haha.
Jamie and Randy, thank you for having me photograph your wedding!
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Dee and Jonathan || Los Angeles Wedding Photographer
I knew from the engagement session that Dee and Jonathan were a carefree type of couple. I adore that about them. When I arrived at Dee’s house to photograph her and her bridesmaids getting ready, she quickly admitted, in a relaxed tone, that she had forgotten to bring all the items usually necessary for the detailed shots – invitations, bouquet, rings, etc. As the photographer, I panicked a little bit, but she shrugged it off, and I admire that about her.
Throughout the day, it was very clear that the wedding was about Dee and Jonathan, and the important people that mattered in their lives, who came together on their special day to celebrate their union, without stressing about the little things.
Dee and Jonathan, I wish you the best. Thank you for having me be a part of your special day!
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Joelle || Los Angeles Newborn and Family Photographer
Baby Joelle arrived just the day after April 1st. She was a tiny thing, and definitely the quietest. As I tried to keep her peacefully asleep, the house was so full of commotion of her arrival that she ultimately woke up and stayed awake. Yet, she never cried. Joelle’s eyes blinked, fluttered, and peered with wonder at all of us that ogled her.
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Lorelei’s Birthday Cake Smash || Los Angeles Children’s Portrait Photographer
I had the pleasure of meeting Lorelai late last year for a family holiday photo session. But since then, her mother wanted more pictures, this time for Lorelai’s first birthday. And so came to fruitition a birthday cake smash in a local park! She dressed up in a cute pink frilly one-piece, and later in a tutu. I have a feeling that she loved her outfit so much, Lorelai didn’t want to ruin it by putting cake all over her outfit. I say this because she handled the cake so proper!- just dabbing the cake lightly with her fingers and eating with a pinkie up in the air.
Happy birthday, Lorelai!
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