Day at the Beach: Balboa Family Session

I have the cutest family shoot to share with you today, with six – YES SIX – little girls!! You might remember some of these smiling faces from my holiday mini shoot special, and now you get to meet more of the family.:)

The whole family together!

I always love laughing photos the best!

  

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February 15, 2012 - 4:33 pm

Kelly Mendoza - What a fun session! Looks like the kids had a great time :)

February 16, 2012 - 11:35 am

johnvdh - Really great photos! Great job Kaysha!

February 22, 2012 - 7:31 pm

Rachelle - Wow, this session was bursting with cutie pies!

Catina & John: Huntington Beach Wedding

I can’t think of a better way to kick started my 2012 wedding season, than with an intimate beachside wedding full of color! This wedding had so many elements I adored. From the super cool Shorebreak Hotel, to the ceremony on the sand – this wedding screamed Huntington Beach and was the perfect place for Catina and John to tie the knot!

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I LOVE photographing small intimate weddings, and this one was no exception. There was no bridal party, and only Catina and John’s closest family and friends attended the wedding. The day was nothing short of perfection, and although it’s February, it felt like a perfect summer weekend.

Congratulations you two, and please join me in wishing the newlyweds a wonderful new life together!!

LOVED how their dog Toby was included in the first look – but not too close to get moms dress dirty.;)

Catina your stunning, and radiated happiness all throughout your wedding day!! Special thanks to Serene Bridal Beauty for always taking bridal hair and makeup to the next level!

Ceremony time on the sand.

Reception time at the SUPER yummy Zimzala!

Catina and John, thank you for choosing me as your photographer, and I’m so happy I got to share such a special day with you both! xoxo

  

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February 14, 2012 - 9:28 am

Brandi Welles - Looks AH-MAZING Kaysha! So glad i got to be a part of this day!

February 14, 2012 - 9:31 am

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Baby Eva: Los Angeles Newborn Photography

Meet Baby Eva, at only 7 days old this little girl is too cute for words! I had such a great time last year photographing Victor and Diana’s trash the dress shoot, that I couldn’t wait to meet the newest addition to their family.

I was so impressed watching Diana in her new mom role, she was so calm, relaxed, and so nurturing. I know little Eva will have a wonderful life, and I’m so thankful I was able to capture her first few days!

  

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February 3, 2012 - 1:08 pm

John - Omg so cute!! Great job!

February 12, 2012 - 10:23 am

Caytlyn - very cute! I love the pop of color that crochet flower adds!

February 15, 2012 - 4:35 pm

Kelly Mendoza - Love the feel of this session. You can tell there is a lot of love!

Sam & Alice: California Science Center Wedding

Out of all my 2011 wedding’s this one wins for coolest reception location. I have never been to a reception like this. Just picture an airplane hanger but modern, cool, and with an entire wall of sparkles! It was pretty awesome to say the least, and I’m so thankful I was able to second shoot the wedding alongside my buddy Erich Chen!

This was a full day of wedding fun, complete with a church and traditional tea ceremony, before partying it up at the reception. Take a peak at just a few of my favorite photos from Sam and Alice’s wedding.

  

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February 15, 2012 - 4:38 pm

Kelly Mendoza - How did I miss this??? What an amazing wedding and the vibrant colors are so perfect!

Wedding 101: Choosing Your Wedding Colors

One of the most commonly asked questions I’ve received in the last few months is about wedding colors. What looks best in pictures, recommended combinations, and popular shades? Before I started planning my own wedding, I grouped wedding colors into two categories: things I liked, and those I didn’t care for. Now that I’m a bride, I see things differently, and appreciate how the right combination of colors can bring everything together.

So where do you start? I recently had a bride explain to me that she chose her colors based off a favorite painting. I LOVE this idea and it really got me thinking about other ways to get inspiration for your wedding. Rather than just looking to wedding blogs and magazines; look to photographs, clothing, wrapping paper and even cookbooks for color combination ideas. Once you have a few favorites pinned you can use this awesome color palette generator tutorial to see what the dominate colors are.

 How about pinks and purples for the vintage inspired wedding?

Why not go with teals for your beachside wedding?

Shades of yellow for the intimate backyard wedding?

There is no wrong choices when it comes to your wedding colors, so think outside the box and experiment with different combinations and shades. Once you have your color palette finalized, it makes deciding things like your flowers, invitations, bridesmaids dresses, and overall decor much easier!

  

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February 22, 2012 - 7:33 pm

Rachelle Hobbs - Great tips!!

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