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I'm Kelly and I'm so happy you're here. This journal features my amazing couples, some wedding tips and some insight into who I am!

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California Beach Wedding

Ali & Brendan’s Beachfront Wedding | Seal Beach

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Wedding

She looked down clutching a piece of paper, sitting patiently in her chair. She was waiting for her turn. Her dad was reading her vows to his soon to be wife, Ali. Ali called her up and held her hand. Ali read her vows to Brendan and to his daughter Michaela. Then it was her turn. She grabbed her little […]

Rock Climbing engagement, Los Angeles photographer

Emily & Chris’s Rock Climbing Engagement Session | Los Angeles

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Engagement

Emily and Chris have been dating for 10 years, but last year they entered into a serious belay-tionship. I can’t even begin to describe the new heights they have reached together (pun intended). Their bond grew even stronger due to the level of trust and reliance they have, as they literally hold one another’s life […]

California State University Fullerton Graduation

Jessica’s California State University Fullerton Graduation Session

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Lifestyle

This girl. This girl right here! This girl is one of the most hardworking individuals I know. When she puts her mind to something she accomplishes it. I am so proud of her journey and dedication in school. She has such a bright future ahead and it was so much fun roaming around California State […]

Shoshanna’s California State University Long Beach Graduation Session

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Lifestyle

Shoshanna’s graduation session was one for the books! I actually met Shoshanna at California State University Long Beach. We both joined Sigma Kappa sorority and the rest was history. This girl is so talented, an amazing human being, and loves champagne as much as I do! Congrats Shoshanna and thank you for letting me document […]

5 Tips For Choosing the Perfect Getting Ready Room

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Inspo & Advice

Your getting ready photos are the very beginning of your wedding day story. getting ready with your girls is something you will cherish forever, so why not have the best photos to represent that. Choosing a good getting ready location may not be on your radar, but in order to achieve those clean beautiful photos […]

How to Ace Those Walking in Front of Camera Shots

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Inspo & Advice

At the beginning of all my sessions I like to start with walking in front of camera shots. This allows the couple to loosen up a little and ease into other poses. So here are some tips on how to walk in front of the camera and make it seem candid. Act as if you […]

How to Not Have Fake or Cheesy Couple Portraits

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Inspo & Advice

Every couple I talk to stresses about how candid and authentic pictures mean more to them then posed! Even though a lot of portraits have to be posed a little, no one wants portraits that look too posed, fake or cheesy! The more candid the portraits look the better! There are a lot of ways […]

How to Look Your Best in Your Wedding Portraits

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Inspo & Advice

“I’m photogenic”…said no one ever. Trust me I get it! Posing can be hard! Many of us dream about our wedding day our whole lives, its the one day where all eyes are on you, when you marry your best friend, when all these expectations have been built ,. and lets face it…. YOU WANT […]

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