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Lily and Chris Wedding Day | Pasadena Weddings | Ambassador Mansions and Gardens | The Ambassador Campus

2012-01-23T19:56:00.000-08:00

Lily and Chris' Wedding in Pasadena was hands down, one of the FUNNEST Weddings we have ever been to/attended/photographed. Seriously. You guys know how to par-tay!!!

Family and friends from all across the Globe gathered together on this momentous day to witness Lily and Chris tie the knot. The setting of the Wedding was immaculate - romantic, charming, and sweet in every way. The Ambassador Campus, in Pasadena, was the perfect location for these two lovebirds to make it official. Such a lovely setting for a fantastic celebration of Love. Event Professionals did an amazing job coordinating the Wedding and also catered the event. It was a pleasure working with you. It was an eventful day/evening for Lily and Chris, because they started the morning out early for the tea ceremony. Chris had already gotten his work out on by 10:00 a.m., because I heard that Lily's family made Chris sing to Lily and then they made him do 20 push ups, to prove his love for her. He of course succeed and proved his love and affection and won Lily's heart. Because Lily is Chinese, the Wedding ceremony was held in English and translated in Chinese - fabulous. Miguel and I enjoyed meeting all of the fam bam at the Wedding. Super kind people! At the end of the night, Chris blew our socks off with (as well as the Guests socks) with a sick Michael Jackson Dance. He totally busted it out to Billy Jean and it was priceless and really, good! Chris, we were super impressed by your moves : ) Bellisimo!

Lily and Chris ~ we wish you many years of dance, laughter, love and check-in's on yelp. we love you guys! xoxo, Solana & Miguel

Cheers to Lily & Chris!

xoxo,

Solana & Miguel

Claudia and Chris | Engagement Session | UCLA and Downtown Culver City Engagement Session

2012-01-13T12:41:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun with Claudia and Chris, shooting their engagement session. No, really, so much fun!! We started the session at UCLA - beautiful campus, beautiful back drops. Claudia and Chris went to UCLA together and share many fond memories of their time together there. They are big time, die hard, UCLA Bruin fans, so we had to throw in some props and jersey's and represent!! We also didn't want the Bruin Bear to feel left out, so we gave him lots of camera time as well : ) Chris was such a trooper the entire engagement session, because he was the "Prop Boy" and he was pulling along their caddy, with all their wardrobe, shoes, props, etc. - it was brilliant. Claudia and Chris are such a super sweet couple. I really like them both individually, as well as a couple. They are both genuine, sweet souls and I enjoyed watching their loving selves come out. They've known each other for 4 years now, but when you meet them, it feels like longer. They love to run together. In fact they are running their first full marathon (26 miles) together in March. They have already run several 1/2 marathon's together and they've been training for the 'big' one. I always say..."A couple who works out together, stays together!!" I'm so excited for you guys, I know you're both going to do great. We ended the photo shoot in charming Downtown Culver City and that's where the romance was undeniable. They had their very first date at The Pacific Theaters in Culver City, so we went back to visit and snatch a few photos. I love the Culver City Hotel and its architecture, so I of course, had to photograph them in front of the hotel as well : ) Miguel and I can't wait to capture your Wedding in May! Claudia and Chris ~ thanks for making the day such a delight,

xoxo, Solana

Crystal and George | San Pedro Wedding Photography | Ports O'Call Restaurant

2012-01-10T01:33:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Miguel's good friend Frankie, we had the pleasure of photographing Crystal and George's Wedding. Crystal is Frankie's younger Sister and we were honored when they asked us to to be their Wedding Photographers. Crystal and George's Wedding ceremony and reception took place at Ports O'Call Restaurant in San Pedro. They both had a wonderful group of family and friends that came out to support and witness their union It was an evening full of love, romance and celebration. Thank you to Crystal and George for allowing us to be your Photographers - Best wishes!

xoxo, Solana & Miguel

Lori and Asher | Temescal Canyon Engagement Session | Engagement Session Photos

2012-01-01T16:52:00.000-08:00

Thanks to my old (as in longtime old - not old, like old age, LOL!) and VERY dear friend, Erin, we were introduced to Lori and Asher. Erin and Lori went to High School together and I am so excited to say that Erin will also be in Lori's Bridal Party, so we will get to see her special self soon! YAY!

Lori and Asher were incredibly fun to photograph. They were naturals in front of the camera. They exuded so much love and passion for each other, that it was really sweet to be able to capture the unique in-between moments that we are sharing below. Happy New Year to everyone. Miguel and I are wishing you a year full of health, abundance and love! Lori and Asher...we can't wait for your BIG day coming up right around the corner. Good times ahead!

Amanda & Franklin | Calabasas Wedding Photography | Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center

2011-12-29T01:01:00.000-08:00

We were referred to Amanda & Franklin by one of our most lovable past couples, Andrea and Mauricio. Thanks guys for the LOVE! When Amanda and Franklin contacted us and inquired about us shooting their Wedding, Miguel had already booked a Wedding for that day, so I offered to capture their 'BIG' day. I am so glad and grateful that I did, because the day was Magical from start to finish. I had a fantastic second photographer, Michelle, on my team and we had a lovely time working together. Amanda and Franklin's Wedding took place at a church in Tarzana and the reception followed at The Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center - a beautiful venue with an array of trees, lakes and flowers. Amanda was an absolute Beauty and Franklin was such a Handsome Groom. Hey you two...when are

the kiddos coming, because I know they're gonna be adorable!! :) I've selected my favorite images from the day and am sharing them with you below. Thank you to Amanda and Franklin for allowing me to capture your special day. You both made me feel like I was part of your family and I enjoyed every moment of it!

xoxo, Solana

Jenny and Gary's Wedding | Pasadena Wedding Photography | The Noor Ballroom

2011-11-12T20:13:00.000-08:00

I'm not sure where to start when it comes to Jenny and Gary because every time I think of them I get warm fuzzies. They are just an all around, awesome, sweet, loving, fun and adventurous couple. They love each other so deeply and they have a zest for life that is inspiring and exciting. They very much remind me of Miguel and I -- deep spiritual connection, excited and willing to take on adventure, hard working and devoted to their Marriage and Love. The hilarious thing is - they met at The Citadel in Los Angeles and I don't think either of them were expecting to meet their future life partners there. After their first date, with a few pursuits from Gary before hand : ) they have been inseparable ever since. Their Wedding was fabulous, chic and charming. The ceremony and reception took place at The NOOR Ballroom in Pasadena. The NOOR is incredible -- a beautiful indoor and outdoor space with spectacular city views. No wonder it was chosen as Pasadena Weekly’s Best Wedding & Banquet Hall for 2011. Jenny and Gary are HUGE Laker fans, so much so that they did the Laker Show Grand entrance for their Grand entrance -- it was awesome!! Miguel and I had to have a few cupcakes (yum!) because they were from Portos Bakery and Cafe - love it. The Wedding Day was so much fun to be a part of and such a delightful group of guests to get to know. Jenny and Gary, thank you for allowing us to be your Wedding Photographers - we love you guys!! xoxo - Solana & Miguel

Treasure and Danny's Wedding Day | Pacific Palisades Wedding Photography | Buerge Chapel & Gardens

2011-10-17T12:58:00.000-07:00

Treasure and Danny's Wedding took place on a beautiful, sunny, Sunday in September at The Buerge Chapel and Gardens in the Pacific Palisades. The Buerge Chapel and Gardens provided an intimate atmosphere for both the ceremony and the reception. The Chapel has a unique design that allows the side doors to open out onto the lawn, where guests can enjoy outdoor seating and still feel connected to the chapel. The Wedding was simply charming... Treasure looked like a doll - she graced an amazing Vera Wang Wedding Gown and Jimmy Choo shoes. LOVE, LOVE!! : ) All of Treasure and Danny's family and friends were so sweet to us. I especially enjoyed photographing Treasure's 3 cute little nieces and nephews. Danny looked very handsome and rocked his black Puma's. Danny is a HUGE espresso and coffee lover, and this makes me very happy, because so am I : ) He hates cheap coffee and truly enjoys the quality and respect that goes into preparing each cup. We actually share a love for Peets Coffee and Intelligentsia Coffee. In order to stay true to his love for fine coffee and espresso...they of course had a full on espresso and cappucino bar available at their Wedding, that you could pair with Cupcakes. Yes, I said cupcakes....and they were humongous!! Miguel and I were in heaven, and also on a sugar rush! : p

Treasure and Danny ~ it was a pleasure to be your Wedding Photog's and we hope that you love your photos as much as we do! xoxo, Solana and Miguel

Crystal and George | Engagement Session | Simi Valley & The Windward Circle

2011-10-05T00:43:00.000-07:00

From the minute we met up with Crystal and George in Simi, they were ready to rock! We started at George's parents home, in their lovely back yard. The back drop was infused with palm trees and water fountains. This also allowed George's Mama to get into some of the action, and get a few "pro" photos for herself ; ) When we were photographing them, we could truly feel the love and care that they share for each other. George truly cares for Crystal and it is so sweet to witness. They make a beautiful pair. Since we repped' Simi Valley for George, it was then time to head to Venice, and represent for Crystal -- against some graffiti walls and stunning beach sunsets. Crystal & George are already like family and will be life long friends. Crystal and George...we are so excited to be a part of and to capture your beautiful upcoming Wedding!! Let's do this!

xoxo, Solana & Miguel

Lily and Chris | Long Beach Engagement Session | Japanese Gardens & The Lighthouse

2011-09-24T21:24:00.000-07:00

When we had our initial meeting with Lily and Chris at Urth Cafe many months ago, Miguel and I left the meeting saying to each other, "They are a super sweet couple!" And today, we couldn't agree more. We had a jolly old time shooting their engagement session in Long Beach. We began at The Japanese Gardens - it was the perfect setting to start the shoot off right! Beautiful, colorful and romantic. Then we went to Bluff Park where Chris surprised Lily with a picnic lunch and wine. Good move Chris!! : ) We then headed down to the beach and got our feet in the sand (and the water)! I am so glad that our photos were able to capture the playfulness, fun and romance that followed. We ended at The Lighthouse, where the clouds and the sky were both masterpieces for our cameras. In fact, we all had such a great time, that after the engagement session photo shoot, the 4 of us went out to dinner afterwards. Good times! Lily and Chris ~ we are thrilled to call you both our friends and we are so looking forward to photographing your Wedding in Pasadena next month! xoxo

Mayra and Bobby | El Segundo Wedding | The Hacienda Hotel | El Segundo Weddings

2011-09-16T01:51:00.000-07:00

Mayra and Bobby's Wedding was a wonderful event. Surrounded by their family and friends, you could feel and touch the love in the air. Both their ceremony and their reception took place at The Hacienda Hotel in El Segundo and the weather was gorgeous. They had an outdoor ceremony and then the reception moved inside. That's when the dancing began and never ended... ; ) As everybody knows, Bobby LOVES to dance! And...since it was his Wedding day, there was no better day of the year to DANCE the night away, while celebrating the most special day of their lives : ) Congratulations Mayra and Bobby, you make a beautiful couple! Now, let's get the party started!

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Sarah and Tod's Wedding | The Sepulveda Home | San Pedro and Palos Verdes Wedding Photographers

2011-09-06T11:58:00.000-07:00

Sarah and Tod are a RAD couple and their Wedding was absolutely beautiful!!! The Sepulveda Home was the perfect setting for their vintage Wedding. The Sepulveda Home is a French Colonial home that was built in 1929 and was designed to resemble the majestic plantation homes of Louisiana. Gallery ceiling fans, period couches and rocking chairs are just some of the things that add to the charm and elegance of this unique home, located in San Pedro. Miguel and I seriously thought we were in a different era the entire time we were photographing. It was awesome!! And Sarah's Wedding gown was to die for -- it fit so well with the theme and decor of The Sepulveda Home, as well as everything else : ) Sarah and Tod had such a spectacular Wedding and a wonderful group of friends and family members who love them. Sarah and Tod, thank you for allowing us to be your Wedding Photographers and to be a part of your special day! You are both truly special people and together you are...sweet as honey!!! xoxo - Solana & Miguel

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Chrystal and Jared | Telluride, Colorado Wedding | The Peaks Resort & Spa | Telluride Wedding Photographer

2011-08-18T02:44:00.000-07:00

Miguel and I have been looking forward to Chrystal and Jared's fabulous Wedding in Telluride, Colorado for what felt like FOREVER!! We photographed their engagement session back in September 2010, so you can only imagine the anticipation. We were so excited to embark on the adventure of capturing their special wedding weekend in Telluride. Nestled in a box canyon surrounded by majestic, 13,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains, the Town of Telluride is filled with colorful legends, over a century of history and Rocky Mountain spirit. Just six blocks wide and twelve blocks long, the National Historic District is a window into the town's illustrious past and a showcase of spirited individualism and community pride. Miguel and I loved every corner of the town! We found the cutest restaurants, local boutiques, coffee shops, etc. and the locals are so warm and humble. There is absolutely no "wrong" place to take a photograph in Telluride - because the entire town is that fantastic! The ceremony and Wedding reception took place at the stunning Peaks Resort and Spa in Mountain Village. Then Miguel and I stole Chrystal and Jared away (haha, we love doing this with our couples) in our red PT Cruiser rental car (I promise I didn't crash into that sign Chrystal - LOL) and photographed them along the magnificent backdrop provided by mother nature. Chrystal and Jared's family and friends were all so welcoming and loving to us. They made us feel like we were part of the family from the moment we arrived and we are eternally grateful for that. It was such an amazing experience and we are so honored and blessed that we were both able to be part of such a MAGICAL wedding weekend! Thank you Jan, Chrystal and Jared for everything you did for us!! xoxo

Mari & Efrain | Arcadia Engagement Session | Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden | Arcadia Wedding Photography

2011-08-03T22:07:00.000-07:00

When I met Mari and Efrain, I immediately saw the amazing love that they have for each other. They are 2 of the most genuine people I have ever met! At our initial meeting, Efrain told me that he wanted their wedding photography to be out of this world. He wanted to make sure that Mari would have her dream wedding. This is another beautiful trait that I love about them -- they have such deep care and respect for one another. Mari and Efrain love photography and wanted to incorporate something different and unique into their engagement photos, that would encapsulate nature and beauty. The Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia served as the perfect backdrop for this amazing couple. I even arranged to have our own private golf cart limousine (it was a super long golf cart - hee hee) drive us around! We were VIP!!! The Arboretum and Botanic Garden is a unique 127 acre botanical garden and historical site jointly operated by the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and located in the city of Arcadia. Home to plant collections from all over the world, including many rare and endangered species, The Arboretum also houses outdoor historical landmarks representative of the major phases of California history. California represent! Mari and Efrain even found their very own tree that they were connected to. Let me know if you can guess which one it is?!?! : )

p.s. There is a lot more to this lovestory...stay tuned ; )

Mayra & Bobby | Engagement Session Photo Slideshow | Photo Montage

2011-07-24T22:43:00.000-07:00

Wanted to share Mayra and Bobby's engagement session photo slide show with you! ;)

Click here to view Mayra & Bobby's Engagement Session images

Somthavy & Cris | The Canary Hotel | Santa Barbara Wedding Photographers | Real Weddings

2011-07-16T15:58:00.000-07:00

Somthavy and Cris got Married in charming Santa Barbara. We love photographing in Santa Barbara. It is so beautiful and full of love. Every time Miguel and I visit SB, we feel so connected to the energy of the city and its lovely charm. Love is definitely in the air in Santa Barbara, that is for sure!!! Ok, now back to Somthavy and Cris, LOL. Their wedding ceremony took place at Chase Palm Park with the amazing antique carousel as their back drop. Their reception was held at the adorable and luxurious Canary Hotel. A unique boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Somthavy and Cris are such genuine, loving souls. We immediately connected with them and their spirits. Somthavy happens to be an amazing Iron Chef!! :) She is a Chef and the Owner of Sugar Bliss Sweets - heaven in every bite. Miguel and I can't wait to try her fabulous treats. Although they currently live in Santa Barbara, they are moving to L.A. in the next few months. YAY for us!!! We enjoyed every moment of capturing Somthavy and Cris' special wedding day. Good people, good food, great music and a whole lot of dancing and partying. Somthavy and Cris -- you are both awesome people and we are so looking forward to creating many more memories with you! xoxo - Solana and Miguel

Mayra & Bobby | Engagement Session | Los Angeles Wedding Photographers

2011-07-03T13:50:00.000-07:00

Mayra and Bobby are getting married!! And they are getting married soon...as in this weekend soon! Solana and I can't wait to be a part of their special day at The Hacienda Hotel in El Segundo and to create their beautiful Wedding images. We're gonna knock 'em out the ball park!!! Bobby and I have been close friends for over 14 years so you can only imagine how happy we are for them. Solana and I are thrilled that they are finally going to tie the knot. They've been together for 8 years so it's about time!!! LOL. Their engagement session was a riot because they were always joking around with each other and cracking us up...Laughter is contagious, so it all good!! We hope you enjoy the photos as much as we do = )

Amanda and Franklin | Engagement Session | Venice and Pacific Palisades

2011-06-29T00:27:00.000-07:00

We had the opportunity to meet Amanda and Franklin through one of our prior couples Andrea and Mauricio. Thanks for the referral lovelies! Andrea and Mauricio will be in their Bridal party for their October Wedding, so we get to photograph the entire crew...we can't wait. Amanda and Franklin were pretty flexible about where they wanted to shoot their engagement session. Since Franklin proposed to Amanda at the Beach (in Malibu), they did mention they wanted to end their photo shoot there. The funny thing is, they both hate the beach. When they told us their story, we were laughing so hard, because Franklin specifically chose to propose to Amanda at the beach because he knew she would have no idea what was coming. Their love story is a beautiful one and they are an amazingly sweet and photogenic couple. Hey Amanda....do you still hate the beach?!? LOL. Solana will be photographing their Wedding in Calabasas in October. Although I did capture a lot of good stuff at their e-session, I gotta give Solana props for most of the images you see here. We had a great time together and it was an honor to witness their everlasting love!

Ryann and Michael | Engagement Session | Venice Beach and The Griffith Observatory

2011-06-18T18:07:00.000-07:00

We had the delight of meeting Ryann through our clients Jenny and Gary. Jenny and Gary are getting married in September in Pasadena and we can't wait to capture their special day. Stay tuned for their pics ; ) We photographed Ryann and Michael's engagement session in Venice Beach and at The Griffith Observatory. Gorgeous settings for a gorgeous couple!! Ryann is a "ray of sunshine" - she is kind hearted, beautiful, dedicated and so much fun to be around! Her better half, Michael, is equally awesome. Michael is funny, charming and lovable. Michael lives in Virginia and that is where their Wedding will be taking place sometime in 2012. Woohoo!! Miguel and I truly enjoyed observing the love and care that they share for one another. They are such a sweet match. The very cool thing is -- that they met at Guess, that's why we threw in the awesome pic of their matching Guess watches. Ryann thought she was selling Michael a watch that day, but Michael had set his sights on Ryann and pursued her and the rest is history. So the Guess watch is the link that brought them together : ) Too cute!! Ry and Michael we hope you love the pics as much as we do...xoxo

Sarah & Ryan | Long Beach Weddings | The Reef on the Water Restaurant | Real Weddings

2011-06-13T13:09:00.000-07:00

Put together 2 love birds who met on a blind date, a romantic rooftop ceremony over looking the Long Beach skyline and a wonderful group of guests and family members and you get Sarah and Ryan's Wedding day! The Reef on the Water in Long Beach was the perfect setting for this special occasion. I truly enjoyed capturing the love and compassion shared between Sarah and Ryan. The skies opened up for us thankfully, because that morning, it was gloomy and gray. By the time the ceremony began, we had beautiful blue skies. I'd like to thank my good friend, Amaury, for connecting us with Sarah and Ryan. Also, a shout out to my Wifey, Solana, of Beauty by Solana for once again doing fantastic Makeup on the Bride and all the other ladies.

Govindas & Radha | Malibu Photo Shoot

2011-04-26T16:08:00.000-07:00

Govindas & Radha are divine souls. They are a Husband and Wife team, just like Solana and I and they are truly dedicated to being of service to God and living in compassion and love. They are not only the founders of Bhakti Yoga Shala - where Solana and I practice yoga, but have also become our close friends. They lead Kirtan concerts, Bhakti yoga workshops, and transformative retreats throughout the world. We all had so much fun at the photo shoot and were laughing the entire time, while we were surrounded by nature's stunning colors and back drop. You can really get a sense of their unconditional love and devotion in these photos...JAI MA!!!

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Sarah & Tod | Westside Engagement Session | Los Angeles Wedding Photography

2011-04-06T00:22:00.000-07:00

Sarah and Tod are close friends with my Sister-In-Law and my Brother-In-Law and because of that, Solana and I have also had the opportunity to get close to them over the years. : ) When we heard the exciting news that Sarah and Tod got engaged, we immediately felt warm fuzzies for them. They are such a delightful couple and we are thrilled to document their Wedding in June! Sarah is a "breath of fresh air" - she is beautiful, caring and super genuine. Tod is a Comedian. No, he really is a stand-up Comedian - you might even get lucky one day and catch him at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. LOL! Tod constantly keeps Sarah laughing with his witty and intelligent nature. He is a great guy and we are so happy for them and uber excited for their "big" day. We had a ball shooting their engagement session all over the West side!!!

Jenny and Gary | Downtown Los Angeles Engagement Session | Staples Center | L.A. Live

2011-03-26T04:19:00.000-07:00

Shooting Jenny & Gary's Engagement Session was a non stop adventure! We all had such a great time. Ready, set, go! We started off the day at the rail road tracks in DTLA, where Jenny & Gary proved to Solana and I that they are "down" for anything - including hanging off a train or two to get the "shot." Officer Pisnoy must have been onto us, because he paid us a little visit and told us we had to leave (LOL!) - he was no joke! So off we went to LA Live & Staples Center to represent for the Lakers because both Gary and Jenny are die hard Laker fans (yay!) Kinda easy to tell by their matching Laker tees ; ) We fell in love with Jenny and Gary since our original meeting with them a few months ago. They totally remind of us ourselves. They laugh together, they play together, they support each other and they make a beautiful couple that we are grateful to have met and get to know! Can't wait for your Wedding in September!

p.s. Sometimes you got to break a few laws to get that perfect picture!