A while after booking us – I think it was right after the engagement session – we were having a beer at the Mercury Lounge and Clayton told me an awesome story about when they first met us: “Man, when we first came into your house, I could smell a poopy diaper… and I thought to myself, ‘these guys are real.’”
I laughed and shook my head. “Dude, you’re awesome for telling me that.”
I freaking love that story because honest conversations are such a breath of fresh air (opposite of a poopy diaper smell – haha).
Don’t worry, I’ve since vowed to change all diapers outside on days that we have clients coming over. And as for being ‘real’, the battle against becoming cardboard cutouts of ourselves continues onward.
Okay, now about this wedding: It’s definitely among my all-time-top-5. If you can’t tell by the many, many photos below – I just couldn’t help myself. We really connected with Clayton and Neda and had a blast shooting their wedding. And did I mention it was at the historical Granada Theater!? It was so different from the other wedding we shot there because of the way they set it up.. you’ll see!
Much love,
Austin (& Dara who is saying “Austin, come to bed already!”)

































Simon and Jen are incredibly loving people and assuredly two of the most lovable people we’ve ever met. Simon’s quick sense of humor and “propa” English accent makes him a super fun guy to hang out with. Jen on the other hand is a drag. Haha – just playing. Jen is so full of life and excitement that she makes Simon seem dry and boring! Sorry Simon, but you know it man – she is a firecracker! Oh, and when they are together, nothing makes more sense. They were made for each other.
Their wedding was in August, and we’re finally getting around to blogging it! It was one of our favorite weddings last year for sure because not only were the guests amazing, but the Bacara was epic, the weather was perfect, and the talented wedding vendors that we got to work with made our job even more awesome than usual.























