Weddings

Naoise + Elissa | El Capitan Canyon Wedding

by Austin

Dara & I got married at El Capitan State Beach, so the idea of shooting a wedding in the canyon overlooking the same spot was super exciting for us – especially with this couple! However, since we just had a baby, Dara was in no shape to shoot with me this weekend, so I had to find another shooter to help me out. Matt Snelson, an Orange County wedding photographer homie of mine (who has his own business with his wife, Molly) drove up and it worked out beautifully! Here are some of our favorites from the day:

I love the angle on this shot

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Charles + Nicole’s Puerto Vallarta Destination Wedding

by Austin

in Weddings

Last month, we got to travel down to Santa Barbara’s sister city, Puerto Vallarta to shoot Charles and Nicole’s destination wedding. It was our last big trip before Dara pops and probably our last without kids for a whiiiile – so, it was definitely a workavacation for us. So much fun! Here are some of my favorites from the trip:

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Jason + Krystle: Manning Park Montecito Wedding

by Austin

in Weddings

Jason and Krystle had a small and intimate wedding at Montecito’s Manning Park. The weather was perfect, the timing was right, and the park was completely empty except for them, their immediate families, the officiant and me. I photographed the wedding and Dara did the editing. I should mention that I could hear Dara saying “I love this wedding!” from the office, every few minutes as she worked on them

Needless to say, we really love how these came out.

A cool story: A few months ago, Jason & Krystle really helped me play out a surprise birthday party for Dara. We had her thinking we were just going out to a client dinner, but surprised her with dinner, a concert, and hangout time – with a bunch of good friends at SoHo. J+K, I couldn’t have pulled it off without you guys – thanks so much!

I shot these rings on the roof of their Camaro

official ring bearer badge looks great!

looking good

Father Bellamy doing his thing

my back up camera man ;)

awwz yeahz!

Krystal looks amazing!

yes!

the old school veil is bangin'!

yeaaah!

Love this wide shot

Great shot to end with

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Tim + Nicole’s Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Wedding

by Austin

in Weddings

Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse is our favorite wedding location on the central coast, and it was a perfect fit for Tim & Nicole’s wedding. The farmhouse and surrounding landscape is definitely not your typical California experience, but that’s what is so cool about it! It actually reminded us of a destination wedding that we shot out in Montana 2 years ago. Anyway, Tim & Nicole had an amazing wedding there back in May and we’re finally blogging it:

on the road to marriage perhaps - oooh that's good.

The ranch in figueroa mountain ranch

Dress shot at the ranch

Ceremony site at Figueroa Mountain Ranch

Nicole looking good in the mirror

bride's hand and ring shot

i spy a flower girl

bride's hair curly

go go go go!

Tim and his boys in the mountains

Nicole putting on her dress

secret greeting before the ceremony

ripping it up

Ceremony photo at Figureoa Mountain Ranch

Wedding Ceremony at Figueroa Mountain Ranch

Yellow flowers and grey dresses

Tim and Nicole seal the deal

walking back at the end of the ceremony

Figueroa Mountain farm is such a beautiful wedding location

Tim and Nicole in the green

Figueroa Mountain details

love this picture of them

Outdoor reception group shots at Figueroa Mountain

Outdoors at the Ranch on Figueroa Mountain

Tim and Nicole laughing

Figueroa Mountain reception at night

Officiant: Jim Fitzpatrick
Caterer: Ono Catering, Willie Martinez
Wedding Planner: Nicole (before), Brianne Lyon (day of)
DJ: Matt Armor, All Occasion DJ
Hair & Make up: Rhonda Johnson
Cake: Sarah Trenschel

A little behind the scenes action during the ceremony:

behind the scenes

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Doug + Christen’s Castle Wedding in Carmel

by Austin

in Weddings

A few things you need to know:

Doug & Christen did not kiss until their wedding day! Dara & I tried that but made it only as far as our engagement. Do you know how hard that is to do!? Kudos!
This castle is a private residence, not usually used for weddings. So, being a part of one held there was a huge honor!
We had a blast – and Aliyah joined us ! Check out the behind the scenes photos at the end.

Dress and view from the Carmel Wedding

Check out this castle, before and after sunset:

The Castle at the James Estate in Carmel Wedding rings, shoes and a flower Bride getting ready in Carmel Castle some more view and a guitar Getting married outside the castle They waited their whole relationship to kiss until this very moment beautiful wedding couple pictures if I do say so myself

Ahh – these are some of our favorites of all time!

One said, I can't believe you captured this Love love love these looking good you two! Bridal party rushing the bride and groom! I love this view Gotta get everybody in a picture now, come on!
The view was amazing!

Behind the Scenes:

Doug & Christen were so kind as to invite our little Aliyah to come along! They even provided a babysitter for us – isn’t that awesome? Here is a one of Aliyah and I dancing during the reception:

Behind the scenes with Austin and Dara