Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Ashley + JT : Manhattan Beach, California

I can't say enough about this amazing wedding and fantastic couple! Ashley and JT are so much fun, it was actually difficult to make them "not smile" at any point during the night. These two were pros by the time of their wedding night though ... we had one of the best beach engagement sessions with the just a few months earlier (which can be viewed here).

The day started off at the Ayres Hotel with the two of them getting ready with their bridal party, procession into the evening ceremony - led by their dog and ring bearer Jackson, amazingly brilliant introductions to the reception by their officiant and AVP volleyball broadcaster Chris "Geeter" McGee. It was truly priceless, he had the whole crowd busting up laughing. It should be apparent that Ashley and JT are not only loyal volleyball enthusiasts, but quite passionate about the Lakers too ... Ashley sported a custom pair of purple converse throughout the night and the bridal party ran into the reception ballroom with full Staples Center spirit ... wearing custom Lakers jerseys!

For the photographers out there: we photographed all their portraits indoors during the evening, so as much as we love available light, we had to get creative because the hotel was stunning but dim. Our cameras were set to iso 800 at f/1.4 and we employed the help of a few Arri 150's and our LitePanels MicroPro for fill and accent light.

Thanks to the amazing team that put this delightful day together:

Coordination - Dana Haber, Haber Event Group
Hair - Jana Liston
Make-up - Ronann Myers, Makeup by Ronann
DJ - KC from Vox DJs
Invitations - Analiza from Paperblend
Guitarist - Mark Castrillion





























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Most epic dance floor takeover to Sweet Caroline, ever


Monday, March 29, 2010

Painting and Taking Photos in the Garden...



It was such a beautiful day today that I couldn't help but go outside! The weather and light inspired me to take my studio outside to create. My series of paintings is almost complete! Just a few more days.

~Leanne

Friday, March 26, 2010

Featured on California Wedding Wave!




We are excited that California Wedding Wave has featured some of our work! The photos are from one of our favorite couples and now great friends Sayeh and Esmo! Their wedding took place at the beautiful Rancho Las Lomas and is a blend of color, elegance and contemporary design. All the floral work in this wedding was designed by Larrissa Rehder of Inviting Occasion. The table cards and place cards are created by Sayeh herself, of Sayeh Studios.