Turning sixteen is a special moment in a teenager’s life and it should be celebrated with a super fun birthday party.  This sweet sixteen party at Sand Canyon Country Club in Santa Clarita, CA was full of beautiful black & white details. 

Shelby's mom contacting me in May to inquire about my event photography packages. After she hired me to document her daughter's birthday party in October, I  asked her these two questions: How did she find me? Why did she hire me? Her answer was: 'I saw you through Yelp. I read a lot of reviews when searching out a business.  I reach out to several businesses.  And I make a big decision on how well they correspond and answer questions etc.  (professionalism and candor).  You checked all my boxes :)
Also, I love that you’re a mom and your passion created a business.   We are small business owners and I know how important it is to support others."

Thank you, Cindy, for trusting me! 

Some things just go together, like romance and France, or the color pink and bridal showers. Aksha's bridal shower featured all four of these options. Pearls, macarons, flowers, and Chanel perfume transformed Aksha's aunt backyard  in Canyon Country into a little bit of France for this Parisian bridal shower.

​Yesenia and Jimmy, I’m honored to have documented your first day as husband and wife. I am thankful to have been invited into your lives and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you both! Thank you for sharing your story! The story about love, dignity and respect for each other.

Yesenia & Jimmy's story how they both met each other:

​We met at church where our families congregate I was the drummer of the church and she was part of the choir. I was so shy to talk to her and she was the same so imagine how that went as far as making conversations with each other he he. Well we started as friends and then became best friends  one thing led to another and I fell for her as she did for me too. I went and talked to her parents and informed them of my intentions and if i had permission to go out when we could and date each other, I was happy that they approved. We became a couple by the 25th of December of 2014, so we were friends for two months and then a couple after. I was able to get to know her well and she to know me and yeah we had our struggles but we made it through each problem or thing that tried breaking us apart. When i proposed to her i took her to her favorite place to eat which was Olive Garden , it was Valentines Day of  2016.  Time progressed and we allowed each other to know one another, we met in October 2014 and have been together for almost 2 years and got married on September 10, 2016.  Now we are trying to build our home and make a kingdom together making sure to live one day at a time, ready to face any hurdle together always and forever J and Y. 

Harlean and Wayne's Golden Wedding Anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity.  It's been a long road for them and each day they work hard at loving each other.  Their son and grandsons are honored  to have these amazing role models.
Harlean and Wayne, thank you for being two of the most amazing people. Ever. You are what's right and good with the world.  I'm thrilled to have been a part of your perfect wedding anniversary day. I appreciate your thoughtful care and consideration. And I love my new earrings.......Thank you!!!!
Happy 50th anniversary!

There were very little posed photos taken in this day.  If you would like me to photograph your event, get in touch. I'd love to notice you.

Venue - Hilton Woodland Hills
Centerpieces, trees for the ceremony and bouquets -  D.B. Creativity in Encino.
Wonderful job with hair - Mary Lou German
Great makeup - Miriam Cricca
Processional song - "Two For The Road" by Henry Mancini
First dance song - "I Love You Today" by Steve Allen