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Welcome to our Blog! hello, we're John and Lauren, a husband and wife photography team based in sunny southern california. we shoot weddings, families, kids, and any other random project that allows us to create amazing, stirring, heart filled work.  This blog is a place for you to find out what we're up to, see our latest work, read our crazy (and not so crazy) stories, learn some camera tricks and simply get to know us better.  So feel free to poke around all you like.  Getting interested?! Sweet! Hit that Contact button up top, fill in the blanks and we'll be in touch!
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So much to post, so little time!

Wedding Coordinator: Mele Amore Events

Victoria and Brian made our "i wish we could be more like them" list last year.  They surf, snowboard, jump over tall buildings and make can make ice cream out of sand. ;)  We loved/love every minute with these two when we shot their engagement and the same can be said when we shot their wedding.  It was amazing in every way, from the simple decor to the intimate beach ceremony setting.  We seriously, seriously seriously, couldn't have been more blessed and honored to have captured it.

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As promised, here's the post that most soon to be brides, wedding coordinators and venues look for...the details =)

Side Story...
With about a week or so to go before Erin+Calvin's big day, she asked if it would be possible to put together an Engagement Album where her guests can sign and leave messages.  Long story short, after a few calls, in what should have taken at LEAST 3 weeks, we were happy to deliver the custom album seen below in a just few days (custom designed and all!)  ;)

Erin+Calvin's wedding was FULL of awesome little details so w/o further ado, here are a few of them followed by a link to the Detail Story board.

Oh and PS - Erin's bouquet was one of the nicest we've ever seen...couple that with her Christian Louboutin shoes and i'd say we have ourselves a winner =)

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Krista Malinin:

I've said it once and I'll say it over and over again... I am so proud to have been Erin and Calvin's wedding coordinator! They rock and your photography is just gorgeous! Thank you!!

(11.14.10)
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Blog Post Disclaimer: Due to the sheer nature of AMAZINGNESS that Erin+Calvin brought on their wedding day, the images you are about to see may cause tears of joy, laughter, excitement, and including but not limited to fuzzy feelings inside.

The Back Story (quick version)...
Marvimon was the place where Lauren and I got married...
When we got married we weren't "photographers" yet...
In 2009, we were asked to shoot Erin+Calvin's wedding at this place called the Smog Shoppe...
Marvimon built the Smog Shoppe...
It was like being back at our own wedding, only this time, we were the "photographers"...
Cool =)
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Here are a few snippets of their Wedding Story...click on the link at the bottom of the post to see how it all pieces together.

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Blog Post Disclaimer (cont...) If you're looking for Detail photos, you'll need to check back in later this week.  Sometimes AMAZINGNESS can't be bottled up in just one post.

To Erin+Calvin - your wedding gets a two part series, need we say more?!  Thank you for bringing us into your lives for your special day and allowing us to capture it as we would if it were our own.

Click HERE to see Part 1 of Erin+Calvin's Wedding Story





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Krista Malinin:

GORGEOUS! I am in love with these incredible images. Great job!! It makes me so proud to have coordinated this wedding and so happy for Erin and Calvin! Can't wait to see more...

(11.08.10)
Me Ra Koh:

Wow! You two did an AMAZING job with this wedding! I'm so proud, excited, blown away, and just sitting here going..."they are AWESOME!" Who knew what the future would hold when you got married! But wow, if there was ever a couple that was meant to shoot amazing work and bring magic to people's lives...it's totally you two!" Love you both so much, Me Ra and Brian

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John and I try our absolute best to make it to the wedding rehearsal. It not only preps us for the following day and kind of give us an idea of what is going to happen the very next day, but we get to meet the awesome families that are going to be joint together through marriage. Not to mention, they got to meet our baby Haydn too! I would strap her to my hip at all times if I could!

The day went by super fast, but many memories were made. Vikki and Tony! Congratulations again!!!

To Lulu Nguyen , you always do such a great job with hair and make-up!!! We love working with you!!!

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CLICK HERE to view Vikki+Tony's Wedding story.
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mila :

wonderful event...beautiful people....well done makeup...great shots !!! luv u both vikki & tony and of course my baby pam.... God Bless !!! mom & dad

(10.21.10)
vikki and tony:

thanks so much john and lauren!! we love the pics! we hope that you had as much fun as we did!

(10.21.10)
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Wedding Coordinator: Joan Bautista (Thanks again Joan!  You were fantastic!)
Hair/Make Up: Mistica Papazyan
Cinematographer: Red5Studios
Reception: Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach, Ca

After we shot Sheila and Jerry's esesh over at The Den a few months back, we knew we'd be in for a treat come wedding day.  We usually would post the slideshow along with the premiere of their photos but that'll be Part 2 ;)

Let us just say, and I know we said this already before but, SHEILA, YOU LOOKED AMAZING IN YOUR DRESS! 

To Sheila and Jerry...this is just part 1 of two posts for you two! =)  The second will have your slideshow with even more images from your day.  Once again, you guys rocked the house and we hope you guys love every image from your day as much as we do!

Here are some of our favorites...
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These next few were hands down some of our favorite shots of the day...amazingly stunning!
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Remember, we'll be posting a Part 2 to Sheila + Jerry's Wedding so check back with us soon!


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mistica:

omg! these pictures are absolutely breathtaking! Beautiful work!

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Rea:

These pics are great! my fave sooo far!

(07.25.10)
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