Los Angeles Wedding and Portrait Photographer | Karen Ard Photography

High School Senior Portraits

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:58 -0800

I recently did a mini senior portrait session with Spencer who just got excepted into USC's film school! Soooo cool! These are going to be used for his graduation announcement. I photographed him with his mom a few years back and it was really great seeing what a great young man he has become. Congrats on your upcoming graduation!

Bat Mitzvah Portraits-Woodland Hills

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:49:55 -0800

I got to capture some beautiful portraits of Cayla recently for her Bat Mitzvah program. She is so fun, I can't wait for her summer Bat Mitzvah. I know she'll be beaming with happiness through the whole thing!

Featured: Modern Jewish Wedding

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:08:22 -0800

Modern Jewish Wedding, yes wedding, featured Alexandra's Bat Mitzvah on their blog recently. It's so great seeing my clients out there, knowing that their party ideas are being shared with others. Check out the full post here.

Strathearn Historical Park Wedding Video

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:28:31 -0800

Strathearn Historical Park Wedding

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:11:17 -0800

Crista and Jason's country wedding at Strathern Historical Park was so perfect. Great weather, tons of DIY yumminess, and a gorgeous, over the moon couple dancing the night away with the people closest to them. I love this couples country hearts and one of my favorite elements were the jars of honey from their own bees they gave to their guests. The honey bee theme played throughout their entire day. I couldn't BEE happier for these too! ;-)

Los Angeles Engagement Photography

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:54:02 -0800

I love shooting at Griffith Observatory but especially when it has meaning to my clients. Tristan and Sarah's first date was here and he brought her back to the scene of the crime to pop the question. We had so much fun and I'm pretty sure it was my amazing sense of humor, not theirs, that had them laughing most of the time. Okay, well maybe it was theirs a little bit...

Man, are my clients stylish!

Woodland Hills Wedding: Amber + Jaymar

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:31:34 -0800

On a beautiful spring morning Amber got ready to marry her best friend. While Jaymar got ready with his buddies at a nearby hotel, Amber and her girlfriends prepared for their wedding in the house that Jaymar proposed to her in.

Surrounded by family and the group of friends that brought them together in the first place, Amber and Jaymar got married at St. Bernadine's during a beautiful afternoon service. The celebration continued at the Westlake Village Inn, where it felt less like a wedding reception and more like a huge party with all the people they love. Congrats you guys!

For more of this gorgeous wedding, check out the video below:

Thank you to the other vendors that made this day possible for Amber and Jaymar:

Florist: McCann Florist

Cupcakes: Susie Cakes (The best red velvet ever.Yum!)

DJ: Kingsley with Injoy Entertainment

Dress: Lili Bridal

Glendale Bar Mitzvah

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:49:06 -0800

I love when Temples allow me to shoot Bar Mitzvah services. I love capturing these moments for my clients. Temple Sinai of Glendale has such pretty stain glass, which made for a great backdrop to Matthew's Bar Mitzvah.

DJ: Seth at You Should Be Dancing

B'Nai Mitzvah Portraits, Malibu

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:27:40 -0800

These sisters seem so close, you'd think they were triplets! But big sis is holding off a bit on her Mitzvah until her twin sisters are ready early next year and they will do their B'Nai Mitzvah together.

As always, I love doing these early portrait sessions for the web sites or sign in books I make because I really get to know these kids and have fun with them. And sometimes their parents and dog too!

Beverly Hills Bar Mitzvah

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:03:38 -0800

I knew Solomon's Beverly Hills Bar Mitzvah would be fun and full of love because of this tight knit family. Solly did wonderful at Temple Isaiah during his service and gave a great speech at the end as well. We headed over to the Beverly Hills Country Club that evening for a movie themed party that was packed!

Once the guests walked in on the red carpet and had their photo taken, they grabbed their table card, which was attached to a movie size box of candy. Solomon's mom did such a great job pulling this all together and I loved the table centerpieces: vintage soda boxes full of unique sodas, candy and popcorn for the guests to take home. Great job everyone!

Video: It's Personal Cinema

DJ and additional vendors: You Think I'm Crazy

Photo Booth: Karen Ard Photography

The Road to Wedding Bliss

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:53:49 -0800

Wedding Paper Divas had this cute chart on their site today that I thought I'd share with all my engaged couples.

Los Angeles Bar Mitzvah

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:28:08 -0800

Charles Bar Mitzvah at The Mark was an absolute blast! The service was held here as well and after the great job Charles did, and fun parent speeches to a standing room only crowd, the venue was quickly transformed to a fun party space. Robert of The Dream Team had everyone up on the dance floor all night, there was a great graffiti wall, flip books, jewelry and a delish candy bar. The decor had a cool California vibe to it thanks to the always wonderful Nina of Nina Bracker Events.

Engagement session: Scott & Jen

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:20:22 -0800

Scott and Jen came out from New York recently to finalize plans for their summer wedding so of course we took advantage and did an engagement session! With Scott being a rock climber we hiked into the Santa Monica Mountains for some fun images of the two of them.

Featured: Mitzvah Wire

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:01:36 -0800

One of my favorite Bat Mitzvah's from last year was just featured over at Mitzvah Wire. Looking for some great outdoor Mitzvah ideas? Make sure to check out the full blog post here.

Malibu Bar Mitzvah: Tyler

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:54:21 -0800

Tyler's early morning Bar Mitzvah service in Malibu, right across Pacific Coast Highway from the sparkling Pacific Ocean, went smooth as silk. From the beautiful spring weather just outside the glass walls of Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue, to the service, and his flawless Torah portion. By the time the amazing lunch at Nobu came around, everyone was enjoying Tyler's accomplishment and celebrated in true Malibu, California style!