Meet the awesomeness that is Reiko and Scott.
Having fun couples that allow me to get creative, and are totally into it, are awesome. {I will be using the word awesome a lot in this post.}
Besides their obvious love of all things graphic novel-y, is their love for John and Yoko. Scott proposed to Reiko in Central Park's Strawberry Fields after a visit to the Dakota. And Scott was clever enough to ask a stranger to take their photo right before dropping to one knee and popping the question. Awesome! We did a little nod to Yoko during the rest of our session together.
I'm looking forward to their October wedding at the Inn of the Seventh Ray, one of my most favorite places to be. It's... well... awesome...
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From the minute I met this couple, I was hoping they would retain me to shoot their wedding. April and Eric have the sweetest, easiest going personalities and I fell in love with, not just them, but April's parents too! Although I didn't get to met Eric's parents until the wedding, the entire family is so warm, funny and loving. I'm almost sad this event is over because I'm not ready to not be chatting with them anymore! lol I hate having to "break up" with my couples after I deliver their final prints and albums. Does that sound funny? I guess that's how much I love my clients. Thank goodness for maternity and new born sessions... no pressure guys!
April and Eric got married last week at the beautiful Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. It was a beautiful, outdoor ceremony with wisps of fog rolling through. They gave me the time before-hand for some first-look and bridal party portraits. This always gives me time to create some great images in great light.
April's mom and sis-in-law helped her get ready...
And I love the first look with her dad... amazing moments...
It was so sweet the way April kept looking toward her parents...
Some of my favorite parent-dance pix...
Amazing vendors:
second shooter: Danny Mendoza
dress: Allure Bridals
shoes: White House/Black Market
florist: The English Garden
cake: La Creme Bakery
hair: Genevieve Clark, San Diego
makeup: Maryan from Pure Beauty Salon
photobooth: So Cal Photo Lounge
For more of this awesome wedding, check out the video below:
beatriz flores Says:
pretty wedding april and erick did ya have very fun at your wedding
http://karenard.com/blog/2011/04/calamigos-wedding-april-eric.html
Cynthia and Tim's horse drawn carriage exit from their Temecula wedding was recently featured in Celebrity Wedding Reporter. Check out the complete post for some royal inspiration.
http://karenard.com/blog/2011/03/featured-celebrity-wedding-reporter.html
I had a wonderful intern last summer. Rachel was a great addition to my business and man did I miss her when she want back to school. And then she called a few months ago. Not to come back and work for me but to tell me she got engaged! That's almost even better! Especially since she wanted to hire me to shoot her wedding to Jonathan.
We had a blast at their engagement session. They just had so much fun together and I just followed them around to capture it all. Oh, and Rachel brought props which are always fun. Don't be afraid to talk to me about stylizing your shoot since props can really add another dimension to your images. I can not wait for their summer wedding!
michelle murphy Says:
LOVE! i think these are my favorite engagement pics that i've seen you do! this bride-to-be is so photogenic :)
Joel L Says:
Hey Karen! I was there! Well sort of! LOL! I remember your couple as they were going back and forth to their car with BIG Alphabets! I go, whats up with those?? J/K!! Anyway, Love this set! Beautiful couple!!
(03.30.11 - 03:20 PM)
carrie Says:
beautiful! where is this?
(04.18.12 - 10:29 PM)
http://karenard.com/blog/2011/03/agoura-engagement-session.html
Jessica and Eric's wedding was my first wedding of the year, held on a beautiful winter day in Malibu. The forecast called for rain but that never dampening their spirits. Mother Nature held off until the outdoor ceremony was over, showering us with some rain and hail... but I'll save that for later!
The wedding was at Calamigos Ranch, a beautiful rustic location, and I found Jessica getting ready in the cutest little cabin-style room, surrounded by her mom and girlfriends. Dress by Alfred Angelo, shoes by Luichiny, and beautiful hair piece by Ola's Dream World.
I found Eric with his groomsmen... look at these cool cuff links he found and shared with his best man.
Flowers by my favorite valley floral shop, Mr. B's Flowers.
Although I always will defer to the wishes of my couples, I must say, I do prefer to do a "first-look" so we have time to do some awesome portraits. I had to post a bunch from this series as Eric looked so sweet and Jessica was just beaming...
The couple had help from the family to decorate their DIY, wine/music themed wedding.
Amazing cupcakes by Sweet Arleen's ... and I love that the cake topper was custom made and so perfect for them! Okay, so within ten minutes of everyone moving inside for the reception, it began to hail... a lot! It might of well have been snow... in Malibu! It didn't last long enough to get Jessica and Eric out in it but one of the groomsmen was enjoying it.
Hello...
For more of Jessica and Eric's wedding, check out the slideshow below.
Jessica Weese Says:
Wow! Thanks Karen! We absolutely love our wedding photos! You captured not just the moments but the whole experience and emotion of our wedding day. I am so thankful to be able to share these with our family and friends that couldn't be their - I have no doubt that they will feel as if they were after seeing these photos.
(03.16.11 - 04:19 PM)
Jaime Poche' Says:
Wonderfull Pictures!!! Awesome Job Karen
(03.16.11 - 10:17 PM)
Gloria Schmidt Says:
The most amazing photo's I've seen yet. You Karen have captured the emotion of people in a very special moment. I will recommend you again and again.
(03.20.11 - 03:31 PM)
http://karenard.com/blog/2011/03/los-angeles-wedding-photography---malibu.html
those sidewalk chalk pictures are so cool! probably my favorite pics i've ever seen you take :)
(04.19.11 - 09:06 AM)Love the homage to Scott Pilgrim... great pictures!
(04.28.11 - 11:04 AM)