Laguna Beach photographer Archives

Jessica and Anthony: Laguna Beach Wedding Photography

This is this story of a 13 year romance, ending in a beautiful wedding celebration uniquely Jessica and Anthony. It was a picture perfect day at the beach, just the right amount of diffused light peaking through the clouds. Jessica was with her best girl friends from high school while Anthony, a little nervous, finished getting ready in his room! Jessica had not one, but two fantastic dresses and, super duper hot shoes! We had fun finding some new locations at the Holiday Inn Laguna Beach (which, by the way, is a great spot for wedding portraits) and then we were off to Laguna Village for another beautiful All Inclusive Wedding. Instead of a more traditional wedding, Anthony waited in anticipation while Jessica met him at the bottom of the stairs so they could walk down the isle together. After a quick ceremony it was down to the beach where, in Anthony’s words, I earned my $$$$ laying in the sand laughing at both of their silly antics. One of my favorite images on the day is Anthony and Jessica running down the beach holding hands. The funniest part was actually watching this, cause Anthony was really hamming it up, skipping and jumping……. I also love the images of the best friends. You can really tell how much they love each other!

Another break from tradition was toasting with beer steins and the funky cake topper! All in all it was a fantastic day and I really had such an awesome time being part of it. Enjoy!!!!

Jessica and Russ’s casual beach front wedding: Newport Beach Photographer

Today I am definitely catching up with all the beautiful bride’s and groom’s I have been working with this summer. Jessica and Russ are an amazing couple. They just moved into a beautiful new home while they planned this casual ocean front wedding with close friends and family. What I love about Jessica and Russ is they were really about celebrating each other with all their loved ones. They did have the world’s shortest ceremony, but that was to make sure they could have fun and enjoy the day with plenty of dancing and good cheer. Russ was a great sport, because it was sooo hot and he still agreed to cuddled up with Jesssica! Much love to both these two and ENJOY!

At the Beach, Engagement Photography

Fabulous Engagement Session in Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Wedding Photographer

After last year’s bummer summer weather, I am so thrilled at the gorgeous evenings we have been having at the beach. It is the perfect lighting for anyone, families, engaged couples, kids, weddings…. the list goes on and on. It was back to the Blue Sky’s office with me (you know, my beach front, get your toes wet, office) with several gorgeous engagement sessions over the last few weeks. These two flew over from Vegas to take care of their last minute wedding details with An All Inclusive Event, and to get some beautiful portraits on the beach. I had a blast playing with a new lighting set up and enjoying the beach in an almost private setting! Enjoy!

Engagement Photography

Styled Engagement Session: Laguna Beach Photographer

As time goes by I am more and more appreciative of the great people that surround me in my life. Success is hard independently, but when you have a brilliant team to rely on not only is it easier, it is also tons more fun. Laura Foster is a member of our amazing team. She is so talented, especially where hair is concerned. She and I have decided to team up on everything from weddings to modeling sessions. I highly recommend that you visit Laura before any photography session with Blue Sky’s Studio. For this photography session, not only did Laura do a great job on three different hair styles, but she also provided lost of the clothing inspirations and hair accessories and most importantly, she provided the sassy couple to model for us. I am thrilled with how all of the images turned out and I am so thankful that we spent the whole day on the session. My gal Cheryl at Radiance Artistry provide the retro makeup! Thanks to everyone for making this a great Blue Sky’s Studio styled session!

Wedding Photography

Kristen & Kirk: Laguna Beach Wedding Photographer

My first thought on arriving at the Surf and Sand to photograph Kirk, his family and his groom’s men, was…. who is using those amazing cars for their wedding. Lucky me! It was Kirk and Kristen. Although the skies were overcast, it was a beautiful, warm day. Perfect for an outdoor wedding at Laguna Village, An All Inclusive Event! We made our way down to the bridal suite to find Kristen and her gals, a little nervous but so excited. Let me just say this.. her wedding dress was spectacular! I know she worked really hard dieting and exercising before her big day to look breathtaking in her wedding dress, and all I can say is Mission Accomplished. The ceremony was so lovely and sweet. You can see, and feel, from the ceremony photography how much these two really love each other. Kristen was such a good sport to follow me down to the beach (even though in her words she is NOT a nature person). I know it was worth it! Enjoy some of the highlights from their wedding day!