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Encore! Flower Power

Most of the time I start the wedding day photographing the bride and bridal party getting ready. Many people are self conscious at first. If they see me point the camera in their direction they turn and smile. So I tell everyone to pretend I’m not there. I was very happy when the flower girls […]

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Encore! Saints’ Prayers

Diana and John were legally married for ten years before getting married in the church of their faith. This is my favorite image from their wedding ceremony at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. It is not the vows, or the first kiss, or the happy recessional, rather it is a quiet moment […]

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Danse Macabre

Los Angeles, CaliforniaMichael and I had a hauntingly fun time at the First Congregational Church’s Halloween night presentation of the silent film The Phantom of the Opera. In true 1920’s fashion, the movie was accompanied live by organ music played by the fantastic Christian Elliott. It was incredible!!! The organs at the First Congregational Church […]

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Church Wedding

Lomita, California Claudia and Tony were married at the beautiful St. Mary Margaret Church. Here the beaming bride is surrounded by a bustle of activity around her. Claudia’s mom gives her the blessing. As I waited with the bride, Michael took these photos of the cute flowergirls and handsome ringbearer walking down the aisle. Claudia’s […]

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