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Postcards from Paris 💌🇫🇷

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Yes to more outdoor candlelit dinners 👏🏼

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Long Italian wedding dinners are my love language 🇮🇹🍝 From M & R ‘s wedding weekend on Lake Como at

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My mood going into this weekend 🪩 🎞️💃🏼

A few fun snaps from Nicole & Masons NY wedding reception at . The couple and their guests truly brought the party and danced the night away! One of the most fun receptions I have been to this year! 🖤

My fall 2024 season kicks off this Saturday, and I could not be more excited for all the weddings to come! This year has already been filled with so many incredible events, and I’m so ready for Part II of the 2024 season!

I spy little baby Olympic rings. I shared a few of my fav film photos from Paris to stories yesterday, but figured the feed needed some of the love too.

June 2024 | 35mm | Portra 400

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Can we take a second to appreciate this veil? 👏🏼Very demure, very mindful 🕊️🖤

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A little preview of the most gorgeous table details from N & M’s magical summer wedding day on Long Island. I cannot wait to share more from STUNNING East coast wedding day! 🤍

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A little throwback to this stunning autumn day. I will never get over the light in Santa Ynez at . One of absolute favorite locations I have shot at! ✨

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High school sweethearts Catherine and Calvin’s sunny Los Angeles wedding was nothing short of magical! It all started with a stunning church ceremony, followed by a streamer-filled exit and a joyful getaway in their red Ford Bronco ♥️

The celebration then moved to the enchanting Wrensmoor Castle , where every detail was customized to perfectly reflect the couple’s unique personality and style. Catherine, a talented graphic designer, even created her own gorgeous letterpressed stationery suite 💗 And let’s not forget their adorable pet tortoise, who made a dapper appearance in a suit and tie! 🐢

From the custom details, hilarious speeches, and beautiful florals, this wedding was brimming with charm and individuality. It was an honor to capture such a stunning day filled with love, laughter, and personal touches.

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Like a getaway car but better 🚤
From Macy & Ryan’s magical wedding weekend on Lake Como 🇮🇹

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Venue: Villa Regina Teodolinda
Coordination and Partial Planning:  Laura at Varesa Weddings
Photography:  Chantel Safford Photography
Videography: Momento Wedding Films  
Catering & Cake (Wedding and Day after): Sunlake Catering .catering
Glam: BLBS management (Artist: Guilia)
Florals: Sara Cattaneo
Entertainment (Harp, Band, DJ w/ Sax): Bluenotte Events
Bridal attire: Shoes by Jimmy Choo ; Dress by Randy Fenoli@randyfenolibride; Bridal Salon Mon Amie@monamiebridalsalon
Bridal Veil: Lindsay Holsten at Dollstreet  
Groom attire: Shoes by Ferragamo ; Tuxedo by Friar Tux
Signage, drink charms, and favors: OC Flower Walls 

Still buzzing from last weeks incredible engagement party for Yu Chen & Pablo at ! It was such a beautiful night surrounded by love, delicious food, and laughter. Cheers to the happy couple 🥂✨

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A moment for the veil ✨ This 33ft custom veil and blusher was made for the bride Macy by one of her bridesmaids—designer and seamstress Lindsay of . It was the perfect touch to complete her wedding day look 🖤

Barbie & Ken walk into a bar 🍸🌃

A little preview from this engagement session in downtown Salt Lake City with KK & Alex.

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I decided this photo deserved a permanent spot on the feed since the internet (particularly Australian websites??) seem to love it…even if they don’t always credit me haha. That’s alright, I guess I’ll forgive them 😂🫶🏼

From the most beautiful evening at in Santa Ynez, California.

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I love how a perfectly set and photographed tablescape helps show how the day LOOKED, while the messy and imperfect tables during mealtime show how it FELT. I think scattered purses & half drunken wine glasses help tell the full story of the day. I love a mix of both in a wedding gallery 🎞️

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I have been go go go for the last 5 weeks, and today I’m finally home and back into my regular routine. This season is already shaping up to be so fun and it’s only getting better from here! If anyone needs me—I’ll be in my editing cave for the next few days before I’m back on the road again!

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I have been enjoying a few weeks off this past month, and am feeling so rejuvenated & excited to take on the summer season! Looking forward to being behind the lens of so many amazing events coming up over the next few months 📸🖤

Diving in head first this week with a wedding in Los Angeles!

I met up with Nicole & Mason in Downtown Palm Springs for a fun couples session prior to their big day. The empty streets and morning golden light was well worth the 6:30am call time. So excited for their wedding on Long Island this summer!

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“My veil was my favorite special touch of the day. I had always dreamed of a veil like Princess Diana’s since childhood. During our bridal attire shopping with my bridesmaids, I realized that this dream could not be found in a bridal shop. It was then that one of my bridesmaids, a professional designer and seamstress Lindsay Holstein of , offered to make me the veil of my dreams. We hand-selected the tulle and lace, leading to her creating a 33-foot custom veil with a blusher.” - Bride Macy

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The things I would do to be on one of these beach chairs today…Until then I’ll just live vicariously through this photograph. Who is coming with me?!

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That 7pm dinner time rush

Capturing those last magical moments before the sunset dips behind the mountains ✨

Fashion and light—my two favorites all wrapped up in one 📸

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The items left behind to go swimming 👙🇮🇹

Cheers to more Italian dinner parties on the lake with good food, good company, and good conversation🥂✨

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I am so excited to finally share photos from Macy & Ryan’s three day wedding celebration in Lake Como! The couple journeyed all the way from California to Laglio, Italy, surrounded by 50 of their nearest and dearest. The festivities featured a memorable rehearsal dinner at , a breathtaking wedding day at , and concluded the weekend with a lakeside swimming and pool party.

This is definitely one of those situations where there are so many amazing photographs that I am not even sure where to start. More photos to come very soon! xx

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Setting the scene: Poolside in Puerto Rico 🌴

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Spending today gearing up for my first wedding of the year this weekend! As much as I have loved having a break during the holidays, I am more than excited to be back at it 🫶🏼 So excited to be celebrating J & C this weekend somewhere sunny 🌞🌊

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I have always been captivated by the laid-back California chic style. From neutral palettes to natural textures, it effortlessly embodies the informal elegance of coastal living 🌿🌊✨

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Caught Davie stealing kisses from mom & dad after they tied the knot 🖤🐾