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    We are a husband+wife wedding photography team based out of Southern California. We also travel to places far and wide to capture beautiful and quirky moments for our clients.

    We are so blessed to be able to do what we love most and share our passion for photography and people with you!  Please feel free to peruse through posts and come back as we consistently add new images from recent weddings, engagements, and inspiration sessions as well as tips/ideas for brides. 

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Much like Alannah and Evan themselves, this Carondelet House wedding just oozed style and class. I mean, check out Alannah’s insanely gorgeous BHLDN dress and Evan’s super rad blue suit! Carondelet was also the perfect setting for their chic and relaxed wedding.

We had an absolute blast getting to know these two at our first meeting over cocktails (definitely a fast track to our hearts there!), their stunning Los Angeles engagement session, and their killer wedding.

Check it out and leave some love in the comments if you love this wedding as much as we do!

This is a photo of the bride and groom in front of the venue. This is a photo of the venue. These are photos of Alannah This is a photo of Alannah getting her makeup done. Carondelet House wedding. This is a photo of Alannah getting her makeup done. These are the bride and Bridesmaids These are the groom and groomsmen These are photos of Evan getting ready. Evan and his groomsmen with axes, of course. Evan Carondelet House wedding. Alannah is putting on her dress. This is another photo of Alannah putting on her dress. Alannah is putting on her ear rings. Alannah is checking herself out before she gets married! This is a photo of Alannah finishing getting ready time. It is first look time at this Carondelet House wedding! This is Alannah and Evan This is Alannah and Evan Thisi s a couples These are photos of Alannah and her flowers. These are photos of Alannah This is a photo of Alannah and Evan in front of their venue. These are more photos of Alannah and Evan. Carondelet House wedding. Alannah and Evan are chilling on the couch. These are more photos of Alannah and Evan. Carondelet House wedding. This is a photo of Evan floating in a mirror. This is a photo of Alannah in some nice soft window light. These are photos of Alannah and Evan in front of the window light. Carondelet House wedding. Here is a super serious photo of the wedding party. Carondelet House wedding. This is a photo of Alannah and Evan These are some detail photos from Alannah and Evan These are more detail photos. It is ceremony time now! These are photos from Alannah and Evan Carondelet House wedding. This is a wide shot of Alannah and Evan This is a photo of Alannah and Evan exchanging rings. This is a photo of Alannah and Evan at their wine ceremony. This is the kiss and recessional! The recessional from the ceremony is one of our favorite times of the day. These are more wedding party photos. This is a full wedding party photo in the front of the venue. Alannah and Evan are chilling out in front of their Carondelet House wedding. These are detail photos from Alannah and Evan These are more detail photos from Alannah and Evan These are cocktail hour photos. Alannah and Evan are stealing a smootch during their reception. This is a photo from toast time. Alannah and Evan are laughing at the best man at their Carondelet House wedding. It is reception party time! This is a photo from Alannah and Evan storyboard002 These are photos of the parent dances. This is a photo from dance time. The dancing got pretty awesome at Alannah and Evan These are more reception dance photos. This couple looks like they are having a great time. This is another dance photo. Dance party like it is 1999! We think that Alannah and Evan probably had a great time at their Carondelet House wedding!

  • July 16, 2014 - 5:58 pm

    Caryn - Gorgeous blend of fashion and wedding photography. Every image is perfectly stylish!! Love them all!ReplyCancel

  • July 16, 2014 - 8:48 pm

    sheila - Absolutely stunning. ♡ReplyCancel

  • July 17, 2014 - 5:40 pm

    Lindsay Oppedisano - You guys are gorgeous people!! Love you so much! <3ReplyCancel

  • July 17, 2014 - 12:26 pm

    Adonye Jaja - such a strong collection! Super well done!ReplyCancel

  • July 17, 2014 - 7:16 pm

    Pedro Diaz - Such amazing pictures! Both of you look so happy! Congrats! ReplyCancel

  • July 17, 2014 - 2:38 pm

    tobiah - these photographs are brilliant – absolutely – the style in your photos is wonderfu. that’s a lovely dress as well!ReplyCancel

  • July 17, 2014 - 4:08 pm

    Jon S6 - Love this, so clean. Awesome use of lightReplyCancel

  • July 17, 2014 - 10:16 pm

    Sally Oppedisano - These pictures are fantastic! We loved reliving that very glorious day with all these special people in our lives. Love you two! XoReplyCancel

  • July 17, 2014 - 4:19 pm

    Sally oppedisano - Love and memories…..perfect evening!ReplyCancel

  • July 17, 2014 - 11:39 pm

    Alyssa Schroeder - These are so stunning, Marianne! You absolutely killed it. I just love their style, all these locations and those window portraits.ReplyCancel

  • July 18, 2014 - 12:49 am

    Damien - Beautiful images!! i love the few in the window and the big group shotReplyCancel

  • July 18, 2014 - 5:23 am

    Marianne Taylor - Stunning work! I loved every single frame.ReplyCancel

  • July 18, 2014 - 5:58 pm

    Gwen Duffy - WOW!!!!! Fantastic pics!!! Beautiful!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • July 18, 2014 - 7:12 pm

    Kat Forsyth - That wedding gown is soooo pretty! And the rest of the wedding ain’t bad, either. :-)ReplyCancel

  • July 18, 2014 - 10:26 pm

    lisa lacroix - What an incredibly stylish wedding. I love that blue suit. So unexpected!!ReplyCancel

  • July 19, 2014 - 11:42 am

    Tim Kamppinen - Awesome use of light! I especially love the one where the bride and groom are lit up at the table with the rest of the reception in shadow.ReplyCancel

  • July 19, 2014 - 12:18 pm

    dan hand - Killer flash work, seriously! These are so good.ReplyCancel

  • July 20, 2014 - 2:43 am

    portland wedding photographers - Hi Marianne… Wow! I love your works! The red bricks as background… The shots beside the window… Just so amazing! The lights were perfect.ReplyCancel

  • July 20, 2014 - 10:22 pm

    Teresa K - What a beautiful and elegant wedding…I love the “feel” I get looking through these images Marianne!ReplyCancel

  • July 23, 2014 - 3:37 pm

    Norman Greenhouse - I love these pictures.What a wonderful day!
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  • July 30, 2014 - 3:18 pm

    Brian Kraft - So much beauty in these wedding photos. What a pair (tall and small)!ReplyCancel

  • August 22, 2014 - 4:57 am

    Lisa Pappas - These photos are so beautiful! Love the lighting and the colors. So excited to see you guys in 6 weeks!!ReplyCancel

  • September 2, 2014 - 4:12 pm

    Viera Ramaz - Wow. Just wow. This is everything I want for my own wilson wedding. – viera ramazReplyCancel

This Chico wedding was all sorts of special to us. The groom, Chris, was one of Joe’s best friends in high school. Their rich and compelling history of teenage shenanigans would have been enough to make this wedding pretty special, but Chris and Marcie’s wedding was something more than that.

Chris and Marcie earned a permanent residency in the special place in our hearts when they went waaaaaay out of their way to help Joe to propose to Marianne exactly 3 years and 1 day ago. To this day, Joe calls Chris’ mother “Mom Hester” and that really says it all. This wedding felt like photographing a family member’s wedding. If they love their photos even half as much as we adore them, we will be pretty happy with life. :)

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  • July 11, 2014 - 11:33 pm

    Kim - Dang, it’s so refreshing to see a couple freaking KILL it on the dance floor! Right on!ReplyCancel

  • July 12, 2014 - 1:00 pm

    Jessica Schilling - This is so gorgeous and sweet! I love the setting and everyone is so happy!ReplyCancel

  • July 12, 2014 - 4:34 pm

    Caryn Canatella - So gorgeous! I love the mother/son dance images. SO MUCH LOVE!ReplyCancel

  • July 13, 2014 - 9:18 am

    Jimmy - wow amazingly captured wedding! I noticed they were signing to each other, did you have to sign to them as well to give direction? Great job by the way!ReplyCancel

  • July 13, 2014 - 9:13 pm

    Christian Lee - Gorgeous work, Marianne! What a fun looking wedding!ReplyCancel

  • July 14, 2014 - 9:26 am

    small - Beautiful! Love the I love you sign as she is walking up to the first look!ReplyCancel

  • July 14, 2014 - 12:07 pm

    Rahul Khona - Beautiful throughout….i love your portraits. stunning.ReplyCancel

  • July 14, 2014 - 10:23 pm

    Mandy - Truly amazing imagery. Your editing is so clean and lovely. Great work Marianne!ReplyCancel

  • July 15, 2014 - 12:40 am

    Rachelle - SO much happiness here. Every shot is bursting with emotion. Great work!ReplyCancel

  • July 15, 2014 - 1:21 am

    Justin R - So elegant and beautiful! Love this gallery!ReplyCancel

  • July 16, 2014 - 1:54 am

    Pat London - Very very beautiful and fun!! These pictures are fabulous as was every thing about the wedding!
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Alix + Matt’s Adamson House wedding was… well… it was an Adamson House wedding! What else do we need to say?!?! Adamson House is absolutely gorgeous and it is one of our favorite venues to photograph, hands down. :)

It also doesn’t hurt that Alix + Matt are a pretty darned sweet couple who are totally chill and madly in love! We had a great time shooting with them and their guests/families. :)

Adamson House Wedding photos. This is a photo of Alix getting her makeup done at Studio DNA. Alix is smiling at someone while she is getting ready. This is Alix writing her vows before the ceremony. This is Matt getting ready at the hotel. This is Matt These are photos of some of Alix These are dress and shoe photos. This is Alix getting her dress ready to put on. These are photos of Alix putting on her dress. This is Alix Alix is putting on her shoes. Adamson House Wedding photos. Adamson House Wedding photography. This is Matt Alix is checking herself out just before first look time. Adamson House Wedding photos. These are detail photos of Alix and Matt This is Alix and Matt Adamson House Wedding photography. I think that Alix may have been happy to see Matt. Alix and Matt are looking off into their bright future. Adamson House Wedding photography. Adamson House Wedding photos. These are photos of the bridesmaid and groomsmen flowers. Alix is just chilling waiting for her wedding. Alix is hanging out before her ceremony. This is a photo of Alix and Matt before their ceremony. These are individual photos of Alix and Matt. Adamson House Wedding photos. Alix and Matt are hanging out and being adorable. These are couples portraits of Alix and Matt. Alix looks like a model in this photo. These are detail photos from Alix and Matt This is Matt This is Alix being given away by her parents. Adamson House Wedding photography. Adamson House Wedding photos. These are the bridesmaids Adamson House Wedding photography. This is Alix and Matt exchanging their rings. Adamson House Wedding photos. These are candids from right after the ceremony. This is a couples These are couples Adamson House Wedding photography. This is a couples Alix and Matt were walking, so we took some photos. These are detail photos from the reception area. These are photos from Alix and Matt This is a photo from their first dance. I think that Matt might be having a good time. Alix and Matt are dancing and being all cute. Alix is cutting a rug! It is coming up on toast time. These are some of Alix and Matt Alix Matt This is Matt Adamson House Wedding photography. This is the father daughter dance. This is a photo of Matt and his mom during the mother son dance. Cake cutting smash time. Alix and Matt partying later in the night. Some of Alix and Matt Adamson House Wedding photos. More party time goodness! Everyone was having a great time at Alix and Matt

Some of the other awesome vendors:

– Venue: Adamson House: http://www.adamsonhouse.org/
– Coordinator: Dana Abrams: www.HaberEventGroup.com
– DJ: Mike Docek: www.exxxplosivo.com
– Cake: SusieCakes: https://www.susiecakes.com
– Floral: Enchanted Garden: www.egfloraldesign.com
– Hair/Makeup: Studio DNA: www.studiodnasalon.com

  • July 7, 2014 - 7:35 pm

    Jessica Schilling - Gorgeous wedding! I love all of it!ReplyCancel

  • July 7, 2014 - 11:41 pm

    Don Barrington - Beautiful wedding! I love the details and the bride is so pretty! :DReplyCancel

  • July 8, 2014 - 8:29 am

    mathias - the ceremony on under that tree?? perfect! Love the bw shot of the bride looking out from the door.ReplyCancel

  • July 8, 2014 - 12:57 pm

    Heather Kanillopoolos - Her smile is SO incredibly contagious!! :D I’m so glad that they chose you, Marianne. It’s clear that you bring out the true joy of your clients. Awesome, awesome, awesome.ReplyCancel

  • July 8, 2014 - 1:22 pm

    Becca Dilley - Really beautifully captured throughout – and I love your compositions for the portraits at the beginning. Clearly a lovely day!ReplyCancel

  • July 8, 2014 - 8:36 pm

    Andrea Froehlich - Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • July 8, 2014 - 6:38 pm

    kate - WOW, stunning images, and a beautiful couple!!ReplyCancel

  • July 8, 2014 - 10:51 pm

    Sachin Khona - Stunning bride! Beautifully done!ReplyCancel

  • July 8, 2014 - 11:56 pm

    Ilkka K - Gorgeous couple and fantastic images. Love your sense of timing and the way you capture expression — great work!ReplyCancel

  • July 9, 2014 - 4:13 am

    ed peers - Superb frames throughout Marianne – great work.ReplyCancel

  • July 9, 2014 - 1:36 pm

    Veronica Varos - Wow, GORGEOUS. Stunning couple, stunning details, and it’s all fabulously captured.ReplyCancel

  • July 9, 2014 - 1:41 pm

    Heather E - Can we talk about how stunning this bride is? Oh my God!!!

    Your portraits here are freakin’ stellar. Absolutely in love with this wedding.ReplyCancel

  • July 9, 2014 - 4:58 pm

    Sam - Alix and Matt are so adorable on their day. Just them looking at each other on their wedding day is so freaking adorable. I love love love this wedding.ReplyCancel

  • July 9, 2014 - 11:41 pm

    William Stein - This pictures are beautiful. You both look fantastic' ReplyCancel

We knew that we were in for a beautiful Ojai Valley Inn wedding when we showed up for getting ready photos and we saw Jess’ super unique PINK dress! Sure enough, Jess + Drew‘s Ojai Valley Inn wedding was absolutely g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s.

We had a great time photographing Jess + Drew (because, obviously, Jess + Drew are all around awesome people) and if our next Ojai Valley Inn wedding is even half as beautiful, we will be stoked out of our minds. :)

This is a photo of Jess and Drew This is a photo of Jess during getting ready time. This is a photo of Jess These are photos of Jess getting ready. This is a photo of Drew during getting ready time. These are detail photos of Drew These are photos of Jess getting her pink dress on. These are photos of Drew and his Groomsmen during getting ready time. Ojai Valley Inn Wedding Photography. This is a photo of Jess in the window. These are photos of Drew doinghis final touches right before the first look. It is first look time! These are photos from Jess and Drew Ojai Valley Inn Wedding Photography. These are some couples This is Jess and Drew Here are some detail photos from Jess and Drew This ring bearer is being adorable. These are photos of Drew during the processional. Here is the ring bearer being adorable again. Sometimes ring bearers decide to do their own thing. A little improvisational ring bearing is an art. Ojai Valley Inn Wedding Photography. Jess is getting a little kiss from her mom after the processional. Jess Ojai Valley Inn Wedding Photography. These are photos of Jess and Drew during their ceremony. This is Jess Drew saying his vows. Jess and drew are exchanging rings. This is a photo of Jess saying her vows. These are photos of Jess and Drew drinking from the kiddish cup. Ojai Valley Inn Wedding Photography. Ojai Valley Inn Wedding Photography. These are photos of the groom and groomsmen and the bride and bridesmaids. This is a photo of the bride and bridesmaids This is a portrait of Jess and Drew. These are more portraits of Jess and Drew. Ojai Valley Inn Wedding Photography. Jess and Drew are so darn cute. These are photos of Jess and Drew individually. These are detail photos of Jess and Drew These are detail photos from Jess and Drew These are detail photos from Jess and Drew These are some candid photos of guests playing horse shoes from Jess and Drew Ojai Valley Inn Wedding Photography. These are photos from Jess and Drew These are some more grand entrance photos. This is Jess and Drew These are photos of Jess and Drew Ojai Valley Inn Wedding Photography. These are more first dance photos. Jess and Drew sneaking a smootch during open dancing. Now it is horah time! Ojai Valley Inn Wedding Photography. This is Jess Jess cutting the rug with one of the groomsmen. It is party time at Jess and Drew This is Jess Jess and Drew are paying close attention to the speeches. These are more photos from the toasts at Jess and Drew Here These are more toast photos. Drew is raising a glass to toast his wedding. This is a photo of Jess and her dad during the father daughter dance. A couple more grabs from the father daughter dance. This is a photo of Drew and his mom during the mother son dance. Jess and Drew dancing together during the reception. Here This is a photo of Jess and Drew dancing at their reception. It is party time! This is a photo of Jess dancing with her mom. These are a couple more party photos. This is Drew apparently playing airplane with one of his groomsmen. This bridesmaid knew how to cut a rug. Who likes to party? This guy. Here More party time goodness! This is a photo of Jess and one of the groomsmen enjoying the photo booth. Ojai Valley Inn Wedding Photography.

– Getting Ready, Ceremony, and Reception Venue: Ojai Valley Inn and Spa: http://www.ojairesort.com/
– Planner: XOXO Bride: http://xoxobride.com/
– Officiant: Rabbi Amy Bernstein

  • July 1, 2014 - 7:27 pm

    Brittany - Oh goodness gracious her dress really is divine. Both of their expressions during the first look just kills me. The flower alter is so stunning and your portraits are amazing. Such good work.ReplyCancel

  • July 1, 2014 - 11:42 pm

    Danny - I love them great job on telling the story.ReplyCancel

  • July 2, 2014 - 12:15 am

    Brian Kraft - Beautiful and airy! And then the party gets started and it gets a little more funky–in a good way. Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • July 2, 2014 - 3:03 am

    Darren Gair - Amazing wedding, captured to perfection! Great workReplyCancel

  • July 2, 2014 - 6:20 am

    Brett - So good!! That dress is pretty dope, but really, this whole set is!ReplyCancel

  • July 2, 2014 - 7:34 am

    small - Perfect dress! Such fantastic photos all day! Love the last dance party image!ReplyCancel

  • July 2, 2014 - 2:19 pm

    Paula Mandel - Jess and Drew: These are stunning and TOTALLY capture all the love between and around you!!ReplyCancel

  • July 2, 2014 - 8:26 am

    Amanda Basteen - What a gorgeous wedding! Love all the colors! You rocked it!ReplyCancel

  • July 2, 2014 - 10:30 am

    Matt - Beautiful wedding, really love the portraits and dance floor.ReplyCancel

  • July 2, 2014 - 4:08 pm

    Tomasz Wagner - Looks like a great time was had by all – enjoyed the energy in the dance party photos!ReplyCancel

  • July 2, 2014 - 6:45 pm

    Meg - Stunning! Such a magical day and these pictures capture it beautifully!!ReplyCancel

  • July 2, 2014 - 7:43 pm

    Anton Chia - So fun and beautiful!! Amazing ceremony shots!ReplyCancel

  • July 3, 2014 - 7:08 am

    Isabelle - Holy smokes this wedding is GORGEOUS!!!! Love her dress, the florals and everything!!!ReplyCancel

  • July 23, 2014 - 12:26 am