FEATURED ON STYLE ME PRETTY Being from New Zealand, I’ve always had a special affection for anything that reminds me of my English heritage and wanted to create something different. Something that was old world, English inspired and romantic with some warm color and depth. Kestrel Park Wedding Venue We chose the breathtaking Kestrel Park […]

Hi darlings, this is Dani from Dear Lovers! To celebrate the fresh new year, I decided to host a styled bridal shoot inspired by romantic, European beauty. I envisioned a film shoot that was organic and whimsical, soft and romantic, and truly dreamy and timeless. Naturally, I’m in love with blush tones, wind, soft tulle, and spring florals, […]

We’re kicking off the new year with a total stunner! Planned by CES Weddings and Events, Annie and Patrick’s gorgeous Canyon Oaks Country Club Wedding is white-tented-rustic-elegance at its finest. Details included plentiful florals in a subdued palette by Cambray Rose Florist, vintage-inspired rentals from WeDo Designs, a beautiful naked cake by Upper Crust Bakery and a bride that fit […]

Minimalist desert engagement session featured on Wedding Chicks These two are nothing short of incredible. Jesse & Alannah’s were the winners of our styled desert engagement shoot giveaway. Since then getting to know them has honestly been all our pleasure! We absolutely love the story of how they met and fell in love. Their love story told by Alannah […]

Elegance & Timeless Charm Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty! Megan and Ryan’s classic black tie wedding in Southern California took place on one of the prettiest days! For a venue this sweet couple chose to have a stunning The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe wedding. And opted for an intimate ceremony in the garden. The bride […]

Is shooting film really that expensive? Interested in learning how to start shooting film? We’ve gotten so many emails from digital photographers who say they love our style and tones. We want to say a huge thank you to anyone who has reached out with words of encouragement and compliments! It really means the world […]

Film photography is expensive, it takes a lot to learn how to shoot it well, and you are constantly loading new rolls as you shoot. Then why do we use it at all? Because you deserve the best, and that is exactly what we aim to give you. And the best is film. It’s a medium […]

Andrew and I wanted to share a post of some of our favorite moments from 2015. We are so thankful for all of love and encouragement of our family, friends and couples we worked with this past year. You made it such a magical one! We travelled to New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Cabo and throughout the […]

Brianna and Justin’s wedding at Maderas Golf Club was the perfect way to end 2015. They said their vows in front of their dearest family and friends as the sun slipped below the hills behind them. They are the sweetest, gentlest, tenderest lovers, and seeing Justin’s reaction when he saw Brianna for the first time […]

These two. Aaron + Vanessa’s wedding this past summer was, let’s just say, perfect. They are two of the sweetest and most genuine people. With a beauty that is as much inside as it is out. The kind of people you could spend every weekend photographing – so much love and joy. Of course it […]