Refined vintage meets retro modern is how I would describe C + A’s aesthetic. Think hand thrifted accessories, thoughtfully curated silhouettes, and sweet caresses…all set amongst the iconic scenes of the @thelafayette
Pure perfection ✨
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This last wedding season was one for the books, and Sarah + Cole’s was no exception. Their tender day was filled with tears, champagne towers, and editorial details to be written about for years. And of course, the ever elegant @jeuneperche was the perfect backdrop for it all 🤍
Can’t wait to share all the glory from this busyyyy, busy season (shot seven weddings in October alone, and one of those was a travel wedding). Many more posts to come from the other stunning days I had the honor of being part of.
As always, thank you to all my amazing clients for trusting me as your designated documenter. Y’all are the raddest.
2026, here we come ✨
Venue: @jeuneperche
Photography: @sararuthcreative
Videography: @lovelyfilms.co
Coordination: @whiteblossomevents
Florals: @lilyrodenfloralstudio
Hair: @styled.byjordan
Makeup: @tessrodmua@juliecashbeauty
Catering: @anythingbutordinarycatering
Live music: @harpingwithcelia
DJ: @thedjaycompany@saxophonemusicsd
Your bridal portraits should make you feel effortlessly confident and beautiful in your own skin. I always like to take a few minutes on your wedding day to let you move freely and feel yourself from under the veil. You’ve likely been dreaming of this day for years, after all ;) While every bride is different, I’d have to say this wistful, romantic movement underneath the veil is a signature style of mine. Please let me know if this speaks to you for your special day, and we’ll build time for you to be captured in a way that best conveys your magical, sexy self!
Much love,
Your wedding day bestie…
aka your “Designated Documenter” 😉🤍🫶🏻
You’ve intentionally thought out every detail of your day, over the course of months or maybe even years 🤍 So you can anticipate that same level of intentionality and care woven into the documenting of these details…from wides of the ceremony and reception space, to close ups of your centerpieces—and most importantly, candid moments of you enjoying it all ✨ Can’t wait to capture the most special day of your lives!
Michael and Emily’s first dance song was Till the Flame Turns Blue by The Paper Kites—and umm, they sure brought it an hour later during this steamy flash session 🔥
To dig deeper into the sweet sentimentality of their day…as part of her wedding gift, Emily gave Michael the vinyl that this same song is found on, At the Roadhouse 🥹 The layers of intentionality intertwined through each moment simply tugged at EVERYONE’S heart strings.
And okkk, because I’m a storyteller by nature, it’s now storytimeee 🫶🏻
At the Roadhouse was my first ever vinyl, and it’s my all time favorite album in general. In fact, I’ve seen The Paper Kites three times over the years…never in the same city 🙈 I first discovered them when a friend invited me to their show in 2019 in LA, which quickly led to me being torn apart by their storytelling abilities…in the best way possible. Several years later, I was looking up their tour dates and was bummed to see they weren’t coming to San Diego. Well, no probbb for this lil wanderer, cause I was headed to Washington that summer for photo work. I totally switched around the dates of my work trip so I could catch the show 😂 One of my besties tagged along on a road trip in my 2006 Toyota Camry, Carl (defff had to repair him a bit before hitting the road, but he made it through with only the minor hiccup of the trunk breaking mid trip 😅). We camped near a river in Southern Oregon, discovered jasmine matcha in Portland, listened to endless podcasts and music, had deep heart to hearts, and stayed in a tiny home in the woods of Washington. Then last year, I got to share the experience of attending their San Diego show with another one of my besties/roomies…after a year of us blasting The Sweet Sound of You, which was our favorite song until Black and Thunder came out ;) she also happened to be E+M’s videographer! Next up is Charlotte in September! Anyone gonna be there??
Sooo, I’m high key OBSESSED with all my clients/friends + the natural chemistry we have. The fact that this album was laced into this special day made it all the more tender for me as a storyteller…and, I’m just so grateful for all you wonderful humans who trust me with your day!
Dreamy, documentary details from Julianna and Christian’s wedding 🤍
I’m pretty sure I was at the dinner party when Christian and Julianna met (or if not THE one, then an early one)…gathering over friends, worship, and a sick San Diego view. It was an eclectic community of musicians, chefs, and Jesus lovin’ creatives in our 20s—and we sure had the best time blessing each other with our talents. I remember hearing shortly after that the two of them had started seeing each other…such a fun and unexpected outcome from those sweet gatherings.
Then, fast forward a couple years. We had all dispersed to different churches, but every once in awhile, I’d run into the Armas crew at Light. One cozy Christmas Eve at the Sound in Del Mar, I remember my friend Gabby (Christian’s sister) telling me that one of our mutual friends would soon be getting engaged, but she couldn’t tell me who. Of course, all our mutuals danced across my brain, and a buttload of giddy feelings flooded this lil romantic’s mind along with it. The fact that I get to hear + tell love stories for a living, you guys…just wow 🥹 To top it all off, one of Julianna’s best friends, Hannah, happened to book me separately for her wedding this last fall, not even knowing Julianna knew me…so I’ve been super blessed to capture multiple memories within this friend group’s celebrations. And I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Dream team from this tender February day:
Venue: @etherealgardenvenue@trademarkvenues
Photographer: @sararuthcreative
Videographer: @daniellekchaires
Florist: @whimseyflorals
Hair/MUA: @chelsearosebeauty
DJ: @petegoslowmusiciandj
Cake: @astrabakehouse
