Its Valentines day in Los Angeles and love is in the air all over California! Here are some favorites and wedding photographs from Los Angeles wedding photographer Linda Arredondo.
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Orange County Wedding Photographer
As a Los Angeles wedding photography studio, inevitably we are commissioned to photograph a lot of weddings in Orange County. Wedding photographers tend to love Orange County for its beautiful beach locations and great year-round weather. When we photographed this Dana Point wedding we were reminded of why being a wedding photographer in Southern California is such an awesome job. If your looking to hire an Orange County wedding photographer and would like more information give us a shout.
This elegant outdoor wedding featured ivory and blush tones. It took place on a beautiful winter’s day at the the St. Regis resort in Dana Point.
The bride and bridesmaid’s romantic and chic dresses are all from Vera Wang’s WHITE line.
There were peonies and soft colored roses all around, from the cake to the bouquets.
The stunning indoor and outdoor settings at the St. Regis were enough to give this wedding a classic and sophisticated, yet relaxed feel.
If one vendor stood out in particular, it would be the wedding coordinator; Laurie Davies from Five Star Events.
If you are planning your wedding in Laguna beach, or the Orange County area, she made this wedding flow seamlessly!
As the Orange County wedding photographer it was delightful to work with her, and she did everything for the couple to have a wonderful experience, and a stunning wedding.
“I am extremely happy with my Wedding photos. You only get once chance to capture the perfect Wedding pictures, and Linda did that beautifully. I would tell a future bride
to definitely choose Linda as her Wedding Photographer. You won’t regret it! And enjoy every second of your Wedding to the fullest because it goes by too fast!”
Event Planner Laurie Davies – Five Star Weddings & Events, Hair and Make Up Kelly Zhang Studios,
Wedding Dress WHITE by Vera Wang, Bridesmaids Dresses WHITE by Vera Wang, Shoes Valentino,
Florist Fantasy Floral, Videographer Shane Productions, Assistant Photographer Molly Penton,
Venue & Bakery St Regis Monarch Beach, Candy Station Sweet Creations by Judy,
Ceremony/Cocktail Music El Real Chamber Players Hannah,
Wedding Dress WHITE by Vera Wang, Bridesmaids Dresses WHITE by Vera Wang, Shoes Valentino,
Florist Fantasy Floral, Videographer Shane Productions, Assistant Photographer Molly Penton,
Venue & Bakery St Regis Monarch Beach, Candy Station Sweet Creations by Judy,
Ceremony/Cocktail Music El Real Chamber Players Hannah,
DJ & Reception Lighting After Dark Entertainment, Linens Fusion Linens
Orange County Wedding photographer Linda Arredondo
Wedding Photographer in Italy
For the month of October, I had the opportunity to photograph and discover Italy for a few weeks. As spellbinding as this country is, the finale of my trip was the best delight of all.
Thanks to a dear friend from London, I was put in contact with the wonderful family who owns Villa di Geggiano, in Siena.
Before I knew it, I found myself delighted in being asked to photograph a bridal shoot to feature the beauty of the Villa as an idyllic wedding venue.
Indeed, it would be a dream for any bride & groom to have their wedding day in such a magical setting, filled with history, charm, beauty and elegance.
Here is a small sample from the shoot. More to come as I go through all the little jewels we photographed on that sunny, early autumn day.
Model: Erica Romano
It was a summer’s afternoon with the most beautiful weather. Admittedly, when I first walked into the space at the venue where the bride was getting ready with final details, I was originally taken aback by the fact that the room looked a bit dark, the space a bit cluttered, and let’s just say the decor was peculiar… I love how the first few photographs turned out! The whites and blues, and the soft tone of her skin in the first few photos is gorgeous, if I do say so. All you have to do in 95% of cases where a setting doesn’t initially seem ideal, is move to where the light is ladies; and the bay windows in one part of this room were perfect. And I have yet to find a room who’s decor is busy to the point of making it impossible to find clean and ethereal backdrops. If there is a love-for-finding-the-right-angle, there is a way. I make it my mission to never distract from the bride.
As for the rest of the day… how could you not love all that lush, green scenery, and all of those thoughtful details (many of them DIY, btw) that gave the overall ambience lightness, freshness, and a little bit of a vintage-rustic feel. Then, eclairs and macaroons, and multiple cakes! Oh, and string lights, always love those. All around a spectacular day with a lovely couple.
My very special thank you to Matt Dames for having me second-shoot this wedding. To many more! Cheers *clinking wine glass, against my monitor
,Los Angeles wedding photographer Linda Arredondo
The first time I spoke with Jandilyn and Wilson, we ended up with a long list of ideas as to what we could do for their engagement session. More often than not, the hard part is narrowing possibilities down, instead of struggling to find them. I think what we came up with is a good balance between something playful involving a theme, and something more timeless; the best of two worlds!
It can be easy to get carried away with props, so for the travel theme I felt it was important to keep things subtle, since Union Station (also available for wedding receptions) has a lot to offer on its own. A couple of vintage suitcases –found at one of my favorite antique malls in LA – a vintage copy of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights (bought at the Rose Bowl Flea Market), and some wardrobe details were enough to enhance the theme, while still allowing us to flow naturally through the space and get a fun series of shots.
After wrapping up at the station, we headed to a very secluded little haven in Griffith Park to avoid the more highly-trafficked areas of the park on a Sunday. Although there are some great more-well-known areas of the park that are beautiful, I tend to prioritize my clients’ comfort. That privacy allows them to be more natural, without having an audience peek in as they kiss and enjoy each other in the moment, which of course is reflected in the photos! I had scouted this nook a couple weeks prior, and knew that the trick was to get there when the light was perfect, making that the priority when planning the timeline of the day. Plus, I love finding the magic in an environment that does not seem blatantly full of beauty! As Aaron Rose put it in such few words: “In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.”