Scottsdale Arizona. Our location for this stunning wedding. There is truly something magical about the desert; however, that magic is extra special in the wintertime. I arrived early on this November morning to Troon North Country Club, our venue for the reception but also where our bride Kayla was getting her morning started. After grabbing some shots of the hair and makeup process, I made my way upstairs, where Megan, the photographer, was underway shooting the detail flat lays. I introduced myself, captured some of Megan's wonderful detail posing, and returned back downstairs to retrieve the wedding dress. The cloud cover offered a wonderful opportunity to film outdoors at a time when filming would otherwise be too bright. After wrapping up details, we searched for our groom, Jordan, who was upstairs dining with his groomsmen. After some introductions, Jordan gathered his suit and made his way back outside for his getting-ready shots with his dad, Dave. Once again, the cloud cover offered perfect diffusion for us to be able to film outdoors. Back downstairs, our bride was just finishing her hair and makeup process and was ready to put on her wedding gown. As she was laced up, just on the other side of the door, we could hear her bridesmaids eagerly awaiting the big reveal. Kayla stepped out, and the tears began to flow. It was time to make our way over to the second location of the day, Our Lady of Joy. I arrived at the church just as the guests started to trickle in. I quickly made my way inside to capture the space before the guests took their seats. This stunning church, located just down the road from the country club, offered tons of natural light, a rarity at other religious venues. Guests made their way inside and took their seats as the procession got underway. Kayla made her way down the isle at the arm of her brother. After two readings, the couple exchanged their vows and rings and were prayed over by the pastor. The two then shared their first kiss and made their way back down the isle. Outside guests gathered with bubbles in hand to create a truly magical departure for the couple. Cue the slow-motion shots! Back at Troon North, the cocktails began to pour and appetizers were shared as the sun set. For those who don't already know, Arizona sunsets are unmatched, and Mother Nature pulled out all the stops for this one. Guests made their way inside as the reception got underway. DJ Damone got things started as the couple made their grand entrance to the cheers of their guests and the light of sparklers. It was then time for the couple to share their first dance, a moment they had been practicing for months. Flawless. The party officially got underway after some additional dances with Jordan's parents and after sharing a slice of their wedding cake. This was a truly magical experience from start to finish. 

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La Jolla, California. This seaside town would be our destination for this magical wedding day. I arrived early on a beautiful November day. The sun was out, a light breeze was blowing, and the smell of the ocean was in the air. I made my way over to the starting location for today's wedding. La Valencia Hotel. A picturesque hotel perched over the Pacific Ocean A fantastic venue in its own right, but just the starting location for our wedding day. I made my way down to the villa, where our bridal party was getting ready. When I knocked on the front door, I was greeted by a familiar face, Siobhan. I had filmed Siobhan and Kelly's wedding the year prior, and she was the one who recommended me to Jenna. I made my way into the suite and saw several familiar faces from the previous wedding. Jenna was in the middle of her hair and makeup process. After grabbing a few candids, I began where I always do: the details. The hotel offered several locations for the dress. However, conveniently located just outside the room was a mural with some colors I thought would work well with the dress and our starting location. I was soon joined by the photographer Natalie, and we joined forces to film the rest of the details. When we returned to the room, Jenna's hair and makeup had been completed, and it was time to get her into her dress. With the bridal party waiting, Jenna made her way into the room for the big reveal. With the help of her sister, Kelly, Jenna put the final details of her outfit together. The Museum of Contemporary Arts, the venue for the rest of the wedding day, was located just down the road from the hotel. Billy, our groom, was patiently waiting by one of the exhibits for the arrival of his bride. With the cameras in position and a tap on the shoulder from our bride, Billy got his first glimpse of his stunning soon-to-be wife, Jenna. Once the emotions began to settle, we made our way around the museum, grabbing some portrait shots of the couple. The sunlight peaking through the tinted windows of the museum truly made for some breathtaking imagery. Outside the bridal party and families gathered for their portraits, this is where I also got to meet the true star of the show, the couple's golden retriever, Enzo. Once portraits were wrapped up, guests began to arrive for the ceremony. Champagne in hand, they made their way to the courtyard in preparation for the procession to begin. The sun began to set as each bridal party member made their way down the isle. Today's ceremony was going to be truly stunning. Jenna, escorted by her father, Ken, made their way down the aisle, where Billy was patiently waiting. The two exchanged their heartfelt and lighthearted personal vows to one another before sharing their first kiss under the setting California sun. Once the ceremony had concluded, we had a choice to make. Do we stay for cocktail hour, or try to rush down to the beach for some epic sunset shots? Luckily, the couple chose the latter, and I was left speechless at the results of that decision. These were some of the most epic shots I have ever gotten. Upstairs, the transition into the reception was underway. The coordinator, Sabrina, had outdone herself with the details. The couple was introduced, shared their first dance, and had a dance with each of their respective parents. DJ Justin kicked off the dancing, and the party was underway. Having shot this group before the previous year, I knew it would be a wild one. My evening came to an end, as did my time in Southern California. Until next time! 

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