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I always get excited every time someone mentions a camping trip. It brings back memories when I used to be a Boy Scout and ran around the woods. Plus, the change of scenery from the city is always a breath of fresh air. Jessica and Max are two high adventure lovers who would rather escape in the woods more than anything. What better way of hosting their destination wedding than in a forest! Jessica and Max hosted their destination wedding at a beautiful venue in the deep forest of Idyllwild. The ironic thing about this wedding was that prior to their preparations, they each took a brisk 10+ mile hike! Once the two of them returned from their short adventure, Danny and I started their photography session. Simplicity was what they aimed for in this wedding, which they planned successfully. Jessica and her ladies handmade all the details for the wedding from the center pieces to the actual napkins and tablecloths! That was definitely a nice touch for this wedding. Their destination wedding in Idyllwild consisted of only the closest of family and friends (about 30 in total). Enough details, check out their wedding photographs from Idyllwild!

Rainbow Inn on Strawberry Creek
54420 South Circle Dr
Idyllwild, CA 92549

Jessica and her ladies prepped up

I thought this shirt said so much about these two, so I just had to include this photograph in their wedding. Jessica and Max both got their PhD in physics. Another unique part of this wedding was that Max wore a kilt to represent his Scottish side. Either way, that made their wedding photography session so much more unique.

This was a touching wedding photo when Jessica’s mother did the final touches before they all walked down the aisle.

Check out their simple, yet beautiful, wedding overview from the balcony. While Jessica and Max waited in their designated rooms, Danny and I had the opportunity to snap a few photos of their wedding hall and details before the actual wedding ceremony commenced.

This wedding setup was so cute! I specifically loved the banners that hung around the parameter. Jessica actually stitched each and every one!

A kiss to seal the deal and end the wedding ceremony!

Family photo session! Everyone was dressed with so much vibrant colors, which definitely created such an awesome photo addition to their wedding memories.

With some spare time before the reception, Jessica and Max had their wedding photography session taken with all the greens and nature for us to use at our leisure. Our wedding photography session was a brisk hike around the hillside and a short hop around a couple streams. =)

While Jessica and Max were out for their wedding photography session, their wedding guests had plenty of games to play while they waited for their food! When was the last time you played bean bags?!

Sorry, princess. You might have to wait a few more years before you can taste that bottle.

While the wedding guests all sat down and enjoyed a home cooked meal provided by this lovely venue, Jessica and Max made a wonderful speech and thanked everyone for their journey up the mountain to their intimate destination wedding.

For their adventurous honeymoon, they planned to conquer Mt. Whitney (a mountain that defeated my friends and me a couple years back) to kick start their lovely marriage. As a present from their wedding guests, they made a flag to mount once they reach the summit. Good luck on that battle!

To wrap up this destination wedding photography blog, I thought this photo during the wedding reception was a nice touch. Although Max is fearless in any high adventure, he somehow has a fear of babies. The impression on both Jessica and Max’s faces were priceless. I actually have a large printout of this wedding photo mounted on the wall of my studio to share with all my visitors.

Congratulations again to the both of you. Good luck on your conquest to Mt. Whitney because you will need it! It was definitely a pleasure to be your wedding photographers.

Cheers,

Doug – Contact Me!

P.S. – Since Danny and I were up in the mountains, we sat outside and enjoyed the entire blanket of stars after we clocked out. It would have made an amazing photo…but I was too lazy to take my camera out of the trunk.

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I hope everyone’s holiday went well and you all were able to spend time with family and friends! Aside from receiving an awesome coffee maker from my Secret Santa, I spent the bulk of my holiday with friends, family, and cooking. =)

Kristina and Grant’s wedding brought Danny and me back to San Diego where they hosted their grand wedding at US Grant Hotel located in the heard of San Diego. Since these two love birds are both naval officers, their itinerary were in military time and they were on time for everything! Grant and his boys started their morning early at Vince’s barber shop for a nice straight razor shave. Fortunately, the Farmer’s Market was less than a block away, so Grant and his wedding party got some fresh orange juice and breakfast burritos! These spur of the moments in between the wedding events make the greatest photos!

Vince’s Barber Shop
San Diego, CA

While the Grant and his boys prepped up for the wedding, Kristina and her ladies were at a local salon getting their groove on. Kristina chose blue as her eye shadow to represent the Navy. I thought it was a really nice little detail in their wedding and definitely in their wedding photos.

I stole one of their cupcakes that was meant for their wedding cake table for this wedding ring photo. I am sure they did not mind. =P

Since Kristina was ready a bit ahead of schedule, we photographed a couple solos of Kristina during her wedding portrait session at US Grant Hotel.

US Grant Hotel
San Diego, CA

Grant and the boys took a quick drive to the nearby church right next to US Grant Hotel for their wedding ceremony. It was a beautiful church filled with all their family and friends. Best of all, they got the military salute with all the sabers after they concluded the wedding ceremony! It made such an awesome wedding photo!

Instead of driving back to US Grant for the reception, the fresh San Diego air was nice enough for the entire wedding party to stroll down a few blocks to the venue. We took so many fun wedding pictures along the way from the church to US Grant Hotel.

After we finished the wedding party’s photography session, I concentrated on just Kristina and Grant at a local Museum that offered beautiful architecture for their wedding pictures.

Once Kristina and Grant made their grand entrance at US Grant Hotel, the party just rocked on all night long! An awesome side note was they used their saber to cut their wedding cake. Who needs a cake knife when you walk around w/ a sword, right? =D

It was time to conclude the night, so all the guests lined up to see these two love birds off on their grand exit from the venue.

Congratulations again to the both of you. It was a pleasure to be your wedding photographers.

Cheers,

Doug – Contact Me!

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I normally do not have a fear of flying, but the tiny plane that Danny and I took to Lake Tahoe was so small and shook like a salt shaker (borrowed that line from Ying Yang Twins)! After the tiny plane landed safely on the tar mat, we gathered our equipment and took the scenic route to Lake Tahoe for Andrea and Troy’s lovely little wedding. On a side note as we drove to the location of the wedding, since it was a summer wedding, Danny and I looked a bit out of place since we wore dress attire while everyone around us ran around in board shorts and swimming trunks.

One of Troy’s family friends was generous enough lend out his lake house for the wedding. The coolest thing about this lake house was that there were four secret passage ways that will lead to secret rooms! We only managed to find one of the passage ways, but it was still really sweet. Enough going off on different tangents, check out Andrea and Troy’s wonderful Lake Tahoe wedding!

Lake Tahoe, California

That is one pretty wedding ring!

I dig the hairdo! This boy was the ring bearer. He was dressed in U.S. Airforce attire to compliment the groom and his entourage of fighter pilots.

Aside from Troy, this gentleman was the most interesting man of the night. He had stories after stories about his life adventures. He was actually a good friend of the famous photographer, Ansel Adams! They actually met when Ansel Adams came in to get his taxes done. After that day, they were best of friends.

Andrea dressed in her best as she walked down the aisle with her parents.

After the wedding ceremony ended, the wedding party all took a quick ride over to a secluded cove for some awesome photos!

You must kiss your bride before passing!

That wedding cake was delicious!

Father and daughter dance is always a touching moment.

After the formalities were done, everyone at the wedding partied the night away.

The sweet thing about this wedding was that it took place on July 3rd, so there was a firework show at midnight! Congratulations, Andrea and Troy!

Adios,

Doug – Contact Me!

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It has been a year since my last wedding in Cancun with Tiffany and Ly when I came back again to photograph Sue and Armando’s wedding! The warm breeze and the turquoise colored ocean is a perfect setting for any event. I met Sue and Armando for the first time in Orange County and our chemistry worked out swimmingly. During our conversation, they mentioned that they always wanted a destination wedding and Cancun was on the top of their list. This happy couple, joined with 26 of their closest family and friends, all flew out to celebrate this joyous occasion. Enjoy!

Casa Magna – Marriott
Cancun, Mexico

Yes, we started our day with ice cream…I am going to make a great parent someday.

Armando was quite proud of this tie.

The ladies got ready at J.W. Marriott and had the best view of the beach from their balcony.

A little father and son moment

Sue had everything packed for this wedding trip except her garter! Fortunately, Armando’s mother improvised and made one on the spot. I had to admit, she did a pretty nifty job making one on the fly.

I hope everyone enjoyed the gallery as much as we enjoyed their wedding. Congratulations again, Sue and Armando!

After the wedding, Danny and I took a trip around Cancun to check out the Mayan ruins. Just like any tourist, we had to take a photo in front of some monument. As for this one, it is one of the most famous Mayan temples in Cancun. As crazy as it sounds, the temple is also an extremely accurate calendar and much more!

Over and out,

Doug – Contact Me!

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It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Santa Monica where Pamela and Tim decided to host their wedding. For all those who live in Los Angeles, a beautiful afternoon in Santa Monica does not only relate to the weather, but it also means no traffic on 10 and 405 freeway!!! Throughout the entire wedding, there were so many different cultures that were contributed to this beautiful event. I personally have to say that the best addition were the live mariachi bands that played throughout the entire reception. I am such a sucker for live bands, so this might be a bias opinion. =)

Pamela and Tim started their wedding with their preparation at Hotel Angelino. Since they dressed up at the same location and were not to see each other until the ceremony, I was quite entertained as I watched their entourage patrol the hallways and elevators. Get comfortable everyone, this is going to be a long wedding blog. There were too many fun filled photos that I cannot omit!

Hotel Angelino
170 N. Church Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Pamela and Tim provided each member of the wedding party an “emergency wedding box,” which consisted of the following items:

- Tylenol
- Water
- Redbull (gives you wings!)
- Double Mint chewing gum
- Cheetos

St Timothy’s Catholic Church
10425 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064-2307

There is something about this photo that captured my attention. Tim’s mother was eager, yet patiently, waited before she walked her son down the aisle.

Details!

Mountain Gate Country Club
12445 Mountain Gate Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1195

A cigar bar was set up for everyone to celebrate prior and during the reception.

1, 2, 3, JUMP!!!

First dance as husband and wife

Congratulations again, Pamela and Tim! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful.

Cheers,

Doug – Contact Me!

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