I love this sun soaked fall engagement shoot with Shirin and Tom from my archives. These two are so natural in front of the camera and I had the best time with them. There’s something magical about Franklin Canyon. The trees feel old and wise and the light streaks through them just right. It feels like an oasis far removed from the city tucked away in the hills. I love photographing there & I hope you enjoy these!
Sweet Maternity Shoot
I’m thrilled I was able to capture this beautiful moment in time for my friends Carri & Mike. We did a mini-session a studio in downtown Los Angeles before heading to Bronson Canyon which felt like a dreamy magical forest.
Colorful Anniversary Shoot in Downtown Los Angeles
I had the best time spending the afternoon with Loren and Joe. It was their ten year wedding anniversary and they wanted to do a photoshoot highlighting their love of each other, the city of Los Angeles, and their adorable pups Lincoln and Taft.
To get that urban and colorful vibe, we headed down to the arts district with its vibrant murals. Then we stopped by one of my favorite streets to see the downtown skyline before heading to picnic in Elysian Park. The day was filled with that wonderful LA sunshine and plenty of laughter and love.
To check out more love stories, head over to the featured section of my site!
Baby Grey
When my friend Valerie asked me to photograph her little one's first birthday celebration, I was so excited. As you can see, baby Grey is vibrant and her family is the sweetest.
The party took place in Cindy's which is a diner just down the street from my house in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. It's a cozy and delightful place full of color and yummy comfort food. The historic diner was renovated a few years back and I love the vibe!
It seems like just yesterday that I was doing Valerie's gorgeous milk bath maternity shoot and I can't believe that baby Grey is already one! Whenever I sit down to edit my photos, I remember why I love photography. Capturing those beautiful moments of connection get me every time.
Dreamy Maternity Shoot
One of my favorite things about photography is the connection I feel with my subjects, and it's a truly special day when I get to work with dear friends. I'm so thrilled for Rachel + Rico and their little girl who will be arriving in the next few weeks. A stunning Rachel and I started our shoot in a soaking tub with a luxurious milk bath. I love how the the intimate setting focuses on her form.
I adore these two and the tenderness they share. It was an honor to both capture their love and this unique moment in time. This baby is going to be one lucky wee one and I can't wait to meet her!
We found a beautiful sun drenched path in the Hollywood Hills and there was a lovely little trail with a secret garden and wildflowers along the way. It was a sweet and leisurely stroll filled with laughs and kisses.
I am so excited for these two as they enter their next life adventure together.
Manor Boudoir Shoot featured in Lace in Light
I'm so excited to share that our styled boudoir shoot is currently featured on the Lace in Light blog. Please take a moment to check out the article here:
http://www.laceinlight.com/story/Manor-Boudoir-Shoot/
Have a scroll down and enjoy some of my favorite images from the the day as well!
The York Manor was the lovely backdrop for our romantic images. I am lucky to have worked with the talented women who brought this shoot to life. I loved Claudia's beautiful styling choices, from the delicate lingerie to the gorgeous props. She wove last years colors of the year, Rose Quartz & Serenity seamlessly throughout the styling. Working with Jessica as a model was perfection. We had Leah on board as our talented makeup artist. And just wait until you see the incredible floral installation that brought magic and whimsy to the shoot! I was blown away by Valerie's vision. Scroll down for a full list of vendors.
Celebrating women and their femininity is something that has always been important to me. I love boudoir for that reason. I'm excited to offer boudoir shoots as an add on to a wedding package or as a stand alone shoot. Brides love to give a book to their partner with images from the shoot. However the true gift from the boudoir shoot is to the woman herself. She is empowered to embrace her body and celebrate her beauty.
Photography: Gina | @ginashootsweddings
Venue: York Manor | @theyorkmanor
Florist: Valerie Jurado Floral Design | @valjurado
Design + Planning: One Darling Day | @casanovadarling
Makeup: Leah Jurado | @leahjurado
Jewelry: De la Luna | @delaluna.us and Bride Echo Park | @brideboutiquela
Rentals: The Hunt Vintage | @the.hunt.vintage and Shopclass | @shopclassla
Bedding: Anthropologie | @anthropologie
Lingerie: Free People | @freepeople and Casabella | @shopcasabella
Milk bath maternity shoot
Today I'm sharing a favorite shoot with you from the fall. When Valerie mentioned wanting a maternity shoot, a milk bath came to mind. I'd been seeing these gorgeous images on Pinterest for a while, and I'd been dying to try it. The morning of the shoot we headed down to the LA flower market to get some blooms. Valerie is a talented florist and it was a lot of fun to step into her world. There was so much to look at and the colors and smells were decadent. I could not stop grinning ear to ear. I would definitely recommend heading down there for a fun wander.
A really fun aspect to the shoot was that it was such a relaxing experience. Being in a warm milk bath is like being at the spa. She loved it!
Check out Valerie's gorgeous floral work on her website: valeriejurado.com/
The milk bath was so much fun. I think it would be a gorgeous addition to a boudoir shoot as well. And a huge congratulations to this mama! She had a beautiful baby girl last week.
