Last week I shot the La Cienega Design Quarter Legends 2013 5th Annual Event with JL Photographers. We shot 15 events in 12 hours the first day, then 13 in 12 the next in the LCDQ of West Hollywood. It was nonstop shooting and coordinating and walking everywhere. It was exhausting but inspiring too.

We were surrounded by some pretty amazing people, from artists to collectors to the designers themselves, it was room after room full of interesting and influential people. I walked away physically drained yet creatively full.

There were panel talks, presentations, keynote speakers, book signings, open houses and wrap parties and I thought it was so rad that the design community gets together like that each year. I just love when creatives combine forces and open up their doors for the common good and with such well orchestrated events. It kinda makes me want to move on a street with a bunch of photographers and designers. In fact, maybe a bunch of creatives should just move on my street.

Old Towne Orange anyone? Let’s do it. Then we can be exhausted and inspired together more often.

 

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God had His plan for Lupe and Larry. It required patience on all accounts, and the seeming late timing was definitely worth the wait.

Larry joined his cousin one Sunday for church and he immediately noticed Lupe. He was so taken by her, and surely the message of God that morning, that he joined his cousin again the following Sunday. And then the next, and so on until about a year later, he was a regular member. But he had still yet to meet Lupe! He asked his cousin repeatedly for an introduction, but finally took matters into his own hands and walked up to ask her to dinner. He was nervous but knew he shouldn’t wait any longer.

She was a little reserved at first, but eventually she said yes! A few years later when he got down on one knee, God smiled down upon them as she said yes again.

The two tied the knot in a ridiculously romantic and elegant wedding at the Nixon Library this past weekend. The bridesmaids wore royal blue and Elegant Thorns did an amazing job with stunning red roses that created a classic American look. Larry served in Vietnam so the patriotism was felt throughout. It was so sweet to see the pride in Larry’s eyes as he watched his bride walk towards him. Good things come to those who wait, and Lupe and Larry’s union could be the best yet.

 

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Photography: Lovato Images

Planner: Bella Notte Events

DJ: Carcano DJ

Florist: Elegant Thorns

Videographer: Buckley Video

Caterer: Jason’s Catering

Cake: Dolce Cake

Make up and Hair: Fuse Make Up

 

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Shannon’s mom called me a few months back and we scheduled senior portraits for her graduating Chapman student, *Shannon. I always love senior photos because it’s a guaranteed good time. Seniors are just so full of possibility and this buoyant energy, they’re just a fun bunch to be around. Good vibes are contagious, people.

And Shannon had all those vibes that Friday afternoon we met in our Circle. My own backyard, and her own stomping grounds for the past four years, we skipped around our Old Towne with a bag of clothes and a pocket full of promise. Her mom joined us as the fashion consultant and the three of us had ourselves a good time making fun photos together. I just love my job.

As the sun began to sink behind the buildings, we wrapped up at Chapman University and I thought how lucky Shannon is to have such a supportive family and a solid foundation to spring out from. Then I realized I was there myself just a few years ago. Maybe that’s why I love senior photo shoots so much…I remember the awesomeness of being there myself. Whatever it is, I love this girl and this session!

 

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*Fun fact!: Shannon is the cousin (and Shannon’s mom the aunt) of one of my dear friends from childhood! They found me online and said ‘we know someone on your website,’ as I’ve photographed much of their family. Love this small world of ours. 🙂

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I am excited to share that Dave and Nicole’s uh-mazing Tahoe wedding was featured on the Destination I Do wedding blog. This is exciting mostly because this was one of the most amazing weddings I’ve ever been a part of and I’m so glad Nicole’s insights on the planning process and destination location are shared with others. I am a big fan of destination weddings and Nicole illuminates a few reasons why.

Check out the feature and read Nicole’s comments on DID’s blog!

 

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  • May 12, 2013 - 3:48 am

    Jeff Bilkanich - WOW!

When we really stop and look at ourselves in the mirror, do we like what we see?

I mean, we’re all fascinated with our reflections, right? What is my hair doing today? Do I have anything in my teeth? Is my arm really that small? When did that eyebrow get thinner than the other one? Dang this shirt looks good! It’s nonstop. We all sneak glances of ourselves in window reflections as we walk by and check our nose hairs in our bathrooms. It’s funny they call that space the ‘vanity’…

So Society has conditioned us to think we’re supposed to look a certain way and perhaps we’re disappointed with the seeming lack of this or that we do or don’t have…on the outside. But what about what’s inside? Do you ever look at yourself in the mirror and think about how you look underneath it all?

Dr. Eben Alexander says ‘Love is, without a doubt, the basis of everything.’ So are we loving ourselves, People? Are you happy with Who looks back at you from that looking glass? If not, do something about it! Love is the single most important thing in our universe, and if we don’t start it off with ourselves, how do you expect to extend it to others?

So go ahead, take a good look. And whether or not you like what you see, learn to love it. And if you can’t then change it. We have more control over these things than you think. You just have to open your eyes to it…

 

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Photo: Rosalind checks herself in the mirror before her San Clemente wedding at Lantern Bay Park last Saturday.

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