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I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty wherever I go.

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Hi there! I'm Ariel, a Los Angeles wedding photographer. Welcome to my blog where you'll find bite sized nuggets of wedding advice on how to make your dream wedding a reality. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. I'm here to here to be your guide through the wedding planning process.

A little about me: I was born and raised in Savannah, GA but now live in the greater LA area with my husband two boys. I'm inspired by all things French fashion and old world everything—books, architecture, music... The sounds of Johnny Mercer, Tony Bennett and Ella Fitzgerald fill my home. Oh, and I love a good romance.

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Hi there! I'm Ariel, a Los Angeles wedding photographer. Welcome to my blog where you'll find bite sized nuggets of wedding advice on how to make your dream wedding a reality.

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Weddings

Sara + Karo’s Pasadena Wedding

Sara and Karo’s intimate wedding was the epitome of elegance and luxury. From the groom’s Cartier watch to the bride’s Jimmy Choos to the Veuve Clicquot champagne towner, no detail was overlooked.

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spanish style bungalow covered in bougainvillea and palm trees overlooking the ocean at la venta inn wedding venue

Venues

La Venta Inn Photos

Take a virtual tour of La Venta Inn, a luxury wedding venue tucked in the hills of Palos Verdes.

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View of the Villa from the Grand Prix at Hummingbird Nest Ranch

Weddings

Hummingbird Nest Ranch Photos

Hummingbird Nest Ranch is a stunning luxury wedding venue tucked in the hills of Simi Valley, CA (a suburb of Los Angeles). Be sure to check out all of the photos of Hummingbird Nest Ranch, leave a comment, and let us know which area is your favorite.

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