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Camarillo Airport Wedding – Brian & Danny

Camarillo Airport Wedding Photography

Late last year I photographed Brian and Danny’s wedding at the Camarillo Airport with Jennifer Johann Photography. This was the first wedding I’ve shot at that location. Now I’m wondering how I haven’t been to more there?! It’s so awesome having all these giant, old planes and jets as backdrops for wedding photos! I loved that I was able to get some photos almost right on an airport runway, because that’s not something many couples get to do.

Before the ceremony, Brian and Danny took an airplane ride around the area. All the guests were seated and then the plane dropped them off nearby for them to walk down the aisle to be married. I thought that was a pretty unique way to make an entrance! Afterwards, we went to the nearby airplane hangar, which was where their reception was. They had a red, white, and blue theme which fit with the location. This hangar is such a clean slate, it really could’ve easily had a completely different look inside and would still look amazing. Because the hangar was so huge, fitting a very large wedding guest list very comfortably would not be a problem.

One of my favorite parts was being able to take Brian and Danny into an old WWII bomber plane. We got some cool photos inside. The weather was perfect and we were able to get some cool photos of them in front of different aircraft.

Here’s some of my favorites from their wedding day at the Camarillo Airport.

If you are planning a wedding at the Camarillo Airport, let me know, I’d love to talk to you about photographing your wedding there!

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Hotel Maya Long Beach Wedding Photography – Ana & Mike

Hotel Maya Long Beach Wedding Photography

Ana and Mike got married a couple weeks ago at the awesome Hotel Maya, which is a modern and trendy hotel in Long Beach. It was a beautiful day and the sun even made an appearance!

Getting ready

Ana got ready in her hotel room with her bridesmaids and mom, and the atmosphere was full of excitement. After she got her gown on, we went downstairs to a small bridge right in front of the beach for their first look.

The ceremony

The ceremony was a beautiful service overlooking the beach. A gorgeous chandelier hung from above, the waves crashed in the distance, and the tiki torch flames flickered in the wind. Their flower girl was a hula dancer and she performed a traditional Hawaiian dance before the bride walked down the aisle. During the ceremony they read their own vows which were so personal and sweet to hear. It was touching, but funny and overall, such a personal service. Rose bushes have a special meaning to them both, so they had a watering ceremony to show their coming together as husband and wife.

The reception

The reception was in an upstairs room at the venue, right above their ceremony site. It was a tropical themed wedding, which fit their personalities perfectly. I love shooting weddings at the Hotel Maya because there are always so many unique areas for photos. Right when you walk into the hotel lobby, you see so many cool details. And the entire property doesn’t disappoint!

They had a cocktail drinks reception in the afternoon, and a photobooth in the evening. They decorated the venue with orchids and succulents.

For dinner they served steak and chicken, which was absolutely delicious. The first dance involved the wedding party getting on the dance floor to get the dancing going, and they finished off the evening with the cake cutting, followed by a bouquet and garter toss.

The couple

Ana wore an Oleg Cassini gown from David’s Bridal and Mike wore a suit from the Men’s Warehouse and they both looked so incredible. Ana’s shoes were Badgley Mischka and their jewellery was from J&L Jewelry.

Ana and Mike’s wedding had such a chilled vibe and had a really fun atmosphere. Here’s my favorites from their wedding at the Hotel Maya Long Beach!

Hotel Maya Long Beach Wedding Photography Friendors

Venue/Caterer | Hotel Maya

Coordinator | Boutique Event Planning

Florist | Shell’s Petals

Bakery | Great Dane Baking Company

DJ | DJ Scotty Events

MC/Photo Booth | In the Mix Events

Videography | Hot Kofe, Daniel Timtim

Gown Boutique | David’s Bridal

Gown Designer | Oleg Cassini

Bride’s Shoes | Badgley Mischka

Groom’s Attire | Men’s Wearhouse

Jewelry | J&L Jewelry

Officiant | Seaside Ceremonies

If you’re having a wedding at the Hotel Maya Long Beach, I’d love to help with your wedding photography! Please get in touch!

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Wedding at The Pierpont Inn Ventura – Melanie & Randy

Melanie and Randy’s wedding was so much fun, I can’t believe how quickly they put it all together!

Wedding at The Pierpont Inn Ventura

Melanie and Randy got married in May at the lovely Pierpont Inn, which is a nice hotel in Ventura. They had their ceremony in the back garden, which overlooked the ocean. They chose Pierpont Inn, because it has so many options and they just fell in love with it. It was an all white wedding, which looked so unique. I love shooting weddings at The Pierpont Inn, because the surroundings are relaxed and the grounds are so gorgeous. There are so many areas for photos, you can have such different looks and the beach right across the street.

Getting ready

Melanie got ready in one of the cottages with her mom, and the atmosphere was perfect. The bride and groom then met for their first look and some couples portraits before going to the ceremony. Randy got ready in his own cottage.

The ceremony

The wedding itself was intimate setting on the venue grounds, with ivy vines framing their ceremony. During the ceremony they read their own vows. It was such a personal service. Looking around at all their closest friends and family all wearing white or beige was so unique!

After the ceremony

The reception was at the same venue and they had their group photos and some more of the two of them taken before their grand entrance. They decorated the venue with all white flowers with candles and hints of gold, because Melanie loved the clean and simple look of an all white wedding. I’ve never seen this style done before and absolutely loved how it all came out. The first dance was immediately following their grand entrance, and it was a romantic slow dance. Melanie and her father had their father daughter dance right afterwards, and it was such an emotional moment. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

The nicest part of the day was being able to capture them together as husband and wife. I always love that part of the day, seeing the little moments no one else gets to see.

The couple

Melanie wore this gorgeous gown with an incredibly long and intricate train, and Randy wore a stylish tan suit and they both looked so incredible. Melanie’s dress was from Wang’s Bridal and Randy’s suit was from Jos A Banks.

Melanie and Randy met online and have been together for about 4 years. They got in touch with me barely a month before their wedding date! They said they wanted a photographer that could capture them and their personalities, and I thought it was awesome that they knew what they wanted, and loved my style.

Melanie and Randy’s wedding had such a fun atmosphere and was everything I love about weddings. I loved photographing their wedding at the Pierpont Inn Ventura! Here’s their awesome wedding day!

Wedding at The Pierpont Inn Ventura

Photography | Elizabeth Victoria Photography

Venue/Caterer | Pierpont Inn

DJ/Photobooth | Islandroots Entertainment

Wedding Gown Boutique | Wang’s Bridal

Groom’s Attire | Jos A. Bank

Rings | Macy’s

Videographer | Adrian Verdult

Charming Backyard Wedding – Laila & Dee

Charming Backyard Wedding

Charming Backyard Wedding. Laila and Dee are friends of mine. When they asked me to be the one to capture their day I was happy to do it! Sometimes when it’s a friends wedding I prefer to not photograph it but instead sit back and enjoy the festivities, and sometimes I prefer to do both! Their wedding I did both. I was able to photograph all the main events but I was much more relaxed and was able to mingle with the guests during the reception.

Laila and Dee had a really fun wedding and they did an amazing job pulling it all together. We got some great photos in the Santa Monica mountain range which was just a short 5 minute drive from their fun backyard wedding! They had a tight budget but managed to have such a cute and charming day! A lot of the details were being painstakingly put together within hours of their ceremony. Laila and a couple of her bridesmaids assembled all of the flowers themselves. Dee spent many days prepping the backyard for the event. Enjoy the photos, there’s a lot of great ideas for you DIYers out there!

Photography | Elizabeth Victoria Photography

Venue | Private Residence

Catering | Wood Ranch

Photobooth | In the Pix

DJ/MC | In the Mix Events

Styled Cigar and Wine Bar Same-Sex Wedding Photography

Styled Cigar and Wine Bar Same-Sex Wedding Photography

Styled Cigar and Wine Bar Same-Sex Wedding Photography. Here’s a styled shoot I did earlier this year. I wanted to create a wedding for an awesome same-sex couple! Allen and Benedict had recently been married so this was perfect timing for all of us. I worked with some amazing wedding vendors to help pull the entire look of the wedding together. Melissa at Engaged to Be Wed helped with the vision, organization, and planning. The finished shoot turned out even better than expected and it has already been featured on three different wedding blogs! Here are some of my favorites from the wedding shoot.

It was a pleasure working on this styled shoot with all the amazing vendors. Being able to bring our ideas together is always a lot of fun. Doing these styled shoots also is a great way for couples to get ideas on how to put their wedding day together. Benedict and Allen were so sweet and really helped bring the entire shoot together. The location itself is perfect for a large or small wedding. And if you love wine but don’t want to drive all the way up to wine country, then this location is perfect! The wine barrel backdrop makes for a unique, rustic feel to your wedding. This location is near large open fields to add to the look of your wedding day.

Check out some of the photos from the styled wedding shoot.

Photography | Elizabeth Victoria Photography

Coordinator | Engaged to Be Wed

Venue | Cantara Cellars

Florist | Passion Flowers

Rental Company | Ventura Rental

Stationary | Umama Online

Signage | Splendid Expressions

Styled Cigar and Wine Bar Same-Sex Wedding Photography is featured on Gay Weddings, Gay Wedding Magazine, and Equal and Forever.