It is my absolute honor to provide photography every year for the Memorial Day ceremony at Loma Vista Memorial Park in Fullerton, Ca. This year was the 80th year of the ceremony. It was a well represented ceremony that included members of the Fullerton Fire Department, the Fullerton Police Department and Mayor Doug Chaffee among many others. All of the Armed Forces were well represented as well the community at large. This Memorial Day ceremony is largely recognized across the country as being one of the best.
Read MoreEvery year I get the privilege of providing photography for The Teen Project Fashion Show, put on by The Teen Project. It's an amazing non-profit organization that supports youth that age out of foster care by providing shelter and rehab among many other things.
Read MoreI traveled to New York City for the first time this October. See my previous posts New York City - 13 Musings From a First Timer and 9/11 Memorial. I'd like to share some of my favorite photos from my stay in Manhattan. Among other things, I even tried my hand at street photography for the first time. Check out the photos!
Read MoreThe 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan, New York is a heavily visited attraction, yet it is a significantly solemn one. The memorial now sits on ground zero (where the Twin Towers used to stand - two reflecting pools sit in the footprints of where they used to be).
Read MoreThe holidays are upon us and that means it's time to update your family holiday photos! Whether you need a new family portrait on the wall or you need to send out this year's Christmas cards you don't want to miss this year's special. Click here for more info on my holiday photo special! Book your session while there is still time! Here are the Accetta's family holiday photos from last week.
Read MoreI recently visited New York City for the first time and yes it was a bit of a culture shock for me - not in a negative way, quite the contrary, just different. It's different for the California native in me. It's remarkable what 3,000 miles can do.
Read MoreI recently shot Tim and Sara's Lake Las Vegas wedding. The four hour drive to Las Vegas from Orange County is worth it when you have a fun couple like this. Tim and Sara got married at the beautiful Lake Las Vegas Hilton in Henderson, Nevada.
Check out these highlights!
Read MoreI love shooting engagement proposals. It's obviously a surprise, it presents certain challenges and it's always a joyous event. I was excited when Matt asked me to photograph his engagement proposal to Danielle. It was a gorgeous afternoon in Laguna Beach, Ca. Breezy, about 70 degrees and clear. Matt led Danielle down to the beach with champagne in tow to "watch the sunset".
Read MoreWell, I had a first recently...a surprise wedding. When Monique called me for the first time inquiring about wedding photography she told me it was a surprise wedding. I had to have her explain that one to me... The plan, she explained, was to invite their closest family and friends to the Newport Dunes for an engagement party. The twist was that in the middle of the party they would surprise the would-be wedding party with the news that they would be getting married that night. What a unique idea - I was hooked from the beginning. Here's some highlights...
Read MoreI loved this Redondo Beach Wedding. Jason and Heather are married and what a wedding it was! I had the privilege of photographing Heather's sister's wedding (you can find that here: http://www.forgetmeknottphotography.com/alex-laurel-temecula-wedding/) and now it was Heather's big day at thePortofino Hotel and Marinain Redondo Beach, California. It was a perfect day weather wise for a wedding ceremony right on the water's edge. They're such a great couple and a great family. But alas, the last daughter has been married so, unfortunately for me, no more wedding photography for them.
Here's some highlights from their wedding. Enjoy!
Read MoreProud parents Paula and Alberto welcomed in Ezabel Paolina Reyes to this world last week. We did a newborn session when she was just 3 days old. Enjoy!
Read MoreI had the privilege of covering the 79th annual Memorial Day ceremony at Loma Vista Memorial Park in Fullerton, Ca. It is the oldest Memorial Day ceremony in California. Volunteers come at 3:30 in the morning to set up 4,000 flags and crosses around the cemetery.
Read MoreThis was the third year the Teen Project asked me to shoot their annual Teen Project Fashion Show. And what a great honor it is to be a part of such a great cause. If you're not familiar with them check out their website!
Here is their mission statement:
"To provide teens aging out of the foster care system with all of the resources and support of an intact family. To allow the greatest opportunity for a successful transition to adulthood."
The fashion show is held at The Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Ca.
Read MoreMatt and Kelly are married! What a great country style wedding in the foothills of Mt. Baldy and the San Gabriel Mountains. The Sweet Pea Ranch is a great little outdoor venue for a wedding. Kelly and I used to work together as EMT's so it was extra special to be a part of their big day. Check out the highlights of their Sweet Pea Ranch wedding. Enjoy!
Read MorePat and Cindy are married! And great people = a great wedding day! They are such a great, down to Earth couple - we clicked immediately. Here's some highlights from their wedding day. Enjoy!
Read MoreI had a busy weekend with engagement sessions - I guess it's that season! Meet Pat and Cindy - my latest couple to get engaged! These two love birds are a great couple. Their smiles were contagious, that's for sure. And they picked a great spot for photos with all the rain we've had lately - everything was green! It was quite a nice change considering our extreme drought. Here they are at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
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