We are soooo excited to share our first styled engagement and pre-wedding session of 2015! We have been working with Mai and Alex over the last few months to coordinate outfits, discuss potential locations, design the color palette, theme, and overall feel of their shoot. Mai and Alex did a fabulous job of researching and selecting each component of their attire over the last several months. Robert and I loved Mai’s modern teal and black dress with black pea coat and Alex’s coordinating (but not too matchy) jeans, teal sweater, and black coat. This created a sophisticated and classy look for their woodsy photos in the hills of Big Bear.

For the pre-wedding photos, Mai and Alex wanted to go for a more vintage theme. We worked together to achieve a romantic and glamorous feel incorporating candles, twinkle light signs, elements of fur, custom florals designed just for them by Petal to the Meadow, and a vintage couch made in 1887. The color palette blended tones of teal/aqua. ivory, blush, and grey.  Mai’s beautiful gown and fur were the perfect choice, and she looked stunning in it! Alex (aka “Tom Cruise” LOL) looked pretty dapper in his dark grey suit and tie too 🙂

We started the day in a forest area in search of snow, beautiful light, and laughter. We then spent a few minutes in The Village, and headed over to the lake for a sunset session. We had so much fun with these two that we stayed until the night went dark and the stars came out.

Below is a sneak peek from their session. Hope you enjoy!

Mai and Alex, thank you for a beautiful day together, for humoring us, and most importantly for trusting us with documenting this special time in your relationship. – Jessica & Robert

P.S. More photos to come!

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

Fermin + Vanessa

Recently we got to spend time with Fermin and Vanessa in downtown Claremont for their engagement session. It was a gorgeous sunny day to take photographs and as we walked the streets of Claremont the two of them let their fun and playful personalities shine. Nearly 10 years ago, they met as colleagues. It wasn’t too long that their romance grew into the beautiful relationship they have today. We had a blast and are really looking forward to their wedding.  Congratulations Vanessa and Fermin!

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.

We had an awesome time photographing this couple at Griffith Park Observatory recently. Our Los Angeles Engagement session started along the trails of Griffith Park and we finished the evening at the Observatory. There were a lot of crowds that day, but it was good that we had some tricks up our sleeve!

This couple is so cute and we adore their smiles. They are so easy going that it wasn’t difficult at all to capture the essence of their love.

Sunsets are so romantic. This moment is perfection frozen in time. 

We had several dress changes throughout the session which is something that we encourage our brides and grooms to do when they book our multi hour coverage. This way we can play around with different looks and have fun!

One reason why we love engagement photography is because we get to play and execute our vision without the time pressures from a wedding day. Below are our most favorite!

Night portraits are so fun because of the drama. Rob and I love photographing at night because although it is more challenging, it is also very rewarding. 

If you are interested in having Jessica Elizabeth Photographers document your wedding or special event, please email us at Jessica@JessicaElizabeth.com or give us a call at 562-201-9494.