I absolutely loved shooting Stephanie and Michael’s wedding – everything was gorgeous (big thanks to Beth Helmstetter and Holly Flora) and they are two of the sweetest people ever. To see more images and for a full list of vendor credits, check out their feature here on Style Me Pretty!

I had so much fun shooting Terri + Matt’s engagement photos up at El Capitan Canyon! They couldn’t possibly be nicer or easier to work with and the location is one of my all-time favorites!! Love these guys!

I was so honored to shoot Jennifer and Kris’ gorgeous and intimate wedding at the newly reopened El Encanto Resort in Santa Barbara.  Brides-to-be, this place is truly spectacular and exudes old world California glamour–just like the couple! Such a heavenly day, hope you enjoy the photos as much as I loved shooting them!  If you want to check out more from Kris and Jennifer’s gorgeous day head on over here to see the full feature on Style Me Pretty!

Emily and Dan’s backyard wedding was the perfect combination of romance and elegance with a home touch.  Sweet Emilia Jane did design and florals, Whoa Nelly catered and Flashdance DJed–an all star team that they somehow put together in four months!  The gorgeous spanish-style house itself was the inspiration for a moroccan-themed affair with the laid back feeling of a dinner party.  Handmade and homey touches were everywhere, from Emily’s mom’s collection of textiles and art to Emilia’s beautiful calligraphy that adorned the programs and signage.  Family style dinner turned into a raucous dance party, followed by cakes based on Emily’s grandmother’s recipes.  A firepit and s’mores station capped off the night.  If you’d like to see more from Emily and Dan’s intimate backyard wedding check out the full feature on Style Me Pretty!

Dan and Lizzie got married at the Ace in Palm Springs over New Years’ last year–so romantic!  And as usual the ladies at La Boheme Events did not disappoint–they threw together this casual laid-back affair in three months, if you can believe it.  And how gorgeous is Lizzie’s bouquet by Brown Paper Design?  This wedding holds a special place in my heart because Dan and Lizzie are two of my dearest friends, and just as dazzlingly attractive and charming as they look in these photos!  Head over to Green Wedding Shoes to see more of their shindig.   Hope you love!

Sheng and Ken are an adorable couple from Singapore who were traveling to the US on holiday.  We took some amazing photos in Sheng’s wedding dress to show her friends and family back home at their wedding banquet.  The soft yellowy glow of the light and the grassy fields were a complete compliment to Sheng’s bouquet that was filled with orange and yellow flowers.

Such a beautiful couple inside and out!  I had a blast shooting Lindsay + Ryan’s engagement session at this gorgeous location!

A few months ago I got to work with Exquisite Weddings Magazine on their Spring/Summer 2014 bouquet feature. I had the best time meeting the four talented florists involved and seeing what they came up with for a variety of wedding looks. I’d have to say my personal favorite was the soft, full, organic look of Plenty of Petal’s blooms. I love a good olive leaf!

Gorgeous couple, beautiful beach, and amazing light–couldn’t have made for a better engagement session with Emily and Dan!

I had the best time photographing these two – they’re so easygoing and fun and I couldn’t be more excited for their wedding in August!

I recently got to be a part of the launch party for Please & Thank You‘s liquor bar at Luce Loft in San Diego.  Food by  A Miho Experience, flowers by Siren Floral Co., glassware, table and flatware by The Hostess Haven, as well as design by Smid That and Powwow Design Studio, made for a seriously amazing moody and modern vibe.  The cocktails by Please & Thank You were spot on, and definitely contributed to the shenanigans on the dance floor.  It was so much fun working with such a rad group of creatives, a big thanks to Max Cutrone for the capturing the evening on video for all of us!! If you want to see more, head on over to 100 Layer Cake for the full feature!!

Melissa and Walter were married at the gorgeous Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels Maryland.  They were such a fun and sweet couple who I adored working with! From the waterfront views and sailing boats to the lush grounds and amazing green house, this venue truly had it all and then some!  The couple created the invitations together by hand using Walter’s vintage typewriter and donated to a charity close to Walter’s heart in lieu of party favors–so amazing. It was a spectacular evening that had everyone in laughter and happy tears!.

Such a fun and sweet couple!!  I loved everything about this wedding, the location – Twin Peaks Ranch in Ojai, is one of my absolute favorites.  All of the people were absolutely amazing,  I shot their rehearsal dinner too, so by the end of the weekend, I was a little bit in love with all their friends and family. Whoa Nelly catered and the food was incredible while The Little Branch put together the most stunning floral arrangements for Morgan and Ben’s dreamy ranch wedding.

Christina and Grayson’s gorgeous Maryland waterfront wedding was an absolute blast to be a part of!  Christina adored working with her wedding planner Arney Walker from Pineapple Productions who helped bring her vision to life.  With fresh lemonade, candlelit pathways, poolside hors d’oeuvres, and a DIY fireworks display–this wedding had it all and then some! If you’d like to see more from Christina and Grayson’s tented waterfront wedding head on over to Style Me Pretty and check out the full feature!

Kristin and Matt’s magical mountain top wedding was something straight out of a fairytale!  They are such a sweet a couple inside and out and I’m so so happy I could be part of their day!  Every direction you looked in was just beautiful and Danielle from Couture Events made it even more gorgeous with help from Luxury Estate Weddings and Events!  Kristin and Matt included romantic antique details like old skeleton keys and vintage cameras to make the day truly their own.

Leigh and Ben were  such a fun couple and their wedding was a blast to shoot! Sweet Emilia Jane did the most incredible job coordinating and designing as always -I loved the greens and golds everywhere! They got married in an urban oasis at the Marvimon House in downtown Los Angeles. It was an elegant and modern affair that was truly inspired! Their first dance to Bruce Springsteen’s Thunder Road was awesome and has been stuck in my head ever since!

Lindsay and Matt got married at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes CA.Their gorgeously bohemian wedding was the brainchild of Lindsay, a PR maven who drew inspiration from international “gypset” style.  HollyFlora worked their magic on the flowers, Prim and Pixie created the invites and paper goods, Bramble Workshop crafted the watercolor table runners and La Boheme Events oversaw the perfect coordination.

Misa and Jason’s beautiful modern downtown Los Angeles wedding photographed by Jaqueline was featured on 100 layer cake! Head on over here to see more from their gorgeous day! The gold details to their black and white affair  were elegant and so unique.  Misa looks absolutely stunning in her Boulee wedding dress adorned with jewelry  designed by Misa herself.  You can check out her fabulous hand crafted work here!  

Lindsay and Parker got married last June at The Parker Palm Springs. Their vision for a fun relaxing weekend where loved ones could get away and enjoy themselves was truly brought to life with help from Liz Beck Events.  I LOVED Lindsay’s Pronovias wedding dress and Badgley Mischka shoes, she was such a stunning bride!  Lindsay and Parker are a beautiful couple – inside and out-  and their wedding was the perfect reflection of that!

Meagan and Ryan’s glamping wedding designed by Tori from Sitting in a Tree Designs was one of my favorites. They got married at El Capitan Canyon just north of Santa Barbara. It was not only gorgeous and unique (and kind of my dream wedding – can I get a do-over?) but tons and tons of fun. Which was one of the most important things to the couple. The ceremony was on top of a mountain, guests stayed in little cabins or fancy tents, and then partied into the wee hours of the night with a fire-pit nearby to stay warm.

Amanda and Matt’s elegant 1920’s themed wedding was photographed by Rebecca and recently featured on 100 Layer Cake! Their beautiful wedding was held at a private residence in Monterey, California.  With a Spanish flair and gorgeous lush grounds the location provided a perfect backdrop for the couple’s Art Deco inspired decor created by the bride Amanda with assistance from Bash, Please , wouldn’t you agree?! Head over here to check out more from their feature!

we recently co-hosted a craft party for some of our lovely wedding pals with tori from sitting in a tree events (she is an event design genius!).  it was an afternoon of sunshine, cocktails, mingling and crafting, all in sarah’s backyard in palm springs!  we were so fortunate to have help making it extra lovely from some of our friends.  aileen cheng designed a perfect invite for us, brown paper design provided us with gorgeous flowers for the tables, the hostess haven lent us the most darling plates/glasses, and the amigo booth showed up for photo booth fun!  read all about the day and see more photos on 100 layer cake!  to see some of what was made that day, search the hashtag “birdsinatreecraftparty” on instagram (and follow us @brdsofafeather to keep up with our latest, if you’d like!)

how adorable are these two and their fuzzy love?  we sure do love pups in engagement sessions around here.

we’re so excited to announce that two weddings sarah photographed were featured in style me pretty’s book Style Me Pretty Weddings and another was featured in Bash, Please’s book  The New Fashioned Wedding.  and it’s her photo of the beautiful flowers that made the cover!

we’re even MORE excited to announce that we’re giving away a copy of each!  they’re the perfect books to inspire you as you plan your own wedding, filled to the brim with beautiful details and creative ideas.  leave a comment below with your email address and we’ll notify the winner next wednesday.   good luck!

*EDIT*  thanks everyone, the giveaway is closed and we’ve been in touch with the winner, mimi!

this stunning wedding at the ojai valley inn was recently featured on style me pretty.  head over here to see more!

Fancy Paws was a wild success, and here are just some of the dogs we met and loved that day!  We’ll definitely be doing this again and can’t wait for the next round!  See more of these cute pups  on Smitten Studio and A House in the Hills and a behind the scenes on notcot.  Big giant thank you to Forge Studios for sponsoring and to NKLA for the incredible work they do.  And to Sarah at Smitten Studio for her help with dog styling! We raised over $2000, so biggest thanks of all to the dog moms & dads who brought their pups out for this amazing cause!

today we’re so excited to announce FANCY PAWS, a canine charity project we’re teaming up with Sarah of  Smitten Studio to put together!  we’ll be offering styled pup portrait sessions to raise money for NKLA,  a coalition of animal welfare organizations dedicated to ending the killing of healthy and treatable pets in LA shelters.

we’re combining our love of photography, animals and giving back to the community in one great day of four legged fun!  sarah will be helping us with styling and we’ll all be there the whole day to help wrangle the pups! read below for more details. we so hope you can make it!  and please spread the word to all of your dog-loving friends!

WHO: your beloved canine

WHAT: a 15 minute styled photo session of your pup (photographed by “birds of a feather” and styled by Sarah of “A House in the Hills” & Sarah of “Smitten Studio“),
5  high resolution digital files from the shoot available for download,
$125 donation

WHERE: The Forge studio, 2636 Huron St. Los Angeles, 90065

WHEN: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 9 am- 5pm  first come, first serve!

WHY: to raise money for NKLA, a coalition of animal welfare organizations dedicated to ending the killing of healthy and treatable pets in LA shelters.