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Seven 4 One Hotel | Wedding Photography| Laguna Beach

01.14.10

INTRODUCING.....

PLANNING TIP THURSDAYS!

What you ask, is planning tip Thursdays? Well, considering that we are Photographers, not coordinators, ours tips are going to focus on all things PHOTOGENIC!

Each week we will feature something that we think will add beauty or art to your wedding. We may feature a venue, a vendor, or a piece of your wedding wardrobe :)

So, why Thursdays? Well, we figured most of our clients are hard working individuals with Monday- Friday 9a-5p jobs. By Thursday at lunch or night, you are probably surfing the net in need of some hard earned relaxation to gear up for Friday. And- by posting on Thursday- you still have time to schedule appointments for the weekend with any of our featured vendors- giving you something extra special to look forward to on the weekend.

Stay tuned, this is gonna be fun!

Now on to this Thursday's featured Venue....

I recently visited the Seven 4 One Hotel in Laguna Beach with wedding coordinator, Kerry Pulverman from de Luxe Weddings & Events. Any of our 2010 and 2011 brides interested in getting married in Laguna Beach, but can't break the bank on other hotels like the Surf and Sand or the Montage, or if you just want a little something different, you should check out Seven 4 One.

Seven 4 One is a unique boutique hotel with an amazingly modern vibe. Some of the perks of this hotel, from a photography perspective are:

1) You can rent out the entire 28 room hotel- so we won't have to worry about lookey loos or tourists getting in all the shots!

2) The guest rooms are super fun to shoot in! Perfect for shooting all the getting ready shots. The modern design and really cool couches and pillow make a nice backdrop.

3) You can project a slideshow onto the wall of the open air courtyard. Perfect for playing your customized JEP slideshow at your rehearsal dinner or reception. And there's plenty of comfy seats for viewing.

And another random, but interesting feature of the hotel: There is a bed on the outside deck. You can literally lay outside and listen to the waves crash or star gaze with your new spouse.

I'm posting a few teaser photos from our brief visit below. You should really check it out in person to capture the intimate experience this hotel has to offer.

Here is a shot of the contemporary couch in the Sky Suite- perfect for some fun getting ready shots:

And here is the fabulous couch in the Sea Suite:

The Sky Suite and Sea Suite both come complete with a wet bar, wine refrigerator, and queen sized sofa bed. These suites are perfect for the bridal party to spend the night and wake up refreshed and ready for the big day. There is plenty of room for the girls and guys to get ready in their respective suite. And of course, room for PHOTOS!

Once everyone is ready you can head on down to the Courtyard for the Rehearsal Dinner, Ceremony, or Reception:

I really enjoyed the unique details and modern decor throughout the hotel.

Check out these super fun lamps:

The bed on the deck...Unique for sure:

Seven 4 One is located at:

741 South Coast Hwy.

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

(949) 494-6200

So brides and grooms, what do you think?

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USC Engagement Shoot | Los Angeles Wedding Photography

01.06.10

We still can't believe it believe it! 2009 is over and 2010 is here!

In 2009, Robert and I finally decided to officially launch Jessica Elizabeth Photography. The dreams of creating our own Signature Brand of photography became a reality. But we couldn't have done it without all of our cherished supporters. A big thank you goes out to our clients, our family, and our friends.

We would also like to thank the amazing and very talented photographers who allowed us the opportunity to second and third shoot with them over the course of 2009!

For our final shoot of 2009, we thought it was only fitting to invite two up and coming wedding photographers to join us for an Engagement Shoot so that they could have the same opportunity we had so generously been given by other photographers this year. Thanks to fellow photographers Mark Williamson and Peyton Cooke for tagging along with us for Marisa and John's shoot. Check out their photos from the shoot at their respective links above. Mark and Peyton- although you may be "competition" we are happy to call you friends :)

A little bit about Marisa and John and the shoot...

Robert and I met Marisa and John back in June 2009. We sat at Starbucks and talked about venues, pretty places to take photos, college and life. Since John attended USC, the campus with its lovely brick buildings made a great backdrop for the shoot. I remember one of my favorite dates with Robert was when he made a little picnic for me at CSUF, so we decided to create a mini picnic setup for Marisa and John.

All six of us had such a fun time enjoying each other's company, that we shot for almost 3 hours. And after that Marisa and John joined us for a a bite to eat at the world famous Pink's in Hollywood! Delicious!

Marisa and John, we are super excited to photograph your wedding this June! We can't wait to see your lovely wedding gown and all the beautiful details :)

Best wishes to all in 2010!

Jess & Rob

And now, the to the photos. Look how CUUUTE THEY ARRREE!

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Of course, we had to get a couple with Tommy the Trojan!

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I must give Peyton credit for asking Marisa and John to climb up into the window sill, so we could get this awesome shot! KISS CAM! (inside joke)

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A few candids with USC's iconic red bricks as the backdrop.

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Doesn't that look gorgeous!????? I love the curves! oh, and you guys look good too! So in love...

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Yep, that's me (Jessica) helping Marisa and John get cozy for their picnic.

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They got to enjoy some alone time. Well, minus the four cameras, that is :)

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Love the soft golden light of the afternoon.

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And of course, it wouldn't be a Jessica Elizabeth Photography shoot, without Rob climbing a tree or a balcony to get a shot!

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The view from above:

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An Autumn Romance:

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All these colors are a pretty rare sight to see for all of us Southern Californians. Good eye, Rob!

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Rob embracing his inner monkey to shake the leaves from the tree.

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Love the GQ poses from Marisa and John!

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Although Mark and Peyton, each created their own blog posts for this shoot, we still wanted to feature our favorite from each here, although, we did edit them slightly.

Thanks to Mark for capturing this shot:

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Thanks to Peyton for capturing this shot:

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Lastly, here are a few of Rob's custom edits:

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A Winter Engagement

01.05.10

December is not a big month for weddings. But this December we were pretty busy with shooting corporate holiday parties and engagement sessions. One of these "engagement sessions" was actually part of a series of shoots put together by the PhotogShootout group. PhotogShootout is a group of photographers that get together to network, learn, help each other grow their business, and of course shoot! The December shoot was held in Claremont, CA. Rob and I had never been to Claremont before, but we were both amazed by how cute and quaint the downtown area is. Any of our brides and grooms still looking for a place to shoot their engagement session? This may be a great place :)

The scene below was shot at the Claremont Train Station. I LOVED the costuming and make-up for this shoot. I especially loved the awesome vintage red coat, the headband, and the suitcase.

Rob and I were so excited about these photos, that we actually ordered our first sample album. Thanks to all the organizers of the event. Thanks Steven and Alissa! You were awesome models!

Here are some of the spreads that were included:

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Mark Williamson:

Great shots. I like the images, the outfits, but most of all the location. They look like a cute couple. Love the last shot. Has to be Robert's, he is the only one I know willing to lay down on the tracks.

Great shoot!!!!

(01.05.10)

Jessica Elizabeth:

Thanks for the comments Mark! Oddly enough, I was feeling quite adventurous that day. Rob was the one safely on deck on the appropriate side of the fence, while I was the one on the tracks. Surprising- I Know :)

(01.05.10)

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Coyote Hills Golf Course Wedding Photography: Fullerton, CA

11.01.09

A few weeks ago I had the honor of tagging along with fellow photographer Joel Austell at the Coyote Hills Country Club. Interestingly, Joel and I had gone to film school together, but I didn't know he shot weddings until earlier this year when he shot a wedding for a classmate of mine. Small world.

I had such a great time at the wedding. Melissa and Gregg were both super sweet. The day was full of love and laughter: just the way I like it!

Melissa and Gregg,

Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your wedding day! Best wishes for the future.

- Jessica

This photo captures the emotion of the day pretty accurately:

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Check out Melissa's fabulous Christian Louboutin shoes, along with her beautiful rings and bouquet:

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And the dress:

Some romantic portraits of the bride and groom:

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Kerry Pulverman of de Luxe Weddings & Events:

Love these photos! Gorgeous couple too! The dress shot makes me want to get married all over again =) Do you think Ira will say yes? By the way, the new blog format is a great change too. Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos.

(11.02.09)

Gregg and Melissa Granillo:

Beautiful photos Jessica! Thank you so much for shooting our wedding. You are an amazing photographer and we are so honored that you were there to capture our special day. Thank you for making the day that much brighter.

(11.20.09)

Bonnie Culp:

Beautiful Pictures Jessica, am I able to purchase any of these? I am Melissa's mother. thank you for being a part of our daughter's beautiful day.
Bonnie

(11.22.09)

Peyton Cooke:

Gorgeous bride. Handsome groom. Stunning images!
:)

(12.15.09)

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Shade Hotel Wedding Photography: Ashleigh & Luke

10.28.09

This past Sunday Robert & I had the pleasure of photographing Ashleigh & Luke's wedding at the fabulous Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach. Ashleigh & Luke were the first couple to officially hire us to shoot their wedding. When I told Rob the good news, he said "are they on crack?" But in all seriousness we were so honored that I think we may have even been more nervous about the wedding day than they were. We wanted their photos to be amazing after all the faith they had put in us, so we teamed up with some local photographers and actually shot 7 weddings before Ashleigh and Luke's. Check out the results:

Ashleigh's Winnie Couture gown hanging from above the Shade Hotel's second floor balcony...

The "First Look"...

Luke's Reaction...

Luke escorting Ashleigh's Mom down the aisle....

Ashleigh and her handsome Grandfather...

The ring exchange...

The Kiss...

Ashleigh & Luke ROLLINS!!!!

Some fun post ceremony pics...

After the ceremony we headed down to the Beach with the Bridal Party:

It's really rare to have bridal party members that don't dread being in the group photos, but as you can see this group was surprisingly different. They were so full of awesomeness that they even had their own signature poses like:

The "Magical Jump"

and the "Heisman Trophy"

and this one- PMP!!!:

If you think getting 8-10 people in a group photo is difficult, try 90!!!!

Here's some fun details of their day-

Ashleigh's hot shoes:

And their beautiful rings on the awesome Shade Hotel Sink!

The cake...

A couple more photos of the Newlyweds...

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I know this is a crazy long blog post, but I would like to also acknowledge all of the great work from the vendors who were a part of Ashleigh & Luke's day:

JoLise and her team at the Shade Hotel

Kerry at de Luxe Weddings & Events

Anne at Pocket Full of Petals

Epic Entertainment

Lido Bakery

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Fran Anderson-Collins:

They're both lucky to have each other. I've known Luke since the day he was born, he's always been a kind, wonderful person. His mother would be so proud of the man he is today. He has strong family values. I'm glad his new family has embraced him in the way he was brought up.

Auntie Frannie

(01.06.10)

Oz Wroe:

Great work, just stopped by the blog to see whats going on. btw. that one dude can freaking JUMP, omg.

(01.21.10)

Millicent:

Great shots of the wedding. Loved the ones taken from below of the bride and groom.

(02.11.10)

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