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Welcome! We're so glad you found us.  Here is the place where you will see all of our latest work with our amazing couples and families. For all you Brides, Grooms, Moms and Dads to Be: Congratulations! We can't wait to meet you.

Attention Brides: Check our Blog often because Jessica Elizabeth Photography is planning on teaming up with our favorite wedding vendors and giving you some insight into hiring the rest of your wedding team.  We may also write about wedding planning tips, so keep an eye out.  Don't worry groomies- you are invited too.  Surely your brides will love an extra hand!


We LOVE what we're doing. If we had to choose between a camera or a trip to Hawaii, we'd take the camera! (Oh wait- we did.)  Photography Rox! But sometimes we need to feed our egos and know that there are other people who appreciate our art. So if you love what we do... show it! Help support Jessica Elizabeth Photography by joining Facebook Weddings or linking to our website on your website! =)


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Happy Veteran's Day everyone! Jessica and I want to thank everyone who has served or is currently serving in the name of our country. Freedom is not free and we don't take that for granted. 

We also thought it would be cool to show of engagement photos from last weekend of our friend Pete, who is currently serving the Navy. We had the honor of photographing Pete and his fiance, Erika, in Balboa Park, San Diego. We definitely had a great time!

   Pete even brought his Dress Blues suit! We hope you guys like these photos!


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Kerry Pulverman:

What a darling couple! Beautiful photos.....love the ones in front of the fountain and the ones where he's spinning her around...very cool!

(11.11.10)
Peyton Cooke:

Great job you guys!

Gotta love a man in uniform :) Hubba hubba!

(11.15.10)
My Prom Dress Connection:

So melodious moments on pics. I love it a lot!

(12.02.10)
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A couple of weekends ago, Robert and I both had the day off. So, we decided to take a walk to Pitcher Park. Pitcher Park is a quaint little park near "The Circle" in Orange. 

We have walked to this park dozens of times, but this time it was different.  As we approached the park, we noticed that a sweet and intimate ceremony site had been setup. There was a simple white aisle runner, with twelve white wedding chairs on each side, and two adorable topiary trees to mark the altar.  I simply couldn't resist capturing a few photos.

As we were getting ready to leave, the details put together at the guest book table under the gazebo caught our eye.  

Below are some of the adorable details of this beautiful and intimate wedding.  

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That old fashion tape player was the perfect centerpiece for this welcome table.


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This is one of my favorite Bible passages. We included it in our own wedding.


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Aren't these little Orange shaped candies adorable? What a great touch for an Old Towne Orange wedding!

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I love this guestbook!!!  The bride collected Vintage Postcards from Orange and Orange County. She used these postcards as her wedding invitations, and then she asked the guest to bring them to the wedding to incorporate them into her guestbook along with their special message to the couple.  Such amazing creativity :)

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Topiary trees were an element that I really wanted to incorporate into our wedding, but it didn't quite fit. They worked beautifully here.

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What a precious and intimate ceremony site, beautifully lit by the golden afternoon of the July sun.


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Pitcher Park is located at:
204 South Cambridge St.
Orange, CA 92866

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Kerry Pulverman:

This is so precious!!! Simple but beautiful in every way =) You caputured their details so well...just like you always do.

(08.16.10)
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Quick mention: we're fighting for the #1 spot and we're sooo close... #2! Please take the time to check out the finalists. But we would appreciate it if you take a couple seconds and vote for Jessica Elizabeth Photography: CA's 2010


 
This past Wednesday, the group dubbed PhotogShootout, led by Garrett Davis and Hanssie Trainor, put together a Wedding session at the Long Beach Ebell Club. Periodically, we will attend these events to socialize with new and veteran photographers as well as experiment with techniques. Really, it's our chance have fun with photography. 

Jessica and I have been really busy lately, but when we heard that the shoot was hosted at the Ebell Club, we had to clear our schedule because we've heard some great things about the venue. Even though it was only for a couple of hours, we were glad to have participated for some of it.

Check out some of the images from the shoot. Thanks Garrett and Hanssie for letting us tag along for some of it!





A tribute to fashion photographers: Markus and Indrani. It doesn't really do them justice, and unlike them, this shot was all natural light
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The bride's eyes in this photograph has a wonderful fierceness to them. She exudes confidence and I think that is what's so beautiful and seductive about her. 
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An allusion to what's to come. 
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This shot was Jessica's idea. As the group walked around she said, "Make sure you get the window in the shot." None of us understood at first, but as I began to frame the image... well, see below. Very interesting composition in my opinion. 
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Just because it isn't a beach setting or some surreal, endless, landscape, doesn't mean that it can't be compelling, cinematic, just awesome!
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Eyegasm!
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When editing this one, I was inspired to make a movie poster. Latin Romance... anyone? 
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This Tuesday, Kerry of de Luxe Weddings & Events and I had the privilege to attend a venue tour of a property in Los Angeles, CA. And let me tell you- I fell in love!


I absolutely love old buildings, ones with lots of character and history: this former Archdiocese Cathedral was built in 1876, complete with Baroque inspired interiors. Check!


This venue was designed using a neutral color palette, so that all the colors and elements chosen in your design and decor will truly pop. A style and desinger's ultimate playground. Check!


Vibiana's choir loft is a photographer's dream because it allows us to capture those bird's eye view, scene setting photographs without having to climb up a tree or into another hotel guest's balcony. (Although Rob will do those things for the shot though- If that's what it takes.) Check!


Vibiana's carefully placed lighting fixtures throughout the Main Hall and the garden area makes adding up lighting or colored lighting a breeze for your DJ or event design team. Check!


As an added bonus, Vibiana provides a bridal lounge and a groom's lounge for the bride and groom to get ready along with their bridal party. Yes, the groom's lounge has a flat screen TV. The on premises day of accomodations are a huge plus because everyone can spend the day together and get ready all in one place instead of rushing around town. This is also a treat for us because we can easily move from room to room capturing photos of all the getting ready activities.


If you decide to do a First Look, we have a few romantic spots in mind already :) There are also several modern and also historic buildings located within walking distance if you would like to do a mini bridal shoot before the ceremony.


This is truly a hidden gem in downtown Los Angeles. I purposely chose to include just a few photos because although Vibiana photographs beautifully, an in person visit will truly allow you to experience all of its granduer.

 

If you are still searching for an amazing venue, take an afternoon and go check it out. And as they say at Vibiana: "Experience the Divine."


I owe a big thank you to Anika for giving Kerry and I a first class tour of Vibiana!


Vibiana is located at: 411 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012  Phone: (213) 626-1507

 

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Check out the layers of century old marble that adorn the Grand Stage at Vibiana.

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These Baroque columns stand 45 feet tall and contain some of the original painting and artwork dating back to the 1800s.


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Standing at the center of the Main Hall of the former Cathedral is quite awe inspiring!


 
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This is one of the rooms available as part of the Bridal Lounge. Sweet!


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Once you are finished getting ready in your Bridal Lounge, we'd love to take some gorgeous Bridal Portraits here.  Love the light streaming in through the windows!
 

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Check out this beautiful garden area that can be used for your cocktail hour or an outdoor reception.  At night it will be lit by the lovely LA Skyline.
 

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Jackie Lovato:

i shot a wedding there w Mike at Mission Visual last month--so beautiful!

(06.25.10)
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I don't know about you, but I am so excited that the weekend is finally here!  And this is not just any weekend, but it's Mother's Day weekend.  So... I thought I would give you an idea for some fun. 


Robert and I recently visited The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, CA, and I have got to say it was such a nice break.  The fields span 50 acres of color filled beauty.  How could you go wrong?


The Flower Fields would make a fabulous place to take your mom for a little Mother's Day treat.  Oh, and the Carlsbad Premium Outlets are right next door, if you want to finish off your afternoon with some shopping :)


If you are looking for a sweet and romantic place to take your significant other definitely check out The Flower Fields.  This is actually the last weekend of the 2010 season. 


To all of our brides and grooms, take a break from all the wedding planning this weekend and head back to nature! 


To all the moms who read our blog: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!  



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Such darling bell-shaped blossoms on these Pink Foxgloves.

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My favorite Tulips are the ones with the Fringed edges.

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A breathtaking View!


Here's the pricing for The Flowers Fields, if you are interested:

$10.00 for Adults, $9.00 for Seniors 60+, $5.00 for Children 3 - 10, Children 2 and under free

Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Address: 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008


Contact Jessica Elizabeth: Jessica@JessicaElizabethPhotography.com



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