On Top Of The World...

We don't usually get to be a part of engagement parties - usually people find us once all of this stuff has happened already. It is so cool to get to be there with the couple and their friends and families so early on, and when they are as awesome as Jon and Jane, well, that is the best. This was definitely a party to end all parties, and we loved being a part of it...and maybe having a few drinks with Jane's brother too...



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Maria

Old Friend, New Love ...

Peter is an old friend. The life of the party, one hell of a designer, and hands down one of the craziest, funniest people I have ever met. In fact, we met in an airport terminal, along with his (and now my) good friend Tim, and they graciously accepted me into their group of awesome / mental friends. Almost 10 years later, here we are. Enter Sarah. Gorgeous, sweet, a fantastic designer, and patient (crazy) enough to put up with Pete and his friends. She tamed him, perhaps (and hopefully) not all the way, but he is a new Pete, a Pete in love.

It is always the coolest thing when a friend trusts you with their wedding, and we can't wait to do this one next year and to get to know Sarah better. They wanted to do their engagement shoot in Downtown LA, because that is where they have made their life together in a beautiful loft with their dog, Willow AND that's where they are getting married. I think it is perfect for them.























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Maria

On The Wings of Love...

You remember Clare and Simon's sneak peek?   Well, here is the full story!  See, Simon is a pilot and Clare, well, she is a flight attendant.   I know, right?!  Amazing.  These two got together while all the planes were grounded because of the Volcano...both stranded, and both about to meet the love of their lives.  A simple internet comment, and 14-hour phone call, a lengthy car ride, and the meeting that changed their lives.  They get married in just under a month.

I want to say a huge thank you to Andrea Ellison for having me come along on this fun shoot - I really enjoy working with her, and she is such a major talent!  Also, a huge thank you to Simon and Clare for letting me tag along, to Martin at Keen Air for allowing us to shoot his planes and in his hangar, and last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to the (enter Scouse accent here) AMAZIN'  Hannah Jones, who did Clare's hair and makeup!

Best to Clare and Simon on your big day!!

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Maria

On The Wings of Love, A Preview...

Just wanted to share a little sneak peek of a recent engagement shoot I did with the talented Andrea Ellison in a private hangar at Liverpool Airport!  We are talking vintage planes, a pilot and a flight attendant (seriously, they are!) and really cute vintage styling.

 I can't wait to share the rest of the images with you!!

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Maria