I never met Sami + Michael prior to their wedding day but once we met, I felt like hanging out with a couple of old friends! They truly are happy souls and Sami’s mom told me that Sami was born at the wrong time and she should’ve been a hippie. Bonus points as they walked down the aisle along some Beatles’ tunes!

Sunny from White Lilac did a killer job with the design and decor, incorporating paper cranes hanging from the chuppah & Jonathan Adler pieces into the reception tablescape.
And the ladies from Details Details are on top of everything as usual. It was an awesome day!

Venue: The Parker Palm Springs
Design: White Lilac
Coordination: Details Details
Video: Elysium
Dress: Vera Wang
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

How can you not love the onesie tux?


First look.

INTENSE!

Sami’s Dad suprised her with a song right after the speech.

Thank you Amy + Varpas for letting us  document your life for several years from the engagement, the wedding, the maternity period and now your beautiful baby boy. It’s an honor!

There are some weddings that I can recall everything so crystal clear.  Mostly because of the type of people, their relationship with me and the miscellaneous personal touches that they have in their weddings.  This one is definitely one of those weddings.  Great people, great families, friends, and lots of personalized things ranging from the peepee-face (I have the pictures but would not disclose the person :P), to a surprise Jai-Ho dance (from The Slumdog Millionaire).  Kelli + Dave used to work in the film industry so this really means a lot to them.

The wedding became complete when the Oregon Ducks won the game that night (they are all HUGE ducks fans)

My friend, Ed Atrero shot with me on this one.

Venue: The Calamigos Ranch, Malibu

Dave’s sister in the background trying to hold back tears as Kelli is putting on the dress..

Dave reading a personal letter from his brother..

Don’t try this at home :P

Love this moment between Kelli and her dad.

And the AMAZING surprise Jai-Ho Dance by their friends and family!

Dave’s tearing up watching the dance

Happy Monday, Y’all!

We are currently looking for a production intern to join the Apertura team.

This person must be:

- Proficient in photo editing using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, & Bridge.
- In So Cal & have his/her own car to drive to our Corona, CA office.
- Design background is definitely a plus although not required.

Some of the tasks would be:

- RAW color correction
- Retouching
- Album design
- Order fulfillment

This is an unpaid internship position with a possibility of future hire.

If you are qualified and interested, please email us your resume at info (at) aperturaphoto (dot) com. Please put “Intern” as the subject.

Look forward to talking to you!!

Leila + Mani’s image just keeps on making noise!! I am honored to be featured in Junebug Weddings 2009 Best from the Best Fashion Report among my talented friends and peers. Here’s to a healthy & prosperous 2010!