The Gardens at Los Robles Maternity session in Thousand Oaks, Ca | Brittany and Johnny
The Gardens at Los Robles Maternity session in Thousand Oaks, Ca | Brittany and Johnny

Brittany and Johnny were married at The Gardens at Los Robles, in Thousand Oaks, Ca and their wedding was just absolutely beautiful. When they celebrated their 1 year anniversary, they wanted a photo shoot at the same venue that they got married at exactly a year later! The day was full of some amazing surprises; starting with Johnny bringing their wedding vows. Something that Brittany did not know about! After re-enacting their ceremony site, their first kiss, and even a sunset picture next to the lake we called it a day. What both Johnny and I found out later though, was that Brittany was pregnant on this anniversary with a baby boy! I’m pretty sure surprise maternity shoots are my new favorite things.

Read More
FamilyJennifer LourieThe Gardens at Los Robles, Maternity, California, Manning Park, Thousand Oaks, Santa Barbara
Montana de Oro Beach Engagement Session in San Luis Obispo, Ca | Diana and William
Montana de Oro Beach Engagement Session in San Luis Obispo, Ca | Diana and William

Diana and William chose the San Luis Obispo, Ca area for their beautiful engagement session, since that’s where all of their memories meeting were made. Diana is the most incredible map sleuth, and found not only an amazing forest to shoot at, but also the most stunning beach I’ve ever seen. We started at Los Osos Oaks State Reserve jumping near trees and around the occasional slab of poison oak, and moved onto the Montaña de Oro State Park. The whole session was such a dream and their love shown through with every image and cuddle.

Read More
EngagementJennifer LourieMontana de Oro Beach, California, San Luis Obispo, Destination
Ice House Reservoir, Ca Engagement Session | Joey and Nathan
Ice House Reservoir, Ca Engagement Session | Joey and Nathan

You have to go check these two out on MountainSide Bride! It was so awesome that they were featured for their amazing taste in mountains!

We were hoping for a snowy session up at Ice House Reservoir, but instead we were blessed with some of the best sunset light ever mixed with the gorgeous Icehouse Lake! The pine trees and mountainous background were a beautiful contrast to their High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens wedding that will be happening next spring. Joey and Nathan were an absolute treat to get to photograph, full of smiles and giggles the entire time and I am so excited to get celebrate their wedding in 2017.

Read More
EngagementJennifer LourieCalifornia, Ice House Reservoir, Placerville, Destination
Outdoor Wedding at Limoneira Ranch in Santa Paula, Ca | Katie and Brian
Outdoor Wedding at Limoneira Ranch in Santa Paula, Ca | Katie and Brian

The only thing missing from Katie and Brian’s beautiful spring wedding at Limoneria Ranch in Santa Paula, Ca was their Siberian Husky Dakota. Dakota was able to join us for their engagement session at Placerita Canyon State Park, CA, but would have been just too excited for all of their family and guests. Founded in 1893, Limoneria Ranch is smack dab in the middle of Santa Paula’s “Citrus Capital of the World”, and is the county’s largest producer of oranges, avocados, and lemons. If the venue couldn’t be any cooler for a wedding, guests are allowed to walk around the orange grove and take some home! But nothing could have made the night more special than the love between these two, and all of these gorgeous emotions.

Read More
WeddingJennifer LourieLimoneira Ranch, California, Ventura, Destination
Winter Maternity Session in Truckee, Ca | Megan
Winter Maternity Session in Truckee, Ca | Megan

Mama Needs a Cocktail is such a fun blog that featured the gorgeous Megan!

Megan and I were so absolutely blessed with not only finding some snow, but a beautiful roaring river in Truckee, California for her maternity session. The temperature was cold, and Megan battled the snow for her baby bump photos like a champion. We even were able to get a peak of sunset while shooting. Pink Blush Maternity made for the perfect outfit to match the beautiful environment.

Read More
FamilyJennifer LourieWinter, California, Maternity, Truckee
Winter Engagement Session in Truckee, Ca | Marlee and Michael
Winter Engagement Session in Truckee, Ca | Marlee and Michael

These two were featured on Let's Bee Together! Go check it out!

It may have taken a 6 hour drive to Sacramento, and an hour and a half drive to Truckee, Ca to find snow, but by gosh I found it! Nothing is sweeter than photographing a couples engagement photos in the same place that the proposal happened, and I was blessed with that opportunity with Michael and Marlee. After proposing at their family cabin in Truckee several months prior, we journeyed back to the same spot, and the same tree, to snuggle in the snow before their wedding in March at the Vizcaya in Sacramento, Ca.

Read More
EngagementJennifer LourieCalifornia, Winter, Truckee, Destination
Destination Wedding Vow Renewal in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | Janet and Nate
Destination Wedding Vow Renewal in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | Janet and Nate

This amazing vow renewal was featured on Adriana Weddings! I am so in love with this whole day!

Janet and Nate were married at this exact same location at the Paradisus Punta Cana Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 5 years ago! They swore that one day they would be back to renew their vows after their incredible wedding day, and that day came exactly 5 years later. With a few friends along for the ride, they celebrated their relationship, their hardships, and everything that originally brought them together in the first place.

Read More
WeddingJennifer LouriePunta Cana, Vow Renewal, Destination, World
Will Rogers State Beach Family Session in Pacific Palisades, Ca | Bhandari Family
Will Rogers State Beach Family Session in Pacific Palisades, Ca | Bhandari Family

I've always heard other photographers talk about how they just wanted to take their client's children home with them, and while I do love all of my clients, I didn't want to steal one until I met Aahana. This little princess steals your heart the second you meet her, and the entire time you can't help but find her laughter contagious. At a little over 2, I'll be surprised to if she doesn't continue to win all the hearts of those she meets as she grows older.

Read More
FamilyJennifer LourieWill Rogers State Beach, Temescal Canyon Park, California, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles
Intimate Wedding at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, Ca | Megan and Jonathan
Intimate Wedding at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, Ca | Megan and Jonathan

I love that these two were featured on Big Love Small Weddings! Such an amazing blog!

Megan and Jonathan had an absolutely beautiful elopement with their families at the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, Ca on October 2nd. Meeting these two souls was no coincidence, as I was lucky enough for an introduction from their amazing friends Lindsey and Bryan. Being a photographer isn't always puppies and rainbows, and the summer months sometimes get a little insane. But it is weddings like these that remind us of why our jobs are so incredible, and make coming home to edit just all the more worth it!. From the moment of arriving, to staying late to capture the stars in the sky; every second was filled with such love shared throughout all individuals present.

Read More
WeddingJennifer LourieSan Ysidro Ranch, California, Intimate, Santa Barbara, Destination
Summer Gerry Ranch Wedding in Camarillo, Ca | Aurora and Jeff
Summer Gerry Ranch Wedding in Camarillo, Ca | Aurora and Jeff

This amazing wedding day was featured on Every Last Detail! Go check it out!

Jeff and Aurora had an absolutely beautiful wedding at Gerry Ranch in Camarillo, Ca. You wouldn't even know that this day reached over 105 degrees in mid September, with winds up to 55 mph. Through 5 layers of sunscreen, a veil blowing away during the first look, and gallons and gallons of water; the day went off without a hitch. Their wedding was filled with intimate touches of nautical elements, including tying a knot that will never break and the two concluding their personal vows promising to always be the best first mate or captain they could be. This tied in perfectly to their engagement session hats, which I can honestly say I kind of missed!

Read More
WeddingJennifer LourieCalifornia, Gerry Ranch, Camarillo, Destination
Country Wedding at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks, Ca | Brittany and Johnny
Country Wedding at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks, Ca | Brittany and Johnny

I'm so proud to say that this absolutely breathtaking day was featured on Wedding Chicks!

Brittany and Johnny had their fall wedding at the absolutely beautiful The Gardens at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks, Ca venue. The whole occasion was filled with such personal touches, combining Brittany’s rustic country Colorado vibe and Johnny’s Santa Barbara basketball background. Opting out of a first look, Johnny saw the stunning Brittany for the first time when she walked down the aisle in her custom cowgirl boots. These two lovebirds truly kept to their own personalities, having personalized bride and groom cokes at their wedding table, and a day filled family heirlooms.

Read More
WeddingJennifer LourieCalifornia, The Gardens at Los Robles Greens, Thousand Oaks, Destination
Outdoor Jewish Wedding at McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo, Ca | Alexis and Guy
Outdoor Jewish Wedding at McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo, Ca | Alexis and Guy

The outdoor wedding of Alexis and Guy held at the McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo, Ca was exciting from start to finish! These two celebrated their Jewish wedding with all the usual attributes, including the signing of a handmade ketubah, a beautiful chuppah with a historical Tallit, the breaking of a glass to signify the commitment to stand by one another even in hard times, and the most incredible horah I have ever had the opportunity to experience.

Read More
WeddingJennifer LourieCalifornia, McCormick Home Ranch, Jewish ceremony, Camarillo, Destination
Rustic Engagement Session at McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo, Ca | Angela and Andrew
Rustic Engagement Session at McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo, Ca | Angela and Andrew

Angela and Andrew were such a pleasure to get to photograph for their engagement session this past weekend. We were able to go explore the McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo, CA and such a sunset we were blessed with! Between the giggling, and the sweet nothings- it was a breeze to get the cutest smiles out of both Angela and Andrew!

Read More
EngagementJennifer LourieMcCormick Home Ranch, California, Camarillo, Destination
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Wedding | Ashley and Eric
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Wedding | Ashley and Eric

I'm so stoked to say that this amazing wedding was featured on Artfully Wed!

This intimate vintage wedding of Ashley and Eric was held at The Fess Parker in Santa Barbara, CA. Seven years in the making, every year of love was worth it to conclude to this absolutely perfect day and evening. Ashley and Eric met in Chicago, among the windy city their love grew, even having their first kiss at the Clark and Roscoe stop waiting for the subway along the CTA; the Chicago Transit Authority for those who don't know. Friends and family traveled from all over the states to join together in this shimmering affair, enjoying the perfect weather that only Santa Barbara has to offer.

Read More
WeddingJennifer LourieCalifornia, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Santa Barbara, Destination
Beach Engagement Session at Carpinteria Bluffs | Megan and Jonathan
Beach Engagement Session at Carpinteria Bluffs | Megan and Jonathan

These two gorgeous people were featured on Beach Bride! It is well worth checking out!

This amazing engagement session was a combination of sweet and adventure, and I was so blessed to get to spend it with these two lovebirds! Jonathan proposed to the gorgeous Megan in a coffee shop, so it only made since to start their engagement session at one as well. Sadly, their special coffee shop isn't as located as close to a beautiful beach as Lucky Llama Coffee House in Carpinteria, CA, so we instead got to experience firsthand their rustic patio and fantastic latte art.

Read More
EngagementJennifer LourieCalifornia, Carpinteria Bluffs, Santa Barbara, Beach, Destination
"Burning Man" themed wedding in Precious Forest, Ca | Megan and Pasha
"Burning Man" themed wedding in Precious Forest, Ca | Megan and Pasha

There is not much more I can say besides this is one of the most visually epic weddings I have been blessed to get to photograph, and not only that, it was picked up to be featured by Rock N Roll Bride.

It has been a year since these two amazing vegan bloggers, owning and operating Carrots and Flowers, got married last year in one of my favorite locations with one of my favorite themes. Megan and Pasha chose a Burning Man themed wedding 4,000 ft. up to the top of a mountain for their unforgettable five day wedding. Everything including the flowers and centerpieces were all hand made by the bride, even lighting up when night hit.

Read More
WeddingJennifer LourieCalifornia, Precious Forest, Destination
River Maternity Session at Lotus Park in Lotus, Ca | Summer
River Maternity Session at Lotus Park in Lotus, Ca | Summer

This session was featured on Beyond the Wanderlust not too long after the fact and it is definitely worth a look!

I had so much fun meeting up with Summer for her maternity session at Henningsen Lotus Park in Lotus, Ca, otherwise know as Lotus Park. The American River was a beautiful backdrop for a beautiful mama to be, especially as a location that her and her hubby frequent often.

Read More
FamilyJennifer LourieMaternity, California, Lotus Park, Placerville
Venice Canals Family Sesson in Venice, Ca | Tournaud Family
Venice Canals Family Sesson in Venice, Ca | Tournaud Family

I cannot believe that this little munchkin is officially 2 years old as of yesterday! I had the chance to see her before she was born in this beautiful mama's stomach, when she was born for her newborn photos, 6 months later for that, and these photos; from last Christmas.

She is growing up into such a beautiful little girl, and already exploring the world! Right now her and her parents are in France renovating they're family home, and I can only imagine the amazing experience they are all having!

Happy 2nd Birthday Avery!

Read More
FamilyJennifer LourieCalifornia, Venice Canals, Los Angeles
Fall Engagement Session at Placerita Canyon in Newhall, Ca | Katie and Brian
Fall Engagement Session at Placerita Canyon in Newhall, Ca | Katie and Brian

It is the most magical experience to arrive to a location for an engagement session and be blessed with the most golden light every where you look! Placerita Canyon State Park, CA delivered beyond my little photographer's most wildest dreams. Not only that, but Katie and Brian brought along their gorgeous rescued Siberian Husky Dakota. We were able to wander among this hiking path and find some pretty amazing spots, even if Dakota was more interested in the squirrels than us!

Read More
EngagementJennifer LourieCalifornia, Placerita Canyon, Dog, Los Angeles, Destination
Beach Maternity Session in Laguna Beach, Ca | Erin
Beach Maternity Session in Laguna Beach, Ca | Erin

This gorgeous mama to be was featured on BL Mommy! Her pregnancy story is shared, and is definitely worth a read!

I had the chance to photograph one of my gorgeous Santa Barbara brides from last September for her maternity session this past weekend! Erin and I traveled down to the picturesque coast of Laguna Beach, CA to capture her precious baby bump and were treated to the most perfect sunset.

Read More
FamilyJennifer LourieCalifornia, Maternity, Treasure Island Beach, Orange County, Beach