On a somewhat overcast Monday afternoon in September I photographed an intimate, unique and inspiring wedding at L.A.‘s Bel-Air Bay Club. This is truly one of my all-time favorite venues… A panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, historic Bel-Air vibe and friendly staff are all apart of the appeal.
On this particular wedding, I had very little contact with the bride & groom prior, as they live in India and were planning everything remotely. That being said, I immediately felt a great connection between the two of them. Runa is simply a beautiful person and was overflowing with energy, enthusiasm and probably a few nerves too! Scott reminded me of some international Bond-like guy. Tuxedo wearing, champagne toasting, cigarette smoking and extremely gracious… I liked Scott.
This wedding had the extra flavor of infusing Runa’s Indian heritage & culture with a Southern California flair. Her ornate & colorful embellishments added a uniqueness that was inspiring to shoot. The ceremony was meaningful and intimate, with only a handful of their closest family and friends on hand to witness the exchanges. Overall it was truly a pleasure and honor to capture this wedding!
I had quite a talented cast of vendors on hand too. It was a pleasure working with planner Annette Garcia from Simply Natural Events. Tara Dowburd-Luftman from Makeup Therapy and Yen Nguyen from Ezai Floral Design were perfection and Vanilla Bake Shop provided the tasty treats. Also, as always de Bois Entertainment did an amazing job keeping the party rocking! Lastly, if you’re curious, Runa wore a stunning Sottero and Midgley gown.
Please enjoy a few of my favorite “snaps”
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2 comments
A stunning album….high flowing in aesthetics….a splendid work Mr. Photographer…U make life special through ur pics..:)…Kudos to u!
hahhahaa!!! awesome……thank you so much