Epic Imagery

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”

To view additional images from my portfolio, click here .

Danny Baker

This is one destination wedding that I am sure not to forget!  I am thrilled when offered the opportunity to shoot events like this because they allow me to be creative in a completely new setting. I photographed Adam & Kimberly’s wedding in scenic Lake Tahoe, CA on what could not have been a more perfect weekend. The LONG journey to Tahoe was made slightly more pleasant with friend and fellow photographer Kyle Ellis along for the ride. Upon our arrival Friday evening, we knew something was distinctly different the moment the car door opened!  We certainly weren’t in L.A. anymore…. After an 8 hour drive we found ourselves in a place where the air is crisp, the water clean, and the scenery absolutely breathtaking!

On Saturday, with our refreshed lungs and equipment in tow, we began the day at a beautiful home located right on the shores of Lake Tahoe. I was really looking forward to this wedding not only because of its picturesque location, but mostly because of the connection I feel with Adam & Kimberly and my desire to capture the enchantment that I knew this wedding would bring.  Touching and sentimental moments during the ceremony made way into an incredibly fun and memorable celebration well into the evening. The night concluded with a dash through a row of brilliant sparklers and the ecstatic couple was whisked away on a boat across the pristine lake…. how cool is that?!

Danny Baker

There’s nothing like the salty air of the Pacific Ocean and a beautiful wedding mere steps from the water on a Summer day in Southern California!   Melissa & Sean’s Santa Monica wedding at the ultra-hip Casa del Mar was a joy to photograph.  I had been anticipating this wedding from the first moment I met Melissa at my studio, and this excitement was further heightened after spending an afternoon with Melissa & Sean in downtown L.A. for their engagement session in the Spring. (Click here to view that session.)

The event unfolded in a relaxed and timely manner thanks to planner Maryam Forutan from Delicate Details. The day began in Melissa’s bridal suite where I captured stunning details from her immaculate gown to an array of various, elegant embellishments that added to her chic ensemble. From there, the bride and groom had their first few emotional moments as they saw each other for the first time as soon-to-be Husband and wife (see images below).

From the Bride & Groom, to the 20+ person bridal party and guests everyone was fun, energetic and a delight to work with. I was also blessed with an amazing team for this event, which further aided in the success of this pleasant day. Special thank you to Greg Fiore, Kyle Ellis, Mathew & Lindsay Groves. The vendors that came together to put on this amazing event were also pivotal in making this day especially memorable. Here are just a few:

Planner – Maryam Forutan / Delicate Details 

Entertainment – DeBois Productions

Florist – BeBuds Florist

Cake – Vanilla Bake Shop 

Hair/Makeup – Sheree Pouls / Lips and Locks

Enjoy a few of my favorites!
Danny Baker