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Jeanette & Chris | Monterey, CA Styled Wedding

Posted in: Wedding

Bringing to life a vintage styled bridal shoot has always been a dream of mine, and watching it unfold into a reality was incredible. Living on the coast of California, you learn the weather is very unpredictable. Fog is always lurking around every corner. The day had finally arrived and I remember running to the window and not seeing a cloud in the sky. Perfection. We loaded the truck and headed out. The ideal location had been found, but it was a bit of hike from where we could park. All four us grabbed dolly’s, tables, chairs, boxes, flowers and gear and made the climb. We were given quite strange looks from fellow hikers to say the least. The time had to come for the bride and groom to arrive and my knees were shaking with excitement. Jeanette and Chris had no idea of what we had set up for them and their attire was absolutely perfect for the setting. They are such an adorable couple. Enjoy!

 

Thanks to all those who worked tirelessly to bring my idea to life…

Floral Design: Lilify

Hair: Hair by Ashlee

Makeup: Makeup by Michaela

Chair Rentals: Elegant Affair

Models: Jeanette & Chris Whitlow

Concept + Photography: Laura Hernandez Photography

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May 13, 2013 - 6:16 pm

kahra - Absolutely beautiful!

May 14, 2013 - 8:33 pm

Christina Whittaker - I love all the styling! Especially the nest in the bird cage :)
Beautiful light, location, & couple. I love it all!

May 16, 2013 - 10:05 pm

Tenley Clark - Love all of the details and the setting is so lovely! Love the intimacy you captured with the couple!

May 17, 2013 - 6:40 pm

Susannah Gill - What a romantic evening so artfully captured by you! Congratulations to you for having the vision, doing the work to make it become a reality and then on top of that- using your photography skills to turn it into art!

Jq & Roberto | Engaged

Posted in: Engaged

We met this couple along the beautiful forest lined coast of Pacific Grove, California. I love when a couple shows up excited and a car full of outfit changes. Jq {my cousin} and Roberto met at social gathering and instantly hit it off. Not only by their personalities, but the chemistry started on the dance floor. Jq grew up as a ballerina and walks this such grace. Roberto has more of a salsa style and has a latin love thing going on. Put them together and their love just ignited!

We started things slow, hoping the sun would make an appearance, but it decided to keep hidden behind the California foggy coast. But with these two, who needs sun? I was beyond impressed how quickly they got the hang of being “models”. The mix of their colorful outfits, overcast skies and stunning locations, this was one exciting engagement session! Here are some of my favorites from this shoot.

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May 2, 2013 - 5:10 pm

Christina Whittaker - I love how you captured them! So polished, yet candid too. I also love their outfits. That first dress is so cute!
I’m glad it was foggy! That soft light looks good on them!

May 2, 2013 - 5:58 pm

Heidi Howard - I just posted on the facebook link, but want to say here too, you are so lucky to photography such beautiful people in such a beautiful place!!

May 5, 2013 - 3:30 pm

Susannah Gill - You can totally tell that they were having the best time on this shoot! Their love is radiating!! The images are wonderful and that first dress- so cool!!!!

May 9, 2013 - 3:56 am

amber - What a fun couple. I love the colors. You captured their mood and love for each other beautifully. Great work!!

Jillian & Kyle | Big Sur, CA Elopement Wedding

Posted in: Wedding

After six month of chilly Chicago weather, Jillian and Kyle were looking for somewhere warm where they could sink their toes in the sand. The search along the coast of California began and they found the breathtaking scenery of Big Sur, something they could not resist. Not only to vacation, but to elope!

Arriving the day before the ceremony to a city they had never been before, they were both so calm, yet excited to start their journey as husband and wife. After an incredible first-look, we drove the 30 miles to Pfeiffer State Beach, where the magnificent sunset ceremony took place. How romantic!

 

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April 16, 2013 - 1:49 am

Nataile - So beautiful! I love the emotion in the vows! It looks like a super intimate, absolutely perfect (aren’t they always???) elopement!

April 16, 2013 - 5:08 pm

Nicole - The word that comes to my mind is serene. What a beautiful day. Especially love the third to last shot; great light awesome moment.

April 16, 2013 - 6:45 pm

Sarah Ward - Such a pleasure to work with you, Laura! It was definitely one of those extra special weddings. Here’s to planning many more special elopements!

April 16, 2013 - 8:04 pm

Monika Greenaway - It turned out SO beautiful!!! Amazing work.

April 17, 2013 - 4:09 am

Christina Whittaker - How beautiful! Big Sur is amazing. Perfect place for an elopement. They look so happy and in love! I especially love the last few frames…melts my heart!

April 17, 2013 - 6:52 am

Kirsten Axelrod - Laura the lighting is so soft and Romantic, very beautiful shots! Elopements are special and you captured this one perfectly! Thanks again for the help!

April 18, 2013 - 2:11 am

Deborah {Wedding Thingz} - Wow……gorgeous!!

April 18, 2013 - 9:57 pm

Tenley Clark - These are so lovely. The light is just beautiful in every shot. I love the simplicity, romance, and elegance in each shot!

April 26, 2013 - 4:58 pm

Amber - Love these photos. This is my favorite kind of wedding…small and intimate. You did a great job making this elopement last forever through these images. They will cherish these for a long time to come. :)