Charity Shoot Out!

Jen O'Sullivan and Marriage.com are teaming up to offer engaged couples and wedding pros an opportunity to mix, mingle and get photo sessions from some of the top photographers in Southern California. We are bringing new and seasoned, talented photographers together with engaged couples who want engagement shots and wedding industry specialists who need an updated headshot (or you can just come and enjoy the social!) Test drive photographers with no pressure to book and all your high res files are included. The experience is unlike any other wedding or bridal event out there. Even more, all the proceeds of this event will benefit BRIDGES TO ABILITY, whose mission is to improve the lives of teens and adults with disabilities through quality vocational, educational, social and recreational programs.

GET 50% off your tickets by entering coupon code friendofjen at checkout.

Jillian & Kevin Engagement in Santa Monica

Jillian and Kevin are such a sweet couple!  The talented Michelle from Mi Belle captured the engagement sessions in the Santa Monica area.   The perfect place since their wedding was at Shutters on the Beach.  Can't wait to show you their wedding photos.

Boudior...with a twist

Unusal Fine Photography created a new style of boudoir photography they call Stripped. Final boudior inspired photos without the cheese, but still sexy!

Free Wedding Photos from Nina Brav Photography

Nia Brav is choosing one lucky couple for a for a free wedding package (valued at $3,000). The package includes engagement photos, 10 hour wedding coverage + assistant/second shooter, 12x12 coffee table album, wedding DVD slideshow, and much more.

View Nina's recent wedding of Jacquelien & Arthur. She captured the vintage chic look beautifully. To see more photos from Nina Brav, please visit her website and blog. Nina lives in Los Angeles and spends summers in Hawaii shooting weddings.

April Showers...Bring an Umbrella

Rain or shine, it's always good to be prepared.  Parasols are great for all seasons, especially for the occasional Spring shower or keeping cool in Summer. 

   Pamelas Parasols 

Our green brides will love the new Organic Collection from Pamelas Parasols, along with her other collections, which include bejewled, feathers, and monograms.

Parasols are a great bouquet alternative for your bridesmaids.  They can also double as your bridesmaids' gifts.  Bella Umbrellas has a beautiful array of styles to choose from.

Photo: Martha Stewart 

Parasols also make for gorgeous photos!

Where to buy: Cultural Intrigue, Asian Ideas, Pamelas Parasols, Bella Umbrellas.

Interview with Gia Canali on Picture Perfect Wedding

Gia Canali is one of my favorite photographers, so you can imagine how excited I was to be interviewed for her blog, Picture Perfect Wedding Photography.                        

I'm honored to be part of her beautiful blog.  Check out her stunning photography. Thanks Gia!