Los Angeles Wedding Photographer | Chelsea Elizabeth Photography | Westlake Village, Santa Barbara

I  had the pleasure of photographing the LeClair’s last week at Paramount Ranch.  We tried to do a session last year and it didn’t work out so I was sooo excited that we could do one this year.  I can’t belive how big Jansen has gotten.    It just worked out perfectly with Kelly & Ethan being in town.  Plus, since we waited a year we got a new addition to the family, Shane.  Shawnah dressed the family in white & black which I think gave these portraits a modern feel with the rustic background.

Tricia & Scott started off the wedding season for me! What a great wedding to start off 2009 with.  I met Tricia years ago through my brother Christian, but Tricia’s Dad and my Dad go way back.  My Dad used to take Mark surfing back in the day.  I just love shooting weddings of friends &  friends of friends.  It makes me feel part of the day.  The day started off great. I have to say that Tricia was the calmest bride I have EVER seen!  I wish I could have had it that together for my wedding but I was all nerves.  Tricia was the best. She was just so excited to marry Scott and there was nothing else to stress over. We got some fun portraits, they had a great ceremony and then headed over to the cocktail hour. There was so much time to just enjoy their friends and family.  It was a fun time! Congratulations Tricia & Scott!!!

This wedding was especially fun for me since my Dad was a guest.  It was great watching him have such a fun time hanging out with his friends.  Some of the guys were his buddies from High School and they had some pretty fun stories to tell!  On the right is a picture of my second shooter, Kip. I often use him to scope out locations and test the light. He’s such a good sport! And one hell of a photographer!

Stephanie & Kyle’s engagement session was held at Paramount Ranch in Agoura. We headed out in the afternoon for a early friday session. I’m so glad we did cause the weather was amazing and we had such a great time. I love the blue and black outfits that Stephanie picked out. The teal really brought out Stephanie’s eyes. I love the shots of Stephanie & Kyle playing around in the grass! So much fun!!

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I’m so excited that I’ve been featured in It’s a Jaime Thing wedding blog! I’ve been following Jaime’s blog for a while and find it totally inspiring. She comes up with some really great style tips. I’m so glad she found this image on my blog. I love Cherie and Dan’s style and I think it’s great that other people do to!

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For more of Cherie & Dan’s wedding click below. It was amazing!

Cherie + Dan | Duke’s | Malibu, California

I’m so excited that Seta and Sako’s wedding was featured in LA Style Unveiled today.  I’m a huge fan of the blog and so honored to be featured. Stop by and show LA Style Unveiled some blog love :)

View Engagement Session | Gardens of the World | Thousand Oaks, California

View Wedding | Ararat Home of Los Angeles | Van Nuys & MIssion Hills, California

My BFF Karyn is in town for her Baby Shower.   We’ve been having the best time over this past week and a half. I’m so sad that she’ll be going back to Oregon soon!  Karyn had two showers this weekend.  The family shower on Saturday and then  I hosted the the work & girlfriend shower on Sunday.  They were both fabulous!  Miss little Hayden Elizabeth is going to be the best dressed baby out there.  She got the cutest little clothes, blankets & shoes and toys.  I think Karyn and Jason are going to be set.  I can’t wait to see Hayden in some of those adorable dresses!!!!

I love the favors that Karyn’s mom got. These adorable purses are manicure sets!

Our friend Shawnah brought Shane over after the shower. He’s 6 weeks old and so cute! I held him forever!

We set aside some time for some maternity pictures. Karyn wanted a cute pic for her Thank You card. These are taken right outside my house!  It was just a quick session but I love what we got!

Christine and Chris really wanted an engagement session on the railroad tracks so for this session we headed up to Santa Barbara. I just love the Santa Barbara train station.  It’s so beautiful.  It was really windy but we still got some amazing shots on the tracks!  There is something just so special about the light in Santa Barbara.  We had the best time playing around in the station and exploring State Street.  I’m so in love with the red wall that we found!!!  I think that was a special find!  I’m really looking forward to their wedding later this year at St. Maximillian Church & Malibou Lake.  It’s going to be amazing!

I the pleasure of photographing Patti for her new headshot. Patti wanted some new portraits for her website. Patti is an amazing Masseuse. If you are in need of a massage you should definitely give Patti a call. She works wonders! We met at a networking group and have kept in touch ever since! We headed to the hills right behind where we live and it was amazing. The light was perfect and we found some good scenery. I love finding new locations for portraits. I’ll have to do some maternity and baby portraits there!

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I had a great time at the Your Wedding Day spring launch party this week!  It was held at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum in Santa Barbara and it was elegant!   All of the details were divine!  I look forward to seeing all of these designers at my weddings this year. I really enjoyed seeing all the chairs that you can rent for events.  Chameleon Chair really raised the bar when it comes to chair rentals!  The food was so yummy!  There was fine cusine at a few stations but my favorite was the curried macaroni and cheese.  I’m such a comfort food junkie! The music from 11H Entertainment was amazing!  I love the way they fused a live band and DJ in one service.  Since I’m such a wine lover I really enjoyed finding Bottle Notes.  It’s a bridal wine registry.  I love the idea!  I wish I would have know about it when i got married.  I would have really enjoyed a wine club as a present.  The candy bar at was a total hit!  Epicurean Umbrella really makes a fabulous dessert bar!  The Wedding Gallery was fabulous!  I really enjoyed seeing it!!! 

If you haven’t yet, you have to pick up a copy of the current YWD magazine!  it’s a must have!

Here I am having a blast with Danielle Biel & Shannon Mocabee :)  

A little birdie on Twitter let me know that my twitter background was nominated for “Best Twitter Background” by the Twitter Background Gallery!  I was so flattered because I really tried to make my page match my brand.  As many of you know I’m a huge twitter addict so this is pretty fun for me!

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