I recently hosted a cocktail party and open house at my Beverly Hills studio. It was so much fun I had to share some of the photos taken by two of my associates, Holly Steen and Santiago Valencia. The studio was packed with all sorts of really wonderful people: friends, family, and some amazing wedding and event specialists. Among the group were some of my exceptionally talented friends: Graphic Designer Cindi Garabedian, Videographer of BLUECAT International Marc Dahm, Luxury Mobile Beauty Service Provider of Fiore Beauty Jaimi Brooks, DJ Barry Lamster, Noir Artists Brittany Jones and Mitchell Rouse, Umberto’s Celebrity Manicurist Meline, Floral Designer of Anita’s Garden Anita Frump, Lighting Designer of Amp’d Entertainment Arteen Kharrat who was also representing KM Floral Design, Print Artist Sarah LaVoie, Wedding Planner of Memorable Occasions Alice Goetschel and Alexis Campanella, Illustrator Paul Cohen, and Photographers Peter Garr, Darren Yasukochi from BMW, Debra Morrison, Alexandra Marie Pfeiffer Tumbas, Shannon Lee, Karen Rosenbaum, Holly Steen and Santiago Valencia as mentioned. There were many more who are wonderful supporters from past and current students, past and future brides and grooms, as well as my beloved long time friends and family. I was and still am overjoyed at those who attended my party. Here is to a wonderful Summer and a prosperous and joy-filled Fall for everyone!
A photo of the studio at around 6pm with a few early comers Becca (one of my very first wedding assistants), Lauren (a photo student of my of over 5 years ago), Kelly with her daughter Kensington (one of my very good friends), and Jaimi and Santiago in the back.
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Lauren and Becca checking out one of my books
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Chit chat before the storm
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Cheri doing a bang up job serving (she was asked by Bill of Special Occasions if she was available to work for him… Go Cheri!)
Arteen (ironic with the light flare in the background – he is a lighting guy!)
My bride and groom, Sarah and Sean standing in front of an engagement photo I took. They are to be wed in October. Can’t wait!
Marcy James, my trusted Mortgage Broker with her daughter Michelle checking out my work. She is without her other daughter, Izzy who is not here because she is Jacob’s nanny and is watching him while the party is going on!
Me hanging out with Kevin Falxa, Lee Plaud and his wife, Debbie.
Here are a few of the fun photos taken in the portrait studio.
And last but not least, I took a couple photos the morning after the party of the beautiful arrangement Anita made for my party. Thanks, Anita, I love love love them!!!
Jen is a boutique wedding photographer based out of Beverly Hills, California.
She specializes in alternative, photojournalistic wedding photography and is known for capturing the unique definitive moments during your event.
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