Stephanie + Philip || Married || Newport Beach

This was one of those weddings where it felt like I was hanging out with my close friends and just having a good time. Stephanie and Philip and their whole bridal party and entire guest list made me feel like I knew them my whole life. I was able to get in right in the middle of all the action and capture the most genuine moments. We mapped out the whole day and got to shoot at lots of different places, bringing us back to one of the first places I’ve ever shot in my life, Balboa Fun Zone. Steph and Philip got to recreate some of their dream shots and even had time to hop onto the ferris wheel. I enjoyed getting to know everyone and I’m sure it won’t be the last I see them. Thanks again for letting me be a part of your day and your entire planning process Steph and Philip, you guys had an amazing and beautiful wedding. Please enjoy the party!

@justinelement

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Diana + Gus || Engaged || Teasers

This one makes me smile. That is, when I think back to how I met these two. About 2 years ago I was at Chomps in Fullerton with Gaby when I sat with a few couples at the teppanyaki grill table. After a few beers we all got to really know each other and my card got passed around. A few weeks ago, Gus gave me a call out of the blue asking me if I remembered him, and I immediately knew the moment. Its amazing what one tiny gesture or action can do. Gus and Diana came down from norcal to get these shots done, hopefully later next year I’ll be able to come up and cover the day as well. We had a great time at Abbot Kinney and Venice Beach – and little lunch at Lemonade. Some of my favorite places :) Till the full set, please enjoy these!

@justinelement

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Jodie + Zack || Wedding Highlight Film || Laguna Hills

Going into Zack and Jodie’s wedding, you’d think that you had just accidentally walked into a Sanrio store with all of the Hello Kitty decor around. By the end of the night, it felt like we had just lived through a real life live action film of Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel’s wedding. Everything from getting ready to the reception took place in the ballroom at The Hills Hotel, where the bridal party braved the heat and Zack’s younger brother shed some tears. It was a pleasure for our team to finally see Zack and Jodie take a break from school and work to party the night away last week. Thanks for inviting us out you two, we hope you didn’t sweat too much on your honeymoon, and enjoy the video!

@kevinelement


Jodie + Zack final from Justin Element on Vimeo.

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Ashley Gannon - Makeup & Hair - 09/11/2013 - 5:07 am

Watching this made me tear up again! It was wonderful meeting you all at this wedding! Even more special since it was my friends’! I cannot wait to see the rest :) Best ~ Ashley Gannon