Oct 01 2012

Melissa + Chris || Maternity || Yorba Linda, CA

Posted in: Maternity

I met Melissa and Chris a handful of years ago and it was a very nice surprise when they contacted me regarding shooting their maternity session. It was really great reconnecting and catching up and seeing the paths all my old friends have taken. It doesn’t really hit you that you’ve “grown up” until you really stop and notice your having a family and buying a house and what not. It only seems like yesterday when we were running to class or studying for a midterm. Anywho, Melissa and Chris have been waiting patiently for these, and I believe next week are due for arrival of Baby Matthew. We had some fun ideas, painting their new room, getting messy, and just enjoying their home. In 10-20 years from now it’s going to be nice being able to show Matthew where he grew up. The mommy sessions are coming in fast and all my brides are getting prego, so you should be seeing more maternity sessions real soon :) Thanks again for letting me be a part of your journey!

Please enjoy!

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Marivic C. Deperio - 10/18/2012 - 11:45 pm

very nice melissa and chris.

Sep 26 2012

Rae + Jason || Married || Teasers

Posted in: Preview | Wedding

Last weekend I shot Jason and Rachelle at Las Vegas. We got to spend the weekend out there, grab some oysters, play some blackjack, and shoot an incredibly unique wedding. We teamed up again with our friends at Still Moments Studio who did my intro video to the site. It was a pretty fun day, catching up with old friends and making new ones ofcourse. Check out these teasers!

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Jason A Samson - 09/27/2012 - 9:46 am

Thanks for getting some teasers up so quickly Justin! Can’t wait to see the rest!

Stephanie Samson - 09/27/2012 - 3:40 pm

Amazing!

Sep 19 2012

Anneli + Carlos || Married || Our Lady of Angels – Hotel Omni, Downtown Los Angeles

Posted in: Wedding

Anneli and Carlos had a beautiful wedding in downtown LA this summer–their ceremony was at Our Lady of the Angels and the reception was at the Omni Hotel. They booked me a year and half before their wedding and I’m happy to finally share their wedding photos! If you’ve been following my work for a while, you might remember their engagement shoot at UCLA and Venice Beach. I’ve known Anneli and her sister since college and it was great being able to see some familiar faces again. It was really an amazing wedding and I couldn’t have asked for better clients. I was also privileged to shoot with the amazing loyd calomay team whose work has been all over the internet since his inception reception video. Maybe you’ve seen it! All in all just blessed to work with this amazing couple, hope your internet is ready, this is a long post! Congratulations again Anneli and Carlos, please enjoy!

PW protected gallery of selected favorites can be found here

Videography: Loyd Calomay Films
Event Planner: Bliss Is Events –
Floral Design: The Flower Lab
Event Linens: Glow Concepts
Chairs & Dance Floor: ChiavariChairRentals.com
Hair & Make-Up: Kelly Zhang Studio

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Agnes Castillo Martinez - 09/30/2012 - 10:38 pm

wow, Justin! I am totally loving this last picture! beautiful work!

Agnes Castillo Martinez - 09/30/2012 - 10:38 pm

…and the 2nd St Entourage Picture!

Justin Element - 10/02/2012 - 10:29 pm

Thanks Ag! lets do it again for you! :) hahhaa were going down to SD soon. i’ll email you soon kk