I have been super excited to post this fun & fabulous wedding!!! I met Igor through his sister – my good friend, Galina (who is expecting a lil’ bundle of joy soon yay ) and after spending some time with him and Yelena in NYC for their awesome engagement session, I feel so honored to have gotten to know such a wonderful couple and their A-M-A-Z-I-N-G families. Yelena + Igor are thoughtful, passionate and inspiring. They are making their mark on this world as dedicated doctors and have clearly impacted all the people around them with their energy and love. I can’t say enough about these remarkable two. I love spending time with them (especially over sushi ) and am so, so happy that I can share in such a special day.

Yelena is so naturally beautiful. She has the most incredible skin!

One word: PRONOVIAS. Yelena’s dress was soooo amazing!

I just love this photo – all the bridesmaids helping out the bride and a peek of that something blue!

Ok the guys deserve some blog time as well. Thanks to David Do for shooting with me again and capturing the guys…doing almost nothing…just kidding!


We went to the hip Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica for some portraits before the ceremony. I love shooting there!

I am so lucky. I always get the best looking bridal parties!

One of the most touching moments during the day was the traditional Jewish ketubah signing. Everyone got really emotional, including the beautiful bride:

So many details wonderfully coordinated by Dina Gontar of Cosmo Events LA and Chantelle Louise Weddings.

Such pretty flower girls!

Mazel tov! Thanks to David for these great captures!

Aren’t they so darling?!

Check out Yelena working it.

Heavenly light!

Some lovely reception details including gorgeous floral arrangements by Luna Party Rentals and delicious desserts by the Sweet and Saucy Shop.

Yes that is a dancing RABBI.

This photo cracks me up every time! They played a game where how much of the bread you break is symbolic of how much of the marriage you will control! Sorry Igor!

Experience all the fun by viewing Yelena + Igor’s slideshow below or by clicking HERE.

VENDORS:
Ceremony + Reception Venue – Mountain Gate Country Club
Wedding Coordinator #1 – Dina Gontar of Cosmo Events LA
Wedding Coordinator #2 – Chantelle Louise Weddings
Linens/Plates – Jaqki’s Cake Creations
Cake – CMC Party Rentals
Dessert Table – Sweet and Saucy Shop
Flowers/Lighting/Chuppa – Luna Party Rentals
Band – Sunshine Orchestra
Dancers – Sunflower Dancers
Dress – Pronovias
Makeup – Yana Beauty Studio
Hair – Hair Comes the Bride
Videography – Moziko of Wind Productions
Photography – Kim Le Photography
Assistant Photography – David Do

I’m BAAACK!!! But, not for long…I have another big trip coming up in a few days. Check back soon for all the exciting details!!!

In the meantime, I wanted to share with you Tam-Giao & Chris’ fabulous Los Angeles e-session. We hit up a record 3 locations in one day. I didn’t mind at all because I just love spending time with these two. They are constantly cracking me up and make it so easy to do what I do. Not to mention Tam-Giao always has some killer shoes on. Gotta love it.