Kimberly + Paul were married at the beautiful El Encanto Resort over Memorial Day Weekend, and I was so honored to document their lovely day! The day was perfectly planned and designed by La Fete Weddings, with gorgeous and modern florals by NLC Productions.  Kimberly and Paul thought through so many details of their day which made the whole wedding so unique and personal. From their wine-box ceremony (where the unopened love letters they wrote to each other on their wedding day were sealed in a wine box to be opened on their 5th anniversary), to the stationery which Paul designed himself, to their music selections at the reception-- it was also so perfectly them. Their friends and family from around the world all gathered in Santa Barbara to celebrate with them-- and what a celebration it was! Delicious food, wild dancing, and hilarious toasts all made for a perfect evening. It was truly one of the really special and memorable weddings where you can just feel that every one was so happy to be there. It was wonderful! And I am so excited to share a peak at the pictures!Special thanks to Kelsey for second shooting :)

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Haley & Peter were married over Memorial Day Weekend at the gorgeous Montecito Country Club. The wedding was planned & designed by Donna Romani Events and the gorgeous florals were by NLC Productions. It was a beautiful day-- not just because of the elegant blush and gray decor and the gorgeous setting, but because Haley & Peter were just beaming with love and joy! There were so many happy tears, so many stolen glances, and big, huge smiles. Everyone was so overjoyed, it was a pleasure to document! And I am so excited to share the pictures below!Thank you to Robert Chan for second shooting!

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What can I say about Tanya + James wedding other than it was simply perfect? The venue, (my favorite) Sunstone Villa is always breathtaking. The decor on this particular event was extra special though! The setting with vineyards in full bloom was beyond picturesque. But more than these things, this wedding was perfect because of the people. Tanya & James are just remarkable. Two of the kindest and most genuine people you could ever hope to meet. And there family & friends were no different! Everyone was happy, relaxed and having the time of their lives which always makes a wedding day perfect. Tanya looked like an absolute dream-- the kind of bride you see in magazines! And James totally knew it. He beamed from ear to ear every time he laid eyes upon her. Really, it was a beyond perfect day. I feel so blessed to have been a part of it and I am soooo very excited to share some of their gorgeous pictures below!Big thanks to Percy Sales Events for planning, designing and executing a perfect day and these other fine vendors as well - The Tent Merchant, Sunstone Winery and Villa, Tamara's Catering, Your Image Floral, Designer Specialty Linens, Decadence Fine Cakes & Confections, Diggem, LBPS Events, Absolutely Fabulous Glamour, Anthony Ybarra Music, Santa Barbara Airbus, Hotel Corque! Also, of course, HUGE thanks as always to Kelsey for 2nd shooting!

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On Sunday I had the absolute honor of photographing R + J's wedding in Los Angeles! It was a beautiful day full of joy, love, laughter and happy tears! I couldn't be happier for these two and wish them all the love in the world! Enjoy this sneak peak for now :)

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There are some weddings that are just so bittersweet...because I just LOVE the couple so much. I spend a year or more counting down to their big day, and just adore working with them. Their day comes and it's pure magic. And that's where the bitter part of "bittersweet" comes in, because inevitably the wedding comes to an end and then I can't look forward to their wedding anymore. Sigh...Lauren + Gian's Palm Springs wedding was one of these bittersweet ones. I have adored them since our initial meeting, and have been anxiously awaiting there wedding for awhile now! These two are just the type of couple I LOVE to work with-- kind, sweet, madly in love with each other, trusting, stylish, easy going, and just plain fun to hang out with. Their wedding-- which was a Brazilian Carnival-themed Palm Desert fete-- did not disappoint! In fact, it was so great I am mostly sad it's over already!The day was beautifully planned by Natalie Sofer Events. It was held at the bride's parents' beautiful home in La Quinta. The bridal party was super fun. Lauren + Gian looked like a dream and were just beaming with joy all day. They were up for anything as far as photos went-- letting me take them out into the sandy desert for photos after their ceremony! They were just so happy and in love and over-joyed, it was a great energy to be around! The reception was like one giant cocktail party, with Carnival masks and Brazilian food and peacock feathered-decor! It was a perfect day and I was honored to be a part of it!Thanks to Erin for 2nd shooting yet again!

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I am so excited to share Danielle & Jevin's exquisite wedding which I recently photographed at The Biltmore. As you may remember from their engagement session, Danielle & Jevin are a super adorable couple! They are so happy and in love and just genuinely sweet to be around. Jevin just beams when he is around Danielle. And you can tell Danielle is just smitten with him as well!

These two married at the gorgeous Biltmore Four Seasons Resort in Santa Barbara. The day was impeccably planned by Donna Romani Events. I absolutely loved all the gorgeous blush and gold details of the reception and the creamy soft florals throughout the day. Also, major thanks to Erin Saldana for being an amazing second shooter!

And now? Pictures!

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J & D had a beautiful and intimate wedding last week at the El Encanto Resort in Santa Barbara. El Encanto is a historic and breathtaking property nestled in the hills above the city. It is the perfect place for nature lovers to get married as you are surrounded by hills, trees and an amazing ocean view! So it was truly the perfect place for J & D to get married as they love California and our beautiful coastline.J & D traveled half way across the country so they could be married here in Santa Barbara and it was such an honor to document their beautiful day. These two have been together for quite a long time, and so it was truly moving to witness them being able to finally make their love and commitment to each other official. They were surrounded by their family and closest friends who cheered them on with so much love and joy. After their ceremony, they had a beautiful intimate dinner on the Ocean Terrace. Great conversation, yummy food, heartfelt toasts, and lots of laughs were had by all. It was such a happy night. I was grinning so big from ear to ear photographing it. Because weddings like this? Weddings where it's all about love, family, friends, and just celebrating the gifts of life? That is really what it is all about.Huge thanks to Percy Sales for his amazing job planning this wedding! Fun fact-- this wedding was planned in less than 25 days, which makes Percy a rock star! Also, shout out to Keith J Laverty for the beautiful floral design for this intimate celebration! And of course, thanks to Kelsey for 2nd shooting!

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Anne + Eric were married last weekend here in sunny Santa Barbara! Their ceremony was at the historic old Mission, but the rest of their festivities were held at the beautiful Bacara Resort. Anne + Eric's wedding was pure elegance. From the tulle & lace bridal gown, to the six pairs of designer shoes the bride chose from to wear that day, from the blush sequin bridesmaids dresses, to the men looking handsome in tuxes, to the crystal candelabras which adorned the reception to the huge live band... every detail was elegant & classic. You definitely will want to check it out below!Major thanks to LunaBella for a beautiful job on hair & make up that day, as well as to Katie the coordinator for organizing the day, and of course the amazing Bacara staff! Also thanks to Kelsey for 2nd shooting!Check out the images below...

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Last year, I photographed a beautiful wedding inspiration shoot at the Union 1880 Hotel in Los Alamos, CA. The Union 1880 is a fantastic wedding venue filled with so much rustic, Old West charm and character. It is the perfect spot for the bride who wants a rustic, vintage inspired wedding but wants a little more of a twist on the whole theme! The shoot we dreamed up in Mae West Meets Her Man. It's all about the sexy glamour and charming details of the old west. We had two dessert bars-- one that was milk-n-cookies and one for the wedding cake. The ceremony set up looks American Pickers chic. And the portraits are all about the love and va-va-voom. I just adore how this shoot turned out and am excited to share the pictures... finally!Thanks to the following vendors who helped make this so spectacular!

 Location : The 1880 Union Hotel 362 Bell Street Los Alamos Ca 93440 http://www.unionhotelvictmansion.com/

Stylist: Events by Milk and Honey Farm  http://www.eventsbymilkhoneyfarm.com

Florals: To You From Me    http://toyou-fromme.com

Photography: Ashleigh Taylor Photography  http://www.ashleightaylorphotography.com/

Bridal gown : Veronique Coleccion  http://www.veroniquecoleccion.com/

Hair and Makeup:Absolutely Fabulous...Glamour on the Go!  http://www.abfab.vpweb.com/

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As some of you know, in 2013 I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Maui multiple times and work for my good friend Anna Kim. Anna is like a soul-sister to me! We have so much in common-- from photography style to tv shows to foodie tastes to even the same bathing suits! I just adore any time I get to spend with her and hang out... of course it doesn't hurt she happens to live in one of my favorite places ever, Hawaii! ;)While I was working/playing with her this summer, it coincided with her birthday. Anna is not only much loved by me but everyone who meets her. I mean it's kinda impossible not to love her! So she had a beautiful birthday party at one of the most gorgeous wedding venues on Earth... the Haiku Mill in Maui. All her friends & family who adore her surrounded her with love that day. And a very fancy birthday fete-- complete with gorgeous florals by Dellables-- was held in her honor. It was an amazing day, and I was flattered to not only attend as a guest but to also photograph parts of it for Anna. The party was even featured on Pacific Wedding's Blog.It was actually a rainy day, though it is hard to tell in pictures. My favorite memory ever of that night was dancing and singing with Anna in the rain to the tune of Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines." So fun!Thank you Anna for being a wonderful friend to me! I hope you will always cherish these photos :)

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At the end of last year my 2013 horoscope read that this year would be full of chaos and happiness but if I could balance it all, it would be MAGIC! That actually could not have been more accurate. This year I went on more plane rides than I probably have in total over the last 5 years. I shot weddings in Napa, Maui (on 3 separate occasions), Boston, San Diego, LA and of course here at home in Santa Barbara. I took an amazing workshop in NYC with none other than Sue Bryce. I even attended a wedding as a **guest** in Dallas. I shot more weddings than ever before. I shot more boudoir than ever before and began shooting glamour as well. I opened a new studio space. I launched a new logo/brand and a new website. I nearly booked out my year for 2014 (only 5 wedding slots left)!!!!!Seriously. It has been crazy. In a good way. And I am so grateful. Because even though there were days I cried from exhaustion, cursed the next trip flight I had to take, or got behind on a task and felt really horrible about it, the truth is everything was worth it. And everything was MAGIC.Every year I try to recap the work I did in a series of Year In Review blog posts. A lot of my boudoir shoots this year were super private so I am not sure I really can ever accurately  show you guys ALL the amazing work I did this year. BUT I can show you the weddings. Which were plentiful and awesome! Check out these images below to get a taste of my 2013.I can't believe this year is nearly over... but I could not be more grateful for it or more excited for 2014...BRING IT ON!

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Jasmine & Micah had a lovely wedding at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort on Maui, Hawaii! First of all, what an amazing place to get married! The beach in front of this resort is so beautiful and looks like a postcard in photos! Unreal! Jasmine & Micah were super fun to photograph because they are just funny, outgoing, sweet people. Micah and his groomsman were hilarious and total hams for my camera. Jasmine and her girls were as cute and sweet as can be! They had a beautiful and emotional beachside ceremony, and then we had a chance for some fun portraits on the sand! It was awesome. I loved every second of their Hawaii paradise wedding. :)I shot this wedding as an associate for Anna Kim Photography. Thanks Anna! 

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Paulina & Bryan had a beautiful wedding on the lovely island of Maui, Hawaii. It was simple, full of love, and every detail was beautiful. Paulina dazzled in her Jimmy Choo's and beaded gown. Her bouquet by Dellables was as romantic as ever. Bryan looked dapper in his suit. The two married in an outdoor church ceremony (the fact that they have outdoor churches in Hawaii is AMAZING to me), and then had a lovely reception at Merriman's. Merriman's is such a beautiful spot for Maui weddings, I could just shoot there again and again! My favorite part of the day was getting to photograph these two on my favorite beach-- Kapalua Bay-- and photographing them on the lava rocks! So magical!I photographed this wedding as an associate for Anna Kim Photography. Thanks Anna for this amazing opportunity!

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This year was SO exciting for me in many ways. Not only did I get to shoot my own weddings in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Diego, Napa, and Boston...BUT... I also got to do some work for my dear friend and extremely talented friend Anna Kim in Maui, Hawaii. Anna is an AMAZING Maui based wedding photographer and she hired me throughout the year to take on some associate photography jobs for her! It was so fun getting to travel on three separate occasions to my favorite state, Hawaii, and do what I love... photograph weddings.Danielle & Brett's was the first wedding I shot on Maui. It was a gorgeous, intimate, beachside wedding in Kihei. We had so much time for portraits which was so fun to shoot! They also had a beautiful Hawaiian ceremony that was so touching, joyful and heartfelt. I loved photographing this wedding so much and am so excited to share! Enjoy!

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I am SO excited to share Rachael + Sadie's beyond gorgeous & glam Vibiana wedding with you! This wedding was also the last major wedding for my 2013 season, so of course that makes it even more bittersweet! But oh, how we ended on such a lovely note!Vibiana has always been one of my favorite wedding venues-- it screams luxury, elegance, glamour and history. It's so old Los Angeles, and it's just full of rich details & beauty. Add to this, Rachael + Sadie-- two women who are so beautiful inside & out! They both had a vision for an elegant & old Hollywood glamour wedding and they definitely executed it beautifully! The other thing I loved was how both Rachael & Sadie managed to stray true themselves, their individual personalities and unique styles through out the day... Sadie's bouquet was colorful and textural, while Rachael's was ivory and structured, Rachael's hair was in an elegant up-do, but Sadie showed off the gorgeous curls nature blessed her with in a mostly down 'do... small little elements like this went a long way to show off each Bride's style while still keeping with the overall elegant old LA glamour feel of the wedding!The day was rich in cultural traditions including a beautiful Jewish ceremony, and Sadie & Rachael were surrounded by so many close family and friends. You could feel the love from everyone throughout the evening. It was such a celebratory night, and Rachael & Sadie beamed with joy! Witnessing & documenting love like this so special and makes me so happy I get to do what I do!Many thanks to Angel for assisting-- she was definitely a HUGE help as we had twice the details & moments to capture! Now, enjoy the photos!

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Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting Aileen & Matt's gorgeous wedding at the Montecito Country Club! The day was so fun & joyful. Aileen & Matt had an awesome bridal party and we got so many fun pictures with the whole group and while riding their trolley to the reception, after their gorgeous ceremony at the Santa Barbara Mission. We also got some amazing portraits of just Aileen & Matt of course! Things only got more fun when the reception began-- Aileen, Matt & their friends sure know how to party! The toasts were hilarious and the dance floor was really jumping! It was such an all around fun day and I could not have been more thrilled & honored to document it all!The whole day was planned brilliantly by Donna Romani, who I just adored working with! My partner in glam, Page, was on hair & make up duty and made all the gals look gorgeous! And Kelsey was once again on 2nd shooter duty!Check out the photos below, or to see even more watch a slideshow here!

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I am so beyond excited to share these images from Kaitlin + Andrew's wedding which took place on Saturday at Villa Sevillano in Carpinteria, CA.Kaitlin and her mother Colette are the planners and owners of La Fete Weddings-- one of the top luxury wedding planning firms in Santa Barbara. They were one of the first people in the local Santa Barbara events industry to welcome and include me when I first moved to town. They were so nice to have lunch with me, invite me to networking events and just be helpful. I also worked on Brooks + Samantha's wedding with them last year! Not only are Colette and Kaitlin super creative and amazing at what they do, they also are just really sweet, kind, generous, and loving  people. So of course, I was beyond floored  and honored when they asked me to photograph Kaitlin's own wedding! I knew it would be AMAZING!And it was! But to be honest, even though the day had the most beautiful setting + details ever, and even though Kaitlin + Andrew look straight up like super models out of a magazine, what made the day SO fun to photograph was all the joy and love that filled the air. Colette and her husband John beamed with pride through out the day. Kaitlin was so giddy, Andrew was so excited. Everyone was just having a good time. There was no stress, no anxiety, no attitude of "this better be all I was imagining." This was just a bride, a  groom, their family and best friends all enjoying the present moment and being thankful for it. And when weddings have that much heart and that much love of the present moment, it is so easy for me to do my job and take amazing photos!So sit back and enjoy the eye candy... there sure is lots of it! Much thanks to Leah Valentine for 2nd shooting for me that day! Also shout out to just a few of the vendors that made this magic day possible-- La Fete Weddings, Cody Floral, Town and Country Rentals, Dwight Kennedy, Stew and the Crew, Duo Catering, Villa Sevillano, Ambient Event Lighting, Lazaro Press,   Riviera Productions..and I am sure many others who I am not even aware of!Watch the SLIDE SHOW below for even more photos from this gorgeous wedding:Kaitlin + Andrew's Wedding Highlight Slideshow from Ashleigh  on Vimeo.

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Vanessa + Brett are just a lovely. sweet, adorable couple! And I was so thrilled to photograph their intimate wedding this past weekend at the beautiful Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo! I adore intimate weddings-- where the couple has time to just be together and enjoy their friends and family without it feeling like a circus. You can truly feel the joy and one-on-one connection in these types of events and it's so fun to photograph that kind of connection. I was blown away by how glamorous and gorgeous Vanessa looked in her gown-- it was total old Hollywood! And Vanessa's big bright smile warmed up the crisp October air all day long! It was so lovely to watch Brett share tender moments and stolen glances with Vanessa. They clearly have a beautiful romance!Thanks to Sarina for 2nd shooting! To see more images from the wedding you may also CLICK HERE to watch the slideshow: 

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I am so excited to share CC + Davey's wedding which took place last Saturday at Calamigos Equestrian Center! CC is one very special bride to me because, as I may have previously mentioned, we went to elementary school together and were in the same Girl Scout troop. We reconnected a few years ago via my blog and she has been such a big supporter of my work! For awhile now, she kept saying I would photograph her wedding one day! And well... it finally happened! I did photograph her wedding and now it is her turn to shine on the blog! Hooray! :)There were a lot of very special and sweet moments in CC's wedding. First it was fun to see friends and parents of friends from my childhood again! Then of course there were all CC's amazing friends from all different eras of her life who worked so diligently to make sure she had the perfect day-- from wrapping bouquets with ribbons to coordinating her day to doing her make up-- it was so neat seeing all the out pouring of love by friends who just wanted to let CC, who does so much for others, have a relaxing and extra special day! The ceremony was completely touching. The lawn games were super cute and fun! The grand entrance bursting through a banner was epic. The toasts were hilarious and super duper sweet. The cake was AMAZING because it was actually a plain white cake with icing bags and CC + Davey asked guests to please decorate it for them. The result was hilarious and adorable-- everything from a cat, to their wedding date to hearts and flowers and squiggly lines were drawn on it by the end. But probably the best moment was when Davey surprised CC by serenading her Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up" and then.... having a bunch of friends chime in with an a cappella chorus as a beautiful and completely awesomely unexpected surprise. A wedding full of this much love is the best kind of wedding. And working with people this sweet, this happy and this in the moment is the most rewarding! I loved every moment! So now I'll stop talking and let you enjoy the pics! To see more watch the slideshow here!!!Also major thanks to Erin for 2nd shooting! Always a pleasure to work with!! :)

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What can I say about Cassie + Ron?! I just ADORE them! They are so super sweet, and all around AWESOME! I actually met Cassie exactly two years ago, as she was working on helping us get approved for our home loan when we were moving to Santa Barbara. Part of her job was to vet my business and make sure it was legit, and in that process she of course looked at my website! She emailed me right then that she loved my work and when she finally got engaged she would hire me to shoot her wedding! Well, as the story goes, Ron finally proposed to Cassie! These two had been together FOREVER,  so really is was about time Ron lock things down and make them official! Once the question had been popped, Cassie delightedly said yes and the wedding planning began! And Cassie did indeed choose me to photograph everything! Hooray!Cassie + Ron married at one of my favorite venues, Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Their wedding had a Spanish-inspired theme which so beautifully complimented the venue's architecture and rich history. Cassie + Ron were surrounded by their friends and family and their was so much love in the air. Everyone was just so excited the day was finally here. From funny toasts, to beautiful vows, to handmade details, to stolen kisses... the day was what every wedding should be! It was perfection, and it was a total honor to be a part of it!Much thanks to Kelsey for 2nd shooting, Amazing Day Events for beautiful coordination, to Juniper Florals for the beautiful flowers and to Cassie + Ron for being one of the coolest couples I could ever hope to work with! :) Enjoy the photos below or to see even more CLICK HERE to watch a slideshow!

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