Posts tagged documentary wedding photography

Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding, Beverly Hills City Hall Wedding, Beverly Hills Wedding Portraits - Emily + Chris

Emily and Chris decided to elope. The reason? “We just want to be married!”

They first met in 2013, and their first date was at Westfield Century City Mall where they watched the movie “Her” - and OMG, this is one of my absolute favorite movies!

Emily is from China but grew up in Los Angeles. They’re artistic, working in the film and design industries, and it was a great honor to be able to document their civil ceremony at the Beverly Hills Courthouse, filled with genuine moments as they exchanged vows.

Following the ceremony, we originally went to go to Greystone Mansion to make some portraits, but when we applied for a photo permit for their wedding day, the area was closed due to an event… So we ventured around the stunning Beverly Hills area, capturing the essence of their joy in portraits. The architecture of the courthouse and Beverly Hills City Hall provided a picturesque backdrop, allowing their personalities to shine in every frame. We’re blessed to have captured their unforgettable memories.

Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding, Beverly Hills City Hall Wedding, Beverly Hills Wedding Portraits

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Durango Colorado Wedding, The Black Diamond Lodge Wedding - Crystal and Hunter

Crystal and Hunter’s wedding was our LAST wedding that was postponed and rescheduled from the COVID pandemic. I believe their date has changed at least 4 times, and a couple of location changes as well. Crystal and Hunter are very spiritual, so of course they wanted something simple and unique and gathered their beloved ones to celebrate their “overdue” wedding. Oh, and Brett and Crystal have known each other for many years when Crystal was a musician back in the days. I believe Brett photographed Crystal when she was in California.

Their wedding at The Black Diamond Lodge in Durango, Colorado offered a stunning backdrop, celebrating the couple’s love amidst the mountains. Nestled in the San Juan National Forest, we took a short car ride into lush aspen and pine trees. It definitely provides a picturesque setting that was ideal for their celebrations.

Their day was “perfectly” coordinated by Amber from Perfect Day Co., and the lodge offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with rustic decor that complements the stunning scenery outside. As the sun sets, the lodge transforms into a cozy retreat, where everyone can celebrate into the evening. They created a truly memorable experience, including a candy piñata for children, a kid’s room, pizzas, fires pits, and sparklers send-off to end the night.

Durango Colorado Wedding, Black Diamond Lodge Wedding

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Casa Florida Wedding, Miami, Florida - Caitlin + Mike

It’s amazing how I get to photograph former client’s family and friends. They’re seriously the best. Actually, it’s the best feeling, knowing that they already know how I photograph and that we’re on the same page about our values in photography. It’s a cliche to say this, but I feel super blessed, really.

Demi, one of Caitlin’s best friends and the officiant for her wedding told me, “When Caitlin was planning her wedding, she kept saying, ‘I want someone like Annie Bang for my wedding. Where can I find someone (a wedding photographer) like Annie Bang?’ Soooo… I was like… ‘how about…. you just hire her for your wedding…and the problem is solved!?!?’”

Brett and I photographed the groom Michael’s brother (Eric)’s wedding in Santa Barbara years ago, and now here we are in 2024, flying out to Florida for Mike and Caitlin.

Caitlin and Mike met summer of 2014 through an adult kickball league (aka "drunk kickball"). Their league met on Friday nights in Coconut Grove - their fav neighborhood in Miami- and it's basically one big rowdy party. They were on different teams. Mike came up to Caitlin & asked if she wanted “a Solo cup of boozy punch & voila, 8.5 years later, here we are.”

As a couple, “we're playful & affectionate, & we laugh together a lot. Humor is a coping mechanism for us. We can usually see the bright side, the big picture, the silver lining...in other words, if it rains on our wedding day, we're still gonna party with a smile on our faces.”

It didn’t rain (only cloudy here and there) on their wedding day; but it poured down the next day - hence, Brett and I were trapped at the airport for hourssss to come back home. haha.

The wedding was at Casa Florida, a super cute, historic & funky motel with tropical Florida Keys vibes, in Miami, Florida, and we really LOVED partying with everyone.