This couple was such a joy to photograph. Relaxed, fun and beautiful together. The images I was able to capture tell the story perfectly. A young amazing couple in love, two people that are planning to spend the rest of their lives together as husband and wife. And I can see why. Their perfect for eachother. Not only are they great in front of the camera, but their amazing to be around as well. I can’t wait to document their wedding day this summer!

(Congratulations Liz & Shay!)

I was so excited to photograph Karie & Shervin’s wedding! Not only was it at one of the most gorgeous locations in all of Southern California, I also was joining a great team of vendors. Alicia Townsend from Details Details did all the Planning & Coordinating, Christopher Aldama from Fiori Fresco did the Floral and Event Design. Julie Hill was the videographer from Elysium Productions.

The lovely couple were intentional about who they chose to put on their dream wedding day. The result was a flawless and beautiful wedding day that surrounded the newlyweds with their family and friends from all over the world.

I am so happy to have been apart of their day and I’m thrilled to bring you some images from their wedding. Enjoy!

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I photographed Audrey on the moon.

Or at least a place that reminded me of it.

Hope you like these spur of them moment images.

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Overlooking the Pacific ocean at The Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, Aubrey & Jordan were married. They’re closest friends & family joined them for the beautiful ceremony followed by a cocktail hour over looking the resort and the sunset over the ocean. All the guests were invited to the ballroom for dinner and dancing until late into the night. Excellent Music picked out by the Bride & Groom (both Music experts & fanatics) provided by DJ Patrick Belton. Never before have I heard “The Knife” “Pinback” & “Junior Boys” played at a reception & I loved it!

Amazing event, great couple & its so much fun when you work with like minded vendors.

Jeannie Savage of Details Details planned the event, Nisie’s Enchanted Florist did the flowers & Designs, Invitations by Nichelle of Details Ala Carte. Video was done by Forty One Twenty. Hair & Makeup was Christine Colluci.

I had a hard time narrowing down these images and which images to leave out. I’m sure you’ll notice I opted for just adding more pictures… Don’t think anyone will complain though. I loved this wedding!

(The first time they saw eachother on their wedding day)

(Jordan was ecstatic, he kept checking out his Bride to be and gasping with joy… Really fun to be apart of)

(I love the reflection in the door for this image)

(Aubrey & her ladies)

(Great summer colors)

(I love this image of Jordan & his father, with Aubrey’s mother)

(The ceremony was beautiful, it featured a reading from The Cure’s “Love Song”)

(The Montage Resort for horderves at Sunset is priceless)

(Nisie did a great job with this room)

(I love that they featured (on the dance floor & the Invitation) the “A&J” that I designed for their save the dates. Love it!)

(Photobooths are always a favorite)

Blessings to Aubrey & Jordan. May a lifetime of marriage reward you immensely.

I photographed an amazing wedding at the Montage Resort & Spa last week.

Working with the White Lilac, Details Details & The Montage is always a pleasure. But the real stars of the show were the Bride & Groom Gracie & Kyle. They were amazing! Its always so much fun to watch two people have so much fun at their own wedding. Something that always keeps me going from picture to picture. I love what I do.

More to come.

This is to tease.

I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Harly & Cee over the past year. I love their energy, their charisma for life and their love for people around them. Their wedding day was filled with all of that. So much emotion, beauty, great moods, a laid back not stressed bride & groom always generates some amazing photos.

Great planning by Gini Garner Events, White Flite for the dove Release, location Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel.

I can not wait to photograph their wedding in Thailand next month!

Harly’s Suit & Tie J. Crew

Bridesmaid Dresses: Alexia Admor

Cee’s Wedding Dress: Jeremiah Boutique

Videographer: Plug Video

Fruit carver: Saowapa Albright

See their Engagement shoot pictures here: Cee & Harly Engagement Shoot

Gracie & Kyle flew in from Colorado for some important meetings and on the list of things to do was shoot Engagement Photos with me!

The theme of this shoot for me was “Summer Luxury” capturing the beauty in the subjects, location and available lighting. I wanted to capture a feeling of the Amalfi coast, french Riviera/ Hamptons kind of feel. I love what came out of it!

Such a great couple, fun lively, easy to laugh with and just overall two great human beings. Photographing their wedding is something I’m looking forward too.

Enjoy some of these pictures!

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(The Montage Resort & Spa)

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(I love this scene, everything about it pulls me in)

(Vera Wang + Ocean)

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(This image was fun to shoot, the cave made for some great lighting. I was laying on the ground when I shot this)

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(Kyle + Ralph Lauren)

(Popping Champagne + Relaxing on the beach)

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(Goblets that Kyle’s parents used at their wedding)

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(They met at the Montage a few years back)

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(As the sun sets)

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(Congratulations to this lovely couple! Can’t wait to print out their Album and shoot their wedding!)

-Samuel

Malinda and Aaron were married in front of all their friends and family. I was there to document it from the beginning to the end. I love jewish weddings, so symbolic, genuine and rich in culture and traditions.

Enjoy these images that briefly tell a story of 2 people becoming husband & wife in one day.

(Malinda’s dress hangs in front of a window, the ornate design was an eye catcher)

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(Aaron prepared in a separate room at the same hotel)

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(The first time they see each other on their wedding day is extremely emotional and a great moment for once in a lifetime images)

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(Signing the Ketubah)

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I Will be posting images on a slideshow, please contact me info@samuellippke.com if you were at the wedding and would like to be sent a link to view the slideshow- Put the Brides maiden last name in the title.

Paris and Kevin flew into town to take these photos with me. We decided on a few locations and they meshed perfectly with the style we were going for.

It’s hard to take a bad picture when a couple is in love and it shows. I’m excited to photograph their wedding and I’m excited to continue to get to know these two.

I wanted to show you some of the images I’m especially happy with. Of course there are sooo many more great images, but I don’t want to take to much of your time on here. If you are a friend or family of Paris or Kevin, I’m sure they would love to give you the password to see all of the images when they are available.

Thanks for stopping by, have a great Thursday evening!

(Paris has such great energy)

(Love the chemistry between these two)

(I love lamp)

(This might just be my favorite image of the day)

(This image needs to be enlarged to a 30×40. I love the shadows cast on the metallic building.)

(After this shoot, Paris & Kevin stopped in at the Lakers vs. Jazz Playoff game down the street at Staples center. Yeah, I was jealous.)

Zarmina and Mustafa’s wedding!

I know so many people waiting to see these images, sorry for the wait, I hope it was worth it.

This couple is one of the most unique, intracate and stylish, calm and confident, relaxed, but ready to spearhead their life together.

Some of the guests I talked too really stuck out to me as well. Some great tight knit family and friend group is key to a successful wedding day and life.

Cheers to the new couple!

(I love Mustafa’s sophisticated, subtle refined style)

(I love Mustafa’s sophisticated, subtle refined style)

(I seriously love this image…the shadow couldn’t have been more perfect!)

(Working w/the side lighting and a great dress design)

(Loving that Red Dress & Harris’ Bowtie)

The event credits:

Wedding Planner: Kim Bradford

Location: St. Regis, Monarch Beach

Videography: Living Cinema,Curtis Hayne

Floral Design:  Nisie’s Enchanted Florist

Hair Stylist: Ona Zimmerman

Make-up: Lisa Heil

Remy and Joe have the best chemistry ever. I was inspired and found it easy to capture the emotion they had for eachother.

Arroyo Trubuco Golf Club was the perfect location for their wedding day, great lighting, weather, relaxed atmosphere went along with some great friends and family.

I really enjoyed shooting in the bridal suit with the natural light pulling through the small windows.

The photobooth was a guest highlight during the reception…some fun pictures of guests wearing the crazy booth attire.

Can’t wait to hear what Joe and Remy think of their image!

Stay tuned for the slideshow.

(Love the subtle details)

(A fun wedding party is key)

(Arroyo Trabuco Ballroom)

(Congratulations Joe and Remy!)

The Wedding Publicist Post has my image of Alex and Robert as their “Steller Image of the Month”

Go check it out.

http://weddingpublicistpost.blogspot.com/2009/11/stellar-image-of-month-november.html

Remy and Joe had a beautiful wedding at Arroyo Trabuco Country Club and I photographed the memories. Here’s one image to keep you on your toes for a day. Enjoy!

(the view from the top of the “ToothPick)

Its rare that I ditch the big camera, grab my leica and then post the pictures. But this has become a sweet tradition among myself and my friends. The OC Fair doesn’t get much better then when you have 25 friends all together eating crazy things, sipping beer and then trying out the wildest rides. I imagine this tradition will be similar to St. Patricks day in a few years, minus the green, ad the rides, keep the beer. It was a great time and I look forward to doing it again next year!

(Fun pass)

(Ann and I)

(Lil jackson and his man powered fair ride)

(Lil Jackson & Audr)

(The whole crew)

( I won it for her)