Karen L. Barnes Photography

Belinda and Edwin decided to celebrate their very first wedding anniversary with a photoshoot. It turned out we are from the same hometown (Downey, CA), and so had a lot to talk about right from the beginning.

First, we went to Topanga Canyon and spent some time hiking around and letting them become comfortable with the camera. Topanga is one of my favorite places in LA to shoot, and there were tons of places to stop and get some great shots while we rested.

We stopped under a bridge for a while, which turned out to be a really nice spot to shoot.

Next, we hiked up one of the trails for a bit, and found several romantic places to stop.

After we finished at Topanga, we rushed up PCH to make the Malibu Pier before the sun set.

This was such a fun shoot, and we’re already talking about planning another session in the spring when the wildflowers are out.

Thanks so much to you both!

Jen and Porter had an intimate wedding at Pepperdine University, followed by a dinner at Geoffrey’s. Jen and Porter met in Texas, but decided to marry at Porter’s alma mater. We stole away from the reception for a bit to photograph Porter introducing Jen to the Pacific Ocean.

Katherine and James were married on September 27 in Pasadena. They had a wedding which alternated between Chinese and Western traditions, beginning early in the morning and lasting late into the evening.

Edyta and Vance married on September 13, 2008, at Little Brown Church in Studio City.

Wishing you both so much love and happiness.

Liz and Kevin were married at Wayfarer’s Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes on August 30, 2008.  They were married by candlelight in an absolutely beautiful ceremony.
Congratulations!

Here are a few shots from the wedding of John and Dorothy, which was held in Huntington Beach.

John and his daughter prepared a surpise serenade for Dorothy, which left everyone teary-eyed.

Jen and Aaron married at the Eagle’s Nest in Cypress, CA on 6/21/08.
Jen was an absolutely beautiful bride, and man, they really know how to throw a party.

I have been so busy lately, but finally had a chance to post some photos from Brent and Nancy’s wedding in Long Beach on May 17. 

They had a beautiful beach wedding, followed by an indoor reception. The entire event was held at La Palapa in Long Beach.

Family portraits of Lisa and her parents in Malibu last weekend.

Her dad was determined not to smile, but we caught him a few times.

Jaccie and Todd were married last Saturday on the beach in Laguna, surrounded by close friends and family. They had a sweet barefoot beach casual ceremony, followed by a champagne toast.

Congratulations!