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My passion is capturing couples’s weddings, elopements, engagements, and proposals with meaningful pictures that tell their stories with authentic and beautiful imagery. As a result, I’ve gotten the privilege of visiting many wedding venues in California and seeing how much joy they’ve brought the couples I’ve worked with. Often, the venues are near beaches or […]

Close-up shot of bride kissing groom on the cheek, captured by Christopher Brown Weddings

A stunning look is essential for engagement photography. Good lighting helps create that look. While there are all kinds of options for engagement photo lighting, you will want to consider golden hour lighting. More specifically, you will want to consider golden hour engagement photos. There are many reasons why, but it’s important to understand what […]

Bride looking back and smiling at the camera while standing in the middle of the aisle, taken by Christopher Brown

Seven Degrees in Laguna Beach is the perfect beach wedding destination to start a beautiful love story. It is by far one of the most exquisite wedding destinations in all of California. With canyons and a beach, Seven Degrees in Laguna Beach offers jaw-dropping scenery to complement the beautiful atmosphere. It also happens to be […]

The Top 8 Beach Wedding Venues In Orange County, CA. Newlywed couple sharing an embrace on the beach during golden hour.

What really excites me about the beach wedding venues in Orange County, CA is the infinite possibilities getting married at the beach provides. You’ve got miles of beautiful, sandy beaches, the smell of the ocean air, and the sun shining on the couple as they say their vows.  Every moment spent on the beach feels […]

Couple looking up and smiling with bride's bouquet, taken by Palm Springs wedding photographer Christopher Brown

There’s one thing I’ve come to expect for weddings at Five Crowns in Corona Del Mar to be, and that’s classy. Every wedding I’ve shot in this idyllic Southern California venue has been nothing short of a wonderful experience with its old English charm and picturesque landscape.  So, it’s no surprise that lots of couples […]

Engagement shoots are probably the most fun and relaxed shoot you and your partner could take during your wedding experience. You’re both excited to be engaged, and you have yet to endure the stress that wedding planning naturally brings on.

It’s your wedding day and the ceremony just ended. Cocktail hour is in full swing and your family and friends have scattered throughout the venue. It is now the most opportune time to take family photos but they are nowhere to be seen….bring on the stress!

During both your wedding day and engagement session, the golden hour is an absolute must when it comes to taking romantic photos. The two of you are filled with so much excitement and love that it is without a doubt these moments should be achieved with the best lighting possible!