I met Katy and Tony for their engagement session last weekend in downtown Los Angeles at Pershing Square. I’ve worked as a wedding photographer a few times in that area, but I’ve not done an engagement session down there before. It was a bit chilly, but Katy and Tony were game for anything! After working in the heart of downtown, we moved to the Walt Disney Concert Hall (also in downtown Los Angeles).

See! I’m a photojournalist … well kinda.

This yellow wall makes me want to eat a lemon.

Pretty in Pink!

Tony and Katy are in front of nice Spanish language "Drug Free Zone" signs.

Ah yes. The obligatory "we’re standing in front of a roll up door" photograph. Very urban you know!

Tony and Katy bought their wedding rings at the
Western Jewelry Mart in downtown Los Angeles!

Tony and Katy are engaged! Read all about it!

Tony tells me that convincing Katy to marry him was a walk in the park!

Look ma! No hands!

When I felt we were done downtown, I suggested we visit Walt Disney Concert Hall!

Weeee!

Why take the stairs when you can ride the elevator!

I love you Tony!

Tony is a dipper! No lessons required!

We’re tired! Let’s sit on these stairs!

Katy had a special photo request. She wanted a photo with her, Tony,
and the Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel.

I recently announced a contest where the prize was a free wedding portrait session. To enter, I asked folks to explain why they felt they deserved to win. Kiara and Clay’s response was truly touching. They’re unable to have a professional photographer on their wedding day, so I’m hopeful that these photos will serve to help preserve their memories of this special time in their lives. As you can see, we met at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. I think we tore up the place. What do you think?

This photo deserves to be printed huge.

I love working with the many reflections at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

I hope Frank Gehry doesn’t mind Kiara’s foot on his wall!

This is my favorite image from our one hour portrait session!

Ileana and John asked for a brief wedding portrait session to celebrate their elopement. I suggested that we meet in downtown LA at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Ileana agreed. As their "wedding photographer" it was really easy to make them look great. Right before we started their session, Ileana told me that she had asked her Mattel Magic 8-Ball if I’d provide them with great photos. The Magic 8-Ball replied, “Very doubtful.” Was the 8-Ball correct?

This was my favorite image from our session!

I call this area of the Walt Disney Concert Hall the hall of mirrors. I wonder what it’s really called. Do you know?

This is one of my favorites spots to photograph folks
when I’m working the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

I always take traditional as well as creative portraits when I’m 
photographing a bride and groom. This session was no exception.

Top of the world Ma!