The Brides of Summer, part 1

After a busy bridal summer, I've got just about all of the pictures form the photographers. I started out in June with Megan and Mike's wedding at the Cravens Estate in Pasadena. Megan was the most organized bride I'd ever worked with.  If she ever decides to go into  business as a wedding planner, current wedding planners watch out.  Photography by Kevin Wynn.

In July I did Janet and Josh who got married at The Four Seasons, Beverly Hills. While my assistant, Stephanie and I were finishing up we could observe the wedding party from the terrace  proceeding down the aisle to bagpipes playing a Scottish tune.  Photo by Christina Dominguez














Leslie and Sean, another July couple, got married at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu.

They had a rock and roll wedding complete with VIP passes and graphics and decorations that they designed themselves. They even designed his and hers Nikes  to change into when their feet started to hurt from all the dancing they planned on doing that evening.

Photos by John DuBois and Brittany Douziech

Some more "stuff" that I like.....

Makeup Forever Super Matte Loose Powder

in shade#18, Banana, is the perfect shade for just about everyone and is the perfect consistency for a loose powder. It is so micro fine and matte that you barely notice it which is always a good sign to

me!

$24 at Nigel's Beauty Emporium, 11252 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA

The BeautyBlender

I know that this has been around for a few years but, I happen to think that

it's definitely worth mentioning again. Especially during this time when we all want to re-use rather than throw away.

This beautyblender set contains all you need to flawlessly apply

your makeup. Beautyblender is the first ergonomically designed

non-disposable sponge and is designed to be cleaned with the blendercleanser making it super eco-friendly. It comes with an instruction disc so you can quickly master your application technique. It really gives an airbrushed look to you makeup and won't eat up your foundation( you'll use less) which most acrylic sponges do.

It's on sale right now at Sephora for $24.

My 2 New Favorite Things!

Boom! Stick Color by makeup artist turned model, Cindy Joseph, comes in one color

and can be used as a blush, a lipstick and eye shadow. This one color works for everyone. It's sheer enough so that when you put it on, it lets your own natural color shine through. $24 at www.boombycindyjoseph.com

My other favorite thing is L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes in the

waterproof formula. It's perfect for my brides, especially in the Carbon

Black. The brush is really great for separately covering each lash with just the right

amount of mascara. $8.99 at Ulta.

Charity Shootouts, Pt.1

The Charity Engagement Shootout on May 23rd at the Bel Air Bay Club in beautiful Pacific Palisades was a major success! Charity Shootouts and Marriage.com teamed up to offer engaged couples and wedding pros an opportunity to mix, mingle and get photo sessions from some of the top photographers in Southern California. Even more, all the proceeds of this event benefited BRIDGES TO ABILITY, whose mission is to improve the lives of teens and adults with disabilities through quality vocational, educational, social and recreational programs.Charity Shootouts is an organization founded by Beverly Hills wedding photographer, Jen O’Sullivan to bring new and seasoned, talented photographers together with engaged couples searching for the perfect wedding photographer as well as wedding industry specialists who need an updated headshot. The 2 shots above are couples whose makeup and hair I did.

Shootout,Part 2: The Coordinators

Carrie Goldberg of Mary Dann Events ,VikkiMarsee, All You Need Is Love Events ,Cheryl Jablow, Social Frog Designs

Here are three of the coordinators I worked with. Carrie Goldberg of Mary Dann Events is sweet, high energy and knew exactly what she wanted which was dramatic eyes and coral colored lips.

Vikki Marsee of All You Need is Love Events has the most beautiful porcelain skin ( not a visible pore to be found!) and generously let me do whatever I wanted. Cheryl Jablow of Social Frog Designs has a thousand watt smile and sparkly eyes that were asking me to grace her with a few individual

faux lashes! These ladies don't just create the party, they ARE the party!

Now, For Something Completely Different...

A few weeks ago, photographer, David Palmer called to see if I'd like to do a 1940's style shoot, complete with a "fainting couch" and a model with a Lauren Bacall sultriness.I immediately thought of Bacall in "The Big Sleep" and jumped at the opportunity! In addition to all the obvious reasons why I wanted to do this, a lot of my bridal clientele have been asking for this look. Now, I have something to show them!

model: Jessica Uberuaga

photographer: David Palmer

couch: http://www.omegacinemaprops.com

Charity Shootout Hosted by Jen O'Sullivan and Marriage.com

These are from the shootout at The Sunset in Malibu with celebrity Camille Guaty. Photos are by Beverly Hills Wedding Photographer, Jen O'Sullivan.

Charity Shootouts and Marriage.com are teaming up to offer engaged couples and wedding pros an opportunity to mix, mingle and get photo sessions from some of the top photographers in Southern California. Even more, all the proceeds of this event will benefit BRIDGES TO ABILITY, whose mission is to improve the lives of teens and adults with disabilities through quality vocational, educational, social and recreational programs.

Charity Shootouts is an organization founded by Beverly Hills wedding photographer, Jen O’Sullivan to bring new and seasoned, talented photographers together with engaged couples searching for the perfect wedding photographer as well as wedding industry specialists who need an updated headshot. Test drive photographers with no pressure to book and all your high res files are included. The experience is unlike any other wedding or bridal event out there. The lucky brides-to-be also get to test drive hair and makeup artists as well as other wedding day specialists. The event will continue with an awesome social sponsored by marriage.com complete with an insane auction and really yummy cake tasting from premier cake artist, Kimberly Bailey of The Butter End Cakery. Bel Air Bay Club will also feature their tastiest hor d’ouevers and fantastic music from the best entertainment company in the country, 11H Entertainment will play all through the event. There are several participation opportunities for you so please contact us to get involved!

Get in on this once in a lifetime chance to get some great photography of you and your fiance! Check out the details of our upcoming event below:

When: Monday, May 23, 2011 from 5-8pm (hair and makeup trials start at 4pm)
Where: Bel Air Bay Club
Upper Clubhouse 16801 Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
What: Get photographed with some extraordinary photographers and experience the best wedding auction in town plus enjoy a yummy cake tasting and sumptuous hor d’ouvers with tons and tons of other things to experience. This is a no-joke-you-have-to-be-at-this-event event!
You Get: All your high resolution files from each photographer.
Cost: The cost to participate is only $20. 100% of your money will go to our charity. This fee gains you entrance into the entire event and includes one matched photographer, cake tasting, and hor d’ouvers plus access to the best wedding auction around.
The Charity: BRIDGES TO ABILITY. The mission of Bridges to Ability is to improve the lives of teens and adults with disabilities through quality vocational, educational, social, and recreational programs.
Auction: There will be a live and silent auction at the close of the event full of valuable wedding day items to benefit BRIDGES TO ABILITY.
BEWARE! You may walk away with items from your wedding to-do list at a fraction of the cost.
Donate: If you would like to make a donation in honor of this event and will not be able to attend, please email Jen at kiss@charityshootouts.com or mail your check made payable to Charity Shootouts to 357 South Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Ca 90211.

SIGN UP! (Yay!) To sign up, please go HERE.

I'll be doing mini trial runs before your shoots. See you there!