Rashana & Matt : Engaged : Laguna Beach, Ca

Rashana & Matt are my kind of people. They are inspired by interior design, architecture and fashion. Rashana loves blush as much as I do and gushes over floppy hats and amalfi tables as any girl should. Matt keeps the wine glasses full and keeps things light with jokes and silly expressions. I fell in love with them from our first consult and it’s no surprise that their engagement session made me fall harder. They are so easy with each other, so relaxed, so much fun to be around. Plus, they insisted I drink wine with them. Need I say more?

Rashana & Matt styled their session so perfectly. They brought the living room out into their lush yard and casually sat around sipping wine and laughing at random nothings. It was a true representation of all the things they love and, if I’m being honest, it was exactly what I needed to be inspired. I am incredibly excited about their September wedding and can’t wait to finally work with JL Designs. Many thanks to Kacee Geoffroy for her gorgeous hair and makeup skills. Rashana looked stunning!!

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17 comments

ShaylaJune 1, 2012 - 9:35 am
Such a beautiful session!
PattyJune 1, 2012 - 9:45 am
GORGEOUS! LOVE her dresss.
EmilyJune 1, 2012 - 9:46 am
Those beach shots are YUMMY. <3 the whole set!
Christina DelyJune 1, 2012 - 9:49 am
Oh Ala! This is truly gorgeous!!! Like something out of a magazine…
Mary SullivanJune 1, 2012 - 10:44 am
This is one of my favorite sessions you’ve photographed to date. Love!!!
TiaJune 1, 2012 - 11:50 am
Ok, I seriously adore this couple! Great photos!
NeaJune 1, 2012 - 11:51 am
I think this my favorite session! It’s gorgeous.
StephanieJune 1, 2012 - 12:19 pm
Incredible… the light, the styling and your words that accompany the photos. so, so lovely.
LauraJune 1, 2012 - 1:53 pm
LOVE the ones on the beach! So romantic and sweet 🙂
Joe+KathrinaJune 1, 2012 - 2:38 pm
UGH the sweetest ever!!!! Made me fall in love with them!
Gabby / En Route PhotographyJune 3, 2012 - 2:15 am
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!
GladysJune 5, 2012 - 8:09 am
This session is SOOOO YOU, Ala! It’s perfect! Rashana is totally your bride. She reminds me of you with all that style 🙂 You’re amazing!!!
Adrienne GundeJune 6, 2012 - 9:41 pm
You’re kidding me with that gorgeous light (and mindblowingly awesome dress) on the beach!! And the ones at home are so cozy, intimate, real. Beautiful all around!
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[…] all they are gorgeous, secondly her dress is wow, and then the photos were shot by one of my faves love ala. does it get any better than this?!!! why yes it does, look at that hat…talk about […]
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Melissa MyersJuly 26, 2012 - 11:28 am
Oh my gosh I’m so in love with these photos!! It totally captures the love Matt and Rashana share for each other. So excited about the wedding!!!
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