Wedding Photography & Cinematography | Los Angeles | Rene Zadori
Blog & Inspo
Swing by every week to learn more about our recent featured weddings and get first hand insight into our clients' experiences with planning their wedding.
When you’re planning your wedding, sometimes there are amazing things that happen, that are bigger than your big day. For Joshua & Autumn, they found out the best news ever, the bride to be found out she was expecting! With this new exciting news, this beautiful couple decided to move their wedding a little sooner, and luckily all their favorite vendors were available. Their wedding was full of so much joy and happiness, it was an honor to capture. They chose Los Angeles Athletic Club as their venue, and it fit them so well. It was a romantically elegant celebration, where all their family and friends celebrated the two of them the best way ever.
This couple had the wedding of their dreams, well ok the bride did. But the groom made sure she got everything she wanted. This wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch had a timeless feel, but a modern twist. Their outdoor ceremony was one for the books, and their reception was truly one of a kind with its black & white theme. The best part about this venue is that it feels like a villa straight out of Italy, but also has a true southern California vibe. This couple waited 15 years to get married, and all we can say is that it was worth the wait because this wedding was straight out a dream.
A Parisian wedding reception, designed so beautifully for an incredible couple. Every single detail from this wedding was carefully chosen, to fit both their personalities. Our bride looked stunning in Pallas Couture, and honestly we could not imagine her in anything else. She looked both elegant and effortlessly timeless. They chose Alexandria Ballroom for their reception, has a special history, as it is a historic landmark and with that has a grand history with many artifacts. The venue itself has original Tiffany's glass from 1919. Charlie Chaplin was married in the same room, they where married in, Rudolph Valentino danced on the same hardwood floors where they shared their first dance. Everything about this wedding was romantically timeless, and full of so much history.
Every love story is special, no matter the details. But sometimes, there are stories that are so heartwarming, it brings you to tears, in a good way of course. Mahan & Nikki met under a very compromising situation, but it is what makes their love so strong and beautiful. They met because two people they both knew, separately, was in a tragic car accident. They met, they fell in love, and the rest is history. Luckily, their friend recovered and was even able to be a part of this big day a few years later. When it came time to choose where to get married, they knew that for their destination wedding, it had to be Four Seasons in Santa Barbara and they found some of the best wedding vendors in Southern California to help them every step of the way. What a beautiful place to say your vows, overlooking the ocean with all your family & friends. This wedding was so special to us, because their images are just as timeless as their love.
Our beautiful bride Lara is from Boston, so planning her Los Angeles wedding was kind of harder than she thought. With the help of social media, referrals, and her planner, she was able to plan the wedding of her dreams. For her venue, it had to be the famous Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, which adds a glamour that is both timeless and elegant. She told us that making vendor choices got a little overwhelming at times, but seeing her vision come to life on her best day ever, made it all worth it. This wedding reception was designed so stunningly, to showcase the classic and romantic feel she was going for. With the gorgeous floral design by Butterfly Florals, everything was just as she imagined it would be, and even better. With the help of Allen G Orchestra, the party went on until 2am, people just didn’t want to leave. For a closer look at this incredible celebration of love, check out this feature.
From their very first date, Danny & Padideh knew they had found something really special in each other. They talked for hours, and didn’t want to say goodnight. Once they each got home, all they could think about was when they would get to see other next. When you know, you know! Danny planned a surprise, and very sweet proposal for his love, which was a day they will both cherish forever, the day she said “I Do”. As it cake time to plan for their PreWedding Photo Session, they chose Vasquez Rocks because of their love for nature, and honestly we couldn’t have imagined a greater place for these two. They will officially tie the knot in February 2020, and we simply can’t wait to capture all the love on their best day ever, at Hyatt Regency in Westlake Village.
Can you imagine, knowing you have found the love of your life on your first date? Now imagine you almost cancelled that date! This is exactly what happened to this gorgeous couple. Being able to spend the day with them, seeing how they are with one another, was so special to us. We knew from the moment we met Elan & Samella, that they had something very special about them, and importantly we shared a vibrant connection together. When we go through their images, we can’t help by fall in love with each and every one of them. We can not wait for their Summer 2020 wedding with L’amour Events, so stay tuned to see how stunning this bride is going to look!
A wedding that dreams are made of, in Lake Como. This destination wedding in Italy was not only incredible to be a part of, because Armond & Tayra were so much fun to work with, and so in love. From their Welcome Dinner at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo to their otherworldly Wedding at Villa del Balbianello, everything was carefully planned and executed so elegantly. With the help of an amazing Italian based wedding planner and florist, along with some of their favorite Los Angeles vendors, these world travelers had the wedding of their dreams.
Their love story is sweet. What started as a coffee date, turned into finding a soulmate in each other. As their love blossomed, it turned into something more beautiful than they ever imagined. His proposal was a complete shock to her, when he surprised her on a trip to Mexico with their sisters. She told us that the moment he asked her to marry him, could not have been more perfect. Spending the day with these two lovers, was so much fun, because we got to see the radiating spark in between them. Stay tuned for their upcoming wedding in Los Angeles later this year, we simply can not wait to see how beautiful Jenny is going to look in her Galia Lahav gown!
Kevork & Tiffany were friends for many years before they started dating. They always had a connection, but it wasn’t until they went on their first date where they learned how special their bond was. These young lovers share a special link to animals and nature, which makes them such compassionate individuals. From going on hikes with their dog to playing with Tiffany’s horse, everything they do comes effortlessly and that is what makes their love so beautiful. What is greater than marrying your best friend? Seeing them together during their session, just makes you smile from ear to ear because not only do they make an absolutely gorgeous pair, but you can tell that they are going to rock the marriage life, as their pure love is undeniable.
Joshua & Autumn, also known as World Travelers, Food Connoisseurs, Movie Go-ers, Lover of all things in nature - are tying the knot in November and we simply wait to capture their most special day yet. Being around their love is truly so inspiring, and we are lucky enough to capture them as they are, so happy and so fully of love. Our couple chose Los Angeles City Hall as their PreWedding Session location and we honestly believe that this was the perfect place for these two because just like them this venue is classy and elegant in every way.
Do you believe in fate? Romel & Lillian first met as teenagers, and had their first date then too. But it wasn’t until many years later, where they saw each other again and decided to give it another try. Fate was on their side because these two have been happier than ever, finding each other. In each other, they have a best friend and soulmate. When you see these two together, all you can think is “Can I have that too?”. We truly can not wait until their big day later this month in Los Angeles. Stay tuned for all the magic!
Imagine meeting the love of your life when you were just a teenager, and not knowing it. Areg & Lusine have a love so beautiful, when you see them together, you can’t help but want what they have. Since what they truly have is magic, the theme of their wedding was “sparked with love”, and it took place at the most incredible ranch in southern California. Saying their vows under the stars at Hummingbird Nest Ranch, is just the beginning for these two. We were honored to be a part of their best day, and we truly can’t wait to see what these two conquer together.
Victoria’s story of finding her dream dress, is something a lot of brides experience. Imagine your whole life, you have been imagining yourself in a certain type of dress when you walk down the aisle to marry the love of your life, and then it turns out, the exact opposite happens. Our beautiful bride chose a princess gown by Vera Wang, a design she never saw herself in, and we truly couldn’t imagine her in anything else. She looked radiant from the moment we saw her in the morning, right before her first look, until the very end of the night. When it came time to finding a right planner, she chose one of the best in LA, Mary Michelle, and of course with the help of Eddie Zarastian, our couple’s wedding dreams became a reality. Their magical wedding was one for the books, and we were lucky enough to capture every detail for this very special couple.
Imagine meeting your soulmate when you’re in elementary school, and not knowing it until your early twenties. That is exactly the beautiful story between Hovo & Ani. Since our bride to be is born on Halloween and because their first date took place a week prior, they had a memorable time celebrating at historic Queen Mary’s themed event. There is so much to love about this couple, but our favorite thing is definitely their easy breezy chemistry. We simply can’t wait until their big day comes at the end of Summer, seeing them announced as husband & wife will be so very special!
When it comes to love, when you know, you know. After these lovers had their first date at a local LA restaurant, after they officially met through mutual friends, where they talked until late into the night, they knew they had something special. When it came time to choose their engagement session location, bride to be Argineh chose her alma mater, USC, and it was just the perfect place for these two, with the gorgeous southern California trees and architecture surrounding the entire campus, we were lucky enough to have so much beauty to capture. They spent about a year planning their dream wedding, and we simply can’t wait to see how it will all turn out later this month, so stay tuned!
We all know the saying that goes “everything happens for a reason”, and for Orlando & Marina, there was a reason why they met the way they did, maybe it was fate or maybe it wasn’t - all we know is it definitely wasn’t an accident. When he first met her, it was at a designer boutique where she worked. She told a white lie and told him that she was in a relationship. Years went by, and they met again. It was then that Orlando found out Marina was actually single this whole time. So this time, there was nothing that could hold these two back from being together. After their first date, they both knew - what they found in each other, was greater than anything they could have imagined.
When Garen & Eunicia were trying to figure out where to do their session, they couldn’t help but choose a location that meant so much to them. When these lovers first met, they were part of a bridal party together and they spent a lot of that day in Old Town Pasadena. So of course, it was an easy choice for them. The passion these two have have for one another, is like magic. The way he cares for her, and the way she looks at him, so much love it explodes through the lens! We simply can’t wait for their upcoming wedding in July.
We had so much fun capturing these lovebirds. The most important thing to have for your session is chemistry, and Vahan & Evelyn were so absolutely sweet together. She chose a vibrant blue for one of her gowns, and a softer blue with a hint of green for her second look. We can’t wait to capture their best day ever in July!
These sweet lovebirds chose one of LA’s finest French estates for their PreWedding Session. The venue itself, is so beautiful, but with these two together, it shines. Our bride to be looked stunning in her red gown, and our groom to be looked dapper in his navy suit. A pop of color always adds a special touch to your images. We are so excited for their upcoming June wedding at JW Marriott in Los Angeles, and to see what he design team created for their special day.
