Wedding Photography & Cinematography | Los Angeles | Rene Zadori
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Brandon & Ashley first met seven years before they officially started dating. She was in college and he was playing professional basketball for the Washington Nationals. It wasn’t until they saw each other again at a mutual friend’s party, seven years later where sparks flew and they were completely inseparable after that. Their gorgeous rustic glam wedding at Hummingbird Ranch was set to begin moments before sunset, and it was magical. They were glowing all day and night, from beginning to end, so it was a honor to capture their love.
Doesn’t every bride dream of having the perfect wedding? Eunicia told us that one thing she learned while wedding planning was not to stress over the little stuff, even though it may be hard not to. She went on to say that the most important part of planning for your big day is finding vendors who you can trust and that you vibe well with, which is such great advice! This gorgeous 1950’s Hollywood themed wedding, was designed with so much love and positive energy. We love how the vibrant colors added a level of nostalgia and excitement at the reception. This wedding truly was so much fun to be a part of, and we couldn’t be happier that our newlyweds had the wedding of their dreams.
Coming from two different backgrounds, cultures, and even religions can be a challenge to deal with at first. But when you find that special person you want to spend your life with, it is worth all the hard work. When Max & Lisa first met, they knew they had found something special in one another. But it wasn’t until six months after they first met, that they started dating. They actually ran into each other multiple times within a few weeks, around Los Angeles, and they figured it must be fate. Once they started talking and getting to know each other, the rest was history. This beautiful pair had an incredible two day wedding at InterContinental in Downtown Los Angeles, and they described is as the perfect mix of both their cultures. Their vibrant florals truly brought life to their celebration of love.
Every wedding is special in its own way, but when it comes to Persian Jewish weddings, they are so much fun to capture! Danny & Padideh got married at Hyatt Regency Westlake and it was such a beautiful southern California day. Their portraits were taken at Westlake Village Inn, very close by to their venue, and the architecture of this hotel fit their wedding theme so well. This couple is full of life, and their family & friends made sure these two felt the love all day long. Padideh says one of her favorite parts of her wedding day was standing underneath the chuppah with Danny surrounded by all the people she cherishes most in her life, all united as one!
Winter weddings are so special! This gorgeous couple did such a great job designing and planning their dream wedding, with a Winter Wonderland theme. Everything was beautifully executed, from the white & neutral florals, the light up wedding cake, the gold details, and so much more. We loved working with this two, their classic Armenian wedding was truly a dream. We love how much this bride loves florals, she incorporated it throughout her entire wedding day, from bridal prep to her ceremony in Downtown Los Angeles, to her stunning reception in Glendale.
The feelings that consume us when we are around Orlando & Marina was astronomical. Their chemistry together is incredible, in so many ways, they are two people but really, they are just one. They always dreamed of having a New York style wedding, so they went with a Gatsby theme for their reception in Los Angeles. Every part of their wedding was so impressively thought out, and designed with a keen eye, as it was not only chic, but so stunning. We could not be happier for this pair as they embark on their new journey together as husband and wife.
Love is everything, and these two define it, so effortlessly. The story of how they met, will make you believe in fate. Coming from two different cultures, Shervin & Monica very tastefully incorporated both their family traditions on their big day. They chose Hummingbird Nest Ranch as their wedding venue, and we truly can not imagine them celebrating their union anywhere else. Their Persian Sofreh was beautifully designed, and it was the perfect Summer day for an outdoor ceremony. Their wedding theme was both romantic and sweet. After these two lovers entered their wedding reception, the party didn’t stop until the very end.
When we hear stories about high school sweethearts, they melt out heart. Michael & Pateel met freshmen year in high school and started dating their senior year. They have shared so many important milestones together, both professionally and personally - they share a love that is so beautiful. What an honor it was for us to capture their incredible wedding day at Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. Their reception was full of so many emotional and once in a life time moments, it sure was the perfect Armenian wedding.
When it comes to finding the person you choose to spend your life with, the one that you choose to love deeply, is the single most important decision in your life. This beautiful pair met unexpectedly, and their love story is so special. In each other, they found a best friend and true love. We adore these two together and had so much fun capturing their PreWedding Session at Westlake Village Inn. Importantly, we can not wait to be a part of their best day ever, later this Fall!
This incredibly elegant wedding was designed to perfection. It took a lot of hard work from their wedding planning and designer, but it truly looked like a royal affair. Our bride was from New Jersey, and the groom grew up in Los Angeles, so combining both their families together was so beautiful to see. The couple had their reception in Los Angeles at Marriott’s LA Live, and we could not think of a more grand place for these two to celebrate their union. With Tabitha’s custom, very uniquely designed gown from Marwan & Khalid Couture, blew everyone away. We could not be happier for this pair, and their future ahead.
Joshua & Melody had a wedding that dreams are made of. Their wedding celebration took place at The Legacy Castle in New Jersey, and truly it looked and felt as if the entire day was straight out of a fairytale. These sweet lovers met through the groom’s sister, on a blind date! How sweet is that? They fell in love immediately, and felt as if they had known each other their whole lives. After Joshua proposed on Melody’s birthday in the Maldive’s, their journey towards husband & wife had finally begun. This sweet couple flew us in from Los Angeles to capture their incredible day, and be a part of their beautiful story, which was a complete honor from beginning to end.
This sweet couple started out as colleagues, which let them to becoming great friends. After they got to know each other a little, they both knew that there was something so special about the bond they had. Nita says that the compassion and kindness that Allen has, for not only her but for everyone around him, made her fall in love with him so easily, it was effortless. We spent a lot of time with these two as they planned for their big day, and even afterwards too, and we know first hand that their devotion to one another and their genuine chemistry, is what makes them so special. We had a lot of fun at their two day wedding celebration at Glendale Hilton, which composed of both their incredible cultures and families. This South Asian & Armenian wedding was one for the books, and we were honored to be a part of such their very special story capturing every single memorable moment.
We here love stories all the time, and every single one of them is special. But then there are those couples, that have a story that really resinates with us, it is the story of a life and love that everyone aspires to have one day. Adi & Kezia met as teenagers and became best friends, before they became lovers, and the love they have for each other is priceless. During their wedding ceremony at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, there were no dry eyes. What an honor it was to capture an extraordinary couple, and be a part of their best day ever, a day they dreamed of and waited for finally came and we loved capturing every moment of it.
You can find love everywhere, but you just have to know where to look. Our bride Rosie never believed in online dating, until she tried it for the first time. Crazy enough, that is exactly where she met Martin! They met on Bumble, and after their first date, they were inseparable. Martin had been looking for his unicorn for many years, and when he met Rosie, she was everything he had ever imagined his unicorn would be. We believe that even if these two Los Angeles lawyers didn’t meet this way, they were destined to meet. Their chemistry is fire, and we just love them together. They had a wedding that dreams are made of, with the help of Glendale based wedding planning and design company, Love It Events.
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.
