Tongva Park Santa Monica / Family Photographer / Michelle + Matt + Porter

    We enjoyed capturing the love between a family and how their personalities just shine through these great photographs. It was a beautiful day in Santa Monica, just a block away from the pier, there's a beautiful park called Tongva. There were many colorful playgrounds for kids. Here's an adorable family with the handsome little Porter who's an active two years old and his sweet parents Michelle and Matt. His parents met through mutual friends when they lived in New Orleans. Together, they have been together for 11 years! 

    They are an active outdoor family and own a full playground & splash pad circuit that Porter truly adored. What Michelle love most about Matt is his dedication to his family, compassion towards others, patience and his humor. Matt truly and deeply love Michelle, she is as an amazing Mom to their son Porter. Together, they are inseparable! Michelle, Matt and the family were pleased and loved how these photos turned out. So please enjoy these beautiful family photos through the Janice Owen Photography experience. Thank you.

Diamond Bar Golf Course / Wedding Photographer / Kristy + Matthew

      It was a beautiful Spring day at the Diamond Bar Golf Course for a spectacular wedding celebration of Kristy & Matthew! They had a fun wedding with all their closest family and friends. Everyone was very touched and glad to see these two beautiful souls become husband and wife as they enter this new chapter in their lives. 

Here is Kristy and Matthew's love story:  

      They met on eHarmony and hit it off over a great conversation and common interest for Japanese culture, their passion for God, and Disneyland. Soon, they had their first date and the rest was history. Years later, Matt proposed at one of Kristy’s favorite places in the world, on a cliff overlooking the ocean of Sendai, Japan. There was a tea light path leading from her family-built cabin down to the cliff. When she reached him on the cliff, he was among some trees decorated with fairy lights, down on one knee with ring in hand. He explained to her how he wanted to spend his life trying his best to show her how much he loves her, before he popped the question. It was an intimate setting, just the two of them with Kristy's parents taking photos and video of the occasion.

      The overall proposal was very romantic to say the least. Together, they enjoy the love of helping people, cooking meals, and baking cookies together. Opposites attract; Matthew likes everything about sports and loves to eat cookies, meanwhile, Kristy loves to drink tea and enjoys reading her favorite books. Matt loves Kristy’s golden heart that is so full of love for all people, and it’s helped him to learn how to love people more fully and genuinely. Kristy loves Matt’s servant heart, constant thoughtfulness, and contagious laughter. Matt has supported Kristy through some extremely stressful times and she’s not sure how she would’ve managed without him. 

      Both Kristy and Matthew’s goal is to get things settled in their career paths and they envision continuing to get to know each other fully and in turn, love each other more fully. Overall, it was a fantastic and fun opportunity to witness the love and joy of these two wonderful individuals. Big congratulations to Kristy and Matthew!!! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Thank you for allowing us to capture your special and memorable day. Please enjoy some great photos through the Janice Owen Photography experience. Cheers!

VENDORS INFO:

>> Venue: Diamond Bar Golf Course // Hair & Makeup Artist: Sarah Chan // Videographer: Eternal Legacy Studios // Flowers by: Cathy Flores // Cake Company: Some Crust Bakery // Wedding Coordinator: Freya Lee // DJ: Ray Kim // MC: Irwin Law <<

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Mural Room / Bacara Resort & Spa / Wedding Photographer / Karyn + Bryan

     It was a beautiful day at Santa Barbara's Bacara Resort & Spa for the spectacular wedding celebration of Karyn & Bryan! They had an intimate wedding joined by all their closest family and dearest friends. Everyone was very touched to see these two beautiful souls become husband and wife as they enter a new chapter in their lives. 

      Here’s a brief love story about Karyn and Bryan: They met on eHarmony in 2009 and hit it off over a great conversation. Soon, they had their first date and the rest was history. Karyn & Bryan had been together for over six years, then come Christmas morning 2014 Bryan popped the question to Karyn. The overall proposal was very intimate and romantic to say the least! Together they enjoy doing CrossFit, yoga, and boating. Opposites attract... Bryan is a jokester and loves to try new things. He is loyal, honest, straightforward and has a loving and happy personality which is infectious to be around.  Karyn is sweet, kind, loving, honest, dedicated, loyal, gentle-hearted, funny, quirky, hard-working, and an overall fun person. 

     Both Karyn and Bryan envision their future with a family of their own, always putting their marriage first, and they are excited for new surprises and adventures ahead. Overall, their wedding was a fantastic and fun opportunity to witness the love and joy of these two wonderful individuals. Big congratulations to Karyn and Bryan!!! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Thank you for allowing us to capture your special and memorable day. Please enjoy some great photos through the Janice Owen Photography experience. Cheers!

VENDORS INFO:

>> Ceremony Site: Santa Barbara County Courthouse - Mural Room // Venue: Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara // Bridal Dress: Mon Amie Bridal Salon // Hair & Makeup Artist: Ashley Eustice // Shoes: Nordstrom BP // Flowers by: Jordyn Heer Florist Designer // Cake Company: Bacara Cake // Wedding Coordinator: Amy // DJ/ Soloist : Kevin Miso // Catering: Bacara Resort & Spa <<