International Destination Wedding & Portait Photographer based in Pasadena. Also servicing Los Angeles, Orange County, and Santa Barbara » Slideshows

verandas // manhattan beach wedding // hiro & rie

Erin J Saldana — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:36:12 +0000

As December was wrapping up, I realized just how lucky I was to have some of the most amazing clients. Hiro & Rie are the perfect representation of what my clients are like and how amazing their hearts are. The love on their wedding day ran so deep that it brought tears to so many, and there really couldn’t have been a more perfect mix of light, color, design, and preparation. See the Film images in the previous blog post here! and their Palos Verdes Engaement Session here.

Did I forget to mention how cool their names are too?! haha Hiroaki & Rie :)

Wedding Venue: Verandas Manhattan Beach

Wedding Planning & Design: Marisa Nicole Wedding & Events

Floral Design: Enchanted Garden Floral Design

Videography: Alan Larsen Films

View Slideshow in a new window, or scroll down to see the highlights

san francisco engagement session // matthew & kimberly

Erin J Saldana — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 22:42:35 +0000

Ok. here it is. To start off 2013, I thought I’d share an engagement session that is closest to my heart. Why? Because it’s my brother and soon-to-be new sister!! This session was a while back and there were just so many images it was hard to narrow down my favorites.

Although we may have had our fights over the middle arm rest in the back seat, had lil quarrels over using his ninja turtles (which I may or may not have broken), and our lego building time where he built space ships and huge destroyer type items to demolish the houses I built… perhaps even fighting over whether the legos would have been put to better use on his lego vehicles or my cute houses. He was probably most annoyed with me a lot of the time, but whatever the case… I have only ever wanted to see his face light up that special way only a very special person can do. I’ve always wanted him to have someone who loves him the way he loves…with a big fat open hearted sincere kind of love. And now that he’s found that very special and beautiful someone named Kimberly, I am beyond happy and excited! Here is a very special engagement session filled with an eclectic variety of beauty and laughter. From Mexican thumb wrestling, Captain America, Trolleys, Romantic backdrops of San Francisco, to the shores where Golden Gate Bridge stands… Enjoy!

Click HERE to open the slideshow in a new window, or scroll down to see all my faves.

romantic santa barbara wedding // scott & hannah

Erin J Saldana — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:39:58 +0000

I remember meeting Hannah as a bridesmaid at Kristin & Joe’s wedding and she’s always been all smiles! On her wedding day was no different. It was a lovely blend of colors, fun details, and excitement. Enjoy some of my faves from the day! View the slideshow in a new window, or scroll down.

mission san gabriel wedding // grapevine arbor reception // jeremy & vanessa

Erin J Saldana — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:11:26 +0000

Jeremy & Vanessa are absolutely delightful! Such real and genuine people in love…and they are FUN. Take a look at their Engagement Session here. To open the slide show in a new window, click here. Scroll down to see the rest of my favorite highlights

malibu // saddlerock ranch wedding // gerson & stephanie

Erin J Saldana — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:17:42 +0000

If you want to meet some of the sweetest people… then you must meet Stephanie & Gerson! They have such genuine hearts and love for each other that I couldn’t hold back tears to see just how happy they were on their wedding day. Two people who were just so excited to get married to each other and share a life together… it just warms the heart to the core. I really couldn’t be happier for them and I feel so privileged to have photographed their wedding. Annnnd did you know that there wedding landed on the last blue moon until July 2015 (blue moon is a second full moon in a month.) But, there was nothing blue about their wedding! Just added a special touch on an already special occasion.

Big hugs to you both… the pleasure was all mine!

View the slideshow below or in a new window, or of course you can see my favorites by scrolling down

santa barbara // fess parker double tree wedding // luc & ellen

Erin J Saldana — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:39:20 +0000

Ellen Sue! I met her in junior high :) .. and then… we went to high school together… and then we ended up at the same college together… and now… I photographed her wedding at the Fess Parker Doubletree Resort in Santa Barbara (our old stomping ground!)! Luc and Ellen are super super sweethearts! Their wedding was so fun and the scenery was gorgeous. Laugh and smile with them as you relive their wonderful union as husband and wife

View the slideshow in a new window, or scroll down to see my favorite highlights.

A huge thanks to all the wonderful team of vendors!

Event Coordination: Event of the Season (Kelly rocks!!)

Venue: Fess Parker Doubletree Resort

DJ / Lighting: Gavin Roy Presents

Videography: All Because He Asked

Florist: Simply Bouquets

Linens and Rentals: Affordable Linen Supply

malibu // classically romantic rancho del cielo wedding // justin & anne

Erin J Saldana — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:16:06 +0000

I can’t explain just how stunning this wedding was in words. I could try, but it’s better for you to just take a look for yourself :) Justin and Anne’s wedding at Rancho Del Cielo in Malibu was so fun and I can’t begin to explain how much I enjoyed photographing AND editing. It was so difficult to choose my favorites because I loved them all. Thanks again to a wonderful crew of amazing vendors. You helped make this day a great experience. And of course A huge thanks to Justin & Anne for letting me be a part of their special day.

Click HERE to view the slideshow in a new window, or scroll down to browse through my favorite highlights.

Here’s a list of great vendors from the day:

Venue: Rancho Del Cielo

Wedding Coordination: Les Belles Affaires

Makeup & Hair: The Queens Bees

Photography: (me!) Erin J Saldana

Floral Design: Peony and Plum Florals

Catering: Justine’s Private Cuisine

Officiant: A Ceremony of the Heart // Mary Jean Valente

Dessert & Cake: Sweet Arleens

malibu beach proposal // john & cathy

Erin J Saldana — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:01:40 +0000

I love to watch couples get engaged… always. And this lovely beach proposal is just beautiful. Sunset timing and love… always a great combination!

san dimas engagement session // jeremy & vanessa

Erin J Saldana — Wed, 30 May 2012 07:38:47 +0000

Jeremy and Vanessa (and Josh) were so much fun!! Such an amazing couple, and I’m super happy to show these images off. Enjoy!

View the slideshow here, or scroll down to see the images

manhattan beach newborn // baby camilla

Erin J Saldana — Wed, 30 May 2012 04:41:20 +0000

All I know is that I would give everything I could to have photos of me when I was a baby with my parents the way I get to photograph newborns every year. Those would be priceless to me. I probably wouldn’t jump at the chance to show off my naked baby tushy (or any tushy for that matter)… but it would be nice for a photo album to pass on to my kids one day.

Meet Baby Camilla! this adorable lil girl is too cute for words. Welcome her into the world by enjoying her newborn photos!

View the slideshow here. Or scroll down to view them.

mission basilica // san juan capistrano wedding // michael & lauren

Erin J Saldana — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:42:38 +0000

This wedding was beyond beautiful. Gorgeous location and amazing people. What else can you ask for? The weather was absolutely perfect too! See Mike & Lauren’s engagement story :) The Mission Basilica is by far the prettiest catholic church I’ve ever shot at. Plus it was fun to have Lindsey on board shooting for me :)

I’m no stranger to El Adobe Restaurant which was where the reception was held… I love shooting there! You may recognize it because Kristin & Joe’s entire wedding took place at El Adobe Restaurant as well.. and was even featured on Style Me Pretty… San Juan Capistrano is turning out to be my favorite place to photograph weddings!

I hope you enjoy this splendid wedding…two big hearts becoming one even bigger heart as they join together in this special ceremony :)

View the Slideshow, or scroll down to see my absolute favorites

mia’s one year portraits // hacienda heights

Erin J Saldana — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:47:15 +0000

All I can say is… AH. I wanted to cuddle up and snuggle all day with this little cutie. Such a sweet lil girl. So easy to catch a glimpse of her smile and oh so subtle (and hilarious) change of expressions. She delights over the simplest things, and that’s my favorite part! I completely relate Mia ;)

Really… there’s no way you can resist this beautiful sweetie! She’s having a birthday with a super fun theme in January and I can’t wait to photograph it!! She was the perfect little model…while she struck a pose just for me. And… see Vanny clip another bow in her hair… then immediately see the huge smile and giggle that Mia lets out. Instant smile maker. Mia… you’re my instant smile maker… and you’re about to be the same for lots of other people. Enjoy… and I promise… you can’t fight the smile that comes along with seeing Mia in these photos!!

See the highlights in the slideshow, or scroll down to see them all :)