MAKEUP: DANNY LEDEZMA; HAIR:SALINA SANTOYO; VIDEO: VISUALS BY YEZE; dress: Luv bridal

Before I share these photos, I have to tell you a little about the people in them.
There are some people who quietly change the direction of your life without ever realizing it. Paige and her family are those people for me.

I met her brother, Tyler, when I was 17 years old after moving to a brand-new city during high school. He was my very first friend, and through him I met the rest of his family. To this day, whenever someone asks Paige how she knows me, she laughs and says, "Oh, I stole her from my brother." Honestly... she's not wrong.

Her mom, Donna, took a chance on me and gave me my first real job. What started as "just a job" turned into a career that I spent the next 10 years building, and I'll always be grateful she believed in me.

Then there's Paige.

When I first picked up a camera and had no idea what I was doing, she was one of the first people willing to let me practice on her. She spent many hours in front of my lens while I figured things out. She also became my first fitness trainer and helped me navigate one of the hardest seasons of my life. She has been a friend, a cheerleader, and someone who has shown up for me in more ways than I can count.

So when she asked me to photograph her wedding... it wasn't just another wedding. It was one of those rare, full-circle moments that reminds you just how connected life really is.

Standing behind my camera watching Paige marry Dre was emotional in the best way. I wasn't just documenting their day...I was celebrating two people I love and reflecting on the incredible journey that brought all of us here.

Paige and Dre, thank you for trusting me with one of the biggest days of your lives. I love you both so much, and I couldn't be happier to watch this next chapter of your story begin.

Some weddings are beautiful because of the details.
This one was beautiful because of the people.

Paige & dre

A backyard home WEDDING in los angeles