Lara // Mermaid Hair

My friend Lara is an incredibly cool, brave person. She packed up and moved to LA from Indiana a few years ago to pursue her dream job at Buzzfeed without knowing anyone in the city. She's an incredible writer, and on top of her fun Buzzfeed posts and videos, she is extremely passionate about educating the world on endometriosis. She regularly shares her very personal feelings on her blog and is a source of huge comfort to many others who suffer from chronic pain. I'll admit, I hadn't heard of endometriosis until I met Lara, and I was completely astounded to learn about what she has to go through on a daily basis.

This woman is so strong. She takes risks. In her latest adventure, Lara volunteered to let Buzzfeed color her never-before-dyed brown hair ombre aqua. As soon as I saw it I knew we had to do a portrait session, and luckily for me Lara was totally game. I think she looks like a superhero goddess, which is quite fitting.

From an artist's standpoint, I have to say - I've been in need of some new inspiration. Lara, thank you for providing it!

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Married // Charlotte & Mark // Santa Barbara

Charlotte and Mark are an exceedingly kind, fun-loving, fashionable couple! They went to high school together in Virginia but didn't end up dating until several years later. They had an absolutely beautiful wedding in Santa Barbara and threw one awesome party! Here are some favorites from their day! www.marycostaphotography.com | Santa Barbara Riviera Mansion Wedding | 001 www.marycostaphotography.com | Santa Barbara Riviera Mansion Wedding | 002 www.marycostaphotography.com | Santa Barbara Riviera Mansion Wedding | 003

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Katie & Joe // Married // The Adamson House

This blog entry would not be complete without first sharing the story of how I met Katie and Joe. Let's rewind about 2.5 years to the streets of downtown Los Angeles. Mike and I had just attended Wine Riot, and we bumped into a cool looking couple outside of the venue. Mike immediately struck up a conversation, and we decided to follow them down the street to a local bar. That might sound super weird, but it was totally normal/fun, especially for four extroverts! Come to find out, Katie is a makeup artist, and Joe works in TV and is originally from Massachusetts (close to the NH border). We all hit it off and have kept in touch ever since!

Fast forward to April 2016 and it's time for Katie and Joe to tie the knot at the Adamson House in Malibu. This wedding was such a dream! Beautiful venue, amazing food, the sweetest families, and the happiest couple - I had SO much fun photographing this day, and I think it's pretty clear through these photos that everyone else was having the best time too!

Katie and Joe, thanks for being such delightful, down-to-earth people - I'm so happy to know you!! 001_KatieJoe_KJ2_0572 002_KatieJoe_KJ1_0395 003_KatieJoe_KJ2_0111

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