Jackie & Lee // Joshua Tree

Jackie found me through my Instagram account and reached out to do a photo session with her husband, Lee, in honor of their anniversary. They picked Joshua Tree National Park as their backdrop, and we were all completely blown away by the stunning landscape. I'll happily photograph there anytime, especially when the subjects are as sweet and fun as Jackie and Lee! It was a gorgeous afternoon. Get ready for some magical light...! www.marycostaphotography.com | Joshua Tree Engagement | 001 www.marycostaphotography.com | Joshua Tree Engagement | 002 www.marycostaphotography.com | Joshua Tree Engagement | 003

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Life // Happy Halloween 2015

Why hello there! Once again I'm here apologizing for not blogging in so long. I promise it's going to be one of my priorities in the new year! Really! My new website/branding is all finished being designed, so you can keep an eye out for the big launch before the end of 2015. I've also been traveling a lot this fall (off to Mexico in two days!) and have been shooting non-stop. Life is great and I have no complaints! Other than my lack of blogging time...!

Annnnnyways, HALLOWEEN! I realize it's November now (Mike walked in on me watching a Halloween episode of Felicity, aka one of my favorite shows ever, last night and kindly reminded me that the holiday was over) but I'm savoring the last bits of the season. We switched up our annual pumpkin carving location this year from Griffith Park to Elysian and enjoyed a stunning view of Downtown Los Angeles and Dodgers Stadium. The focus was more on the costumes/pumpkin painting this year, but we had a blast as always! Here are some faves!

Mike had the idea of doing Bob and Linda Belcher of Bob's Burgers this year, and even committed to shaving his beard into a mustache...

www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 001Jess was the spitting image of Jenny Lewis - and we both melted when Jenny re-grammed this shot! www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 002Aaron and Ellen from Over the Garden Wall! www.marycostaphotography.com | Halloween 2015 | 003

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Engaged // Amanda & Thadd

I've had the pleasure of knowing Amanda and Thadd for a number of years now and was beyond thrilled when they asked me to photograph their wedding! I enjoy so many things about these two! For starters, they're such fun to hang out with - I might not see them for months, but then it's like zero time has passed at all. They share a great sense of humor, have excellent taste in food (this is important), have a killer sense of style, and they happen to have a super cute dog named Baxter. They're fiercely loyal friends, creative spirits, travel aficionados, and aren't afraid to embrace a little color in their lives. Here are some favorites from their Palos Verdes engagement session! www.marycostaphotography.com | Palos Verdes Engagement Session | 001 www.marycostaphotography.com | Palos Verdes Engagement Session | 002 www.marycostaphotography.com | Palos Verdes Engagement Session | 003

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