Ooh lala – Newport Beach wedding! Nobody here is complaining . . . Jill and Brian got married at the wonderful Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa. This is also perfect for guests (or wedding photographers) who like to go shopping since it is right across the street from Fashion Island! This first image of the hotel was done using HDR photography techniques. Basically, I combined a few exposures to create one SUPER image . . .


This little guy kept everyone entertained while getting ready . . .



A great picture of a happy Dad . . .

The seaview terrace at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel is perfect for an outdoor wedding with a short walk to the ballroom. The only thing between you and the ocean is a nice golf course and Pacific Coast Highway. Since there is lots of foliage and sunshine, it is also a great place for infrared wedding photography . . .


Giant martini glasses filled with flowers were the centerpiece for each table . . .

First dance . . .

One of my favorite images from the night came from my 2nd photographer Brian of Jost Photography . . .

Thank you Jill and Brian for inviting us to your beautiful Newport Beach wedding! I am excitied to work on your album with you!

Britney and Jeff hail from the San Bernardino/Riverside area, but gave their families and friends a treat by having their wedding in beautiful Laguna Beach! Laguna Beach is wedding CENTRAL for Orange County – rocky cliffs, blue Pacific, clean beaches, great downtown. So, Britney got ready overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the perfect Surf and Sand Resort in downtown Laguna Beach, which is just about a mile from the ceremony location of Occasions Laguna Village. The shocking green backdrop in this first image is from the fountain in front of the Surf and Sand Resort . . .

Here’s our men, playing around off Pacific Coast Highway . . .

Flowers for the ceremony/reception were from Weddings by Melia in Laguna Beach . . .

A perfect wedding day in Laguna Beach . . .

One of Britney’s favorite pics from the day . . .


You can see the fog rolling in in the background . . .


One of my favorite shots from the night, right after the cake cutting . . .

the BIG reason why we LOVE Laguna Beach . . .

Destination Wedding Photographer

One of the great things about working as a wedding photographer in Orange County, is that you already live and work in a ‘destination wedding’ location. Laguna Beach plays host to probably the most beach weddings in Orange County, and it is perect almost year around. Michelle and Jeff chose the popular Laguna Village Occasions for their ceremony and reception, with Michelle getting ready right next door at the Inn at Laguna Beach.



Jeff and the guys hanging out on Pacific Coast Hwy . . .

Michelle and Dad just before going down the stairs to the aisle. . .

Butterfly release . . .


Romantic walk on the beach . . .

LOVE the colors Michelle chose for her day . . .

Finishing up a perfect day . . .

Destination Wedding Photography

It is my hope to be shooting alot more weddings in resort Mexico – Cancun, Cabo san Lucas, and Cozumel! The following images are from one of several destination weddings that I photographed at the awesome 5 star/5 diamond One and Only Palmilla Resort in Cabo – a great start for Hoffmann! At the Palmilla resort you can get married at a beautiful traditional Mexican style stucco chapel (click here to see) or on the beach. The wedding of Isolde and Mark was a perfect beach wedding. You could see the ceremony site from her room at the Palmilla . . . not bad, eh?

Isolde getting her jewelry on, after slipping into her awesome Christian Dior gown . . .

It seemed the whole weekend could have been sponsored by Dior – all the bridesmaids dresses and Isolde’s beautiful shoes . . .

These flower girls were hanging out in the girl’s suite, being as cute as ever . . .

Classy . . .

Over in the guys room, the ties were still neatly lined up in a row . . .

Mark looking great for his bride-to-be . . .


After the ceremony I caught this quick moment between Isolde and her son . . .



a little art . . .

First dance . . .

Is your ceremony/reception going to be in Cabo San Lucas? maybe at the One and Only Palmilla? Give me a call, Hoffmann has LOTS of Mexico wedding photography experience. You can get more information at my destination wedding photography site.
Destination Wedding Photographer

You know Las Vegas is always such a tough wedding photography environment and no photographer ever wants to travel there. HAHA! Don’t try to talk me out of a perfect weekend in Vegas, especially with a couple like Steve and Susan! They were so generous as they invited me (and my WIFE) to photograph their special wedding day. The JW Marriott Resort in Summerlin Las Vegas Nevada is absolutely beautiful and luxurious. The weather was SO perfect . . . AND this is the pool I was swimming in all weekend! . . .

It looks like Steve is trying to decide if he really wants to put the tux on . . .

Susan was a few floors up, not having any problems getting ready! . . .

Steve and Susan own an online shoe store that they are VERY proud of – ExoticHighHeels.com – the wedding was a perfect event to show off some of their own product! Susan took one of the exotic pairs of shoes from her inventory and added some great accents . . .

Ready to ROCK! Looking good Susan! . . .

Steve also enjoying himself before the ceremony . . .

One of several semi-private ceremony locations at the JW Marriott Resort in Summerlin Las Vegas Nevada . . .

The kiss . . .

another kiss . . .

and a toast . . .

AND check out this awesome reception room! SO relaxing, loungy, intimate, classy and beautiful . . .


Shoe shaped bottle openers for all the guests! Of course, courtesy of ExoticHighHeels.com . . .

Susan and Steve coming in to a room full of applause for the grand entrance, moving right into the first dance . . .

Guests rushing to visit with the honorable bride and groom . . .

This is what the grounds of the JW Marriott Resort Las Vegas are like – lots of grand foliage, winding streams, pools, and a great golf course. Just outside of the reception room I took this late night long exposure . . .

Time to go back home – booooo! I’ll be BACK!!
Destination Wedding Photography

Deep in the wedding photography trenches of Los Angeles again! I love it! Debby and Hreir came to be as a referral from a super happy previous bride and are part of the extensive Armenian community in LA. They had a beautiful classy wedding that started in Sherman Oaks and Pasadena, then the ceremony in Studio City and then finally to the reception in Mission Hills. Here is Debby just about ready to go to the church! She looks so timeless and classy . . .

A very happy and excited groom . . .

Debby and Hreir had their wedding ceremony at the United Armenian Congregational Church (UACC) in Studio City, Los Angeles.

This is one of my favorite pictures from their day, it has a very timeless feel to it and also captures a very special moment as Debby walks down the aisle . . .


A couple giddy teenagers . . .

Arrival at the reception which took place at the Ararat Home in Mission Hills, Los Angeles . . .

Over 300 guests got to sit at beautiful, colorful tables like this one. . .

Once again, a very happy and excited groom! . . .

What a beautiful day! Thank you Debby and Hreir for allowing me to be part of your special event!