John and Monica + Engagement Session + Hollywood Wedding Photographer

With long hours of shooting and perfecting their stunts on the set of Bring it On it wasn't long before these two love birds would find eachother. I can just see John walking on his hands up to to Monica just to start conversation. One day they all decided to go bowling at the Lucky Strike with other friends from the set, and it was at that special spot they shared their first kiss. From then on these two have enjoyed life performing together, laughing together, cheering together, but most importantly loving together. 

When we talked about doing their engagement session, they were up for anything and everything. We had to split this session into two different days, but it was so worth spending the time with them and being creative! 

John and Monica I am so looking forward to your special day at Rancho Las Lomas this May!

Here are just a few of my favorites from our shoots, to see more of their session please click on the link below.

http://cliftonphotography.myshowit.com/johnandmonica/index.html

Meet their adorable babies Max and Mia!!! I can't wait to see their outfits for the wedding!

Okay seriously you two are amazing HOT!

This is were they had their first kiss! 

John loves to skate, and since it was hard to find a skate park that would let us shoot we found something even cooler!

Working on their dancing skills ;)

Feel the intensity of love!

yes a handstand! 

Transic Vibe + Album : Vision of Eclectica + Temecula Photographer

A few weeks ago I had an amazing opportunity to shoot this remarkable band, Transic Vibe. Paul Antony is the vision behind this four piece band that has been together for many years, but they are now ready to take what they have to the next level. 

This shoot was something that helped me search within myself as a photographer to think more outside the box and bring out who these artists are in an image. With photographing weddings you know that you have to capture the love and emotion, with a band I was at a block wall. Seriously, I've never been so nervous. What made it more at ease is that my most amazing and childhood friend Natalie whom is married to Paul, came along to our shoot and was not only supportive, but also our personal fashion stylist on hand. I do have to say what an awesome experience it was for me and how thankful I am to have had this opportunity.

Here are a few of my most favorites! Also if you would like to support and learn more of this upcoming band please visit their website www.transicvibe.com

Meet the artists!

David Shawn

Mark Molocznik

Mike Turpin

Paul Antony

This is my most favorite!

Sean + Monica Engagement Session Las Vegas Wedding Photographer

We all know the saying ,"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!" So happy to know that what happened between Sean and Monica in Las Vegas is were the start of their love story begins, and has brought us to this day! When I asked Monica her first thoughts of Sean, she chuckled and said, "I thought Sean was the most stuck up person ever!" I think Sean was just playing hard to get. A  group of old and new friends gathered to hang out for a weekend in Vegas, all dressed up and at a bar in the Venetian hotel Sean and Monica were introduced. Sean was a little reserved towards the girls, but within time conversations began and the chemistry between Sean and Monica was exploding.  

The proposal!

One thing about Sean and Monica is that they love life and adventure.  So what I have learned from my conversatios with Sean is that he is not only funny, full of jokes, but has a sweet romantic side.  So when Sean said he proposed to Monica on a hot air balloon over looking the valley, I couldn't help but give him a high five! Down on his knee and those lovely words, "Monica, will you marry me?" She said, "Yes!" of course!

It was only fitting that we go to Vegas for their engagement session. Fortunately I was already out there for WPPI a photography convention. We split the shoot in two days. The first day I met three other photog friends of mine Elizabeth Luna, Alicia Salcedo, and Ming Chien. We later met my beautiful couple and hit the famous sign and the Venetian Hotel. The second day it was just the three of us as we hit the Wynn and New York hotels. 

Thank you Monica and Sean for such a wonderful time, your love and warm personalities made this shoot unforgettable! I know that your wedding day is going to be just as spectacular! More than anything I am so greatful to have a new found friendship!

Here are a few of my favorite images to see more of the shoot and see a fun slideshow click on the link below:

http://cliftonphotography.myshowit.com/seanandmonica/index.html

A little off-camera lighting.

I though how cool would it be to go down the escalator, I love the spectators around!

The way they smile, is so contagious!

That night it was raining a little, so Monica and Sean were okay when I said let's recreate the notebook!

Can't you just feel the love! 

hmmm wonder what was said there! lol!

Holy hotness, yes you two know how to work it!

Wow! now that's what I call a dip!

The way Monica looks at Sean I can see her heart.