I shot Lauren Christensen’s wedding in 2007 and when we shot her sister Chelsea’ wedding last summer we reconnected and I was stoked to hear about her vintage bridal hairpeice company, Lobomeme, that she had spearheaded! Last week we got to coordinate on a much anticipated shoot for her new spring line. We teamed up with our amazing florist next door, Corinne of Panacea Floral Event Design who ran with Lauren’s inspiration boards and created whimsical bridal bouquets. Reeda Gorham went to work and prepped our models with unbelievable lashes and flirty fun makeup and Skylae Johnson was the mastermind behind the whimsical hairstylings, both from Faces and A La Mode. Wardrobe was largely from Lauren’s vintage collection wardrobe, and the beautiful lace dress and slip, and the tea length tea dress and sash were shipped in from Maine from Kara Wilbur’s new bridal gown boutique Sweet Love. Laura Robertson of Touch of Style Event joined us as well to help coordinate day of details (including the live doves!) and throw in her always appreciated style tips. To top if off we got to shoot at two of my favorite locations in San Luis Obispo, the Santitarium Spa (you have to see this place to believe it!) and the majestic Montana de Oro eucalyptus groves. Thanks to our models Alexa and Kassie, and Necia for assisting with lighting. Sophie and I took turn shooting the models, check out her blog as well for more pictures from the day! It was a blast getting to work with so many amazingly talented and creative professionals and good friends!




















Corinna Hoffman — How fun!! I love the shots with the doves :) Awesome pictures!
Beth Van Trees — Those are beautiful as usual. Great hair pieces too!
Mike Tinholt — Great session. Amazing location and the model is beautiful. I love her look.
Melissa Kramer — What a gorgeous photo shoot! Great job, Mike! Lauren, your hair pieces are just gorgeous!
Alex Rubin — Great work incredible! Awesome photos.
Andreas Feusi — Wow. Great work, Mike.
Corinne Samu Smith — In LOVE! When can we do this again?! These were so beautifully styled and Lauren’s elements are just crazy wonderful. Thank you both for including me – it was just dreamy.
Em — These are amazing!! I like them a lot!
Jake — Insane Mike!
teresa vigil — MIKE!!! what a hottie model. very Aveda.
annajoy — uhhhhfreakingMAZING. you’re really pushing the edge with style, color, posing mike! lovesit!
Rich Ferguson — Love the girl, love the look, love Mike, love it all!
Scarlett Lillian — Um, A-MAZING! Love… love…. LOVE this shoot! You rock Mike!
Andie Berning — Wow! The photography is absolutely stunning! I really love the Lo Boheme hairpieces. I think I will share them with my readers!!