Sean J. Mason Photography - Los Angeles Orange County Wedding Photographer

Our New Blog!

2009-10-06T00:28:00.001-07:00

Please visit us at our new blog at http://www.seanjmasonphotography.com/theblog

Aukse & Kas Wedding MAY 23, 2009

2009-09-06T02:04:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Aukse and Kas! This terrific couple did a great job implementing many Lithuanian traditions in their wedding. Their reception took place at The Los Angeles Athletic Club in Downtown Los Angeles. They performed a beautiful Lithuanian dance which was so fluid and fantastic!

Bridal Fashion Photo Shoot with The Ivory Suite

2009-07-27T19:16:00.000-07:00

We had a blast doing another bridal photo shoot with the beautiful gowns from my wife's bridal shop The Ivory Suite. It was a pleasure working with two terrific models Minta Allred and Brittney Ishibashi, and the talented Tara Dowburd-Luftman from MakeupTherapy.com. This time we featured gorgeous gowns from the designers Valena Valentina and Birnbaum & Bullock, and hair accessories plus jewelry from Justine M Couture. We look forward to reading your comments! :)

Jamie & Kelvin Engagement MAY 10, 2009

2009-06-23T20:22:00.000-07:00

We met Jamie when she came in during one of the Trunk Shows we were having at The Ivory Suite. She bought a beautiful Birnbaum and Bullock gown, and we are so honored to also be photographing her wedding. She definitely wanted to do a beach setting for their engagement session since she is an avid surfer, and loves the sun and water. That day at the beach was especially crowded, but we still had a great time and made it look like they were the only ones there. ;) We look forward to their wedding at the Pacific Palms Resort in Industry Hills.

Aukse & Kas' Engagement MAY 3, 2009

2009-06-23T16:46:00.000-07:00

Aukse and Kas make such an adorable couple! We met Aukse through her friend who was the maid of honor of another bride who bought her beautiful gown at my wife's bridal shop The Ivory Suite. They are so fun loving, and the camera loves them! They wanted a beach location for their engagement session - that's the great thing about living in SoCal, lots of scenic beaches to shoot at. We ended up shooting on a Sunday morning at 8:00am, and they were great sports about the early shoot time. We had loads of fun and starting so early, we didn't have to worry about the crowds. Their Lithuanian wedding ceremony will be at at Saint Casmire's Church, and their reception will take place in Downtown L.A. at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. We will also be posting photos from their wedding soon!

Lauren & Cooper Engagement APRIL 10, 2009

2009-06-23T16:26:00.000-07:00

We're kicking off our busy wedding season with a lot of engagement sessions! Lauren and Cooper will be getting married at the Newland House Museum in Huntington Beach. This fantastic couple are so fun to be around, and great to work with. We will be posting photos from their wedding soon so keep a watch out for them!

Helen & Dennis Wedding MARCH 28, 2009

2009-05-22T23:40:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Helen and Dennis! Getting married on a golf course at the Costa Mesa Country Club was most fitting as Dennis is a golf fanatic. I love the photos we took on the golf course after the ceremony - especially on the golf cart. They were the cutest couple riding around the golf course in a gown and tux! We had the greatest time and probably disrupted the concentration of some of the golfers on the course. ;) This sweet couple made me feel like part of the family, and it was a real pleasure getting to know them!

Our New Website!

2009-05-21T15:32:00.000-07:00

My wife has been working hard on redesigning our website so that it's easier to navigate, and the photographs are bigger! We launched it yesterday and welcome you to come check it out: http://www.seanjmasonphotography.com. Please feel free to share it your friends and family who are engaged to be married, or are interested in taking some cherished beautiful photographs! :) We hope you like it! Stay tuned for more photos and weddings that will be added to our new site...

Jennifer & Guillermo Wedding MARCH 14, 2009

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Congratulations Jennifer and Guillermo! This really nice couple got married at a gorgeous and VERY large Catholic church. They even had a Mariachi band play at the altar! Their reception was at the Los Angeles River Center where they had an awesome candy bar and great details. My favorite was their cake topper which were two love birds. :) After Jennifer changed into her ballet slippers, she got re-energized and danced the night away!

Jennifer & Guillermo Engagement MARCH 1, 2009

2009-04-30T23:42:00.000-07:00

My wife and I just returned from an AWESOME vacation in Maui! We will be posting pics from our trip so stay tuned. Now time to continue updating the blog. :) Jennifer and Guillermo wanted to take their engagement photos at the location of where he proposed to her, which I thought was such a neat idea! They did such a great job, and I loved the vibrancy of Jennifer's dress. Don't they have such cute dimples? :P Pictures from their beautiful wedding at the Los Angeles River Center will be coming next!

Beth & James Engagement FEB 18, 2009

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I love my job!!! Not only do I get the photograph people on one of the happiest days of their lives, but I also get to go to the happiest place on earth! Beth and James love Disneyland as much as my wife and I do, and we all hold annual passes. It was the most fitting place for them to have their engagement shoot, and it was so much fun. I think they did such a great job, and I am really looking forward to their wedding!

Nga Ting & Omair Wedding FEB 15, 2009

2009-04-08T20:31:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Nga Ting and Omair! This couple did a great job blending their two cultures, Chinese and Pakistani, for their wedding at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Thousand Oaks. I loved the colorful details, and the Pakistani outfits were gorgeous! After their traditional Muslim ceremony, they changed into their Western attire. I must say the reception food was one of the best I've ever had. It was a smorgasbord of Indian and Middle Eastern... mmmm MMMMM! :)

Nga Ting & Omair Engagement JAN 25, 2009

2009-04-08T00:05:00.000-07:00

Nga Ting and Omair are an adorable, young couple, who met in a class at USC while studying engineering. They both come from very instesting backgrounds and cultural traditions. Nga Ting is Chinese and Omair is Pakistani. They will have a traditional Muslim wedding which will be very interesting to photograph! We really look forward to their wedding at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Thousand Oaks.

A Soolip Wedding MARCH 29, 2009

2009-03-24T23:05:00.000-07:00

We are excited to have been invited to be one of the exhibitors at A Soolip Wedding, taking place at the beautiful Vibiana located in downtown Los Angeles. This highly anticipated event will take place on Sunday, March 29th from 11am to 3pm. Every vendor participating has joined by invitation only, so we are feeling quite honored. Tickets to attend are normally $45 at the door, but we are offering $30 discount tickets purchased from their website. The discount code is FF09, and we definitely hope to see you there!

Helen & Dennis Engagement NOV. 29, 2008

2009-03-16T22:38:00.000-07:00

Helen and Dennis are such a sweet couple. For their engagement session, they came so well prepared and even had a change of clothes. Great for a different look! They're a lot of fun to be around, and I really enjoy their company. I look forward to photographing their wedding at the Costa Mesa Country Club!

Baby Sophia Turns 1!

2009-03-01T00:26:00.000-08:00

It was Baby Sophia's 1st birthday and I had the privilege of taking photos of this absolutely adorable little girl. She's like a living doll and loves to be in front of the camera. She is definitely a natural and adores Elmo! Happy 1st Birthday Sophia!

The Wong Family

2009-02-28T01:03:00.000-08:00

We had the pleasure of photographing family portraits for this beautiful family, the Wong's. Their baby daughter Sabrina was full of energy and super cute in front of the camera. They are a really sweet family, and we are so honored that they used the photographs for their Christmas cards!

Day After Shoot

2009-02-27T23:35:00.001-08:00

Many of our couples ask if we can do a Day After Shoot, otherwise known as "Trash the Dress" for them, and the answer is YES! We think this type of photo shoot is a great idea because not only does it give the bride a chance to wear her gorgeous and expensive gown again, but it captures the couple's moment together in a more relaxed and casual environment. We don't really like to call this "Trash the Dress" since it doesn't reflect the type of shoot we do. We don't encourage couples to submerge themselves under water, roll around in the mud, and destroy a $5000 gown. However, to each his/her own. We want the photographs to still be beautiful and natural. Check out the Day After Shoot we did for Kelsey and Scott, and again as always, they were so photogenic and fantastic. Thanks guys! :)

2009 Bride's Choice Awards!

2009-02-05T21:28:00.001-08:00

WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, just announced that Sean J. Mason Photography has won the 2009 Bride's Choice Awards™!

In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. This year’s recipients represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US. That means Sean J. Mason Photography is one of the very best wedding photographers.

Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews.

We would like to thank our past clients for speaking on our behalf and helping us win the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award!

Karen & Vin Wedding NOVEMBER 1, 2008

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Congratulations Karen and Vin! Karen and Vin had a traditional Chinese tea ceremony at Karen's parents house where she wore her Grandma's exquisite Chinese wedding gown. Karen then changed into a traditional western wedding gown, and then for the reception, into her mother's Chinese qi pao. Their ceremony took place at the beautiful Pasadena Museum of History. Luckily, we finished taking most of the formal photographs prior to the ceremony since it started to rain. Right after the ceremony finished, it poured! We were able to get some great photographs inside the museum, and the day was still beautiful.

Jennifer & Robert Wedding OCTOBER 12, 2008

2009-01-26T01:44:00.000-08:00

Congratulations Jennifer and Robert! Jennifer is one of the "suite " brides who purchased her gorgeous gown by Lea-Ann Belter at my wife's shop The Ivory Suite. This endearing couple had the most heartfelt wedding at the beautiful Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at Cal State Long Beach. They had a butterfly release during the ceremony, and the most amazing thing was that three of the butterflies remained on her bouquet throughout the night after being transferred from her gown and his tux. The three butterflies represented their parents, as they were smiling down on them from above.

Stephanie Lincoln OCTOBER 11, 2008

2009-01-25T22:44:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of taking commercial head shots for Stephanie Lincoln, who also modeled for our Los Angeles Weddings Magazine ad. I am always so amazed at her natural talent in front of the camera. She is currently working on landing more commercial gigs so definitely keep a watch out for her!

Erin & Tanner Engagement SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

2009-01-16T22:31:00.000-08:00

We first met Erin when she came in with her wonderful family to try on gowns at my wife's bridal boutique, The Ivory Suite. She bought a beautiful gown there and also booked us to be her wedding photographer. We can't wait to photograph her and Tanner's wedding at the Hotel Laguna. It's going to be amazing!

Becky & Mark Wedding SEPTEMBER 27, 2008

2009-01-02T00:47:00.000-08:00

Becky and Mark's wedding was a blast to photograph! They are both architects who hone a flare for design, and the love for mid-century design. Their venue was at The Stuart in Pasadena - a mid-century converted office building with a large subterranean atrium. They somehow managed to talk the owners of the building into renting it out for their reception. It was the first, and perhaps last, wedding reception to be held at the venue. It played right into Becky and Mark's mid-century theme, and the details, including the wedding cake all tied into the design. Their wedding was absolutely marvelous!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-01T23:24:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone! We look forward to another very exciting year in 2009. We are getting busier than ever which we are so grateful for. The other good news is that we will NOT be raising our rates in 2009! We are keeping our low and very reasonable 2008 rates, which I am sure you are excited about. :) We look forward to meeting you in this New Year of 2009!

South Pasadena Strings Program

2009-01-01T22:17:00.000-08:00

I had the privilege of working with Susan Pascale, the Director of South Pasadena Strings Program, to take some portraits of her daughter and students. These kids are so precious with their instruments, and truly have a lot of talent. They will be going to Carnegie Hall in April 2009 which is very exciting! The boys will be wearing little penguin tuxes purchased from my wife's bridal shop The Ivory Suite.

Holmes Family Portraits

2008-12-10T16:41:00.001-08:00

Our nice neighbors asked us to take some family portraits of them before their boys went back to college. The older son goes to Yale, and the younger one goes to UC Berkley. It was a really fun photo shoot and we had a blast!

Amy & Brian Wedding SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

2008-12-10T15:50:00.000-08:00

Congratulations Amy and Brian! Amy is one of our most delightful brides who had also purchased her stunning gown and flower girl dresses at my wife's bridal shop The Ivory Suite in South Pasadena, fabulously designed by Lea-Ann Belter. Their wedding venue was held at a gorgeous facility in Laguna Beach called Seven Degrees. Everything was top notch with each detail down to perfection (mostly due to Amy's mom who worked so hard to put everything together)! This beautiful couple will always be very close and dear to our hearts.

Oops, I am a little behind on blogging!

2008-12-10T15:15:00.000-08:00

Sorry about my absence in blogging, but it has been a crazy few months. Now that I have a chance to come up for some air, I'm excited to post all the things that I've been up to lately. Thanks for your patience! :)

Karen & Vin Engagement II SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

2008-10-24T22:34:00.000-07:00

Karen and Vin asked me if I could do another engagement shoot for them since it was the hottest day of the year at their first engagement shoot. They didn't feel comfortable and relaxed since they were sweating bullets the whole time. Although I thought their first set of photos looked great, I was happy to give them another photo shoot. They were absolutely ecstatic with their second photo shoot pictures. Yay! :) We are so excited for their wedding at the beautiful Pasadena History Museum.

Dawn & Winn Slide Show

2008-10-24T01:55:00.000-07:00

Becky & Mark Engagement AUGUST 23, 2008

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Becky and Mark definitely love to laugh and have fun! They are architects and have a great sense of design. It was great to think outside the box with them and do something a little different. They were a little shy about taking photos, but after they received them, they told me how much they had fun and loved their pictures. :) I will be posting pictures from their very unique wedding at The Stuart in Pasadena soon so stay tuned!

Association of Bridal Consultants - Fashion Show

2008-10-23T21:29:00.000-07:00

My wife's bridal shop The Ivory Suite was asked to feature their gowns at the Association of Bridal Consultants fashion show at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. I had the privilege of being one of the featured photographers. The gowns were gorgeous and all the models did such a great job showcasing them. The event was a huge success - great job everyone!

Joanna & Robert Wedding AUGUST 17, 2008

2008-10-15T23:24:00.001-07:00

Congratulations Joanna and Robert! I have known Joanna for over 5 years, so it was a great honor to photograph her wedding. Their beautiful ceremony was in a gorgeous Greek Orthodox Church in Los Angeles. The grand reception was at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, and their centerpieces were the most spectacular ones I have every seen! They did not spare a dime on their wedding, and it sure shows!

Janet & Tom Wedding AUGUST 2, 2008

2008-10-08T23:22:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Janet and Tom! Janet and Tom had their wedding ceremony at a beautiful church in Hollywood. This sweet couple had a wonderful family, and great friends who loved to have fun. The reception was at a historical restaurant where the newlyweds celebrated the night away.

Kelsey & Scott Wedding JULY 26, 2008

2008-08-10T19:57:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Kelsey and Scott! What can I say? This couple is just awesome. Not only do they make a great couple, but they make great subjects! Their wedding at the Marina Del Rey Hotel was so fun, I almost forgot I was working =P. It was so hard deciding on which photos to post, so we will be posting more on our website here. We are also going to do a "Day After" photo shoot with them so stay tuned for those pictures!

Maria & Alessio Wedding JULY 5, 2008

2008-08-09T23:43:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Joey (Maria) and Ale (Alessio)! This spunky, fun couple was up to doing anything at their reception which took place at the Los Angeles Police Academy Rock Garden. At the end of the night, I said to them "it would be great if we can get some pictures of you two on that rock, but that's not going to happen because of the water". And the next thing I knew, they hopped over the water (yes, with heels and all), and were on the rock! That made for some terrific photos of the both of them... thanks you guys!

Monika & Robert Wedding JULY 6, 2008

2008-08-07T01:13:00.001-07:00

Congratulations Monika and Robert! This couple's wedding held at the Pacific Palms Resort in Industry Hills was definitely a new experience for us. It was so interesting that the bride was raised in Paraguay, therefore her first language is Spanish. Everyone was speaking Spanish, Tawainese, Mandarin and English all at the same time. Now how cool is that?! But one thing we can say, was that their love for each other was not "lost in translation."

Kimi & Andy Wedding JUNE 28, 2008

2008-07-19T02:34:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Kimi and Andy! Their beautiful wedding at the Wilshire Grand in Little Tokyo was filled with fun, love, and a HUGE family. Kimi wore her mother's traditional Japanese kimono which was absolutely stunning. Her little niece also wore the most adorable mini kimono in pink. We couldn't get enough of all the cute kids in the crowd!

Karen & Vin Engagement JUNE 21, 2008

2008-07-07T22:17:00.000-07:00

Karen and Vin are a really picturesque couple. It was the hottest day of the year on their engagement shoot, but they look way cool in their pictures. Great job guys!

Kimi & Andy Engagement JUNE 14, 2008

2008-07-07T18:06:00.001-07:00

Kimi and Andy make such a cute couple to photograph. Their big smiles and her dimples were the highlight of the day! I also photographed their beautiful wedding at the Wilshire Grand in Little Tokyo where Kimi wore a full kimono. I will be posting those photos soon!

Our Location Scout JULY 1, 2008

2008-07-03T23:14:00.000-07:00

My lovely wife and I went location scouting the other day and wanted to test out a great spot that we found. She was my "model" and I think the photographs turned out great (but of course I am partially biased :P). I can't wait to use this location again to do an engagement photo shoot or for head shots and family portraits!

Los Angeles Weddings Magazine Photo Shoot

2008-06-02T03:34:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun photographing for our ad in the next issue of Los Angeles Weddings Magazine coming out this August 2008 on newstands! Coupled with my wife's bridal salon The Ivory Suite Bridal Boutique, we are featuring a stunning gown from Lea-Ann Belter Bridal - Southern California exclusive to The Ivory Suite Bridal Boutique. Enjoy the photos and you can view more on our main website http://www.seanjmasonphotography.com/ under "Portraits"!

Dawn & Winn Wedding MAY 24, 2008

2008-05-31T00:33:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Dawn and Winn! Dawn and Winn make such a great couple full of life and love for each other and their beautiful family. It was truly a great honor to photograph their wedding and their top-notch reception which took place at Dawn's gorgeous home in Pasadena.

Amy & Brian Engagement APRIL 27, 2008

2008-05-29T01:29:00.000-07:00

We met Amy and her mom when they came to my wife's bridal salon The Ivory Suite Bridal Boutique. They were so delightful and bought a beautiful gown and accessories from us. Amy and Brian make such a wonderful couple and I know they will have so much fun on their Big Day. We are so excited to shoot their wedding at Seven Degrees in Laguna and Amy in her gown!

Breanna & Elijah Wedding APRIL 19, 2008

2008-05-05T00:26:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Breanna and Elijah! Their beautiful wedding reception took place at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood & Highland. It was a blast taking pictures of Elijah and his groomsmen walking down Hollywood Blvd! This really cool couple had a day filled with fun and everyone danced the night away.

Trisha & Chad Wedding APRIL 12, 2008

2008-04-27T00:20:00.002-07:00

Congratulations Trisha and Chad! This great couple's wedding took place at a beautiful Buddhist Temple in Little Tokyo, and the reception at the Wilshire Grand. Their Officiant was very funny and almost forgot to announce the kiss! Alas, they kissed and sealed their pronouncement as husband and wife.

Trisha & Chad Engagement MARCH 16, 2008

2008-03-30T00:06:00.000-07:00

Trisha and Chad chose to take their engagement photos at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden. It was an absolutely beautiful day, and the grounds were gorgeous. They have such wonderful upbeat personalities, and it was a lot of fun hanging out with them! We are so excited for their wedding at a Buddhist Temple in Little Tokyo, and their reception at the Wilshire Grand!

Kelsey & Scott Engagement MARCH 2, 2008

2008-03-29T21:58:00.000-07:00

Kelsey and Scott found this awesome location to take their engagement photos. Great job guys! They have such good chemistry together which really shows through the photographs. This young and fun couple love being with each other, and the camera loves them! Their wedding at the Marina Del Rey Hotel is going to be a blast!

Erika & James Wedding NOV 3, 2007

2008-03-26T21:33:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Erika and James! This couple got married in a beautiful church in West Covina. The flower girls and bright flowers really added to the photographs! The cake looked absolutely delicious, but it's too bad I didn't get to have any!

Elizabeth & Ed Wedding OCT 20, 2007

2008-03-11T22:33:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Elizabeth and Ed! This really nice, easy going, fun loving couple was all smiles on their wedding day. They loved life, each other, and knew how to have fun... and so did their big happy families!

Jenny & Peter Wedding JUNE 16, 2007

2008-03-02T23:01:00.000-08:00

Congratulations Jenny and Peter! Peter and his lovely wife Jenny got married at the Oneonta Church in their hometown of South Pasadena, CA. They met in high school and were old friends (Peter had a huge crush on her), and they finally started dating a few years ago. Way to go Peter :P! Their reception took place at the San Gabriel Hilton, and their room decor was absolutely stunning and dramatic. Everyone loved the 20's "gangsta" theme.