I’m so excited to share this Irish inspired wedding I photographed last year! Candice is an environmental scientist, while Justin is a tattoo artist. It’s so awesome to see two people meet from different industries.

This was my first time photographing at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. It’s a unique venue as it is an amphitheater set in the mountain canyon deep in Topanga. This venue hosts a variety of different performances from improv and acting classes to plays and concerts.

As soon as I got to the venue, we started with individual groomsmen and bridesmaid portraits. Although the outside area of the amphitheater was limiting, we were able to find some nice locations to take the group photos. After taking photos of the groomsmen, I had the bridesmaid set up in a different part of the area. Once the bridesmaid portraits were finished, I took some solo portraits of Candice. Can I say that I LOVE HER DRESS?! I also love the floral wraith that share wore. She also nailed it with the poses! I felt like I was in a fairytale when I was capturing these photos.

One thing that struck me the most about this wedding was the details from Irish folklore. Out of all the wedding details I photographed, this one stood out to me the most! After the ceremony, we had some amazing tacos from Kon-Tiki Taco. Then it was time to dance the night away as the amphitheater turned into a pretty lit dance floor!

Photographer: Makito Umekita Photography

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Coordinator: Ekklesia Events

Officiant: Gavin Hayes

Catering: Kon-Tiki Taco

Harpist: Liska Yamada