Peterson Design and Photography

What is your favorite thing about your person, the one you love? For Alyson, it was João's patience, she's never met anyone with as much gentle patience as João! For João, it is Alyson's passion, for her job, for everything she does! When deciding on what props they wanted to use for their session, they decided let's put that on a chalkboard! And I am so glad they did! These two met online like so many other couples. Alyson was drawn to João because of his quiet nature, she was tired of every first date feeling like an interview! He was drawn to her energy and how they clicked together right from the start! The rest was history! For their session they wanted to take pictures around the Orange Circle where João grew up and where they spent a lot of time together adding a bit of a vintage flair to go with the historic area and antique shops. We are so excited for these two, they truly are perfect together! Click any image to launch a larger viewing window. Enjoy!

We loved being a part of Amanda and Scott's Memorial Day Weekend wedding! These two are originally from California, but now live in Texas. They wanted to celebrate their special day with friends and family back home so their wedding was here in CA, specifically in Camarillo at Wedgwood Sterling Hills . We started off their beautifully sunny and breezy wedding day at their AirBnb adjacent to the venue where Amanda and Scott both got ready.  It was a little strange to see the bride and groom both getting ready in the same space, but it made it so fun! However, after make-up and hair were done and the dress out, the groom was no longer allowed to see the bride until their first look ;) After everyone was dressed, these two did their first look in the backyard of the AirBnb; these two were so sweet and tender once the saw each other in their wedding best, they both laughed and loved how great the other looked!   Next we headed to Malibu Creek State Park with the bridal party for some p