Rafael Alcala Photographer Blog

It was a warm, but gorgeous Southern California afternoon for Claudia and John intimate wedding. They exchanged vows in a beautiful traditional catholic wedding at St Mary’s Church in Los Angeles. Claudia looked amazing in her dress and John was sharp as ever with his million dollar smile.  After their nuptials, they were whisked off to their reception in the Malibu Hills, this beautiful home overlooking the Pacific was the perfect setting for their intimate party with family & friends.

The emotions, sights and sounds of the day were amazing, thanks so much guys for letting us be a part of your wonderful memories!

Great images of John by Joel Arellano

Ceremony: St Mary Catholic Church

Reception:  Malibu Beach House

Talented photographer & my right-hand man:  Joel Arellano

Also, check out their awesome engagement session:  UCLA Engagement Session

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Awesome shots of Jose & Groomsmen by Joel Arellano

The First Look

The Kiss!

The Details

Venues:  Cicada Restaurant  &  Millennium Biltmore Hotel

Hair & Make up:  Neihule Salon

Assistant Photographer:  Super talented  Joel Arellano

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• Annel Illescas says:

  This is a nice Picture!! Good Work, Ralph!☺

   (July 1, 2011 at 8:19 pm)

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• Mireya Camarillo says:

  Great picture! It was a wonderful day, and had a great time watching such a happy couple.

   (July 2, 2011 at 2:20 am)

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Last week I shot a wonderful wedding at CopperWynd Resort.  This beautiful resort is nestled high on a mountain ridge above Scottsdale, Copperwynd offers mountainside serenity accompanied with breathtaking views of the Valley.  Corrie & Jon were married  in a beautiful lawn ceremony overlooking the valley surround by friends & family followed by an intimate reception-dinner at Alchemy.

Wedding Coordinator, Julie Jones Russell coordinated all the details of the day and  Holli Christensen from Kensington Makeup Artist handled the hair & make up.  Special thank you to Allison Donnelly Photography for helping me shoot this wonderful wedding.

Love this shot!

Great shot from Allison Donnelly

another favorite

beautiful reflection off the piano

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• Sarina Love says:

  love the last image! so breathtaking!

   (March 10, 2011 at 4:11 am)

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• Thadius says:

  Ralph you’re my hero

   (March 10, 2011 at 6:52 pm)

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• Corrie Sprague says:

  Wow, I’m blown away…thanks so much Ralph! I love that piano shot! It’s going to be so hard to choose which ones we like the best!

   (March 11, 2011 at 7:54 pm)

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• Aunt Rose says:

  All the pictures are beautiful and extraordinary. I especially like the one where they are sitting alone looking at the sunset.

   (March 14, 2011 at 2:56 pm)

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• Barb Moon says:

  I absolutely love the pictures!!! It is hard to pick my favorite! The skill the photographer has shown just blows me away! I don’t think I would ever want to use anyone else!! Amazing shot off of the piano! Love them!!

   (April 4, 2011 at 12:56 pm)

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• Cheryl Holman says:

  They were worth the wait! Great job!!

   (April 5, 2011 at 3:46 am)

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• Mia says:

  Very beautiful.

   (April 26, 2011 at 7:48 pm)

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A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting a wonderful wedding.  Hillary and Bryan are a wonderful couple with a great family, day was filled with story’s, laughter & plenty of dancing.  Wedding ceremony was held on the beautiful Altadena Town & Country Club grounds followed by reception in their lovely ballroom.  Thank you Hillary & Bryan for allowing me to capture your wedding

What wonderful moment this was.  Hillary wrote a beautiful letter to her new step-daughter vowing to always love, support and protect her.

Venue: Altadena Town & Country Club

Hair & Make-up:  Christina Ha (hair.makeup622@yahoo.com)

MC/DJ:  Brady Westbrook – Props Production

1st photographer:  Mark Bassam

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• Christine Ha says:

  Hi Rafael,
  I’m the makeup artist that worked on Hillary&Brian’s wedding. At your earliest convenience could you please email copies of the “getting ready” pictures? Thank you so much! I cannot wait to see how you captured the moment and I will glady note your website/info along with the pictures for my portfolio!
  Thank you in advance for your reply and copies of the pictures!

  -Christine Ha
  714.661.0420
  hair.makeup622@yahoo.com

   (November 18, 2010 at 3:43 am)

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Carolina & Michael wedding at the Wayfarers Chapel was a beautiful event  followed by an awesome reception at the The Reef on the Water. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to photograph this beautiful couple on their special day.

Love this one!!

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• Carolina says:

  I love them all!!!!!!!!
  Rafael I love all of your work, so amazing!

   (October 11, 2010 at 1:45 am)

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Last week I assisted my good friend Amanda Patrice on a beautiful wedding!  Ceremony & Reception was held at the beautiful Sheraton Fairplex Hotel.  Tim & Kristin  absolutely wonderful!

Back to the Top ι  Let’s Connect on Facebook ι  Facebook Fan Page ι  Sheraton Fairplex

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• Amanda Patrice says:

  Absolutely perfect! I love it! Thanks for all your help that day

   (December 2, 2009 at 5:20 am)

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