Rafael Alcala Photographer Blog

Lizbeth | The Grand

Rafael — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:17:20 +0000

Lizbeth | Long Beach

Rafael — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:22:16 +0000

Malibu Wedding

Rafael — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:36:13 +0000

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

Millennium Biltmore & Cicada Wedding

Rafael — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:46:44 +0000

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

Griffith Observatory Engagement | Mia & Will

Rafael — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:29:34 +0000

Last month I had the privilege of shooting Mia & Will engagement session, here are a few shots from the session

UCLA Engagement | Claudia & John

Rafael — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:47:36 +0000

Here’s a sneak preview of Claudia & John UCLA engagement session, more to come soon…

On this E-session I had my good friend and great photographer Joel shooting with me, here’s a few of his shots.

Tustin Ranch Engagement | Linda & Jose

Rafael — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:29:01 +0000

Disneyland Engagement | Karina & Ronnie

Rafael — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:18:56 +0000

Oh what a fun couple Karina & Ronnie are, We had a blast walking around Disneyland & California Adventure. They were looking for images a little different from your normal Disney pictures, I think we succeeded! I’m looking forward to their wedding this fall it’s going to be a great time.

Corrie & Jon | CopperWynd Resort | Wedding

Rafael — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 04:48:17 +0000

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

Corrie & Jon | Atlanta, Georgia

Rafael — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:55:58 +0000

I had such a great privilege of shooting Corrie & Jon’s engagement session in their home town of Lawrenceville. we started off at their favorite tea shop Aristeacrats then walked around historic Lawrenceville. We finished up at beautiful Stone Mountain Park, I look forward to shooting their destination wedding in late Feb at the beautiful CopperWynd Resort in Arizona.