Category Archives: photoshoots
White and green is my favorite winter color combination. Wait, who am I kidding? White and green is definitely my favorite any-time color combination. My own wedding over six years ago was white, green and chocolate brown, and to this day that remains my favorite palette. The palette can be fresh and modern, or rustic and earthy– either way, it always looks good!
Here’s a little table and bouquet that I designed recently, using holiday greenery, classic vendela roses, scabiosa pods, privet berries, and wonderful vintage-looking paper flowers with a pretty old-fashioned script! Of course, there’s also some totally scrumptious (and uber expensive!) french grosgrain ribbon. Yummy! Enjoy!
Even though it’s cold outside, this bouquet makes me feel warm and fuzzy. Flowers, designed well, can definitely banish wintertime woes!
Images | Floral Design | Styling by Lauryl Lane.
Several years ago, a girl named Joy started a blog about baking. I started reading her blog. Then a while later, she had a blogiversy party in downtown Los Angeles, and I attended. I got to meet Joy and bring her some flowers. Joy and I follow each other on Twitter, and that’s fun. But I was so suprised and delighted when I received an email from her a couple weeks ago, asking if she could hire me to design & style florals on a cake for her. Not just any old cake, but a cake that might possibly grace the cover of her first cookbook, due out early next year!
So last week, Joy came over to my house with a bright pink cake and a whole bunch of camera gear. I worked my floral magic, and then Joy took pictures. It was loads of fun, and Joy even blogged some fun photos afterwards!
Personally, I took a grand total of 3 iPhone images. Bad me. I was having too much fun watching Joy shoot with her fancy-schmancy camera. So these are the flowers in the studio, all ready to work with. And the floralized cake on my dining room table, where Joy shot. The third photo is mostly of Joy’s rear end, so I thought I’d hold onto it in case I ever need to blackmail her. Unlikely, though, since she’s one of the nicest gals around. Congratulations on the cookbook, Joy! I can hardly wait to get it into my grubby (literally) little hands! xoxo
Images | Florals | Styling by Lauryl Lane.
My dear friend Stefani Sikora recently launched a new website showcasing her talents as a makeup artist, and I was so honored when she asked me to help her with some images for her portfolio.
Stefani and I became good friends my freshman year of college, and have remained close ever since. Stefani helped me with my makeup during theatre productions in college, and did my makeup for me on my wedding day, over five years ago! I am so happy that she is now a certified makeup artist and that we have the opportunity to work together. She’s already done makeup design for several of my clients, and they love her just as much as I do!
Here are just a few of my favorites from our shoot… you can see more of Stefani’s work on her site.
I absolutely loved this high-fashion look.
And isn’t this “golden goddess” stunning?
Last but not least, Twiggy! Isn’t she fun??? I’ll share more at a later date! 
Here are some more photos from the (500) Days of Summer inspiration shoot for Serendipity Magazine. View Part 1 here, Part Two here. These photos are so dreamy, aren’t they?
An urban, rooftop setting for a romantic, detailed tablescape.
Chalkboard place-mats with hand-drawn skyline, absolutely genius!
CREDITS | Concept Design: Esther Kim, Jen Campbell and Lauryl Lane | Event Coordination & Styling: Esther Kim of My Bride Story | Model Styling: Jen Campbell of Green Wedding Shoes | Photography: Sarah Yates Photography | Floral Design & Styling: Lauryl Lane | Vintage Props, Rentals & Styling: Jeni Maus from Found Vintage Rentals | Stationary Design: Wiley Valentine | Hair/Make-up: Theresa Huang and Manning Lee of TH Makeup & Hair Design | Videography: Jason Kim of Cloud 9 Cinematography | Architect/Chalk Artist: Jennifer Choi | Vintage Dresses: Mill Crest Vintage | Shoes (bride and groom): Shoebuy.com | Hairpiece: Rachel Larraine | Models: Cazzy Golomb & Alex Hwang | Venue: Oviatt Penthouse
Here are some photos from the pancake bar portion of the (500) Days of Summer-inspired photoshoot that I worked on recently (Part 1, here)!
CREDITS | Concept Design: Esther Kim, Jen Campbell and Lauryl Lane | Event Coordination & Styling: Esther Kim of My Bride Story | Model Styling: Jen Campbell of Green Wedding Shoes | Photography: Sarah Yates Photography | Floral Design & Styling: Lauryl Lane | Vintage Props, Rentals & Styling: Jeni Maus from Found Vintage Rentals | Stationary Design: Wiley Valentine | Hair/Make-up: Theresa Huang and Manning Lee of TH Makeup & Hair Design | Videography: Jason Kim of Cloud 9 Cinematography | Architect/Chalk Artist: Jennifer Choi | Vintage Dresses: Mill Crest Vintage | Shoes (bride and groom): Shoebuy.com | Hairpiece: Rachel Larraine | Models: Cazzy Golomb & Alex Hwang | Venue: Oviatt Penthouse
Earlier this spring, I worked on the concept design, styling and florals for a feature shoot for Serendipity Magazine. The shoot was inspired by the film (500) Days of Summer, easily one of my favorite movies ever (Zooey Deschanel, I have a serious crush on you!). While it looks like summer in these photos, don’t be fooled! It was April on a rooftop in downtown Los Angeles, and we were freezing! I went home after my 14+ hour day, sniffling like crazy!
For more details, you can pick up a copy of the magazine today (sold at Barnes and Noble, Borders, CVS, Bristol Farms and Ralphs!), or check out the posts on Green Wedding Shoes: Part One and Part Two. Enjoy!
Shot at the park that figures prominently in (500) Days of Summer.
CREDITS | Concept Design: Esther Kim, Jen Campbell and Lauryl Lane | Event Coordination & Styling: Esther Kim of My Bride Story | Model Styling: Jen Campbell of Green Wedding Shoes | Photography: Sarah Yates Photography | Floral Design & Styling: Lauryl Lane | Vintage Props, Rentals & Styling: Jeni Maus from Found Vintage Rentals | Stationary Design: Wiley Valentine | Hair/Make-up: Theresa Huang and Manning Lee of TH Makeup & Hair Design | Videography: Jason Kim of Cloud 9 Cinematography | Architect/Chalk Artist: Jennifer Choi | Vintage Dresses: Mill Crest Vintage | Shoes (bride and groom): Shoebuy.com | Hairpiece: Rachel Larraine | Models: Cazzy Golomb & Alex Hwang | Venue: Oviatt Penthouse
Remember these photos from Richelle Dante of the florals I designed for a photoshoot in Santa Barbara? Well, Richelle just launched her new website, and she created this exquisite video for the front page of the new site. You can read about the process of creating the video here, and watch it below or on Richelle’s site!
Dream from Richelle Dante on Vimeo.
I am delighted to share with you this sneak peek video of a photo shoot that I recently worked on for Serendipity Magazine. The magazine doesn’t come out until June- but when it’s available, you’ll want to get your hands on a copy- Sarah Yates’ photography will blow your mind! In the meantime, take a peek!
’500 days of Summer’ Inspiration to reality photoshoot from Jason Kim on Vimeo.
Not too long ago, Orange County photographer Richelle Dante hired me to design some florals for a shoot she was doing up in Santa Barbara. Richelle is a tremendous photographer and I am always so pleased when I get the chance to work with her. She basically gave me free reign to design, giving me just a basic color scheme and the general shoot aesthetic, “dreamy and green.” The result? A totally sweet, uber romantic bouquet and boutonniere– and these stunning photos from Richelle. Enjoy!
The bouquet featured roses, ranunculus, delphinium, asters and geranium leaves.
The boutonniere was made of two ranunculus blooms, a pinch of delphinium, and a geranium leaf, tied off with a bit of lace.
Positively dreamy!
Images by Richelle Dante.
I know I shared photos of this tablescape + bouquet yesterday, but today I received fresh images from Richelle Dante. I absolutely love Richelle’s work and I was just thrilled when she agreed to come shoot for me. Feast your eyes on this pretty overload… every artistic creation looks better through the lens of a talented photographer!
Isn’t this bouquet scrumptious? The blackberries kill me! And the romantic velvet ribbon wrap- swoon.
Images by Richelle Dante.
Florals| Styling by Lauryl Lane.
