Hi. It's me, Kortney -crawling out of the dark pits of lockdown. Finally back in the game after 3 months of a dry spell, and baby I am on fire and ready for more action!


Michelle & Michael were supposed to tie the knot back in June surrounded by a plethora of friends at Ole Hanson Beach Club in San Clemente. They were one of many couples whose wedding was put on hold due to COVID. Although they couldn't control the situation with the pandemic, they took initiative on how they reacted to it.


They decided to get married at Laguna Hills Courthouse. Due to circumstances relating to COVID (again), the county had to relocate their marriage license to the Honda Center in Anaheim. The Honda Center is an indoor arena for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. So yes, Michelle & Michael got married at a ticket booth outside of the arena. Now that's a story to tell their future kids!


After their ceremony, we went to grub at In-N-Out. Shoutout to the Huntington Beach location for being super chill and letting us take photos inside! By the way, COVID In-N-Out is the PERFECT time to take photos there. You don't have to worry about people in the background!


We were supposed to take photos at the beach, however; they were super content with their photos at In-N-Out (easy going couple, am I right?). On the way home, we swung by Din Tai Fung to get togo or as Michelle puts it, "It's my wedding day, I'm not going to go cheap on our wedding meal!". Since we were already in the Costa Mesa area, I suggested we stopped by Noguchi Garden and we had no regrets with the white walls and simple geometry. Also, it gave me the opportunity to practice my skills with midday harsh sunlight!


Congratulations to Michelle & Michael! I can't wait to party even harder in 2021!

Shopping center exterior with palm trees and Honda signage.
Diamond engagement ring nestled in pink rose petals.
Wedding rings displayed with pink and white roses.
Couple in formal attire standing at ticket window counter outside brick building.
Couple in formal attire with face masks at ticket window counter.
Couple purchasing tickets at outdoor ticket window with Tickets sign above.
Close up of hands holding pink and green floral wedding bouquet.
Couple in formal wear standing at outdoor ticket window counter.
Person in white dress reaching toward person in suit at ticket counter.
Close up of hands exchanging rings during outdoor ceremony.
Person in suit jacket and face mask standing at outdoor ticket window.
Close up of hands during wedding ceremony exchange at ticket counter.
Couple in wedding attire standing at outdoor ticket window under Tickets sign.
Couple in wedding attire sharing a playful moment outside a ticket window.
Couple in formal wear interacting playfully near a ticket window.
Couple sharing a romantic moment outside a brick building with windows.
Exterior view of an In-N-Out Burger restaurant building with palm trees.
Couple in wedding attire sharing milkshakes at a retro diner booth.
Couple enjoying drinks together at an outdoor restaurant table.
Close-up shot of someone drinking from a straw at a fast food restaurant.
Minimalist architectural photo with two people standing on white surface against grey sky.
Person in dark suit sitting on geometric white concrete structure.
Person in formal wear posing against modern concrete architecture.
Couple in wedding attire posing against modern concrete architecture.
A couple in wedding attire pose against a light gray wall for artistic minimalist portraits.
Romantic wedding couple shares intimate moments against a minimalist concrete wall backdrop.
Artistic bridal portraits captured against a clean white wall with modern composition.
Elegant wedding bouquet featuring pink and peach roses with eucalyptus leaves against white background.
Candid bridal portraits showcase joyful moments with a stunning floral bouquet.
Modern wedding photography with couple walking along minimalist white corridor.
Joyful wedding couple embraces and laughs together during their photo session.
Sweet candid moments between newlyweds against a minimalist white backdrop.
Intimate wedding portraits capture tender moments between the couple.
Close-up shot of hands exchanging wedding rings during an intimate ceremony.
Interior view of a car with passengers visible through the windshield.
Wedding party in formal attire posing against a white wall outdoors.

Photos With Kortney is a California and destination digital wedding photographer creating timeless and artful imagery for the spontaneous and irrevocably in love couples.