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Wedding Planning Advice・Mexican Folklore・35mm Film Photography
Plan a Simple Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding
A simple guide to planning a civil wedding ceremony in Beverly Hills.
Wedding Without a Bridal Party: Do It
Say no to bridesmaids and groomsmen for your wedding in 2026.
Disposable Cameras for Weddings: Don't Do It
Real costs of throwaway cameras, their failures, and smarter alternatives.
Tipping Wedding Vendors: Don't Do it in 2026
A simple flat-rate tipping guide plus non-monetary alternatives.
Wedding Suit Cost 2026: Why You Should Buy Not Rent
Practical fashion advice for the casual groom wearing a tux or a suit for the first time.
19 Best Downtown Los Angeles Wedding Venues
A curated list of unique small and rooftop wedding venues in Downtown L.A.
12 Best Pasadena Wedding Venues and 2026 Cost
Hidden gem wedding venues in Old Pasadena for micro weddings.
Highland Park and Eagle Rock Wedding Venues 2026 Cost
The curated list of 11 trendy casual wedding venues in Northeast Los Angeles.
Carondelet House: Small Wedding Venue Los Angeles
Italian 1920s brick home in Los Angeles for intimate micro weddings.
11 Best Hollywood Wedding Venues: 2026 Cost
Old Hollywood and West Hollywood Venues for Small Weddings.
15 Best Malibu Wedding Venues and 2026 Cost
Hilltop vineyards for small and luxury weddings in the Santa Monica Mountains.
8 Best Rancho Palos Verdes Wedding Venues: 2026 Cost
A curated list of small and luxury wedding venues in Rancho Palos Verdes.
21 Best Guadalajara Wedding Venues and 2026 Cost
A curated list of elegant historic haciendas in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
17 Best Oaxaca Wedding Venues: 2026 Price Guide
A curated list of venues in Oaxaca for destination weddings in Mexico.
Day of the Dead 2026: A Celebration Beyond Marigolds
An in-depth look at the symbolism of El Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Visit All Nacho Libre Filming Locations in Oaxaca, Mexico
A self-guided Google map tour from Etla to Oaxaca Centro.
Nikon F5: The Best Film Camera for Weddings
Why I continue to use the F5 to photograph weddings since 2006.
Nikon N75: The Cool Point and Shoot Film Camera
Why the N75 is the best film camera for both pros and beginners alike.
Nikon F3: The Best 35mm Film Camera Ever Made
Why the F3 has stood the test of time well after its discontinuation in 2001.
Noritsu vs Frontier: 2026 Film Scanner Review
What defines the film look? And why proper exposure beats any scanner debate.