Summer Imperfect
an editorial journal of a drunk rambling lunatic
The Average Cost of a Wedding Photographer in 2025
Wedding photography prices, packages, and how not to get hustled.
Carondelet House: Small Venue for Micro Weddings in L.A.
Italian 1920s brick home in Los Angeles for intimate micro weddings.
Print vs. Digital: Why Printing Your Pictures Matter
A sentimental case for why you should print your wedding and family pictures.
Cielo Farms: Winery Venue for Small Malibu Weddings
Tuscan winery in Malibu for scenic outdoor weddings and small receptions.
Plan a Simple Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding Ceremony
A simple guide for planning a civil ceremony wedding in Beverly Hills.
Simplify the Wedding Without Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
Yes, it’s Ok to ditch the bridal party for your wedding in 2025.
Best Places to Propose in Los Angeles with Private Views
Year round out of the box locations to propose to your fiancé in Los Angeles.
Most Engagement Photo Ideas Are Uninspiring
Let’s stop the impractical concept of wearing heels at the beach and mountains.
Where to Order High-Quality Wedding Photo Prints Online
From CVS to professional photo print labs, comparing all online printing options.
Don’t Feel Obligated to Tip Wedding Vendors in 2025
Why wedding vendor gratuity is all over the place + a non-monetary tip guide.
Disposable Cameras for Weddings: Don’t Do It
Real costs of throwaway cameras, their failures, and smarter alternatives.
A Simple Oaxaca Wedding Photographed on 35mm Film
A quiet Oaxaca wedding with portraits, Mezcal tour, and dinner for ten.
Wedding Suits for Men: Look Sharp or Don’t Bother
Practical fashion advice for the casual groom wearing a tux or a suit for the first time.
Los Angeles Wine: Tastings, Wine Bars and Local Vineyards
11 L.A. Wine Bars to Sip and Savor for a Local Weekend Outing.
Los Angeles Craft Breweries: The New and Best of 2025
A self-guided local brewery pub crawl of the practically secret brewhouses in L.A.
Creepy History of the Cuilápam de Guerrero Ex Convento
The legend recounting why the church of Cuilápam was never completed.
Arbol del Tule: Oaxaca's Oldest Ahuehuete Tree
The legend of a 2,000 year old cypress tree and the giant, El Rey Condoy.
Pulque, Aguamiel and My Return to Mother Earth
How a pint of Pulque led me in a journey of self-discovery.
Educational Oaxaca Mezcal Tour with Las Bugambilias
A personalized tour of Mezcal palenques in the outskirts of Oaxaca.
Day of the Dead 2025: An In-Depth Look
A definitive guide to Día de los Muertos traditions in Mexico and L.A.