Bride and groom holding hands at sunset on a green lawn, bride wearing lace wedding gown with long veil.

Atop Sacred Mountain, Julian, overlooking the breathtaking California view Steen and Anna proclaimed their love and made their vows before many close friends and family members. A nine-year friendship turned into an emotional day that will not be forgotten.


With their friends and family close by, they read their own vows with a scenic mountain backdrop. The day was fun and smooth as they descended the stone staircase to the dance floor, they were welcomed by their family as a new Mr. and Mrs. True to their vibrant colors, their reception was full of fun including The Habit for dinner and donuts for dessert.


It was also a special day for the vendors. We had the whole team together, including the wedding planner, photographer, second shooter, and DJ, all working together to make the celebration run smoothly. Steen has been my right-hand man for over five years now in business, and getting the opportunity to photograph such an important moment in his life was priceless.


From the views and the food to the team of amazing coworkers, family and friends, Steen and Anna’s wedding was a definite success and one for the books.

Bride and groom share first kiss under circular wooden arch adorned with greenery and white flowers at outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom share first kiss under circular wooden arch adorned with greenery at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom exchange vows under a circular wooden arch adorned with white flowers and greenery at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Groom reads wedding vows to bride in white dress and veil during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Joyful bride and groom walking down the aisle outdoors, veil flowing in the wind, guests seated behind them.
Bride holding bouquet poses with groom in navy suit and guest at outdoor wedding celebration.
Newlywed couple walks down the aisle at an outdoor wedding ceremony as guests cheer under a clear blue sky.
Bride and groom walk joyfully down the aisle outdoors on a sunny day, groom holding the wedding dress train.
Joyful bride and groom walk down outdoor wedding aisle, guests clapping under clear blue sky.
A couple shares a romantic embrace at golden hour, with the groom hugging the bride in her lace wedding gown outdoors.
Bride and groom share first dance at golden hour outdoors, surrounded by lush trees and rolling hills at sunset.
Bride in white lace gown and groom in navy suit pose together in a golden-hour garden setting.

Hey, I'm Nicholas (Nick) Gonzalez

The founder and lead photographer at American Portra
Wedding photographer in black shirt holding camera at elegant outdoor evening reception venue.

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