I cannot recommend eloping enough. Especially in Santa Barbara. Being an elopement videographer allows me to be completely present for the true meaning of the day—LOVE.

Cici and Nat are undeniably in love and adorable and kind and fun, and their day of marriage perfectly reflected that. Please enjoy their super 8 film. If you haven’t visited the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, please do, it is magical. We started at the garens and ended at the Santa Barbara Courthouse right in downtown Santa Barbara.

Cici and I connected through instagram and our Sicilian American roots. She is a multi-talented woman and even has her own cookbook! Check out her work here.

All footage is always and only super 8mm film processed and scanned by Pro8mm in Los Angeles.

All the beautiful photos below are by Leyna of Yellow Heart Photography. Check out her family and commercial work on her site.

I am a huge believer in indulgence. I love it in many forms. Food, spa, wine, time alone, swimming in warm oceans, bingeing Bachelor in Paradise— all my favorites. When the pandemic first hit and businesses were shutting down, Elizabeth of Lilac and Dahlia created at-home facial kits for her loyal customers. This may not sound that revolutionary… you can buy spa products online, but if you know Elizabeth you know nothing compares to a facial from her. Hence, Lilac and Dahlia at Home. These short films were made to showcase the feelings of pampering that Elizabeth provides, even when she can’t be the one applying the products.

These cuties are actual customers of Lilac and Dahlia, and so kindly let me film them using their at-home facial kits. Lilac and Dahlia is a woman owned skincare spa in Pacific Grove, California. If you need a treat, or know someone who does, book a facial today.

Lilac and Dahlia Site

All film is super 8mm and was processed and scanned by Pro8mm
Music: The Wheel by Hazel Ra