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Arts District, Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Downtown Los Angeles, CA

This past weekend it was back again to the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Downtown LA’s Arts District for a rocking good engagement photography session.  It was a lot of fun hanging out with Evelyn and Barney – these two are really cool.  They used to live in a loft in the Arts District and they regaled me the entire time with awesome stories of Downtown LA living.  Hah, I was well entertained and fascinated – what could be better than stories about industrial living, local bars and neighborhood bums.

We started off with some classic shots at the Walt Disney Concert Hall before heading down to the Arts District.  The Arts District is a refreshing place to shoot engagement photos!  It was a lot of fun walking around with Evelyn & Barney, checking out the urban landscape and seeing who was putting in work on the walls.  We got to talking about the local artists and even shared some opinions on the neighborhood restaurants like Wurstkuche and Blue Dahlia.  It was an all-around good time.

Arts District Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

Arts District Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

Some classic shots of this great couple at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.  The Disney Concert Hall architecture is mindblowing!

Arts District Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

Onto the Arts District and loads and loads of graffiti, graffiti, graffiti!

Arts District Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

Arts District Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

Nothing cooler than some urban landscape engagement photos. The graffiti and street art make this place alive with energy.

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Arts District Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

Here’s the fun couple in front of some street art.  I spot some JR (one of my favorite urban street photographers) wheatpasting up in that collage!  His work is awesome, check it out if you have not seen it before!

Arts District Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

Arts District Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

The Arts District was a lot of fun but the night came too quickly.  Before we knew it, it was time to pack up and call it a day.  I had a lot of fun and I can’t wait for the wedding!

Blog entry by Harrison Long Photography | Los Angeles Artistic Wedding Photojournalism

Smog Shoppe, Culver City, CA

Green and gorgeous, just like the Smog Shoppe, Rachel and Ron are straight up awesome people. Who else as active in the community and as progressive as they are would celebrate their wedding in one of the few green venues in LA. Between the Smog Shoppe and the Marvimon, that’s about it for green wedding venues in Los Angeles.  And by the way, the Smog Shoppe is way cool, it’s like a huge downtown la loft filled with timber ceiling beams, cinder blocked walls and roll up garage doors. It was a blast shooting here! Since the Smog Shoppe is a converted auto-mechanic shop, they stay true to their roots and even have engine motor belts hanging on some sidewalls. Cheers to you both Rachel & Ron, and my best wishes to your quest to impact the community!

Smog Shoppe Marvimon Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

The Smog Shoppe makes for a wonderfully hip and contemporary green wedding venue in Los Angeles.  The light, the timber, the roll-up doors…the Smog Shoppe is a really fun venue!

Smog Shoppe Marvimon Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

Smog Shoppe Marvimon Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

There’s nothing like a couple proclaiming their love for each other.  Look how happy they are!!

Smog Shoppe Marvimon Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

Smog Shoppe Marvimon Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

The Smog Shoppe has such a contemporary & swanky vibe! This place and the Marvimon are the spots for modern weddings!

Smog Shoppe Marvimon Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

Smog Shoppe Marvimon Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

Smog Shoppe Marvimon Los Angeles Wedding Photography Photojournalism

For those interested, here’s more information below. As the sister venue of the downtown venue Marvimon, it’s one of the few LA green venues.

Smog Shoppe
http://www.smogshoppe.com/
2651 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
telephone: (310) 837-3610

Blog entry by Harrison Long Photography | Modern & Artistic Wedding Photojournalism.

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