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The Journal · Weddings · June 9, 2019 · 2 min read

Griffith Observatory Wedding Portraits: Kaila and Scott

Kaila and Scott paired an intimate hillside ceremony with wedding portraits at LACMA, Griffith Observatory, and the Santa Monica Pier.

Kaila and Scott beneath the Urban Light installation at LACMA

Kaila Dimopoulos and Scott Brodie built their wedding photography around several of Los Angeles' most recognizable settings. Their day moved from an intimate hillside ceremony to portraits at LACMA, Griffith Observatory, and the Santa Monica Pier.

Each location brought a different mood, from formal architecture to city views and the dramatic lines beneath the pier.

Wedding Portraits at Urban Light

The rows of lamps at LACMA's Urban Light gave Kaila and Scott a structured architectural setting as evening arrived. Working between the columns created both wide environmental photographs and tighter portraits filled with warm light.

Kaila and Scott together among the lamps at LACMA

Griffith Observatory and the Los Angeles Skyline

At Griffith Observatory, the white facade and sweeping city view shifted the gallery into a more cinematic style. The terraces offered clean architecture, open sky, and a broad view across Los Angeles.

Kaila and Scott in front of Griffith Observatory
Kaila and Scott overlooking Los Angeles from Griffith Observatory
Kaila holding her bouquet before the ceremony

An Intimate Hillside Ceremony

Kaila and Scott exchanged vows on a private lawn overlooking the hills. With a small group of guests and the skyline beyond the ceremony, the setting kept the focus on the couple and the people closest to them.

Kaila and Scott during their intimate hillside ceremony
Kaila and Scott signing their marriage document

Portraits Beneath the Santa Monica Pier

The final portraits used the repeating pilings beneath the Santa Monica Pier. Daylight produced clean leading lines, then the same space became dark and atmospheric after sunset.

Kaila and Scott beneath the Santa Monica Pier
Kaila and Scott in a nighttime portrait beneath the pier

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