Capturing Forever: A Look at Paper Birch Collective's 2023 Wedding, Engagement, and Proposal Photography + Filmmaking Highlights

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Happy New Year! Looking back at 2023, our team at Paper Birch Collective wants to take a moment to thank all of our amazing clients who trusted us to capture their special moments. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with such awesome people and to witness so many beautiful love stories in a variety of stunning locations. We are super excited for all to come in 2024!

In 2023, our team at PBC had the privilege of capturing over 100 events from weddings, engagements, and proposals across the country and abroad. We traveled to beautiful destinations, met wonderful people, and had a blast experiencing different cultures and traditions (such as Chinese and Vietnamese Tea Ceremonies). Of course, we also faced some challenges, but we always managed to overcome them with creativity and teamwork. We are proud of the work our team has done this year, and we are excited to share some of our favorite 2023 moments, from the love stories we captured to our fun team travel adventures.

Wedding Photography Highlights of 2023

We will kick this blog off with some highlights from our 2023 wedding photography portfolio (plus a few engagements and proposals here and there)

Wedding Videography Highlights of 2023

One of the unique things about the Paper Birch Collective team is that we specialize in all types of photography AND videography/filmmaking. We love capturing stills of your special moments as well as creating beautiful films for you to remember your special moments forever. Imagine not only having a stunning gallery of photos from your wedding day, but also a beautiful wedding film to cherish your most important memories. Plus, having both photos and a film is the perfect way to preserve and share your wedding memories for generations to come. They say pictures are worth a thousand words, so think about the emotion and power a film can hold!

✨ Read our blog for more: Why It Is Important To Book the Same Team for Photo & Video >> HERE

Photobooth Memories of 2023

Looking for a fun and interactive activity for you wedding? Our photobooth is the perfect way for ALL guests to enjoy capturing fun photos and make lifelong memories. Not to mention it is a wonderful souvenir for both guests and the lovely newly weds. Plus, who doesn't love a good photobooth print to cherish forever? Whether you love getting creative with photo props or enjoy a classic picture with some loved ones, photobooths are a fun wedding activity that will leave you with great memories and pictures to remember the special moment forever. Below are just a handful of fun wedding photobooth results.

✨Read our blog: Why You Should Book Our Photobooth for Your Wedding or Special Event >> HERE

Work Hard, Play Harder | FUN with the PBC Team

2023 was not only a wonderful year for our team at Paper Birch Collective in terms of capturing beautiful wedding, engagement, and proposal memories, but it was also a year of unforgettable travel adventures and fun times! Our team does not only work hard together, but we play hard together. We go on travel explorations, try new foods and activities together, and make lifelong memories as a team and family both at work and in our everyday lives. It is a true blessing to get to do what we love each and everyday with people that we love. This is your reminder to follow your dreams, do what you love, and surround yourself with people you love.

2023 Wedding Venue Location Favorites

📍 Occasions at Laguna Village in Laguna Beach, CA | https://occasionsatlagunavillage.com/

📍 Sunset Cliffs Luscomb Point in San Diego, CA

📍 The Casino San Clemente in San Clemente, CA | https://www.thecasinosanclemente.com/

📍 La Mirada Golf Course | https://www.lamiradagc.com/private-events-weddings/

📍 Botanica in Oceanside, CA | https://trademarkvenues.com/botanica/

📍 Noor in Los Angeles, CA | https://noorevents.com/

📍 AV in Irvine, CA | https://avirvine.com/

📍 Mission San Juan Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, CA | https://www.missionsjc.com/

📍 Royal Restaurant & Banquet | https://www.royalrestaurantandbanquet.com/

✨Read our blog: The Best Wedding Venues in California >> HERE

A Special Thanks to Some of Our Fellow Vendors

✨ 5D Entertainment | https://www.5dentertainment.com/

✨ At Your Side Planning | https://atyoursideplanning.com/

✨ The Charming Picnic | https://www.thecharmingpicnic.com/

✨ Sierra James Events | https://www.instagram.com/sierrajamesevents

✨ Something Borrowed Weddings & Events | https://sbwe.net/

✨ Koral & Ko | https://www.koralko.com/

✨ Plans By Ann | https://plansbyann.com/

✨ Vital Event Group | https://www.vitaleventgroup.com/

Thanks for Reading!

Thank you for taking a little glimpse into our 2023 wedding photography and videography journey! 2024 is going to be a great year and we can't wait to see what new adventures await us. If you are planning to get engaged and married in 2024 or even 2025, we would love to hear from you and to be a part of your special day. Thank you again for your support and for choosing us as your team of wedding photographers and videographers. We wish you all a happy and healthy new year! We hope to see you at your wedding soon!

~ Your friendly neighborhood photographer and videographer team (PBC)

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✨ Emily and Andrew’s Rustic Wedding at The Barn at Aliso Viejo Ranch

✨ Church Ceremony to Lion Dance: A Real Wedding in Photos & Video

✨ Unforgettable Wedding at The Hacienda in Santa Ana

✨ Stunning Wedding by the Sea in Redondo Beach, California at Portofino Hotel & Marina

✨ Oceanfront Wedding at Occasions at Laguna Village in Laguna Beach

✨ Seaside Love: Filming a Wedding at Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach

✨ The Wedding Video of Bri & Ali: "My Soul Instantly Recognized Yours

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✨ The Enchanting Wedding of Brian & Jennifer at Los Coyotes Country Club

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✨ A Dreamy Cliff-side Summer Wedding in Rancho Palos Verdes

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✨ A Lovely Botanical Garden Wedding at Rancho Las Lomas

✨ Fun with Film Photography for the Wedding of Andrew & Sara

✨ Fairy Tale Wedding at Disneyland Resort & Grand Californian Hotel

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✨ A Luxury Beachfront Surprise Proposal at Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach with The Charming Picnic

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✨ A Lovely Proposal at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach

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