I'm John Prado, a photographer based in Southern California who helps couples to journey back to their best day ever! 

 When my camera is not in my hands, you might find me on the trails on a morning hike or run with my wife Veronica and my daughters Kristen, Lindsey & Maddy. Kristen is currently an undeclared freshman at Concordia University in Irvine. Lindsey is a member of the cross Country team at Fountain Valley High. Madeline is the artist of the family and currently in 7th grade at Fulton middle School. I love my wife & my children, they make life interesting.

I prefer to work outside of the box, never been one to follow the crowds. I love to drink a good cup of Joe. Coffee Bean over Starbucks. I make lists about everything, I think they're so natural otherwise it's easy to forget right. To relax, I love to read & I Audible on my wireless headphones. I enjoy watching world class soccer matches, Messi & Barcelona over Ronaldo & Real Madrid any day everyday. I mesmerize over the beauty of sunsets. I love gazing at the stars, they are astounding to me. I would happily make my home at Zion, Yellowstone, Yosemite or the Grand Canyon National Parks. My faith in Jesus is a huge part of who I am. I'm so thankful to Him!!

Throughout my career, I have photographed at many special locations, here are some of my favorites: 
The Grammys Official after party 2015, 2016, 2017 
Red carpet premieres at El Capitan Theater
The Hallmark Channel Tournament of Roses Mansion
The House of Blues Hollywood 
Festival of Arts of Laguna/Pageant of the Masters

Oviatt Penthouse Downtown LA, Electra Cruises Newport, Falkner Winery Temecula, Shanghai Reds Marina Del Rey, Benedict Castle, Cal Poly University, USC, Chapman university, Del Coronado Hotel,The Grand California Hotel, Long Beach Museum of Art, Padua Hills Theater, Rancho Bernardo Inn, The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe. 

Published work: 
JCrew Weddings, The Knot Magazine, Ceremony Magazine, The Wedding Channel 

 10+ is the number of years I've been photographing couples on their special day, and as I look back over it all, I'm blessed to say that I'm still in love with photography as I was when I first started. I absolutely love what I do for a living!! 

"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the LORD "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

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