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Kimberly & Jonathan | Wedding | Los Angeles, CA

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:55:07 +0000

It hasn’t been a very hot summer, but the week before Kim and Jon’s wedding it was scorching. The temperature soared into the upper 90′s all around Southern California. Thankfully on their Saturday, we got a break from the heat. It seriously couldn’t have been any better. Blue skies, rolling puffy clouds, and some “I do’s” made for the perfect Saturday.

The ceremony was held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Irvine. After the two completed their vows and had their first kiss, they rushed out of the church into a crowd of friends and family showering them with bubbles. The wonderful details continued during the reception at The Center Club in Costa Mesa. Their guests were treated to roulette and black jack tables during the cocktail hour. The entertainment kept on with awesome Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dances, a beautiful serenade from an overseas guest, an iPod giveaway, and much more. It was apparent that Kim and Jon wanted to show their appreciation for their friends and family. Their day wasn’t just a celebration of their love, but the love that they shared with everyone else in the room.

Each wedding is unique with it’s own moments. There was one particular moment that stood out for me during Kim and Jon’s first dance. All eyes were on them and you could see the joy in their faces. Cheers filled the room. Bursting, Jon looked out into the crowd and yelled, “Luckiest man in the world!” That sentiment alone surely made Kim feel like the luckiest woman in the world.

I’m so happy for Kim and Jon. They’ve been awesome clients and we’ve turned into good friends. Cheers to you guys! May every day together be blessed with “luckiest-ness” ; ).

Don’t forget to check out their engagement session and custom wedding website.

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Alice in Wonderland Bridal Shoot

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:14:49 +0000

Here are some photos from a group shoot I attended a few weeks ago. The concept was Alice in Wonderland, inspired of course by the movie that released a few months ago. Organized by the wonderful Elizabeth Luna we all got to go out and practice some creativity and new techniques.

I love getting out to shoot as much as possible. Practicing, stepping out of comfort zones, and learning from other talented photogs are what these group shoots are all about. It’s really the perfect time to try new things and experiment with my equipment. Hanging out and networking with other professionals in your field is always a good time.

A lot of work goes into planning and the details of an event like this. Organizing the models, makeup, and wardrobe is a huge task. We are all thankful for the wonderful talents of all the people involved in putting this together. Please check out their links below and look them up if you are need of any of their bridal services.

Organized and Lead: Elizabeth Luna www.elizabethluna.com
Event Design, Coordination and Florals: www.amadorevents.com
Linens: BBJlinen.com
Rentals: persianoevents.com
Stationary Design: Lou Liebau + lou@scratchandsniff.com
Make Up Artist: Crystal Roberts
Hair Stylist: Jessica Hale
Hair Accessories: www.rachellarraine.com
Gowns: www.elysereuben.com

Guest Speaker: Ming Chien

Leaders:
Harmony Ayala Ruiz
Rita Clifton
Duc Duong
Alicia Salcedo

Models:
The White Queen- Justine Serrano
The Red Queen – Karla Amador
Estefany Rubio
Mad Hatter – Robert Martin
Alice – Sarah Harte
White Rabbit – Chris Harte

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Krystal | Portraits | Quinceanera

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:06:14 +0000

A few months ago Krystal’s mother contacted me asking if I do Quinceaneras. I was honest with her and told her that I had little experience with them and asked if she researched Quinceanera Photographers. She said, “Yes, I have. That’s why I called you.” I chuckled and said, “Ok let’s do it!” I guess they wanted something different, which is exactly the type of clients I work well with. Below are some images from Krystal’s portrait session. She’ll be able to use these images for her reception signing book, a brand new product I’m offering. A custom made 20 page book with her favorite images and room for her guests to sign and leave their congratulations. In my opinion MUCH better than the traditional huge signing frame which normally ends up in a closet.

Now, normally I don’t go to the same location for back-to-back shoots, but I love this spot and with Spring in full effect it was too good not to go back. To be honest, with Summer around the corner I doubt I’ll shoot here again until next year. With little shade it gets hot quickly.

As all teens should be, Krystal was fun and full of life. I could tell from her uber proud mom that Krystal is a great person and deserves an awesome celebration. I’m looking forward to being part of her big day!

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Banana Republic Holiday 2009 Collection Event

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:30 +0000

I am lucky to know two outstanding individuals, Rachel-Amara and Mark Laribee. Both have blessed many of us photogs with their modeling talents. With their connections and drive they gave some of us the chance to do a shoot at the Banana Republic -Crystal Cove’s Holiday 2009 Catalog Event. With much effort and coordination they worked out the details with BR corp and presented us this amazing opportunity.

I’ll be honest, I wasn’t really sure what to expect for this one. As it was an evening event with various degrees of store lighting, I worried about how my flash would react with all the different wall angles. The event was essentially to draw in customers so there was still foot traffic throughout. People walking around in the background didn’t help very much. But after a while I got my footing, made adjustments, and dealt with all the variables. I tried to incorporate some “catalog” styled shots but for the most part I just went with the flow. Below are some of my favorites and I’ve posted more on my Facebook Fan page.

Thank you so much Rachel and Mark for making this happen! And a standing ‘O’ to all the models who looked great in their BR outfits.

So go to Banana today, get some new threads, and look amazing for all your holiday parties.

Banana Republic – Crystal Cove, CA
Hosted by Rachel Amara and Mark Laribee
Hair & Makeup by Kacee Geoffroy
Models: Mark Laribee, Rachel-Amara, Karin Larson, Wes Akers, Crystal Leland, Megan Bibbo, Doug Franco, Kaylie Wilson, Delphia Ann Weissert, Joel Stanton

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October SoCal Photog Shootout | Trash the Dress | Los Angeles Wedding Photographer

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:03:03 +0000

Here are some of my favorite shots from the October SoCal Photog Shootout – Trash the Dress.
Be sure to see some of the “pre-trash” bridal portraits here.

If this looks like fun and you don’t mind getting your dress a little messy AFTER the wedding, or you already got married and your dress is just sitting in a box in your closet, give me a ring and we’ll have a blast!

Shootout Credits

Photog Shootout family: Thanks Hanssie, Matt, and all the leaders!

Special thanks to all of the vendors that helped make this event so awesome:

www.photogshootout.com
www.jaycatering.com (Catering)
www.venueconcierge.com (Venue services)
www.bellacollinagolf.com (Bella Collina Golf Club – Wedding and events venue)
www.kaceegeoffroy.com (Hair and makeup)
www.bowsnberries.com (Hairpieces)
www.averyjproductions.com (Video)

And a super special big thanks to all the models who were phenomenal! Chelsea Ravitch, Tiffany Amber, Megan Bibbo, Stevie Marshalek, and Joseph Sandoval are pictured below.

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October SoCal Photog Shootout | Bridal Portraits | Los Angeles Wedding Photographer

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:24:51 +0000

Last week I attended my second SoCal Photog Shootout in San Clemente, CA. Once again I learned so much from the other photographers and met so many great people. This month’s theme was Trash the Dress, a style of wedding photography in which the elegant bride is photographed in contrasting, sometimes harsh settings where ultimately the wedding gown is destroyed. Sounds like fun right! The day started with a first round of “pre-trashed” bridal portraits allowing us to be able to get shots of the beautiful models in their lovely gowns before the madness. Below are the pics from the first round, all “pre-trashing”. On my next post I’ll have the actual “trashed” photos. So until then… enjoy!

Big thanks to the Photog Shootout family: Hanssie, Matt, and all the leaders. All your efforts are greatly appreciated! How the heck did you guys keep the rain away??

Special thanks to all of the vendors that helped make this event so awesome:

And a super special big thanks to all the models who were phenomenal! Chelsea Ravitch and Shannon Bratton are pictured below.

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Jeanette, Steve, & Jessalyn | Corona del Mar | Newport Beach Family Portrait Photographer

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:56:51 +0000

When Jeanette called me to book this shoot she already knew exactly what she wanted. She also knew the perfect location in Corona del Mar beach, which made it even easier. I just showed up with my camera and shot away. It was an awesome day for a beach shoot and once again So Cal weather set the perfect back drop. So, for me this was truly a pleasure. A beautiful couple that loves the outdoors, a spunky pre-teen, a feisty little dog, and a surfboard. What more could you ask for! Love them.

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