Sunday, January 16, 2011

Sharm and Megz Get Married!

Whenever there is discussion about wedding photography, there is no doubt that the subject of "Uncle Bob" will always surface or somehow trickle its way into the conversation. Having shot weddings, fortunately I can honestly say I've never had an Uncle Bob situation that prevented me from getting a shot. For those of you who aren't familiar, the term "Uncle Bob" refers to wedding guests with entry or pro level DSLRs who like to take pictures while at the wedding, often times getting in the way of the paid photographer(s). When Sharm and Megz got married, we KNEW that whoever shot the wedding had to be someone with not only mad photography skills, but also someone who could withstand 15-20 other DSLRs pointed in the same direction as their camera. I can only imagine this would be a nightmare for any photographer. Megz asked us (his loyal photography friends) to all bring our cameras to his wedding and shoot. Major props go out to the official photographer of their wedding, Wai Reyes for being so cool about having 20 other cameras around. Hopefully, we did not get in the way! *crosses fingers*

Here are some of my Uncle Bob shots from their wedding. Congrats to Sharm and Megz! This was seriously one of the most fun weddings I have ever attended as a guest, and being able to enjoy with fellow photography friends made it all the more awesome!

Sharm made a radiant bride...

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It was really cool to see a photo that I took be incorporated into the wedding somehow. :o)

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the first dance...

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garter toss excitement...

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I love this photo...it gives a clear picture of the sheer madness of cameras! :o)

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My favorite part of the night. When all the guests and vendors had already left, and we were the only ones left on the dance floor (or in the whole room for that matter).

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Sharm and Megz were made for eachother. Congrats again to the happy couple! :o)

Holiday Portraits

Is it 2011 already? Luckily one of my resolutions wasn't to be timely with blogging, otherwise this would be a complete total FAIL! ;o) I'll kick off 2011 with a send off from 2010. Here are some holiday portraits to share. I was luck enough to get great light at each session.


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and here are a few from another session...


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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Post Thanksgiving Post

Hope everyone had a safe and warm Thanksgiving. It was a nice week to just relax, see old friends, and enjoy some holiday cheer. I think I ate too much turkey. Okay, correction... I think I MADE too much turkey, which then led to me EATING too much turkey ;o)


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Monday, November 8, 2010

Manhattan Beach Wedding :: Stephanie + Joe

Stephanie and Joe were married this past Saturday in Long Beach, CA. Afterwards, they had a lovely reception at the Ayers Hotel in Manhattan Beach, CA. Thanks to Carrie McCluskey for having me out to shoot with her! This bridal party was one of the most relaxed and calm bridal parties I've ever seen!


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It was interesting to see the guys pin eachother. None of them knew how to do it, as Joe was the first in the group to be getting married.

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After I shot some candids, the best man brought this out...

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It made for a nice prop when I did the groom's portrait. :o)

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At the church, the girls were ready for the ceremony to begin...

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Husband and wife!

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Stephanie is super organized, and it showed in the wedding details.

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Congrats to Stephanie and Joe! :o)