A few weeks ago I was at Disney Hall in downtown Los Angeles waiting for some portrait photography clients to arrive. Since I had nothing better to do, I took a few snaps of Walt Disney Concert Hall while I waited. I let me eyes wander over the building and I focused on a few interesting shapes, intersections, and colors. Enjoy!
I met Ileana and John in downtown Los Angeles at Disney Hall for a short wedding portrait session. They had originally called me for in-studio portraits, but after a short consultation with Ileana about her needs, we decided that an outdoor session might work best. Ileana and John were great fun (and super easy) to photograph, so as a photographer it wasn’t hard to make them both look mad hot! At least that’s my opinion. But my word may not be the last! Before the session Ileana consulted her magic 8-ball and asked if I’d deliver them great photos. The magic 8-ball replied, “Definitely Not.” So what do you think? Was the 8-ball correct? Here are a few of my favorites from our session.
Victor came by the studio yesterday morning for a brief portrait session. And since he’s from Glendale, our studio was just a few minutes from his home. He was really great to work with, but more importantly, I have to mention that he was probably more prepared than any subject I’ve had in a very long time. It’s was really great to see he considered my recommendations for getting ready!
Yesterday I was experimenting with some new specialized photo processing software and my neighbor Claudia Endler was kind enough to drop by with a few of her rings allowing me to experiment with a new method of photographing jewelry. I’m thrilled to say that my experiments worked! I’d share more details, but then I’d have to tie you up with saran wrap and dip you in olive oil. And we wouldn’t want that would we? Here’s a photo of one of Claudia’s newest rings.
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I’ve really been looking forward to Pam and Larry’s wedding day. After their engagement session in Santa Monica, I was convinced that their wedding and reception would be one in a million. And I was right! I began the day (last Saturday) at Pam’s parent’s home in Glendale. Vanessa, my second photographer, met Larry and the guys at the Courtyard in Pasadena. As you can see from these photos, Pam’s dress was super amazing; it was designed by students at the Fashion Institute! As wedding photographers, it made our photography easy–the dress details really popped! The first photo below shows the hanging dress and Pam’s grandfather’s paintings in the background–two for one!
After everyone was ready to go, we left for the Tournament House and Wrigley Gardens in Pasadena (also known as the headquarters for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association) where Pam and Larry saw each other for the first time. It was a fabulous backdrop for creative photos before Pam and Larry’s wedding ceremony held at First United Methodist Church in Pasadena (on Colorado Boulevard). During the ceremony, I heard one of the best deliveries by any Officiant. He told the whole really entertaining story of how Pam and Larry met, fell in love, and how Larry eventually proposed; there were lots of grins all around! After the ceremony, Pam and Larry had super cool bubble exit. As you can see below, the guests REALLY liked blowing bubbles!
After a few formal family portraits, we left First United Methodist Church and drove over to Altadena Country Club in Altadena, California for Pam and Larry’s wedding reception. Lots of great food and drink were had by all.
To view all the photos from this wedding, take a look at the full wedding photography gallery. And even if you don’t have access to the whole gallery, I’ve posted a few of my favorite photos here on my blog.
Jean Dousset of Beverly Hills dropped by the studio today for a photo of a recent addition to his jewelry line. As a Los Angeles product photographer, I always enjoy the challenge of photographing jewelry – especially when the jewelry is as beautiful as the jewelry Jean brings by the studio!
Angela and Howard were married last Saturday at Verandas in Manhattan Beach, California. But before that event came to pass, I met the happy couple in their suite at the Manhattan Beach Marriott for a traditional Chinese tea ceremony (with the bride’s parents). After the tea ceremony, we spent just a couple of minutes in the lobby of the Marriott for a few creative photos and then we were off to Verandas.
When we arrived, Angela and Howard arranged for an extended tea ceremony for the rest of their family in the upstairs area of Verandas. It was a beautiful ceremony and as you can see from a few of the photos below, you couldn’t have asked for a nicer setting. The garden wedding ceremony was officiated by a family friend and it was a packed house! It was a perfect setting on a perfect day and as I photographed their ceremony, I felt fortunate that they selected me as their wedding photographer.
After the ceremony, we took 187 family portraits (well — maybe not that many) and then it was time for the grand entrance. After the grand entrance and a few toasts (one of which was by Alice–one of last year’s brides), the New York Food Company served up a spectacular meal. The night was topped off by cake, bouquet tossing, and some dancing. Speaking of dancing, I wanted to give a shout out to Akira Funahashi of Zuno Productions–the DJ for the evening. As you might imagine I work with quite a few DJs but I was really impressed with these guys. If you’re looking for a DJ, I’d certainly give them a call! Anyway, here are a few favorite photos. And if you’re a friend of the bride and groom, here’s a link to their online wedding photography gallery.
This Monday I had the pleasure of again photographing Christiane, founder of Inspired Business Resources located in Burbank, California. As a portrait photographer, it’s always great when clients return year-after-year. And although it’s been several years since I’ve seen Christiane, she jumped right into the shoot just like a pro! Here’s my favorite portrait from our brief session. I like to think of this as her “serious business person” look.
