Los Angeles Photographer BLOG | by Rob Greer

New Sites, New Blogs, New Year

Rob Greer — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:23:58 +0000

If you follow my blog, you’ve noticed that I’ve been silent here for quite some time. However, I’m not sitting on my hands! I’ve been terribly busy. In fact, I’ve created six new web sites that focus on my photographic specialties. And because of that, much of my blogging efforts have been spent on those other sites. Anyway, here are links to my new web sites. Enjoy!

Weddings – web site / blog

Portraits – web site / blog

Product / Commercial – web site / blog

Nature – web site / blog

Personal Projects – web site / blog

Fine Art – web site / blog

Sometime in the coming months I may update this original blog. In the meantime, if you’re a client looking for recent examples of my work, please check out my new sites.

THIS IS MY OLD BLOG – PLEASE CHECK OUT MY NEW BLOGS & SITES

Straps, Hats, and T-shirts

Rob Greer — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:47:28 +0000

Today Sprokkit came by the studio for a product photography session. We photographed a signed Fleabass guitar, a hat, some guitar straps, and several t-shirts.

Walker Family Portraits

Rob Greer — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:29:43 +0000

The Walker family asked me over to their home again for a family portrait session. The boys are sure getting big! Look for one of these photos on a holiday card coming soon!

Long Beach Wedding Photographer – Hotel Maya + St. Peter & Paul

Rob Greer — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:40:15 +0000

Yesterday I photographed a wedding–but it wasn’t one of "my" weddings. I was working as a second photographer for my good friend Cynthia Halverson. The ceremony was at Saint Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Wilmington, California with a reception that followed at Hotel Maya (formerly Coast Long Beach Hotel) in Long Beach, California.

The bride’s great grandmother moments after she was seated at the church.

Saint Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Wilmington, California

The groom liked my jokes.

Kissy Kissy

My version of American Gothic.

The groom’s brother, the bride’s three sisters, and the maid of honor.

Santa Monica Photographer | Family Beach Portraits

Rob Greer — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:17:36 +0000

This morning I met Joe, Robin, and their two boys at the Santa Monica Pier for a fun beach portrait session. And although it was super foggy, I think we captured some great images. What do you think?

Portrait Session for Cleveland Rapper T.L.

Rob Greer — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:43:06 +0000

VaNisha contacted me recently about a Los Angeles portrait shoot for East Cleveland gangsta rapper T.L. For those of you who follow my work, you know I’m all about photographing happy smiling people. But when T.L. told me he wanted to look hard, I put aside my jokes and shot him … hard.

Los Angeles Portrait Photographer | Renee’s Family Portraits

Rob Greer — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:43:16 +0000

Although it’s been several years since their last visit, Renee and her family returned to my Los Angeles studio for another portrait session — this time with a new addition! Although family portraits with very young children can often be challenging, this session was a treat!

Rancho Palos Verdes Wedding Photographer | Denise + Steve

Rob Greer — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:58:22 +0000

These guys are madhotsexy™! I love photographing weddings in Palos Verdes and the one I photographed yesterday was no exception. Denise and Steve were married in the afternoon at Denise’s grandparent’s home in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

I wanted to give a shout out to Denise’s maid of honor (her sister). She did such an awesome job–from helping Denise get ready to making a heartfelt speech during the reception. Steve’s best man was his brother. Although he too gave a great speech, he did so with fewer tears. And we shouldn’t forget that he deserves a ton of credit for not losing the wedding rings.

As a busy Los Angeles wedding photographer, you might imagine that I meet lots of neat folks at weddings. And of course I do. But I wanted to mention that the family members and guests who attended Denise and Steve’s wedding were some of the most laid back, friendly, and fun people I’ve ever had the pleasure to photograph. Here are a few of my favorite photos.

[ To View All Photos from This Wedding Click Here ]

The can’s label states, "big sexy hair." You go girl!

Everybody loves a brick wall right?

Denise and Steve are a 10!

madhotsexy.com

I’m going to call this my "tower shot." I wonder
why Steve is holding the bouquet?

Steve moves fast …

Walk with me baby …

Travel to Palos Verdes. Meet beautiful people. And marry them.

Arches. Get your arches here.

Denise really wanted a photograph with bougainvillea. Did I deliver?

I love wedding cake!

I won’t tell you what I said to get this reaction.

Check out the reflection in the camera phone. In the full size
photograph you can see the guest’s reflection AND Steve and Denise.

The Girls

The Boys
[they didn't want to hug]

This is a clever idea!

Cut that cake girl!

The "real" first dance.

Twinkle twinkle little star …

[ To View All Photos from This Wedding Click Here ]

Westlake Village Wedding Photographer | Westlake Village Inn

Rob Greer — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:29:00 +0000

Courtney and Scott were married a few weeks ago at the Tuscan Garden area of the Westlake Village Inn (31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village, California 91361). It was a perfect day for a wedding! The weather was mild and folks were excited about seeing a wedding and eating some great reception food! As their wedding photographer, I was stoked too! So what do you think? Which one is your favorite?

click here to view all the wedding photos

Coordinator: Kathy Recchia, Save the Date Events
Makeup: Monique Powers
Florist: Shirvan Designs
Videographer: Michael Shu
Cake: Nancy Kay Confections
Chairs, Lighting, & Decor: A Packaged Party
Dove Release: Jerry Garcia, Heavenly Doves

The ring bearer was one cool dude.

The Boys

The Girls

Scott really enjoyed carrying Courtney’s train.

One of the flower girls. She’s such a cutie!

This is Courtney’s mom, dad, and aunt. I think her aunt was backing me up!

Courtney’s uncle was one photogenic dude!

Step One: Hold camera high above head.
Step Two: Press the shutter.
Step Three: Act surprised when it’s a cool photo.

A bride, a groom, a cool wedding venue, and a ceremony to
bind two people together … forever … and ever.

The dove release went off a little early, but with a little
frantic effort I was still able to catch a few birdie photos.

We’re married!

Can you say bubbles?

Everybody needs a little more flare.
(film joke – Office Space)

This dude is rocking his pin-stripe suit! And check out at his
form–portrait photographers everywhere, eat your heart out!

Yummy.

Walking down a sidewalk can be fun!

Courtney says: "I love you Scott!"

Scott says: "Let me kiss you on your neck!"

So I probably only needed two photos in the "rose tunnel"
but I liked all three. So here’s the third!

This is my favorite photo from the wedding day.
I asked Courtney to dance. And she did!

Hand holding is sweet!

Scott says: "Now why am I under this thing?"

Scott’s mom delivers a great speech!

I have tons of great dancing photos from the reception, but
I picked this one because this guest was REALLY getting his grove on!

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Matt Sullivan – Fitness Together Session

Rob Greer — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:48:00 +0000

Matt Sullivan came by the studio early this morning for a few fitness model photographs. Matt is the General Manager and a fitness trainer at Fitness Together in Pasadena, California (155 West Green Street, Pasadena, CA 93132). Matt needed a portrait for their new brochure and I was happy to take a few snaps for him. The first photo below is for the corporate brochure. The second photo is for his mother. Isn’t Matt a considerate son?