Lauren Elizabeth Portrait Session
Lauren was a blast to work with, young and energetic. Lauren is working with me for some examples I needed for my upcoming workshops so I took a handful for her to use and these are just a few of my favorites. You can check out more of Lauren’s work on her Model Mayhem profile.
Mya Lyn Photoshoot
Yesterday morning Mya came over to help me get some shots I need for an upcoming article on Camera Dojo and she needed some new shots for her portfolio. After I got the shots I needed for the article we went to work on getting her some images. Mya was just excellent to work with, she moved well, took direction great, and looked amazing. Mya will be one of the featured models in one of my upcoming lighting workshops as well. Here are some of my favorite shots.
Equipment Used
Indoors
Canon 50D w/50mm f/1.8 and 17-40 f/4 L
Photobasics StrobeLite Plus w/36″ white shoot-through umbrellas
Photobasic Strobelite w/ 16″x22″ softbox
Westcott 36″ 6-in-1 Illuminator Reflector
Outdoors
Canon 50D w/50mm f/1.8 and 17-40 f/4 L
Westcott 36″ 6-in-1 Illuminator Reflector
Kristi and Aaron Engagement Shoot
There is just something about an engagement shoot that is usually very special. The shoots are usually not rushed, the location often has some special meaning, there isn’t a big crowd of people, and it gives me a chance to get to know the couple better. All of these came together for Kristi and Aaron’s engagement shoot which took place in a very small, secluded park where Aaron had got Kristi to go for a walk one evening. As they were taking in the view of the ocean, Aaron dropped to one knee to propose, so it was only appropriate that we did their engagement shoot at the same spot. Tagging along as my VOLS (voice operated light stand) was my good friend Jeff Sipper from Sipper Photography.
Taylor Thorne Portrait Shoot
Its always fun to step out of the day to day grind and do something that is both fun and creative. Taylor wanted to do some portraits that were very classical looking, which happens to be my favorite style, so I jumped at the chance to setup some traditional lighting and make some awesome images.
Peter and Lilliana Wedding
YesterdayI got the pleasure of shooting a nice, intimate ceremony and after-party for Peter and Lilliana. Starting at St. John The Babtist church in Costa Mesa and then heading over to a parent’s house for a little party and some shots out on the gold course. Everyone was a joy to work with and were all a lot of fin to work with. Best wishes to them as they start their new lives together.
Hayley Headshot Shoot
Hayley has a casting call this week and needed a simple headshot. But, of course, I went overboard and shot tons of images because she was so much fun to work with. We ended up with a ton of images for her to choose from and I am putting some of my favorites here. Good luck on your casting call Hayley!!
Alex and Genevieve Wedding
For what is probably the last wedding of the season, I shot along with David from Esquire Photography for a fantastic day with Alex and Genevieve. I went off to work with the guys while David was off with the girls. We then headed off to the Nativity Catholic Church for very nice ceremony, then off to the Seal Beach pier where we all froze of tooshies off. Finally we headed over to Old Ranch Country Club for a fun-filled reception that ran until midnight. Alex and Genevieve where a total blast to work with and their bridal party kept us laughing all night. Happy Holidays and best wishes on your new life together!
Trash The Dress with Jason and Nichol
What’s one of the best ways to spend a sunday evening? How about going up to Robert Evans’ Studio and doing a trash the dress shoot with a hot couple? Jason and Nichol were both incredibly good sports considering its last November, the shoot was outside, and they had the hose being sprayed on them for four hours. Here are a few of my favorites from tonight.
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Patty and Josh Wedding
What an awesome day for a wedding it was yesterday and to be able to work with Patty, josh, and their wonderful family made very a fantastic event. David from Esquire Photography asked me to help him out with this shoot and I was happy to oblige. The morning started off at Bella Monde for hair styling, then off to the Lakewood Baptist Church to finish getting ready.
Most of the portraits were done before the ceremony except for Josh and Patty and Josh’s face lit up when he saw Patty come down the aisle. The ceremony was beautiful, the reception was fun, and everyone was a joy to work with. As these two family’s come together, we wish them the absolute best.
Matt and Wendy Wedding
What a beautiful day it was yesterday for Matt and Wendy’s wedding. The wedding and ceremony were held at the gorgeous Rancho Capistrano and was all put together by the amazing Gini Garner. The ceremony was short and sweet and everyone was just awesome to work with. The reception was a ton of fun while everyone was dancing their butts off all night until the newlyweds were wisked off in the limo.
People like Wendy and Matt make doing this job so rewarding. Good luck to you both!
