07 Monday Oct 2013
Posted in Engagements
I’m sort of astounded by how often I shoot at the beach, how the beach looks different every time I shoot, and how the Photo Gods somehow align the weather to match the look and feel of my couples! This was the perfect beach day for Alyssa and Steve. There was a haze that would come and go, which made for such sweet and gentle light that complimented these two perfectly!
30 Thursday May 2013
Posted in Weddings
Arnold and Shinko knew exactly what they wanted–a no frills wedding set against a stunning natural background with only the most important people in their lives. Arnold and Shinko also knew exactly how they wanted their wedding to be photographed, and I was honored they chose me. I thrive when my clients are eager to collaborate, and I couldn’t have been more excited when they requested a combination of a fine art/photojournalistic approach to capturing their day.
Every detail that unfolded on that day tugged at my heart. Nine people gathered together on a Saturday morning, and two of them got married. Both sets of parents, dressed for the occasion, climbed over jagged rocks with a sense of adventure and determination to get to the secluded cove. Shinko’s mom brought a plastic bag of rose petals to scatter on the sand, to demarcate the site of where they were getting married. And Shinko’s oldest and dearest friend flew from across the country and officiated an emotional and heartfelt ceremony. With landscape this beautiful and friends and family this sincere, you really don’t need much more at all.
Thank you, Arnold and Shinko, for trusting me to fulfill your vision.
Special thanks to Marisa Sciabarrasi, for helping me.
Marisa’s work can be found at http://www.marisasciabarrasi.com
05 Tuesday Jun 2012
Posted in Culinary Delights, Extraordinary Vendors
Several weeks ago, I had a great time shooting a classic, outdoor Southern Californian wedding at a private Malibu residence. As the guests were settling into the reception, I hopped out to the driveway to get some food shots. That was where the team of T’s California BBQ had set up massive grills to barbeque their chicken and beef to perfection on site. Miles, the groom, is a real foodie and he went all out to make sure his guests were going to be fed superbly well.
Though the BBQ meat was the star of the evening, the veggie plates definitely got my mouth watering. Their ingredients are organic and locally grown.
I was impressed with the level of care T’s put into their food. I kept thinking each dish was done, as I prepared to shoot, and members of their team would laugh at me, telling me “it’s not perfect yet!” Only when each dish was dressed, drizzled, and arranged to perfection, would they let me take my shot.
The guests absolutely loved each dish, as I noticed the food being devoured as soon as the plates were set down at the tables.
T’s California BBQ
http://www.tscaliforniabbq.com
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