Christmas Portrait Session

A family whom I've worked for a couple times in the past asked if I'd be available Christmas day and I thought "why not?! after 2pm the gifts have been opened and the holiday cooking has just begun" so we worked out a good time and the whole family met up with me for a quick shoot before returning to the normal Christmas traditions.
My favorite photo was of the sisters' sons...TOO CUTE!! they remind me of a very young boy band!

Jamelle and Aaron Wedding

On December 18th, Jamelle and Aaron said their vows on a beautiful day in Temecula, CA.
Before the ceremony time came about the weather was gloomy and dull but, Jamelle being very laid back and easy going had no worries.
Low and behold... 10mins before she stepped out of a shiny corvette, everything had cleared up to perfection!!!

Photographing the happy couple was an absolute dream for me as a photographer, too in love to worry about everything except for the fact that they're celebrating their special moment.

Modern Basic Catalog "California Style" Shoot

November 18th my assistant and I drove down to Laguna Beach for a beauty shoot with a cosmetic company, Modern Basic.
As I arrived the waves were splashing and the clouds had past by, leaving the sky nice and open.
Our models helped make the shoot possible, sacrificing their body heat to the vicious November cold and here's a preview!

 

OC RAW Semi-Finals at Sutra in Newport Beach

RAWartists.org's Orange County Semi-Finals held November 18th was a crazy night to remember! I got there about an hour early so I wouldn't have to worry about traffic, ect.
Most finalists were at the club since 3pm or earlier, hustling their butts off preparing for the night.

Among the finalists were many artists I have gotten the pleasure to know and work with.
I couldn't help but cheer for them.
At 7pm the doors opened and the venue was instantly packed! Cocktails in hand and good conversations for many.

Fashion Shows and other Performances were back to back. The time literally flew by and then it was time for the votes to be tallied up.
As all of the winners were announced, I was most happy for my favorite Make-up Artist, Desiree Foote won her category :-D

Everyone was amazing and deserved to be there and oh my! Look at these model with such interesting hair!! Hours and hours of work! Love it!

Holiday Photos...The beach for winter time!

Last Sunday I had a wonderful family shoot with the Cornejo family. I was very afraid of shooting because the weather was terrible a couple days before. We arrived at Sunset Beach about an hour before the sun went down. The lighting was challenging of course since we were shooting in the middle of sunset but they were patient with me and I think I was pretty darn fast at adjusting each time we moved to a different location. All and all it was very successful! We got the shoot all wrapped up in time and then the sun was gone. Here are a couple photos of the kiddos..

Noah's 6th Birthday

Noah and friends celebrated his 6th birthday at Bounce-U in Orange November 5th. U-Bounce is has two separate rooms filled with bouncy fun and awesome lighting to make the experience all the more exciting for the kiddos. It was a real challenge photographing this because it was extremely dark and everyone was running around having the time of their little lives!
I had attempted to get in the bounce machines as well but apparently my balance sucks hahaha
Earlier this year I did Noah's older brothers birthday, Abie, So I remembered a few faces and the kids were more comfortable with my presence there.
I felt like a war photographer because of the chaos!!
At the end everyone was escorted into the birthday room where Noah got to be a king and open a ton of gifts.

Dani and Justin's Wedding

Early Saturday morning I drove over to Palos Verdes for Dani and Justin's wedding ceremony October 29th. This is a quick ceremony with close friends and family members only. Dani is from London so half of her family had never visited the beach here in California before, they're first visit required a photo shoot! (what a great way to remember it)
After the ceremony, we headed on down to the beach for more photos.
Dani and Justin were not your typical couple, she was wearing a lovely red dress and he complimented her wearing all black and a red tie, a rockabilly theme? :)
The heat was on our backs for a while and it took its toll of everyone so I brought the happy married couple aside for some fun pictures.
Wish you guys a rockin' happy life.

Baby Briar Was Born!

I was supposed to photograph a live water birth at the English's home however the baby didn't want to come out after the mother's water broke. I waited and waited for the phone call but the baby didn't want to come out! so I finally went to sleep October 16th and woke up to a text the following day. The baby was born around 7am! I was busy in the morning but headed over as soon as I could. Briar is a little baby girl who apparently thinks she's a Japanese tourist here in San Diego!
Below is a photo I took of her with the peace sign, 100% luck if you ask me

New Model?

August 12th 2011
Model Tylene Turner just got signed with Wilhelmina Hawaii and needed a variety of photos taken. We started at 9am and ended at 3pm which lifestyle, fitness, glamour, editorial and headshots taken. For a new model she had the natural charm and confidence that helped everything go smoothly (also big thanks for Desiree Foote for doing hair/make up/ AND styling!)

RAW Santa Ana Opening!

August 4th 2011
RAW Santa Ana debuted at the Copper Room in the Artist District of Downtown Santa with a bunch of great artist, even I few have returned from previous shows.
I personally loved the fashion designer Daniel Magana and his effin' amazing dresses.