Think Outside the Aisle

Last month was just the craziest month I've had all year. I shot this wedding in between trips to Chicago. I actually came back just to shoot the wedding. It was really my pleasure to make it back. Caity and Brody were the sweetest couple to work with. Their love and respect for one another was immense. It was obvious they both felt that they had won the ultimate prize by marring each other.

My only complaint about the day was the horrible lighting in the church. I'm a jpg. shooter but I switched to raw for the ceremony. The overhead lighting was pink and orange which is a photographers white balance nightmare! I also added a side light to give some separation and more light to the already harsh can lighting.  At the last minute I was given the unexpected invisible boundary speech by the church staff and told if I crossed it they would stop the ceremony. Come to find out I was only allowed in the aisle which for me is not my favorite place to be. I made it work by going outside and grabbing a few shots through the window so the couple would have more than one view of their ceremony. Think outside the aisle is what I say! 

Happy Holidays!

Adam & Faith + Four.

I've been traveling a lot these days for shoots and have been longing to spend time in the O.C. with friends. I set up a meeting with Adam and his wife Faith because I've been wanting to get to know them and their family better. Adam is also a photographer so I couldn't think of a better way to do it than through a photo shoot. They have four of the most adorable little girls on the planet and who doesn't like to take pictures of cute kids. I had a lot of fun watching how Adam and Faith interacting with their girls. I can't imagine having 4 girls before I'm 30 but they do it so well. You can find Adams Photography Here.

Giggles and Guns!

So maybe giggles and guns isn't the best way to describe a happy couple in love but for Caity & Brody I think it somehow applies. Caity had more laughs and giggles than anyone I've ever shot. A true sweetheart! Brody was incredibly gentle and kind. Underneath though he is a secret bad ass that works with special opps in the military. A perfect match. Can't wait to shoot the wedding!

Long Beach Vintage Record Store

A few months ago I posted a blog about Sharreace. We decided to do a second shoot to show her in her element this time. We did the shoot at Dizzy On Vinyl a vintage record store in Long Beach. We had quite a few good laughs about some of the sweet tunes we used to listen too. I think my favorite is the "2 legit 2 quit" album she is holding in one of the images.

Runners Photo Group Zooey Deschanel Inspired.

If you've ever seen the movie "Yes Man" you probably remember Zooey Deschanel had a runners photography group. On this last photo shoot I couldn't help but think I was apart of her group while running and taking pictures. In my search I found an actual facebook group who has just such a group. Here's the link. They're based in Minneapolis so if anyone is ready to start an Orange county group let me know!

If you're looking for a group that works out for more than just a good laugh I'd recommend Rough Fit. Rough Fit is who this shoot was actually for. They're an Orange County based fitness group that focuses on getting in shape and developing healthy lifestyles even within our busy lives.








P.S. If you love indie music make sure you listen to Zooey Deschanel's band She and Him.