Family Photography in Murrieta

As a family photographer in Murrieta you’ve got to be ready to mix it up and get creative. This shoot was no different. The request was for simple black and white images of the whole family. So we went monochromatic and captured some fun shots of the family and then some “modeling” shots of the kids!

This session was in the clients home, and I enjoyed being resourceful with available light and backgrounds. We used what we had and made it an awesome shoot. If you follow my blog at all you probably know this isnt usually my style. Natural and earthy  with brown tones is more my thing, but hey you’ve got a mix it up once in a while. And Im happy I listened to my clients ideas in this case because they turned out great.

Beach Engagement Photos in San Diego

What a blast it was getting to capture Travis and Amanda’s Engagement photographs! They are so easy going and can turn anything into a laugh! For the last photograph at the beach session, I begged tem to sit as close to the water as possible and enjoy the sunset. They trusted me that the long exposure was gonna turn out really cool. And the 5th or 6th try did turn out just as I hoped with a buttery soft shoreline washing over them!  Sorry guys, I hope the wet butts were worth it.

After their San Diego beach engagement photography session we decided to take a stroll through the city and capture some more romantic shots. La Jolla was perfect for this, because of the gorgeous architecture and warm city lights. As a photographer who loves natural light I shy away from the night. But this city night engagement session really opened my mind about new possibilities. I think my favorite shot from the session was this long exposure photograph where Travis and Amanda are kissing in the middle of the street with the cars zooming past them. This wasn’t photoshopped, this is straight out of the camera with a few minor adjustments to contrast and color in Adobe Lightroom.

Trav and Manda were truly meant for each other, and not just because they already have the same last name! They both have huge hearts and they both make each other smile. They are high school sweethearts and so excited to be getting married in June 2011. Travis is basically building Amanda a house and we are hoping it will be move in ready by the wedding. Knowing Trav I bet it will be done, if not we will have to call in the “House Crashers” from HGTV when they are on their honeymoon! 

Wedding Photography at the Bermuda Dunes Country Club in Palm Springs

I was so excited when Jason referred me to his best friend Jeff, and recommended me to photograph his wedding in Palm Springs. Not just because referrals are great, but because I already new what an awesome guy Jeff was from school! After I met Mindy I was even more excited because it was obvious how perfect they are for each other. Getting to be around their circle of people is like being in an episode of ‘Friends’. I love the all the history and great friendships that have been strong for so many years, and of course the jokes and trash talking are so much fun.

Being a Wedding Photographer in Palm Springs is a dream. The colors are amazing there and the weather is great 90% of the year! This was the first wedding reception at the Bermuda Dunes Country Club. What a spectacular venue for wedding photography, the grounds are beautiful! From the Waterfalls, rolling grassy hills and huge trees, there just isn't enough time for all the photographs I wanted to capture. The reception hall is awesome too with an amazing view looking over the water and the bar is HUGE. 

The joy and emotions on Jeff and Mindy’s wedding day were immense and I believe this really shows in their wedding photographs. Everyone was so excited for them to get married and celebrate their new life together at husband and wife!!! I think Mindy was smiling the entire day! In fact, even when the cameras were turned in the other direction she was smooching Jeff and smiling.

Getting to be apart of their wedding day was such a blessing and I pray the best for them. Thanks again Jeff and Mindy for for trusting me with something so priceless.

…and they lived happily ever after!