This couple got married at the Maravilla Gardens in the Santa Rosa Valley near Camarillo, Ca. The gardens are a gorgeous place to get married. It blends a Mediterranean landscaping with early 20th century buildings. The weather was great with a spectacular sunset. The couple was fun to work with. They had there young son [...]
Just finished a fun engagement photo session with my favorite couple-to-be Kristen and Jared. We shot these photos in Santa Paula . It was a blast, and we got some great shots. They wanted something different – not the usual beach/park type of engagement portraits. Of course they are such a good looking team, it [...]
1. Start looking early: As soon as the date and location are chosen, it is time to find a photographer. Booking early will ensure you will get who you want, and will lock in a price. How early? I generally book weddings six months to one year in advance.
2. Go with experience: We all get [...]
We just made these engagement photos at Cal Lutheran’s campus on Saturday. A beautiful couple – great friends – great photos! We had a blast – took a picnic lunch and made an afternoon of it. So far they are having a hard time choosing which photos to use for their invitation. Here are some [...]
Most of my wedding and portrait business comes from referrals – happy couples sharing their positive experience with friends and family.
As a thank you, I am offering a free 11″ x 14″ color enlargement when another couple books an event on your referral. This offer is good at any time, and may be used for [...]
Choosing photos for your magazine style wedding album should not be an unpleasant and overwhelming experience, but picking out just a few images out of several hundred may be difficult without some guidance. Here are some useful tips to help make your image choosing a fun, quick and easy process.
1. Call me: If you have ideas, concerns, worries…if you just want to chat; give me a call. Send me pictures from websites or magazines that you like; these will give me insights into your ideals, your hopes and your dreams
2. Trust me: Don’t be afraid to be emotional, tender or goofy; you are supposed [...]
1. Start looking early: As soon as the date and location are chosen, it is time to find a photographer. Booking early will insure you will get who you want, and will lock in a price. How early? I generally book weddings six months to one year in advance.
2. Go with experience: We all [...]
Wow! A great setting for a wedding – the Hilton Garden Inn in Carlsbad – and one of the nicest couples I have ever worked for.
Casey and Mike got married at the Heritage Museum in Orange County. A beautiful location and a fun couple – a perfect day!
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