a simple combination of elegance and light
One of my favorite aspects of being a photographer is that I get to capture all life’s mile stones. Which in my mind makes me an honorary family member. Last year around this time I shot Erika’s engagement photos, a few months later I shot her wedding, eight months later her maternity photos and now baby Jack! You can already tell how smart he is. As a newborn he is already moving his head around, and trying to crawl. I have high expectations on lil Jack. Happy Easter!
I love seeing the way a word is translated in many different languages.
Wedding Hochzeit Mariage Nozze 婚礼 Boda 結婚式 Свадьбы Сватба Vjenčanje Svatba Bryllup Bruiloft Häät Γάμος शादी Ślub Casamento Nuntă Bröllop زفاف
Our son the chef…
This speech was given by the father and mother of the groom, about their son the chef. No only was this speech funny, thoughtful, whimsical and personalized its perfect to hang on the kitchen wall.
On Behalf of Mina and myself. I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight as we welcome Crystal into our family. We especially would like to thank those of you who have come far distances to be here with us.
We all know…. The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomached.
As many of you know, Scott is an amazing cook, so I will direct this in a foodie fashion. Scott, you are the apple of our eye… Even though you came out of the oven looking like a plucked chicken, six weeks early.
You are like a fine bottle of wine smooth and mellow. You have never reach a boiling point only a smooth simmer. While sometimes a little saucy you have never been flaky or crusty.
“Tips of the Tongue” A recipe for a good marriage.
It takes many ingredients to create a good marriage. First you will need unlimited cups of love, respect, kindness, understanding, cooperation, trust, and acceptance. Then Mix in some patience and a good sense of humor, and the result will be a gourmet marriage!
Crystal – We feel very lucky that you will be a part of the smorgasbord of our family. Your sweetness will only add to the flavor of your union together. We gladly hand you our sunny delight. We know he is a tall order but with the proper gloves you can handle him.
Savor each moment together because the moments get eaten up faster than you think.
Scott – You picket a great dish. Well Done!
Moms Part
Marriage is not unlike a hot dog, its best not to analyze every single ingredient. Sometimes you can get grilled; sometimes you can get steamed but relish every moment.
Now Crystal, you have married a Hebrew National who has to answer to a higher authority his mother but I am thrilled to hand his buns over to you.
Love you guys.
It seems like I’m always stopping brides from trying to do everything. In general they have a bridal party and their number one job is to help you get married, so delegate. There is no reason to run all over the place. A couple other things I tell people are to walk slowly smile big and have fun. When your standing at the alter exchanging rings turn your ring finger toward the camera so I can get a good shot of it going on his finger.
First looks are sort of the new thing to do. I love them for multiple reasons it’s a great photos opportunity, it makes the day run smoother. First looks are usually done as soon as the brides done getting ready. We turn the groom around we walk the bride into the room and the couple gets to spend a moment with each other before their “I Dos.” I find it really takes the anxiety out of the day. Traditionally when a couple gets to see each other for the first time coming down the aisle they don’t get to hug on each other which they’re dying to do. After the first look we do photos of the couple and then get the family round up and we do all the formals. The great thing is the couple now has the opportunity to go to their cocktail hour. If for whatever reason we’re unable to get the formals done we have time during the cocktail hour. I like to be able to do the formals before the ceremony. That way I get more time with the couple and everyone can enjoy cocktail hour.
When couples ask me about a second shooter….. the first thing I ask is how many guest are you having? Usually any number over a hundred, a second shooter is something to be considered.
A second shooter provides many advantages.
• Having a second shooter means there will be additional back up should anything go wrong.
• You’ll also get double the coverage for a fraction of the price.
• You’ll have additional photos!!
• Many times there are multiple things happening at once and you can get coverage that you just can’t get with one photographer. Formals and Cocktail hour, Bride and Groom getting ready etc…..
• The biggest advantage is that you’ll have multiple angles of the same thing. For an example you’ll get the front and the back view of the bride walking down the aisle, tossing the Bouquet etc….
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| From July 29, 2011 |
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| From July 29, 2011 |
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| From July 29, 2011 |
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| From July 29, 2011 |
Wedding Location: The Egan’s House Brentwood
1. Hire a professional make-up artist. When you do a test with the make up artist make sure you take a photo. So you can see what your make-up will look like in a photograph. Sometimes make up looks different in person vs in the camera. Better yet schedule your engagement session to be done on the very same day. If you need referrals for make-up artist, just ask!
2. Keep the getting ready room clean. If a room is cluttered with bags, clothing and product it will show in the pictures. If you need to assign a brides maid to the task.
3. Tell me what you want. Think about the shots you want and talk about them. Obviously I’m going to get the first dance, cake cutting…. But if you want certain unique photos let me know.
4. Walk slow. There is no rush. The slower you walk the more photos I get to take. This goes for not just the bride but the whole bridal party; walking up and down the asile, and grand entrance.
5. The best way to photograph the rings being exchanged is to twist your hand slightly toward camera.
6. Don’t invite the party during the first dance! I want to have 4-5 mins to capture the spectacular first dance.
7. Hold kisses and poses. No pecks on the big day.
8. Clean your ring. It makes a huge difference!
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