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Acting Headshots Austin

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Cute Kids Photos | South Bay Photographer

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So I was doing one of my headshot parties at hair salon in Manhattan beach, and this little tiny girl catches my eye. Elizabeth was starring at me. She was completely enamored by the camera and the flashing lights. Know the answer before asking, I ask “do you want to get your picture taken?” She doesn’t even answer, she just started posing….It was like magic!

I was totally blown away. Her mother was blown away. Her mother could believe her daughter knew how to work it?

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Unity Candle Tips

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Lighting a unity candle is an old wedding tradition. Typically there are three candles on a candle labra. Before the wedding ceremony the mother of the groom and the mother of the bride light two candles on either side of the labra. During the ceremony the bride and groom light the candle in the center using the two pre lit candles. The unity candle symbolizes two families joining together.  This is a tradition for an indoor ceremony.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen couples attempt to do the unity candle outdoors only to have the wind blow the candles out. Every single time I’ve seen it done in an outdoors ceremony the candles never stay lite. Trust me it’s a really awkward moment when a couple in the middle of their ceremony have their unity candles blow out because of the wind.
Which is why people started doing sand and wine ceremonies. Same exact concept except you don’t have to battle the elements and you avoid awkward moments.
I hope you find this helpful. I’ve been photographing weddings for years and have tons of experience in what works and doesn’t work for weddings.

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Erika and Gareth Engagement Photos

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The Viceroy was the perfect location to stage Erika and Gareth’s engagement session. The Viceroy has so many different locations to shoot.     

Jungle photography is a term used to describe shooting without a permit. Many couples shy away from permits because of the fees especially when scheduling engagement sessions. In general, I find that most hotels and locations have a minor permit fee of $100. In the long run you’re better off spending the $$$ and have full access of a location then running from security.  

I love when couple incorporate things in the engagement session thats unique. Here Erika is wearing her Oklahoma t-shirt while Gareth (originally from Ireland) is wearing his Irish shirt.

After seeing this shot Gareth was convinced that he should be a model. He spent the beginning of his wedding day trying to convince me.

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Vows 2.0

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Found this one in Redbook…Thought it was very cute.

Vows 2.0 – You’d marry him all over again (but make these new promises first)

My darling wife, I swear…

…that you will really enjoy Netflixing The Wire.
…to stop referring to your friends as “The Coven.”
…to never, ever try and pass off a cubic zirconia as the real thing.
…not to tell your grandmother that her wig resembles a giant dirty q-tip.
…that on our anniversary, I will finally wear those tiny, tight boxer briefs you got me, even though their emasculating and should be called “panties.”

My darling husband, I swear…

…that you will really enjoy Netflixing The L Word.
…to say yes more than I say no. To life in general, but specifically to sex.
…not to wake you up at 3 am to ask if you’re having trouble sleeping too.
…that I will stop trying to trick you into eating vegetarian hot dogs because your right they’re kinda gross.
…to give up on marital mind rereading and drip loud, insistent gift hints around Our anniversary.