matt + amanda - shutters

An amazing day. Matt and Amanda were a wonderful couple to work with. For starters, the bride just looked stunningly beautiful and it was impossible to get a bad shot of her. That always helps. Also got a chance to work with Terri Castillo from Bellisimo Events for the first time which was an awesome experience. She is a fabulous coordinator. Easy going yet right on the spot to make things happen, a perfect combination. First time I had ever worked at Shutters and am sincerely hoping that it will not be my last. Gorgeous location. People were helpful and most of all, the food rocked!

The song is Aqualung's "Brighter than Sunshine" which is a song that begged for some different editing. I am really pleased with how this came out. Feel free to comment on this one...

john + kelley - long beach museum of art

Where do i begin with this couple? From the moment I met them at Chili's several months ago, i had really looked forward to shooting their wedding. The reason is, without trying to sound too cliche', they just "get it". They are a sweet couple who valued and appreciated what a good video could do for their wedding. I always love when i meet clients who really look forward to seeing what I will do for them. It pumps me up and makes me want to go the extra mile. We had such a great first meeting and immediately i bonded with them so naturally i wanted to do the most kick-ass same day edit ever for them because i knew they would really appreciate it. John is a real film buff and had "visions" of how he wanted to do an intro for the video. I thought it was a cool idea so went with it and I thought it turned out great.

harlan + courtney - rancho valencia

Truly an incredible wedding for several reasons. The bride courtney had just lost her mom a week prior to her wedding day so there was a lot of emotion going into the day. I asked her if she wanted to do a short tribute for her mom that we could lead into the same day edit with. She agreed and sent me some pics of her mom. I had never ever met this woman prior but I immediately felt like I knew her. She just seemed to radiant beauty and I was drawn to her. Needless to say, I really wanted to do something special for this couple. Harlan and Courtney were just a joy to work with.

Crazy time constraints, drunk guests on the dance floor, sound issues and an obnoxious sound tech could not keep this one from being shown. It had to be. So we all gathered and sat on the dance floor to watch...

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seth + amanda - 777 wedding

Okay, I had looked forward to this wedding for a long time. Amanda got my info from Danielle from Skye Blu, one of my all time fav photogs! Amanda was just so sweet and special from day one was very excited about my work and doing a Cinema Reale for her wedding. I knew her wedding would be a blast to shoot. It did not disappoint! It was held in her parents beautiful home which gave it such an awesome intimate feel. Working with Danielle and Suthi is always such a blast. They are extremely talented but not an ounce of pretension in their little bones. Love that.

After the wedding, Amanda & Seth sent me a very nice card with a gift card to my all time fav resturant..The Cheesecake Factory! Very Cool!

jenn + johnny - la jolla cliffs

What a beautiful day this was. Jenn & Johnny are such a sweet couple. i know it sounds cliche but it is true. They were a pleasure to be around and it was truly a blessing to be able to share their day with them.