Scott and Paige San Francisco Engagement Photo Session

Last week I headed up to San Francisco to meet Scott and Paige for their engagement photo session in the city. They invited me into Scott's amazing loft near the AT&T Park for their planning session and to hang out a bit. I knew on my way there that I was in for an amazing time as that area has more incredible locations for photo's than I know what to do with plus I could tell in our conversations that we would all get along famously!
Scott and Paige are such nice people; very genuine and tons of fun! Both are very appreciative of the arts so it was totally flattering that they hired me as I see that a such a great compliment! One of the most important things in getting great photos is the connection between the subjects and Scott and Paige definitely have an awesome connection! We all had a great time cruising around the neighborhood and I was like a kid in a candy shop with all the great locations. We ended up shooting for quite awhile, this is just a small sample of the shots we got. I had to warn them that I might be back as their neighborhood is like a giant studio!
The wedding is coming up really soon, it is going to be a blast. I love weddings in the city!

Josh and Brenna in Avila Beach

Last week I headed down to Avila Beach for Josh and Brenna's engagement photos. One of the things I like best about being a wedding photographer is getting the opportunity to meet so many different people. Brenna is studying to become an archeologist and is already doing digs out in the desert quite regularly. Josh is studying to become a writer and, from what I have heard so far, he has some amazing concepts and story-lines he is working on. They are high-school sweethearts who will be getting married this December in Pismo Beach, which is fitting because Brenna's family has come to Pismo for many years on vacation! How cool is it to get married where you spent your vacations growing up!
Both were a bit shy getting started but really warmed up after a few minutes and had a great time. A big part of being a good photography is getting people to open up to me so I can capture who they truly are and get a glimpse of what their relationship is like. I'm really happy with these images as I think they tell a great story of a great relationship!

New Lens test

I received a new lens (the Canon 85 1.2L for all you camera nerds out there) and was testing it out during dinner last night. Steph glanced up just as Caiden was throwing his food and I got this shot. What a beauty, I'm a lucky guy!

Revolution: NYC

You can probably tell by my lack of recent posts that I have been really busy! I had 2 weekends off of weddings after shooting 16 of the last 18 Saturdays and really expected to have a bit of a break. Funny how that never works out! Senior portraits, commercial work and some exciting new personal projects that I will be announcing soon all ate away my time! I have some really exciting weddings in the comming weeks (8 of the next 10 Saturday's) in some really exciting locations; Avila Beach, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, San Diego, Paso Wine Country, Carmel...I'm really looking forward to each one!

I know a lot of other photographers read my blog so I wanted to let everyone know about a pretty exciting workshop happening this October. Those who know me know that I rarely get excited about workshops but my good friends, and amazing photographers, Jason Groupp, TJ Cameron, and Chris+Lynn have been working very hard to put on a unique and exciting workshop in New York City October 15th-17th. Check out the website at Revolution Workshop. It is really rare to have this level of talent all get together and offer to educate other photographers in small groups. If you are thinking about going to a workshop to boost your creativity, learn new skills and develop your business, be sure to check it out!

Haha, I had to post this hilarious shot I got of John Griffin from a wedding I shot with him in Mendocino County last weekend! Don't worry, all saftey measures were taken and we were very safe but still, DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!
I will post a few more from this beautiful wedding when I get a chance.