Lens Review: Canon 85mm F/1.2L II

January 17th, 2012: Remember how I joined Canon Professional Services as a Platinum Member, where I can get free “Evaluation Equipment“? Well, I am loving trying out new gear and the second lens I requested (after the 100mm macro) was the Canon 85mm F/1.2 II (the “II” means it is the second version of this lens). As I said before,  I [...]

Whitson + Juna – Los Angeles Twilight

January 9th, 2012: On Christmas Eve, I was in my Dad’s backyard, drowsy from a food coma and was being coerced into playing yet another game of croquet, when my phone rang. It was Michelle, whose engagement pictures we shot in the Nevadan desert and the glitz of The Strip in Vegas. Her best friend, [...]

2011: That Went Fast…

January 2nd, 2012: Holy Crap. Where the hell did that year go?!?! Felicia and I have been non-stop shooting, editing, and traveling for the last eight months, and then, all the sudden I am sitting having a beer on New Years Eve (4 minutes until midnight) and I realized 2011 was over.  I looked at [...]

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with Danny + Erin

December 6th, 2011: Erin & Danny are absolutely some of the most awesome people you’ll ever meet, and we’re so glad that our paths crossed. Felicia and I have consultations with clients all the time, but our meeting with Danny & Erin literally felt like we were having coffee with old friends. Before we knew [...]

Coto de Caza Wedding – Michael + Genna

November 28th, 2011: Remember that wickedly-sweet session we did at the O.C. Fair last summer with Genna + Michael? I sure do, and after that awesome evening with this couple I was amped to be shooting their wedding at Coto de Caza Golf Club in Orange County.  I knew these two were ready to have [...]

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Lens Review: Canon 100mm F/2.8L Macro IS

November 22nd, 2011: So remember a couple months back when the shutter on one of my cameras went out during a shoot?  Well, after that I started researching how much it would cost to fix and I realized I qualified to join Canon Professional Services as a Platinum Member, which would offer me 60% off [...]

Jon + Maria: La Habra Wedding

November 16th, 2011: A few weeks ago, Jon & Maria celebrated their marriage surrounded by their very enthusiastic family and friends. We started the day in Long Beach at Our Lady of Refuge church, followed by pictures at the Cerritos Public Library, and then their reception at The Westridge Golf Club. Maria’s Mom sang a [...]

Secluded Gardens with Sean + Amber

November 7th 2011: Last month Felicia and I headed out to Temecula to photograph Amber and Sean’s big day at the Secluded Garden Estates.  The weather was just right and the newly opened venue was a treasure trove of cool locations to shoot at – cactus, oak trees, views of the valley, this place had [...]

Dana Point Wedding of Shawna + Matt

October 24th, 2011: Last month was a busy one for Felicia and I – we shot weddings in Napa, Dana Point, Pasadena and Temecula, adding thousands of miles to our little Volkswagon.  Right smack in the middle of the month we made our way down to the Chart House in Dana Point to capture Shawna [...]

Natalie + Justin | A Tortured Groom

October 11th, 2011: I’ve said before on this blog that one of my favorite things about shooting weddings is that Felicia and I are constantly surrounded by happy people, and we also have the privilege of meeting lots of people from all walks of life, and sometimes, from all over the world. We are indeed [...]