Surf City Nuptuals

Congratulations go out to Jackie and Brayden after expressing their love for each other in the ultimate way. Brayden is tall and looked sharp with his supporting team of groomsmen.


The entire event was beautiful and flawless thanks to Kristen Poyser with her attention to detail and keeping a nice comfortable flow.

Jackie's dad Michael proudly walks his beautiful daughter into the lobby for some photo fun.

Jackie is one of those mellow brides just going with flow. She had a beautiful group of bridesmaids for her supporting team. There's nothing like photographing beautiful people in beautiful places.


This was a big time wedding with thousands of guests (maybe not that many) but they certainly had a lot of family and friends to witness their vows.


My signature shot of the day (below).


I have never seen soooo many awesome flower arrangements at the church and reception. I thought Jen did a great job brightening things up with all the colorful flowers.
Back to the Waterfront Hilton for the rockin' celebration.

These guests were not shy and ready to party.

Congratulations Jackie and Brayden on an awesome wedding and thanks for letting me be part of such an important day in your life.

You can check out a little slide show I put together right here.

Melissa and Jason

I had a great time at Melissa and Jason's wedding. We had an unexpected guest show up to join us...RAIN ! Who said it never rains in California ??? The rain was light and sporadic so everyone handled it quite well. Melissa told me she actually enjoyed the cooler temps along with the clouds and moisture.

As a photographer, the weather presents an additional challenge to maintain proper exposure as the sun plays hide and seek behind the clouds. I'm just glad it wasn't a heavy rain because we know how fun that can be, YEAAAAAA...

The reception was held in scenic Coto de Caza at the Golf and Racquet Club. Not only do I have a beautiful bride and groom but I've got an awesome waterfall 50 feet away.

Okay, it's time for me to walk another old lady across the street. In the mean time you can check out this little ditty from from the wedding.
Congratulations to Melissa and Jason !

Where's my Photographer ?

This is one of those situations every couple dreads on their wedding day.
I did an engagement session for Jamie and Brian who were getting married in Hawaii for that beautiful tropical setting. Well, I'll let her tell the story in an email she sent me...

Dave~
On my wedding day I was so bummed that you were not there to do our wedding. I wish I could have had the money to have you there. The photographer that I ordered never showed up to my wedding, and never called. He ended up sending these two 12 year-old looking kids that looked like they were there for an ROP class. I had researched and made sure that I was going with one of the best photographers and then I got these kids that seemed to have no clue on what they were doing. Photography was the most important part of my planning and that ended up being the biggest let-down. Gosh, I missed you.
Sincerely,
Jamie

I feel bad this had to happen to Jamie and Brian because they're such a good looking, fun couple and it taints the profession I love.

Mini Photoshop seminar tour

I've attended several Photoshop seminars in my day. So many in fact, I became obsessed with the program and the miracles you can produce from a digital file. My friend Brenda Harper from Albums Inc. knows my work ethic and approached me to be part of their "WOW" tour (click on image below) This seminar includes 6 hour of jam packed info about work flow in the digital world presented by Moi. Not only do you walk out with a plethora of Photoshop knowledge but you get lunch and you can touchy-feely the great products Albums Inc. offers photographers. It's only $99.00 and I'll share what took me 5 years to learn. Hopefully I'll see you there.