Lynnette and Henry are the first couple I’ve ever worked with that have opted to do a Day After Shoot; so, naturally, I was totally stoked. The thing that is so nice about the day after shoot is that you have ALL the time you could ever want to run ALL over the place (a...
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Do you ever imagine that at some point during your wedding day that you and your groom would have a private moment away from all the hectic wedding preparations, schedules, and crowds of guests, a moment where the two of you can just quietly appreciate everything that is happening on your special day?
I know that...
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Sometimes I’m at a wedding and shot after shot I think, “Woah, oh my goodness, this looks fantastic! Like, no, really, this could not look any more fabulous!” So I keep snapping away with all sorts of poses and excitement as every image seems to just click perfectly into a pristine glow. Why does this...
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If I’m going to be completely honest with everyone; I’d have to admit that one of my favorite places to take pictures is at the Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame. The place is gorgeous. Aside from the dramatic skies that always roll in off the Pacific ocean, the wedding site overlooks a wide valley...
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My gorgeous fiancée is just a little obsessed with the Twilight series (I think she wishes I were a vampire, actually), so this morning we drove out on a scenic road and took some Twilight-ish photos. These are a few of my favorites - which ones do you like?
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Team API is proud to announce the newest member of the API crew! Baby Grace was born on 7.8.09 at 8:24 a.m. As her father I’m admittedly biased when I say she is the sweetest little girl I’ve ever met! Many have ask about baby pictures. Here they are! Taken at 8...
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What you see below is a picture of Alicia, a fantastic photographer who often second shoots for me. I happened to snap this shot of her only miliseconds before the bride gave her mom a big hug before her vows.
A second photographer, unlike the primary photographer, has a lot more freedom to focus on creativity...
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Her family had flown in from the UK and I couldn’t be happier with the sound of it - British accents, British punk for the reception, British jokes, British vocabulary, British all around. This was a fun wedding! Jordanna and Aaron, and their closest friends and family had a blast dancing the night away in...
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Breaking the ice with reserved crowds is a critical turning point in your celebration! Here’s an idea for giving away the center pieces… This will force a little interaction that will be fun and entertaining for your guest. It does require having a professional Dj with M.C. skills for the best results.
Your DJ will ask...
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Many times I’ve talked with couples torn over the decision to invite kids to their wedding or not. You run the risk of offending family or friends if you choose against it. If you decide to invite kids, then you must decide if you’ll have activities or allow them to run wild around the dance...
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