Posted by: Keith Simonian Photography | September 8th, 2010
Sharon and Daniel traveled across country to be married at the San Carlos Cathedral in Monterey. Following their church wedding they headed to Gatherings in Pacific Grove for their reception. With the weather turning perfect for sunset photos they headed over to Lovers Point to capture some special images. Thanks to Matt Kim for 2nd shooting with me and capturing the guys getting ready.
Sharon and Daniel share a special moment at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove.
Matt Kim makes sure the guys look just right for their photos while the seagulls have other things on the minds.
To see more of Sharon and Daniel’s Monterey – Pacific Grove wedding CLICK HERE to view their slide show. Give the show a moment to load.
Tags: beach, catholic, church, guests, ocean, reception, silhouette, Sunset, Wedding Rings, Weddings
Posted by: Hayne Photographers | September 3rd, 2010
What an amazing couple that totally gets photography! They picked a cool location. Wore some fresh duds. Looked like a couple in love. What more could a photographer ask for? Um, how about a roll in the water with waves crashing all around – sure, why not? Mitch & Caitlin were up for just about anything and I am confident I could have put them in a dumpster and they would have figured out a way to make you wish you could be in a dumpster too…. It’s freakish what happened when I pointed a camera at them! Of course, it helps when we have the most perfect sunset and a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean (secretly I thing the sun and ocean were in on the whole thing – Mitch pulled some strings.) We hung out with them at the Back Bay Nature Preserve where the spiders played nice (they were everywhere!) and the waves put on a nice show. Here’s Mitch & Caitlin and their friends, Ocean & Sun.
Tags: beach, couples, Engagement, Engagement Session, ocean, Photographer, photography, sandbridge, Sunset, surf, Trash The Dress, Virginia Beach, waves
Posted by: Keith Simonian Photography | August 30th, 2010
Sharon and Daniel were married this past Friday at historic San Carlos Cathedral in Monterey. This is a sneak peek of several photos from their joyous day.
A beautiful sunset at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove makes for a spectacular background.
Sharon is walked down the aisle by her father.
Tags: Carmel, church, Lovers Point, Monterey, ocean, Pacific Grove, San Carlos Cathedral, Sunset, Weddings
Posted by: Ulysses Photography | August 28th, 2010
Iris & Nick came to us with a sense of complete trust and openness with regard to their photographic experience. It’s a good thing, too, because we were really excited to see them for their session, and we wanted them to relish not only how fantastic they both looked but also just how much fun a session like this would be. Iris chose a fabulous, stylish new dress with eye-catching sandals. Nick provided a strong but warm complement to her and was there for Iris throughout the entire session. Everything was just the way it should be. Enjoy the results!
Tags: Engagement Session, Engagements, Iris, Nick, park, pearls, Sunset
Posted by: Poser: Image | August 19th, 2010
Last month I welcomed 18 talented photographers into my home for the maiden voyage of POSER:EXPOSED, Quasi-Wedding edition. Let me just say that putting together a full wedding and a workshop in the same day is a daunting task. There were definitely some lessons learned for next time, but it was an absolutely amazing experience from beginning to end. It started with me, like a fool, installing hard wood floors on the entire downstairs of my house. I started the project on Friday, the meet and greet was Sunday night. Fool I tell you. Lesson learned, number one.
Most everyone came to the meet and greet the night prior to the workshop, and I cannot tell you how impressed I was with the group. Everyone got along so well, and there was an obvious energy in my home. Some knew each other online but had never met, some knew each other from previous excursions and some made the trek alone, the braver ones I think. I immediately loved the group to be sure.
I had Uncle Julios (What?) cater the meet and greet, and OF COURSE everyone loved it. Might have been my favorite part of the whole experience :) Ok, maybe not, but it ranks.
The day of the workshop arrived and I was nervous, but excited. The teaching began around 10:30 or so and continued until around 4 or so when the Quasi-Wedding began with the getting ready portion, which I was doing right there in my house. It sure was a strange experience having 20 people sitting around and watching while you work, but I found it oddly comfortable. Not sure what that is about. Destiny did the hair and makeup and well, she’s rad.
This is the point of the post where I begin talking about Jeremy and Tara. Also it’s the point where you fall in love all over again with my past clients. Jeremy and Tara’s wedding post caused quite a stir with my blog readers and to this day I get people asking me about them and how they are doing. Seriously. From a blog post. This is not a “Yes, I did a great job” comment, it’s a reflection of the reality between them. You could not question the connection the two of them shared, the excitement at the wedding, and the genuine love everyone felt on that day for Jeremy and Tara. That wedding changed my life, for real. I finally understood why I was doing what I was doing.
Well, when the idea of shooting a wedding for a workshop came up, they were the obvious choice to be the bride and groom. I knew that Tara had done some acting and I thought she would be comfortable in the “lead” role. Funny. While there surely was some role playing, there was one thing that was obvious form the moment she walked down the aisle on this hot, July day. Something here was real.
The ceremony began with Tara walking down the aisle and spontaneously the attendees and some other people, there to fill the seats at the wedding, stood up and began to clap :) This exact same thing happened at their real wedding. It was a surreal moment. And it only got better from there. You see, Tara had been pushing Jeremy, telling him the she wanted to “get married again” for the few months before I asked them if they wanted to be my bride and groom. So when they said yes, they decided this was going to mean something. They treated it as a vow renewal, and to make things cooler, Jeremy’s dad, who did the original service, did the Quasi-Wedding as well, and I’m telling you, this was no “faux” ceremony. Ask anyone that was there.
And yes, I cried. But I wasn’t the only one.
After an emotional ceremony, the first dance was to Ray LaMontagne’s (what?) “Let It Be Me”. Brilliant choice if I don’t say so myself :) Honestly, they had no idea what song I had chosen, so it was neat to see them listen to the words and dance while looking into each others eyes.
Cried again.
The evening went on like that. Jeremy and Tara absolutely MADE the Quasi-Wedding, and I am humbled to be their photographer, and consider them friends. All of the photographers that were there had some beautiful comment about the two of them, and how they weren’t expecting THAT at a fake wedding.
I will now move on to the REAL stars of the Quasi-Wedding, the Dallas vendors that made it all happen. This list begins with the planner extraordinaire, Deanie Yuska of Deanie Michelle Events. When I consulted my friend Kelly Simants at Sweet Pea Events and asked her to help me find someone that had a similar vision to me, and she knows me fairly well, she told me Deanie was my girl. I am so glad she did :)
Deanie was given about 6 weeks to pull together almost an entire wedding, and she did so effortlessly, coming through at every turn. Working side by side with the florist, papers, and the venue, she was truly the master of ceremonies :) I gave very little, if any input on the design of the wedding, other than to say, “Yes, that sounds awesome!” So kudos to Deanie, everyone that attended was BLOWN AWAY when they walked into the venue.
Thank you so much for your efforts and energy Deanie.
You heard about Ashley yesterday.
Brad. THE Brad. Brad extraordinaire. Dude, you constantly slay me with your humility and your talent. You truley are becoming a good friend, and for that, there is no amount of thanks that can be spoken. I can be a hard man to be around sometimes, given my passion for basically everything, but I appreciate you letting me be me. Bro it up dude.
Here’s the list of the every one of the amazing people and places that made this awesome day a reality:
Deanie Yuska – Deanie Michelle Events | Coordinator and decor
Nikki Morrison – Doodle Dog | Paper Items
Adam Key | DJ
M&M Rentals | Chivari Chairs
Sprinkles | Cupcakes
Cafe Malaga | Venue, food and beverage
The venue was gorgeous (thank you to everyone at Cafe Malaga for being so accommodating), and the people were even more beautiful. A special thank you to the attendees of POSER:EXPOSED, you will always be special to me. This was my first workshop to do on my own, and while there were certainly hiccups, everyone was gracious and genuinely seemed to have a great time.
One more thing.
There is a certain woman whom I know that is the backbone of everything my business is and this workshop was, my wife Destiny. Thank you so much for your tireless preparing, selfless cooking and serving, and all-together AWESOMENESS. Without you, there would be no me. I love you.
I will quote Surya, a bride that you will come to know well in the coming days….
“Epic win for Love”
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Posted by: Hayne Photographers | August 11th, 2010
Two of the coolest people are on tap for you today – Andy & Amanda! Pour yourself a big drink of this awesome couple and maybe, just maybe, you will be as in love with your significant other as Andy & Amanda are with each other. You catch all that? The Atlantic ocean was being nice to us and the sky was this amazing blue that slowly morphed into a glorious sunset. The pelicans even flew by for a cameo as they kissed on the lifeguard stand. Say what? Pelicans I said. The ringbearer and flowergirl were just the cutest together….I could have spent all day shooting them! Congratulations guys, welcome to the crazy world of married life.
Tags: beach, children, photography, Sunset, Virginia Beach, Wedding, Weddings
Posted by: Poser: Image | August 9th, 2010
I met Ravi an Pooja through Sundeep and Tina who’s wedding I shot last year. The Indian wedding is such a beautiful experience, it always leaves me feeling overjoyed, witnessing the family and friends’ adoration and affection towards the couple. It also leaves me exhausted. These events are not for the faint of heart. But the images are always worth every ounce of blood and sweat (in this occasion, buckets – Houston), and the tears are always welcome for me :)
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Posted by: Yvonne Wong Photography | July 28th, 2010
for hae jin and wonsik
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Posted by: Sofia Negron Photography | July 27th, 2010
Meera and Tejjy are getting married this week. I am really looking forward to it because they are such a great couple. Meera had been following my work for over a year and when she got engaged, immediately called and booked me. I love their story. They met in elementary school, grew up together, dated, broke up, moved to the states, reunited as friends with long phone conversations until one day they realized they were each other’s ONE. Tejjy said he knew long before Meera did. Meera said that was why she moved from Colorado to Baltimore so she could be closer to him and see if it would work out. Well it has!
When I met Meera and Tejjy for our GTKY session, we were just supposed to meet, go over the shoot and start. 2.5 hours later, we were still sitting in the coffee shop talking and laughing. oops! So we ran outside as the sun was setting and did a few quick photos at one of their fave spots . Thenwe went over to the G Lounge; a place they go to all the time. I know the owners, but when Tejy got there he was treated like royalty. It was fun to see him come out of his shell and schmooze. Meera is a little more quiet and reserved but I think we’ll still make stunning photos. She’s gorgeous.
Enough talking, here are the goods.
Tags: G Lounge, GTKY Session, New York Wedding Photographer, Sofia Negron Photography, Sunset, Waterworks Wedding Photography
Posted by: A Brilliant Photo | July 25th, 2010
I am fiiiiiinally posting a wedding I shot last Friday. I know some of you guys have been waiting for this post desperately, haha! (Sorry, I am a bit swamped at the moment, so it took me a bit longer).
I hope you guys are enjoying your honeymoon on the Bahaaaamas (boy am I jealous!!) Here is your little sneak peek :o)
Lisa & Chris celebrated their ceremony and reception at the Indian Country Club in Kingston.
Meet the gorgeous bride Lisa :o)
I loved your bouquet, so pretty … it reminded me of my own, I had all dasies … :o)
I wanted to freshen up some of the “boring” bridal party shots, and one of my brides actually gave me an idea to this series (hi Jen :o) )so I thought I’d ask the girls to make some funny faces, … haha. Thanks so much for playing along!! :o)
Btw! Do you recognize the first girl from the left??? That’s Alyssa, one of my last year’s brides <3 The best maid of honor EVER!!! Thanks sooo much for all your help the day of :o) I think she’s opening up to the idea to do a bridal party bootcamp, hehe …. so let me know if you want to get in touch with her. :o)
How pretty is this?? :o) I am no fan of “photo rooms”, but this one is a different story … very elegant!
Isn’t Lisa just beautiful??
The handsome groom Chris :o)
LOVE this shot:
Haha, check Alyssa out in that one!! Now that’s a JUMP! YAYA!
Haha, you guys ROCKED!! :o)
Once we got to the posed photos part the sun was just about to set, so we got some sunset photos … how pretty is this??
Ever wondered what my 2nd shooter is doing?? The next couple of photos were taken by Geneve, soooo pretty! Thanks G :o)
One of my favorites from the day, also taken by Geneve:
Soooo pretty, Lisa, you looked absolutely gorgeous!
And some detail shots from the reception:
I sneaked some of Geneve shots in the next set too, thanks G, you know I always love your dancing shots :o)
Thanks again to my lovely 2nd shooter Miss Geneve, check out her website!
Hair & Make-up by: Christine Lewis
Tags: boston, Country Club, daisy, Golf Club, Green, Indian Pond, Kingston, MA, Sunset, Wedding, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photography
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