everything they do is beautiful

jessica and ryan was the definition of the beautiful couple.  they got their beautiful faces, beautiful bodies, beautiful hair, beautiful clothes, beautiful house… even their damn cats are so beautiful.  if they weren’t so funny and nice, i would have hated them.  the best part about them, their passion for each other was so great, it was contagious.  seeing the adoring way they kiss and look at each other, almost made me want to drop my camera and dive right towards dave.  don’t worry, i was professional!

i think this shoot turned out to be very different from jon and melisa’s session, which is so great because it really shows my versatility.  of course this is just me tooting my own horn.  why don’t you take a look at the slideshow and see for yourself.

click here to view the slideshow

the best is yet to come

last weekend, my college buddy flew me down to cali for an engagement shoot with his fiance.  i don’t know if it was bad luck or something, but the usually sunny and nice weathered san jose was showering.  i am still getting blamed for bring the rain with me from seattle down there.  fortunately, we were able to get a few breaks of sunshine during the day to get some cute, sunny shots.  too bad by the afternoon, when we finally get to downtown san fran, it was pouring.  my poor camera was drenched in the rain.  sorry d200, gotta get the shots.  this also might be the reason why i got a bad case of cold when i got home.  what can i say, i’ll do it all over again for the love of photography.

congrats on your engagement, jon and melisa!

click here for the slideshow of some of my favorite shots.

a few of you readers are asking what kind of camera am i using.  i am currently using the nikon d200.  it’s a great semi-pro/pro camera for anyone on a budget.  i am still getting used to it, but so far, so good.

clutch onto your favorite photos

it’s a clutch, it’s a photo album.  no, it’s a photo album that looks like a clutch!  here’s a hip and new way of showing off your photos to friends and random strangers on the bus. this stylish travel size photo album from urban outfitters, makes it easy to carry your favorite photos with you everywhere you go and looking fabulous doing so.  also adding a little extra oomph to your photos. this will definitely make a cute and affordable xmas present . . . to myself.

“Choose from floral canvas or iridescent mock-croc clutches, both lined in satin and ready to hold up to 16 of your favorite 4×6 photos in a foldout sleeve. Imported.
* Holds 16 4×6 photos
* 4.5″l, 6.5″w, .25″h
* Cotton, PVC, mixed metal
* Holds photos only”

 

 photo clutch – $16

a sneak preview

my brilliant wedding photographer/mentor never ceases to amaze me.  just as i thought he couldn’t peak his already superior skills, he dropped off a few teaser shots from my wedding.  i was stunned by the quality of these pictures!  breathtaking, glorious, magnificent, whatever else words i can’t think of right now.  it’s all that and a bag of extra large costco size chips.  i asked for innovative and unique photos, and he delivered more than i had even imagined.  i can’t wait to see the rest of them.

seeing an already talented photographer can still improve, makes me realize that it’s important to strive for better and never be too satisfied with where you are right now because you can always get better and better and better…

teacher says that shallow depths of field will really make a photo POP!

even though i look super bridezilla here, i still love this photo.  makes me laugh everytime.

also the lighting contrast can add much needed drama to the image