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Recently I had the opportunity to join a handful of Southern California’s finest photographers for a shoot organized on behalf of the San Diego Pictage User Group. I’ll soon be posting some favorite images from the shoot…but first I want to showcase the work of an awesome florist: Dawn Stone of Embellishmint Floral and Event Design Studio. The bouquet Embellishmint provided was absolutely stunning! The creativity of the arrangement and amazing attention to detail was unlike any bouquet I’ve seen.
I’m definitely recommending Embellishment to current and prospective brides. Below are a few images of the bouquet. Check-out the Embellishmint website and blog.
I had such a blast on this recent engagement shoot with Amber and Ben. These two are such a joy to work with, and I can’t wait for their wedding in July — it’s going to be spectacular.
Thank you Amber and Ben for your enthusiasm, and appreciation for the value of photography. I feel so blessed to be your photographer.
For my blog readers, check-out Amber (and her twin sister) redefining the softball industry by inspiring and teaching girls of all ages with customized clinics at Twin Pitch Softball. And then stop by the Pony website to check-out Ben’s work as head of marketing — click on Pony TV to see Pony’s new “Back in the Game” spots…brilliant work!
I could be a just a tad biased, but Kai seems to be getting cuter every day…
I’ve long admired the work of photographer Freeman Patterson. So, I was especially thrilled to learn that Ibarionex Perello scored an interview with Freeman for his “The Candid Frame” podcast. If you haven’t yet discovered The Candid Frame, be sure to check it out (Ibarionex has logged 50+ interview-style episodes with an assortment of amazing photographers).
Most times when Ella and Ethan are quiet, and not in sight, then there’s bound to be trouble. The other day I dashed out to grab a coffee and newspaper, leaving Gia settled on the couch nursing baby Kai. Ethan and Ella were content doing a puzzle…or so we thought!
When I returned, Ethan was in one corner of the living room and Ella the other (i.e., Time Out). Gia looked like she was about to cry. Upon closer inspection, Ella appeared a bit different…like 5+ inches-of-hair-gone different.
Turns out she had snuck upstairs, grabbed a pair of kid scissors, and decided to get creative with her hair style. She no doubt figured this was the opportune time (with Gia feeding the baby). Later on we discovered that Ethan was a victim as well, and now has a small spot of scalp showing.
Our first parental instinct — what the %#*@ were you thinking? Then (after counting to 10 calmly) I remembered an inspirational observation from photographer Jesh De Rox — “…kids are the most creative people in the world. They explore. They look at things that we take for granted…their fascination comes not from a place of thought, but from just pure expression.” Throughout the day, others that we shared the story with had similar opinions (and it must run in the family, as my Mom pulled the same gig when she was a little girl…and her Grand-Dad is a stylist).
Granted, Ella’s act of randomly chopping off chunks of her hair did have consequences, and she now knows that a license is required - and that scissors (even the kid variety) are not to be used without permission.
Later on I asked Ella if she missed her beautiful long hair. She replied, “I’m still beautiful Daddy!” She’s right. And to keep her creative spirit alive we organized a photoshoot (with Ella picking her favorites).
I’m in a abstract seascape vibe lately.
I made these images very early (5:00 a.m.-ish) with long exposures @f/22.
Black and white versions are up next. Thanks for looking.
