SoCal Photog ShootOut - Couples & Bridal

Admittedly this is probably my favorite part of the wedding to shoot. The beuatiful bride and the new couple. There is nothing like capturing the bride or the lucky couple in the perfect pose and look. Here are some of my favorites I photographed last week:

  

  

  

 

  

 

  

  

  

  

  

 

Pictured are: Ashley Snyder, Sean Smetona and Jenn King

SoCal Photog ShootOut - Ceremony & Engagament

Last week I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to shoot in Pasadena with a great group called SoCal Photog ShootOut.   The shoot was organized by  Hannsie Trainor and Matthew Saville who both did a fantastic job putting everything together. They brought in some wonderful vendors (listed below) that made the event extra special and very worth while.

Venue: Ron Hobbs of the Romanesque Room
Wedding Coordinator: Amanda Auer of In the Now Weddings
Florist: Honey and Poppies
DJ: Marcel Gonzalez of First Choice Entertainment
Videographer: Nick Bowser of Crafthouse Productions
Stationary: Alison Howell
Rentals: Town & Country
Catering: Jay’s Catering
Venue Concierge: Mary Lallande
Bakery: Colette at Fancy That! Cupcakes
Linens: Wildflower
Styling: Michelle Cunningham
Hair/Makeup: Kacee Geoffroy & Becca
Hair/Makeup: Alisha Baijournas

I also would like to thank the rotation and lighting leaders for their direction and always keeping things running smoothly. I really enjoyed bouncing ideas of them and they were always receptive to questions.  All of us attending were also lucky to have some fantastic models who were all extremely generous, beautiful/handsom, and worked very hard. The event would have been nothing without their talents.

Models: Kacee+Erik Geoffroy, Joanna Calderon, Shane Johnson, Mike Salmon, Timothy Wilkins

Now for me the best part was meeting other photographers and getting a chance to talk about the business and fun surrounding our mutual love of photography. There is nothing like sharing experiences and ideas with fellow photographers.

 Models: Derek Frenzel & Sarah Frenzel

I'm happy to say I have many new Facebook friends now!

Lasting Memories

There are many enjoyable projects I get to do after a photo session.  One of them is when I have an opportunity to create additional mementos, often requested is an image wrap photo album.

The above and below is a Coffee Table Album I recently made. I also like to include an image disc along with the album. 

 

Each event is unique so I get a chance to be creative and do something new with each one.

Finding the perfect style, design, and putting together the images to tell a story makes for a wonderful treasured lasting memories.

Lets Have Some Fun

New 2010 Links

All cakes can be different and unique,

but some take that extra step that well see for yourself.


I found Cake Wrecks a while back, but keep coming back to it for the sheer bizarre reality of some choices people make. What is wrong with a simple good tasting cake. This is one of my favorites-I'm not eating that.

Dresses can also be very different,

however, they too can take a turn to the unexpected.

Tacky Weddings is another site that is worth a peak once in while. As you can tell by the name it is also devoted to the bad choices people can make. Stand back, here are some of my favorites: 

We have Camouflage Dresses.

Then the defying gravity dress or ust maybe go for the hot pink make my eyes bleed choice. 

Call me conservative, but I'm thinking I'll stick with tradition and keep the Valentines Day type heart design and shun this. 

I like inflatable as much as the next guy...errrrr  Anyway, I think I might have to charge more to shoot in here.  

Okay more dresses, how about a Peacock dress. 

Finally lets just put the cake and dress together here. 

  

 

Deng Family and 10th Anniversary Portraits

I love photographing weddings, celebrations of a new life together.  But a wedding anniversary is even more special, such is the case for Eric and Sharon who will be celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary next month.  They have decided to make it a family affair with their 2 adorable children, Payton and Sydney.

Immediately when I met the family, I felt the warmth and love they have for each other.  Watching them interact as a family, you can't help but smile.  As I photographed Eric and Sharon while they gazed into each other's eyes, I understood how they have made the milestone in their marriage.  And I have no doubt, there will be many more anniversaries to come!

Here is Payton throwing a rock into the ocean.  Look at that action!

Can you tell Payton loves his sister?  It only took mom and dad's $100 toy to bribe him.  ;-)

Sometimes you run, sometimes you dance.  Life is always fun when you are with your best friend.

 

A kiss and a smile - it's just LOVE!

 

So much to look forward to each day!

 

One big happy family!

Sweet 16

Amanda's Sweet 16 couldn't be sweeter!  She is a sweet young lady and an avid athlete who plays basketball and tennis on her school teams.  We started out with a portrait session at the Huntington Beach Pier.   There were so many great photos that I decided to make a collage.  The photo was used for a signature board at the party held at the 300 Anaheim at Anaheim Garden Walk.  

 

300 Anaheim is not your typical bowling alley.  It's ultra hip and modern with neon lights equipped with colorful lounge charis and a bar to chill with friends.  Amanda's party is held at the private lounge.  It had 8 private lanes, a bar (no alcohol was served since it's a Sweet 16 birthday party), lots of bowling balls, and its own cubies with shoes in all sizes.  Best of all, the buffet and chocolate fondue served!    

 

Amanda's mom really knows how to throw a great party.  Everyone had great fun, great food, and a great time!  

Brett and Stefanie's Wedding at Ramsey's at The Club

Congratulations to Brett and Stefanie! After 14 years of courtship, their dream finally come true. And I was so privileged to have been there on their special day to capture their wedding as they began their lives as Mr. and Dr. Brett Reynolds.

It was a beautiful day! Stefanie looked absolutely stunning in her crystal beaded wedding gown. She and Brett make such a gorgeous couple! Below you'll find a video and a few images from the wedding. Complete wedding proofs will be up at the website http://www.allentaylorphotography.com/Clients later next week. Enjoy!

  

  

  

 

26 Days of Terror

Just for the two of you that happen to see this blog or stumble across it just now and foolishly enough hit play. Why?! Because your curious and... well.. just don't know any better.

May Quick Links

This one is for all the twitters.

This one reminds me of The Lightning Field by sculpture Walter de Maria, though this one is made out of fluorescent lights.

Check out the cool Demekin Pocket Fisheye Camera, can't remember the last time I saw 110 film though.

Finally this one is just too funny by Ikea of all people. Have fun making these guys dance with your keyboard.

Seattle

So a week ago I found myself back in Seattle photographing my oldest sister's wedding.

I'm always asked why I left Seattle. Over the years I have thought of many quick answers that seems to satisfy them over the years. I hate rain...I lost a bet with Sasquatch....There was nothing to keep me there. None were completely true, but some partially true (you ever smell a Sasquatch? whewww).



I was not so much looking forward to my return especially since my list of needs for my arrival went unmet and unanswered. But in the end seeing the family and the mountain again... well..

I actually enjoyed it.