Classic, Elegant & Simple | An Autumn, Seattle Wedding Celebration | Anne + Brian
My first time meeting Brian, the groom, was minutes before he saw his stunning bride, Anne. He was calm, collective & cool; anticipating their first glance in front of the Alexis Hotel downtown Seattle. I set-up the first glance alongside the hotel making sure it was clear of people. I absolutely LOVE this moment. It’s a time when brides & grooms can have an intimate moment seeing each other for the very first time on their wedding day. They can exchange sweet, loving words and even have time to shed a few tears of joy during this once in a lifetime moment. And, during this, there aren’t 200 set of eyes of them, just me from afar with a long lens capturing every second. Anne and Brian’s expressions were transparent of the love they have for each other, not just during their first glance, but also throughout the entire day.
The rest of day unfolded beautifully, full of smiles & sunshine. It was brisk fall day, October 10, 2009. The autumn colors were beaming of reds, oranges and yellows which perfectly tied into the wedding day color scheme. We took the ‘formal’ shots of the wedding party near the Seattle iconic Kerry Park and met the family at the most beautiful Catholic Church called Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in the University District followed by their lovely ceremony. The reception was held at The Canal in Ballard! So much fun. A special thanks to Melissa Parker with Amazing Events and my amazing photography assistant, Amber Brickman.
Congrats Anne and Brian!! I had such awonderful time capturing your wedding.
Sweet Family in the Park
Yesterday I photographed the sweet Goldstein Family at Douglas Park in Santa Monica. It was a gorgeous Sunday and the Goldsteins looked awesome. We fed some ducks, made silly faces, climbed some trees and tried to make a cute, little baby giggle. At the end of our photo session, Aiden, 4 years old, helped me take apart my camera and he said, “Hey, your camera breaks.” This definitely gave me a good laugh. Oh, the things 4 years olds say– gotta love it! Thanks for a very fun shoot, Goldstein Family. Looking forward to photoshoot #3 with you! 
Sweet Family in the Park
Yesterday I photographed the sweet Goldstein Family at Douglas Park in Santa Monica. It was a gorgeous Sunday and the Goldsteins looked awesome. We fed some ducks, made silly faces, climbed some trees and tried to make a cute, little baby giggle. At the end of our photo session, Aiden, 4 years old, helped me take apart my camera and he said, “Hey, your camera breaks.” This definitely gave me a good laugh. Oh, the things 4 years olds say– gotta love it! Thanks for a very fun shoot, Goldstein Family. Looking forward to photoshoot #3 with you! 
Sweet Family in the Park
Yesterday I photographed the sweet Goldstein Family at Douglas Park in Santa Monica. It was a gorgeous Sunday and the Goldsteins looked awesome. We fed some ducks, made silly faces, climbed some trees and tried to make a cute, little baby giggle. At the end of our photo session, Aiden, 4 years old, helped me take apart my camera and he said, “Hey, your camera breaks.” This definitely gave me a good laugh. Oh, the things 4 years olds say– gotta love it!
Thanks for a very fun shoot, Goldstein Family. Looking forward to photoshoot #3 with you!
La Jolla Wedding | Congrats Amanda & Rod
- Mariachi Band.
- La Jolla Shores Hotel.
- Old Fashion style photo booth.
- Tons of bright, pink flowers (Grand Floral).
- Great friends & family.
- Wild, fun, huge star-shaped sunglasses.
- Ocean-themed Wedding Cake.
- Sweet music to dance to.
- Lots of love.
- Krista Romberg, Orange Blossom Events.
With all these combined + a very cool couple = An awesome wedding to photograph! Thank you to my second photographer, Nicola and my assistant Jimmy. We had a great time capturing all the fun and special moments of Amanda and Rod’s wedding on September 29, 2009. Congratulations Amanda & Rod! {To see their sweet engagement session taken at the Disney Music Hall, please view them HERE}
It takes 6 bridesmaids to help Amanda getting on her stunning dress. So pretty.
Amanda's ring is in my top three I have ever seen. Nice job, Rod! Such fantastic style.
I love wedding details! Rings, Shoes, Gowns, Flowers.. YAY!
The flower girl was patiently waiting for her turn.
And... It's her turn!
Champagne flute + wedding rings
I love this shot. There's something so calm about it.
My favorite color is green, so I couldn't resist photographing Amanda's awesome shoes against this pretty, green pattern.
So HAPPY! I entered this shot in a photo contest.
Amanda's beach-inspired cake! It was yum.
Here's Rod! Rod has amazing, bright, blue eyes.
Showcasing Amanda among her lovely bridesmaids.
Amanda's Bridemaids!
and... another shot of her shoes.
Rod seeing Amanda for the first time.
The Ceremony.
So many memorable moments captured.
Ring Exchange
Aaaah, finally. The KISS.
Groomsmen enjoying the ceremony.
Hello Mr. and Mrs. Rod Conti! Congrats.
Such a happy, loving couple. You two are inspiring!
The entire wedding party!
The ring bearer and flower girl. Even super cute when not smiling.
The Mariachi Band... SO fun. They set the tone for the cocktail party perfectly!
Break from formal photos...
I love this photo of Rod and Amanda. It really captures their personalities perfectly.
I couldn't resist. Nearly their entire wedding party! Love props.
Amanda worked so hard at making her wedding details perfectly. The shot on the table was from our Engagement Session at the Disney Music Hall downtown LA.
To the beach...
One of our many fun "Thank YOU" shots.
Stroll on the beach... getting a breather alone.
First Dance to Bruce Springsteen
One of my favs. Mysterious yet telling.
Getting their groove on!
The ringbearer was getting DOWN to the beats.
Cutting the cake!
What was Amanda saying? Eh, doesn't matter. Ended up in a kiss!
Such a pretty candid of Amanda
Kisses + champagne
Birds-eye view
8 hours later... Amanda and Me. Thanks Jimmy for taking this for us.
Fun in the photo booth!
La Jolla Wedding | Congrats Amanda & Rod
- Mariachi Band.
- La Jolla Shores Hotel.
- Old Fashion style photo booth.
- Tons of bright, pink flowers (Grand Floral).
- Great friends & family.
- Wild, fun, huge star-shaped sunglasses.
- Ocean-themed Wedding Cake.
- Sweet music to dance to.
- Lots of love.
- Krista Romberg, Orange Blossom Events.
With all these combined + a very cool couple = An awesome wedding to photograph! Thank you to my second photographer, Nicola and my assistant Jimmy. We had a great time capturing all the fun and special moments of Amanda and Rod’s wedding on September 29, 2009. Congratulations Amanda & Rod! {To see their sweet engagement session taken at the Disney Music Hall, please view them HERE}
It takes 6 bridesmaids to help Amanda getting on her stunning dress. So pretty.
Amanda's ring is in my top three I have ever seen. Nice job, Rod! Such fantastic style.
I love wedding details! Rings, Shoes, Gowns, Flowers.. YAY!
The flower girl was patiently waiting for her turn.
And... It's her turn!
Champagne flute + wedding rings
I love this shot. There's something so calm about it.
My favorite color is green, so I couldn't resist photographing Amanda's awesome shoes against this pretty, green pattern.
So HAPPY! I entered this shot in a photo contest.
Amanda's beach-inspired cake! It was yum.
Here's Rod! Rod has amazing, bright, blue eyes.
Showcasing Amanda among her lovely bridesmaids.
Amanda's Bridemaids!
and... another shot of her shoes.
Rod seeing Amanda for the first time.
The Ceremony.
So many memorable moments captured.
Ring Exchange
Aaaah, finally. The KISS.
Groomsmen enjoying the ceremony.
Hello Mr. and Mrs. Rod Conti! Congrats.
Such a happy, loving couple. You two are inspiring!
The entire wedding party!
The ring bearer and flower girl. Even super cute when not smiling.
The Mariachi Band... SO fun. They set the tone for the cocktail party perfectly!
Break from formal photos...
I love this photo of Rod and Amanda. It really captures their personalities perfectly.
I couldn't resist. Nearly their entire wedding party! Love props.
Amanda worked so hard at making her wedding details perfectly. The shot on the table was from our Engagement Session at the Disney Music Hall downtown LA.
To the beach...
One of our many fun "Thank YOU" shots.
Stroll on the beach... getting a breather alone.
First Dance to Bruce Springsteen
One of my favs. Mysterious yet telling.
Getting their groove on!
The ringbearer was getting DOWN to the beats.
Cutting the cake!
What was Amanda saying? Eh, doesn't matter. Ended up in a kiss!
Such a pretty candid of Amanda
Kisses + champagne
Birds-eye view
8 hours later... Amanda and Me. Thanks Jimmy for taking this for us.
Fun in the photo booth!
La Jolla Wedding | Congrats Amanda & Rod
- Mariachi Band.
- La Jolla Shores Hotel.
- Old Fashion style photo booth.
- Tons of bright, pink flowers (Grand Floral).
- Great friends & family.
- Wild, fun, huge star-shaped sunglasses.
- Ocean-themed Wedding Cake.
- Sweet music to dance to.
- Lots of love.
- Krista Romberg, Orange Blossom Events.
With all these combined + a very cool couple = An awesome wedding to photograph!
Thank you to my second photographer, Nicola and my assistant Jimmy. We had a great time capturing all the fun and special moments of Amanda and Rod’s wedding on September 29, 2009.
Congratulations Amanda & Rod! {To see their sweet engagement session taken at the Disney Music Hall, please view them HERE}
It takes 6 bridesmaids to help Amanda getting on her stunning dress. So pretty.
Amanda's ring is in my top three I have ever seen. Nice job, Rod! Such fantastic style.
I love wedding details! Rings, Shoes, Gowns, Flowers.. YAY!
The flower girl was patiently waiting for her turn.
And... It's her turn!
Champagne flute + wedding rings
I love this shot. There's something so calm about it.
My favorite color is green, so I couldn't resist photographing Amanda's awesome shoes against this pretty, green pattern.
So HAPPY! I entered this shot in a photo contest.
Amanda's beach-inspired cake! It was yum.
Here's Rod! Rod has amazing, bright, blue eyes.
Showcasing Amanda among her lovely bridesmaids.
Amanda's Bridemaids!
and... another shot of her shoes.
Rod seeing Amanda for the first time.
The Ceremony.
So many memorable moments captured.
Ring Exchange
Aaaah, finally. The KISS.
Groomsmen enjoying the ceremony.
Hello Mr. and Mrs. Rod Conti! Congrats.
Such a happy, loving couple. You two are inspiring!
The entire wedding party!
The ring bearer and flower girl. Even super cute when not smiling.
The Mariachi Band... SO fun. They set the tone for the cocktail party perfectly!
Break from formal photos...
I love this photo of Rod and Amanda. It really captures their personalities perfectly.
I couldn't resist. Nearly their entire wedding party! Love props.
Amanda worked so hard at making her wedding details perfectly. The shot on the table was from our Engagement Session at the Disney Music Hall downtown LA.
To the beach...
One of our many fun "Thank YOU" shots.
Stroll on the beach... getting a breather alone.
First Dance to Bruce Springsteen
One of my favs. Mysterious yet telling.
Getting their groove on!
The ringbearer was getting DOWN to the beats.
Cutting the cake!
What was Amanda saying? Eh, doesn't matter. Ended up in a kiss!
Such a pretty candid of Amanda
Kisses + champagne
Birds-eye view
8 hours later... Amanda and Me. Thanks Jimmy for taking this for us.
Fun in the photo booth!
Commercial Photoshoot : Solar Panels Tearsheet
I am definitely a proud WEDDING & PORTRAIT photographer. However, during my off-season throughout 2009, I have traveled all over California to capture huge solar panel structures for a world-wide company called Sunpower. The global, photography production company, OnRequest Images has hired me for 8 shoots so far and I couldn’t be happier with all the results. I have climbed 55 ft ladders, operated 60′ cherry pickers, climbed on uneven rooftops and drove many, many miles to document these amazing solar panels. Slowly but surely, my fear of heights are dissipating. I’ve come to love photographing Solar Panels. I feel like I am part of the clean energy movement and that, I tell ya, is very satisfying. Plus, there’s something so calm about being 60 feet high surrounded by the nature. Here are some scans of tearsheets and a few shots of me in action!
Scans of Tear Sheets:
Below are the behind-the-scenes of me in action! Who would have guessed a wedding photographer is now also shooting Solar Panels. I really love the diversity!
Commercial Photoshoot : Solar Panels Tearsheet
I am definitely a proud WEDDING & PORTRAIT photographer. However, during my off-season throughout 2009, I have traveled all over California to capture huge solar panel structures for a world-wide company called Sunpower. The global, photography production company, OnRequest Images has hired me for 8 shoots so far and I couldn’t be happier with all the results. I have climbed 55 ft ladders, operated 60′ cherry pickers, climbed on uneven rooftops and drove many, many miles to document these amazing solar panels. Slowly but surely, my fear of heights are dissipating. I’ve come to love photographing Solar Panels. I feel like I am part of the clean energy movement and that, I tell ya, is very satisfying. Plus, there’s something so calm about being 60 feet high surrounded by the nature. Here are some scans of tearsheets and a few shots of me in action!
Scans of Tear Sheets:
Below are the behind-the-scenes of me in action! Who would have guessed a wedding photographer is now also shooting Solar Panels. I really love the diversity!
Commercial Photoshoot : Solar Panels Tearsheet
I am definitely a proud WEDDING & PORTRAIT photographer. However, during my off-season throughout 2009, I have traveled all over California to capture huge solar panel structures for a world-wide company called Sunpower. The global, photography production company, OnRequest Images has hired me for 8 shoots so far and I couldn’t be happier with all the results. I have climbed 55 ft ladders, operated 60′ cherry pickers, climbed on uneven rooftops and drove many, many miles to document these amazing solar panels. Slowly but surely, my fear of heights are dissipating. I’ve come to love photographing Solar Panels. I feel like I am part of the clean energy movement and that, I tell ya, is very satisfying. Plus, there’s something so calm about being 60 feet high surrounded by the nature. Here are some scans of tearsheets and a few shots of me in action!
Scans of Tear Sheets:
Below are the behind-the-scenes of me in action! Who would have guessed a wedding photographer is now also shooting Solar Panels. I really love the diversity!
