Weddings are a celebration of love and unity, a perfect occasion to showcase your unique personalities and interests. For those of us  who identify as nerds or geeks, incorporating elements from their favorite fandoms and embracing your passions can make your special...

You're engaged, now now what? Everyone has delusions of grandeur when planning their wedding day. I mean who doesn't want their dream wedding! You have probably been thinking about your wedding day since you were a little girl. Who hasn't! With all of the Pinterest...

After photographing wedding for about 30 years I have decided to finally write a blog about Etiquette and Protocol for wedding ceremonies and receptions. You would think that alot of this would be common sense.. but let me tell you something.. IT IS NOT! I cannot tell...

When planning a wedding, couples often look for unique and creative ways to thank their guests for sharing in their special day. One of the most popular ways to show appreciation is through wedding favors. Wedding favors are a small token of gratitude that guests can...

When it comes to planning a wedding, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right wedding venue. Your wedding venue sets the tone for your entire wedding day, so it's important to find a location that fits your style, budget, and vision for...

Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and one of the most important parts of the planning process is creating a timeline for the big day. A well-planned wedding day timeline ensures that everything runs smoothly, and everyone knows what they need to do and when. In...

So this is it! You found the one!. You know you want to spend the rest of your life with this person and you want to start off on the right foot. You want to plan a perfect marriage proposal, something beautiful, something sentimental and of course all of this needs...

For years I have been wanting to do this photo shoot as apart of my fine art portfolio. I always imagined the model for this session to be a blonde pale pretty girl because that captures snow queen in my mind. I even wanted to maybe find an albino model but couldn’t...

I have been wanting to do a mother earth/green goddess sort of shoot. This one was a pain.. gluing all of the greens to a dress I bought on offer up. Then trying to get the girls in it without it falling apart LOL! What a disaster. But with a bit of photoshopping it...

It was a sweltering day for an Orange County wedding. Strangely, we started our photography day at the beginning of the ceremony. We normally start hours before the ceremony with the getting ready photos and all the detail photography but the schedule did not permit...

Hey guys I just wanted to share this YouTube video with you on how to pose women on the floor. If you follow me on Istagram I do lots of small video snippets like this with lighting tips, posing tips and just professional photographer advice. Follow me on Instagam at...

Step one: pick a location and background.  Think about what you want your company to represent. Do you want professional looking traditional photos? You should choose an indoor studio with a solid black, grey, or dark blue background. Do you want your company logo in...

1. Hiring a cheap photographer  You know I had to include this mistake as number one on my list and its the one mistake I hear the most. People think they can cheap out and hire an amateur photographer or even a family member to photograph their wedding and get...

You're recently engaged. You've started the wedding planning. Now, one of your first big decisions is choosing when you should get married. Picking a date is essential before even booking photography, venue, catering, and everything you need to look into for your big...