Anthony and Chariss Wedding

This wedding brought together two very different cultures (Persian and Filipino). The newly married couple blended these two cultures with a wonderful combination of belly dancing and Filipino dancers at their wedding reception that included 350 guests. Everyone had a great time (including me and my assistant!). Here are a few pictures from this wonderful wedding.

What makes me unique?

I would love to invite you to my studio to see my beautiful new wedding album samples. Just give me a call and schedule a time that is convenient for you. I always look forward to meeting new people. I am happy to answer any questions that you have about wedding photography in general and will help you to choose a photographer that will be a good match for you (even if it's not me). What do I offer my couples? Excellent customer service before, during and after your wedding. Prompt return of phone calls and e-mails. I make sure that I capture your wedding day in the style that YOU want. I have lots of experience photographing weddings in all kinds of settings from church ceremonies, beach weddings, backyard weddings and even some really unusual venues. Each wedding is unique and special. I also have a knack for making people feel very comfortable when having their pictures taken. I understand that sometimes there are difficult situations that arise at weddings ( parents that have divorced or remarried and there are awkward or uncomfortable moments). That's why I take the time to discuss these things with my couples before the wedding so that we can have a plan to make sure that everyone feels comfortable and enjoys the day. The last thing that a bride and groom need on their wedding day is to be worried about family dynamics. Leave that to me. I have had plenty of experience with these types of situations and know how to handle them without people ending up with hurt feelings etc. I take a very personal interest in my couples as many of my previous clients will tell you. I also want to express my gratitude to my brides from the knot and for all of your referrals.

ARE YOU RENTING A CLASSIC CAR FOR YOUR WEDDING?

A lot of couples are renting special classic cars for their weddings. What a fun way to make your exit from your reception! Classic cars make great photography props too! They are coming down in price and there are a lot of fun options to choose from.

Beach Wedding Tips

For those of you that are having beach weddings this year I thought that I would offer some helpful tips:

1) Remember that it is often windy at the ocean. Make sure that you use "extra hold" hair spray and secure your veil in place with extra pins and clips.
2) Getting down to a beach wedding location can be difficult for elderly and/or handicapped guests. Check ahead to make sure that there is easy beach access for those guests that may require special assistance.
3) If you want sunset photos taken at the beach, check a sunset calender in advance so that you can plan your wedding day timeline accordingly. The most beautiful light occurs about 30 minutes before actual sunset when the sun is low on the horizon and casts a golden glow on you. Photographers refer to this as "sweet light".
4) It can get chilly at the beach so make sure that if your bridesmaids are wearing lightweight, strapless gowns, try to provide them with a wrap of some kind like a pashmina to put around their shoulders between picture taking.
5) Select your shoes carefully. Many brides wear sandals or choose to go barefoot for their beach weddings. High heels can be dangerous when walking in sand.

Beach weddings are beautiful and your pictures will be gorgeous. Just plan ahead and you will have a wonderful wedding day!