Sunday, March 7, 2010

Sean and Mairead

From Time to time, I get invited by other great photographers to come along with them to capture the beautiful moments of a wedding day. Working with other photographers keeps my reflexes sharp, and inspires me in so many ways. This is part of what makes my job so much fun!
Sean and Mairead's wedding was just such an occasion. I was invited by my good friend Lisa, of Elle G Photography, to be a part of her shoot and contribute some of my images to her mix.

Sean and Mairead were married at the beautiful Sacred Heart Church on Coronado Island.





















Tuesday, October 13, 2009

San Diego Style Weddings Magazine release party

Dena Malasek sure knows how to throw a party! Dena is the publisher of San Diego Style Weddings Magazine.
I was recently asked by Dena to come and photograph the magazine's annual release party. I jumped at the opportunity to mingle with all of San Diego's best wedding vendors, and to photograph all the fun and beauty of the event. I really love her publication because it is a wealth of resources for the discerning bride. All of San Diego's best wedding professionals in one book! Keep an eye out for my full page ad in the next issue of the magazine.
This year's party had a nautical theme and was held at the fabulous Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Seashells and starfish were everywhere, and there was even a 15 foot tall, working lighthouse in the middle of the ballroom! This party was so much fun!
The Xceptional Music Company provided a dream team of high energy performers, on a massive stage, with a light show to knock your socks off.
And if that weren't enough fun, there was a magician, a photo booth, a cigar lounge, party donuts, and some of the most exquisite catering in town. (see a complete list of event sponsors below)
The entire event was beautifully coordinated by Liz Beck of Liz Beck Events.

























This magnificent event was made possible by the talents of these fine wedding professionals:

San Diego Style Weddings Magazine

www.sandiegostyleweddings.com

Chameleon Chairs & Classic Party Rentals

www.classicpartyrentals.com

Cigar Vera Cruz

www.cigarsveracruz.com

Concepts Event Design

www.conceptseventdesign.com

Continental Catering

www.continentalcateringsd.com

EuroBar Espresso

www.eurobarespresso.com

Eye-on mobile

www.eye-onmobile.com

Kathy Wright & Co.

www.kathywrightandco.com

Kevin Viner Magic & Illusion

www.kevinvinermagic.com

Lee Galloway

www.leegalloway.com

Liz Beck Events

www.lizbeckevents.com

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

www.loewshotels.com

Lounge Appeal

www.loungeappeal.com

Party Donuts

www.partydonuts.com

Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.

www.sweetcheeksbaking.com

Taylor Films

www.taylorfilms.com

The Xceptional Music Company

www.xceptionalmusic.com

TK&A Catering

www.tka-catering.com

Way Cool Rentals

www.waycoolrentals.com

White Wedding Day Events

www.whiteweddingdayevents.com

Wilson Creek Winery

www.wilsoncreekwinery.com

Xavier Bailey Photography

www.xavierbailey.com

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Julie & Nick in the park

What a lovely day to take a picture.
I am fortunate to be able to photograph in beautiful weather and beautiful locations year round in San Diego. And recently I had the pleasure of capturing dear friends Julie and Nick in the sweet time of their engagement. Julie is herself an artist and wanted to be surrounded by the beautiful art and architecture that is Balboa Park.
We had a blast playing and wandering through the park. I was so happy to see that Julie brought along her childhood companion, Kermit. I'm a big Kermit fan, and had one just like Julie's when I was a child.
We're gonna get along just fine!
Julie and Nick, I can't wait to rock some beautiful wedding day pictures of you two on the boat!





Thursday, May 28, 2009

Romance at the river

I have just returned from a very fun Memorial Day weekend at the Colorado River with a bunch of great friends! We camped, we floated, we ate, we drank, we drummed and danced and sang around the fire.
And we helped two of our dearest friends become engaged in a most special way!
A week earlier, Justin had enlisted the creative help of my lovely fiancee Kerry. He asked Kerry to create the letters that would spell out his proposal to the love of his life, Georgeanne.
Kerry was touched and honored, as she and Georgeanne are best friends.
The secret was kept all week and on Sunday, word spread through the camp to meet at the river shore for the special moment.
Justin escorted Georgeanne down to the water and, to her surprise, she was met by her closest friends spelling out " Will you marry me?" in letters lovingly created by Kerry, as Justin got down on bended knee and offered her the most beautiful heart shaped geode crystal.
The whole camp looked on, and afterwards, tears and hugs were shared by all.
And to bless this event, the newly engaged couple took a plunge in the river as friends splashed and showered them with love.
Georgeanne continued to receive heart shaped rocks (her favorite) throughout the day as little gifts from Justin.
After that, all the river stones looked heart shaped :)






























Sneaky Kerry






Congratulations Georgeanne and Justin!
And thank you for letting Kerry and I be a part of it.