Lolita and Bobby are perfect for each other. Take a great guy raised in the country, son of farmers and with a bright future…add a beautiful, full of life SoCal girl who misses the city sometimes and this is what you get: LOVE! This couple and this engagement session are a great reflection of what I like to photograph, real, true love. The cherry orchard is farmed by Bobby’s parents, the barn is across the street from his childhood home and the love is all them and totally authentic.
These two are getting married at Viaggio Winery this summer and I’m completely looking forward to spending the day photographing their beautiful wedding. Enjoy

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I wish they had “Style Education” in high schools throughout America. The Lord knows we need it! However, with the budget issues and overspending in California, I doubt that dream will come true any time soon. But imagine with me a world where people wore clothes that fit, colors that coordinated and where people let their individual style shine (and I’m not talking about the latest bedazzled Juicy bag either).
Each season I try to pick out a couple of outfits for guys and gals that are looking for something to don at their engagement photo session. By no means do I claim to be a sartorialist, a stylist or an elitist of fashion but I know what works for me and I’ve been able to decipher what looks great in front of the camera. If you’ve been following my “Styl-Ed” posts from before, you’ll notice my preppy leanings (forgive me for growing up in Palo Alto, CA) but I do try to mix it up a bit with some whimsical pieces. The good thing is that prep and American trad is in right now. So here are a few suggestions for the ladies and gents:

Ladies:
-lightweight cardigans = they photograph beautifully, are flattering for most and give a playful, yet sophisticated look to your ensemble.
-boy shoes = oxfords have never looked better on women
-muted tones = so, so good for skin tones and they shift attention in photos to the wearer’s face/eyes
-panama hats = just because.

Gents:
-sunwashed = it is the theme of this spring and summer. It brings a certain “laid back” feel to your fit. Embrace it.
-tailored fit = if it’s baggy, leave it in the 90s.
-shorter inseams = although we’ve had a lot of rain lately, this look wasn’t started because of it. Look taller, more tailored and like you just don’t care what people say.
-color = guys are breaking the khaki tradition with blue/red/green/etc. on their pants. Also scope some fresh footwear in trad colors.

Both of our outfits were pieced from different sources. For the ladies we have a Library cardigan from Billy Reid paired with a playful dress from J Crew, shoes from Imogene and Willie and all accessories from J Crew. For our gent we have a chambray from J Crew inspired by vintage workwear, a lightweight cotton cardigan and wheat garment dyed Levis. The scarf is a great accessory for guys in the spring and a nice piece to incorporate during engagement sessions. The shoes are from Cole Haan and can be worn to the office or out in jeans with the guys. Versatility is the word.

Here are a few outfits that caught my eye while browsing the likes of Billy Reid, Imogene Willy, Rugby RL, Tommy Hilfiger, J Crew and Anthropologie.

I remember talking to Esther on the phone during our first phone call and she asked me, “do you shoot film?” After I picked up the button that popped off of the shirt on my proud chest, we talked about how she came to the realization after looking at all kinds of photographers, that she was in love with the aesthetic of film photographs. I subtly explained some of the differences in film versus digital and how beautiful film truly is. It was a breath of fresh air to hear from a potential client who had looked at probably hundreds of photos and found herself only wanting a film photographer. (By the way, if you’re wondering, I do still shoot limited amounts of digital)
So fast forward to a couple of weeks ago…Esther, Matt and myself wandered around the beautiful, coastal area of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA to make some engagement photographs…on film. I scouted a couple of spots and found a cool old library, a beautiful outdoor shopping area and Lunada Bay (which I will definitely be taking the family back to for a picnic). I love the laid back pace of Rancho Palos Verdes. The weather was fabulous and of course, Esther and Matt were amazing from the start. I’m getting really excited about their upcoming wedding in Pasadena, CA. Here are some photos from our session together. Enjoy.

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Being behind on blogging isn’t that bad. The good thing about it is that you can look back at the summery beauty of different session in the dead of winter and instantly feel the warmth. Take this set for instance. The day was mildly warm, eerily hazy and reminiscent of the fleeting moments of summer. Remember the days when you tried to stay out as late as you could before the sun went into hibernation? The days where all you wanted to do was lay on a beach and soak in every ray of that precious sun? See, even in winter we can feel the warmth of summer.
Christine and Michael are an awesome couple and I can’t wait to photograph their wedding this year at Brookside Country Club. I got a little note from Christine the other day showing me a wall in their home with some prints from their session and it made me super happy. I’m always happy to see how people end up using their photos.
We strolled around Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi, CA for a bit and made a few photos. These are the ones I enjoyed the most. I hope you do too.

Kristin and Joost (pronounced YO-st) are one of my awesome 2011 couples who I felt an awesome connection with from the first time we met. I love the fact that they are both involved in local agriculture (her family farms and he works in dairy) and how they met at college in San Luis Obispo. These two are completely in love…I mean you can see it in the photos obviously, but in person it is even more beautiful. We cruised around Linden, CA, made some photographs, talked about walnuts and almonds, had a lot of laughs and made some great photographs. It is a privilege to be working with you two and I can’t wait for your wedding next year. Enjoy.