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As I’m rocking some Armin van Buuren here in Huntington Beach, California – I’ve got some killer photos to drop on you from a seriously last minute, less than 24 hours to prepare photo shoot I did with Kim.

You may remember Kim from her Engagement Shoot that we did with her fiance Pete in Huntington Beach recently or her Boudoir Photo Shoot we did as a birthday gift for Pete.

Well I realized that the end of the month was uber-rapidly approaching and I want to do one creative, non-commissioned project a month from here on out.  I used to do them bi-monthly – but as Esquire Photography kept growing, the creative projects kept getting kicked to the curb.  Well… No longer I say.

So without further ado, I give you Kim in our Urban Night Romantic Shoot & have a super West Coast Wednesday – cheers!

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It’s hazy, it’s overcast, and it’s a little cool…  Kinda sounds like a UK version of a West Coast Wednesday here in little old Huntington Beach, California.  Or, it sounds like great a day to celebrate a fantastic artist that I totally dig.  He’s a former member of Britain’s boy band; Take That & a huge uber-mega star around the globe.

With top songs like “Let Me Entertain You,” “Kids” and “Angels” (which is gaining more & more momentum being recreated by artists of all musical genres, Robbie Williams has been dominating the music industry for more than a decade.

A simple quote from Robbie Williams says a lot about his personality that I can resonate with: “I hate fame. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be. I think I’m going mad. I just want to find a nice woman and settle down. I don’t know why people buy my records.” Another day, another Robbie revelation.

It would be difficult to find a more contradictory, vain, egotistical pop star than Robbie Williams. It would also be difficult to find a more brilliant showman and one whose refreshingly honest personality seems to have drawn him to the bosom of the nation as the Britain’s top pop star.

Without further ado… I give you Robbie Williams Live at Knebworth, England.  With over 275,000 people that attended his concert over the course of the weekend (the largest concert in British music history) – this song; “Angels” was part of Williams’ master of an audience and a confirmation that he is one of the biggest pop starts in the world.

So sit back in your chair, enjoy your favourite morning beverage to get your day going & have a fantastic West Coast Wednesday – cheers!

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Good evening from behind Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, California everyone!  It’s been an awesome and fast weekend and now I finally have a free moment to sit down & share Lauren & Mitch’s wedding that I photographed with my really good friend; Sara France.  Who you probably already know interviewed me for Pictage, one of the co-creators of my favourite gear bag; Go|Bee Bags, an Aperture Guru, and one absolutely amazing photographer.

So when Sara Tweeted me last Thursday to see if I was available on Saturday to be a 2nd photographer for her during my lunchtime cardio hour, I about fell off the machine.  My first question was; “what time” because, I was already scheduled that morning for Julie & Sean’s Summer Portrait Photo Shoot at The Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California.  Sara said 2:00 – 10:00 & I said no problemo.

Fast forward to Saturday and I first met up with Sara for a quick bite to eat at The Counter – which has some absolutely yummy build your own burgers & then I headed off to Mitch and his men at the Le Merigot Beach Hotel & Spa in Santa Monica.  The guys were so chill and relaxed – it made for a great opportunity to catch some terrific candids when they were getting ready & then one of my signature “Rolling Stone” band-styled portraits in the foyer.

After a toast at the bar, we all loaded up & headed to the Bel Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades, California – just off of Pacific Coast Highway.  The property is gorgeous, overlooks the Pacific Ocean and has one the most massive grand ballrooms ever – which I just couldn’t let go to waste, so I rounded up the guys and did a killer Italian-inspired “family” portrait of Mitch and his entourage in front of the ginormous fireplace.

Their ceremony was incredible, Lauren looked absolutely amazing and there wasn’t an ingredient missing for Sara and I to capture beautiful photographs.  Once the ceremony was a wrap, Sara directed the family portraits, while I snuck in a stalkerazzi shot from the upstairs window and then snapped away at all the amazing details of the ballroom that was prepared for their reception.

Susan de Boismilon and her mates from De Bois Entertainment rocked the entire night away while Ryan, Lisa & Catherine from Savoir Flair Weddings made sure that everyone’s needs were met for the reception.  There was so much to photograph throughout the night and not only that – Lauren & Mitch had a pinch over 300 of their closest friends and family there to celebrate in their day.

I hope you enjoyed some of my favourites from their wedding day & have a super week – cheers!

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0009Good Evening from my little upstairs office in Huntington Beach, California.  I have been dying to let you know that I had the honour of doing a portrait shoot for a long time client of mine; Julie and Sean.

I was blessed with being their photographer for their Engagement Shoot and Wedding at Tortilla Flats in Lake Mission Viejo, California back on July 1st, 2007.  So doing their summer portraits just over 2 years later is so totally awesome.

0019We originally chatted about doing their portraits at the Huntington Gardens in Pasadena where the Duran Duran video; Ordinary World was shot, but that location presents some massive challenges for photographers (e.g.: permits, fees, massive lead times, and more fees).

Then we thought of the Fullerton Arbouretum, or my secret spot, but we’ve already done those two locations together.  Katherine suggested The Getty Museum and viola.  Perfecto!

0059We met up at The Getty Museum at 10:00 a.m. to catch up for a bit while some of the marine layer burned off and then we headed out in a “stealthy” manner on the grounds capturing some beautiful and colourful portraits (along with a couple of portraits with the amazing architecture of The Getty).

It’s amazing how many photographs you can take when you’re being cool around a property & respecting the artwork and landscape.

Also, can I just say that it’s so awesome to see the two of them with love just pouring out of their eyes for each other.  It’s absolutely beautiful!

I hope you enjoyed a few of my favourites from their shoot on Saturday & you’re having a great start to your week – cheers!

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Good afternoon from deep behind the Orange Curtain in Huntington Beach, California Everyone!

I just got back in from getting gnarly with “Mr. Cardio Machine” at 24 Hour Fitness & had an awesome email waiting for me.  It’s from the swing band; Sugah Daddy that rocked the entire night away at Melissa & Geoffrey’s Wedding last Saturday at Rancho Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, California.

Check this out & I hope you’re having a great start to your weekend – cheers!

“David,

What can I say – Wow !!   What you put together for Geoffry & Melissa’s wedding blew me away & I have to share it with everyone in the band.    You’ve got a real talent capturing the moment & enhancing it to it’s utmost capacity.   You are a gifted “young” man..   (had to throw that in there) and we won’t hesitate to recommend you.

Thanks again David.  Love what you do.

Dan B. team Sugah Daddy”

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