I think that pretty much says it all right there!  My good friend; Danny Mendoza who recently moved to Spain and little ole me are going to do a photography workshop on lighting in Paris, France over the Christmas break.  Can I say… WHOLLY NACHOS & NEWCASTLES!!!

So!  Before you email me for the workshop and you’re thinking…  Hey – I’d really like to get to know this Newport Beach Wedding Photographer (Previously a Huntington Beach Wedding Photographer) that loves music & fashion, photography and art, feel free to contact me anytime.

I’m available just about 24/7 via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, the form on my contact page, or the old fashioned phone as well at 888.ESQ.PHTO (888.377.7486) or 562.225.5915.

I hope you’re having a great weekend & stay tuned for some amazing events that I’m sharing this week.  From San Diego to Newport Beach, Ventura and all the way up to Oakland – I’ll have some fantastic Weddings and events that I’ve had the honour of photographing.  And of course soon to come; LA Fashion Week, the VIP Party Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao had at The Supper Club in Los Angeles and the American Music Awards Pre-Party at Ben Kitay Studios with the Kate Mesta Crew – Cheers!

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Nancy & Edwin were how shall I say… the kind of couple that I would imagine every photographer dreams of.  For starters, they gave me a full TWO HOURS to do portraits with them prior to the party.  Can I say “Wholly Nachos & Newcastles!”  What a totally great opportunity to not be rushed for the portraits and on top of that – the area we chose at the St. Regis was totally empty – pretty much giving us an entire perfectly manicured location all to ourselves.  All of this combined with Nancy in her Nicole Miller gown and Edwin in his Armani suit – took the shoot to the HNL!

Once we wrapped their portrait photographs, it was time for their Engagement Ceremony on the lawn overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  There was a full gathering of about 200 of their friends & relatives from around the country.  Their ceremony was decorated exquisitely by Elegant By Design and White Flite had about 2 dozen doves to be released at the end of their Engagement Ceremony.

Also, can I just say that Ms. Kelly Odell and Gundula Reile and the rest of the entire team of expert professionals at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort orchestrated a flawless symphony of service perfection.  From the moment everyone arrived – to the last dance and relaxing on the back lawn enjoying cigars from The Cigar Guys – everything was perfect.  They even made sure the timeline was so dialed in, that there was a break in the night where I could invite Nancy & Edwin on the back lawn with their Mercedes Benz to do some of my signature Night Romantic portraits of them under the moon-lit night sky.

Before you check out Nancy & Edwin’s Engagement Party at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Spa in Laguna Beach down in Dana Point and you’re thinking…  Hey – I’d really like to get to know this Newport Beach Wedding Photographer (Previously a Huntington Beach Wedding Photographer) that loves music & fashion, photography and art, feel free to contact me anytime.

I’m available just about 24/7 via Twitter, Facebook, the form on my contact page, or the old fashioned phone as well at 888.ESQ.PHTO (888.377.7486) or 562.225.5915.

I hope you had a totally awesome weekend and keep in touch because I have more great wedding photography and other events to share with you.  From San Diego to Newport Beach and all the way up to Ventura (and Oakland for Angela & Andrew’s Wedding and Rehearsal last Thursday & Friday!) – I’ll have some fantastic Weddings, Portrait Photoshoots and events that I’ve had the honour of photographing.  Cheers!

PS, Check out this awesome quote from one of my favourite musical artists:  “Rain is wet, sugar is sweet, clap your hands & stomp your feet.  Everyone.  Everyone knows, when love calls – gotta go.”

Oh My!!  I didn’t say who the artist is.  Well… The first two people to comment below with the name of the artist, album & song it is associated with and Tweet – it will receive a $5.00 Starbucks gift card to help you get through your week, morning or… the upcoming holiday shopping season.  Muah Hah Hah!

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Good morning from Orange County everyone!  I’m one Newport Beach Wedding Photographer who’s back in Esquire Photography HQ after an incredible three day marathon photographing Angela & Andrew’s Wedding Rehearsal & Wedding in Oakland on Thursday & Friday and then Adrienne & Matthew’s San Diego Wedding at the Wedgewood Fallbrook yesterday.

My system is done backing up just over 5,000 photographs from the past three days & I have another event that I’ve been eager to share with you.  Recently I had the honour of being invited to photograph Natalie’s Sweet 16 Quinceañera and Party in Long Beach.  It’s always awesome for me to witness families coming together celebrating life and seeing young men & women coming into age & oftheir own.

I met up with Natalie & her family at St. Athanasius Church in Long Beach which was a beautiful location filled with marble, stained glass and old world touches perfect for her ceremony.  After her ceremony, Natalie, her attendants and escort piled into the stretched Hummer Limo so we could go to downtown Long Beach at the lighthouse to do some fun portraits with the sun behind the lighthouse & then more playful portraits having them jump and run down the hill.

Natalie’s Sweet 16 Quinceañera Party was held at the Best Western Golden Sails Banquet Hall in Long Beach where Natalie, her escorts and about 200 of her friends & family to enjoy more of the celebration in a room decorated as it was a film strip from old world Hollywood movie glam.  She had a marrachi band, personally sang a song to her parents, ice sculptures and so much more.  Definitely a party fit for a princess!

I’ve put together a really fun slide show of Natalie’s Sweet 16 Quinceañera, but before you scroll down to check it out and you’re thinking…  Hey – I’d really like to get to know this Newport Beach Wedding Photographer (Previously a Huntington Beach Wedding Photographer) that loves music & fashion, photography and art, feel free to contact me anytime.

I’m available just about 24/7 via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, the form on my contact page, or the old fashioned phone as well at 888.ESQ.PHTO (888.377.7486) or 562.225.5915.

I hope you’re having a super start to your Sunday & stay tuned for some amazing events that I’m sharing this week.  From San Diego to Newport Beach and all the way up to Ventura and like this weekend; Oakland – I’ll have some fantastic Weddings and events that I’ve had the honour of photographing.

PS, Check out this awesome quote that I recently shared on Facebook and Twitter helping keep the “Butterfly Effect” moving forward – spreading positivity.  “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  -Angelou.  Awesome!

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I first met Jason & his family through The Double Knot Twins; Leah & Linsey who were guests on my program; How To Make The Most Out Of Your Wedding Day and I had the privilege of photographing both of the twin’s weddings.  They were all really fun and easy going at both of the Twin’s weddings, so when I received a phone call from Jason’s mom that she would like me to photograph Jason’s graduation, I couldn’t help myself, but to say yes.

It was such an honour photographing Jason’s graduation and it was so awesome seeing an entire student body with eager faces ready to take on the world.  Totally cool!

While I was working on Jason’s photographs, I held aside just under 100 of my favourite photographs to put into a slide show that really shows off Jason’s graduation.

But before you check out the slide and if you’re thinking… Hey – I’d really like to learn more about this Newport Beach Wedding Photographer (previously a Huntington Beach Wedding Photographer) over some Nachos & Newcastles (My favourite snack!) that loves music & fashion, photography and art, feel free to contact me anytime.

I’m available just about 24/7 via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, the form on my contact page, or the old fashioned phone as well at 888.ESQ.PHTO (888.377.7486) or 562.225.5915.

I hope you’re having a great weekend & stay in touch for some more absolutely incredible events that I’m sharing.  From San Diego to Newport Beach and all the way up to Ventura – I’ll have some fantastic Weddings and events that I’ve had the honour of photographing.  And of course soon to come; the party at LA Fashion Week with the Kate Mesta Crew the photo shoot of Sarah for her portfolio for The Ford Modeling Agency and more recently – the Paul Oakenfold “We Are Planet Perfecto Tour” Halloween event at Sutra in Costa Mesa with other awesome DJ’s like Miss DJ Erra.  Cheers!

PS, If you’ve seen some of the quotes I’ve been sharing on Twitter keeping the “Butterfly Effect” moving forward – spreading positivity, I thought I would share one that is directly related to education from the comedian; the late George Carlin.  Check this out!  ‎”Rights Aren’t Rights If Someone Can Take Them Away. They’re Privileges” I love it!

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A few years ago I had the honour of meeting Monique & Cesar to chat with them about their wedding.  The three of us were a total hit from the start and eventually I photographed their Los Angeles Engagement Shoot at Union Station & The Edison and shortly after – photographed their La Habra Wedding & Reception at the Westridge Golf Club.

Throughout the years, Monique, Cesar and I have totally kept in touch.  Monique has kicked off her new and thriving Event Planning company called; A Blissful Affair along with recently re-hiring me to be their Event Photographer for their Dual Birthday Party - which they celebrated at the same place they had their wedding at; the Westridge Golf Club.

At Monique & Cesar’s Birthday Party – I met Natalie who hired me to be her photographer for her Sweet 16 Red Carpet Masquerade Party and Laguna Beach Portrait Shoot  that I photographed for her just hours before meeting up with my friends; Carri & Kai for a surprise GTG at Club 1984.

The best way to describe Natalie’s Sweet 16 Red Carpet Masquerade Party is a kalidoscope of colours crashing into a celebration orchestrated by none other than the amazing Monique & Cesar with A Blissful Affair.  From the ceremony out on the lawn overlooking the pond and rolling hills to the red carpet entrance, candy bar, mariachi band and totally out of this world performances by the Bohemia Dance Company – Natalie’s Masquerade Party was everything a perfect event should be.

Plus!  I also had a great working encore with the pro trio of Paul, Ceff & Clyde from INSiTE Cinema – who hands down have got to be one of the best teams of videographers out there that I’ve had the honour of working with.

There’s a special shout out I want to give to my good friend Danny Mendoza who recently has moved to Spain doing what he loves; photography.  Danny was my 2nd cameraman and jokester for Natalie’s party and as to be expected - we both had a total blast working together.  This Christmas, we’re doing our best to GTG in Paris or London to do what we do best; nutrition debauchery with Nachos & Newcastles.  HeHeHe!  There might be some photography in there too.  LOL!!

So!  Before you check out some of my favourite photographs from Natalie’s Sweet 16 Red Carpet Masquerade Party at the at the Westridge Golf Club in La Habra and you’re thinking…  Hey – I’d really like to get to know this Newport Beach Wedding Photographer (Previously a Huntington Beach Wedding Photographer) that loves music & fashion, photography and art, feel free to contact me anytime.

I’m available just about 24/7 via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, the form on my contact page, or the old fashioned phone as well at 888.ESQ.PHTO (888.377.7486) or 562.225.5915.

I hope you had a great weekend and totally keep in touch for more gorgeous weddings and epic parties and events I’ve had the honour of photographing from San Diego to Ventura and even here in Newport Beach.  Next month, I’ll need to add Oakland as I’ll be heading up to Oakland for Angela’s wedding.  Which BTW will be an interesting weekend as I’m photographing three weddings that weekend in Oakland, San Diego & Ventura.  Can I say Wholly Nachos & Newcastles – that’s gonna be an awesome & epic weekend!

PS, If you’ve been keeping up with my Facebook and Twitter updates yesterday, then you more than likely saw some of the photos and artists that were performing at The Hollywood Bowl for A Decade of Difference: A Concert Celebrating 10 Years of the William J. Clinton Foundation.  There were absofreakinlutely ahhhhhhmaaayyyyyzeeeeeeng performances by Lady Gaga, Bono & The Edge from U2, Kenny Chesney, Usher & a LOT more!  I’ll have quite a few more to come – but totally check out my iPhone Gallery on Facebook.  I’ve got some fun photos in there and I was rockin’ my favourite jacket from SLS Distributors, where I’m a Staff Photographer and my new Tom Ford outrageously epic and totally huge sunglasses from a new business partner that I’m working with in Italy.  THAT is a great announcement coming very soon!

PSS, I also wanted to add that I’m a HUGE fan of the Clinton Foundation.  In today’s global society – it’s no longer a race, religion or political issue, but a human issue dealing with the challenges we face across the planet.  That’s my simple take on it, but a more elaborate explanation about the Clinton Foundation is this:  To alleviate poverty, improve global health, strengthen economies, and protect the environment by fostering partnerships among governments, businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and private citizens to turn good intentions into measurable results.  They’re DEFINITELY helping keep the Butterfly Effect alive & thriving!

Last PS, Yahoo was the official sponsor are are sharing the concert online.  Totally check out by clicking this LINK.  Enjoy!

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You may remember Monique & Cesar from a few years ago when I photographed their romantic and sexy urban Engagement Shoot in downtown Los Angeles or their La Habra Wedding they had for more than 425 people at the Westridge Golf Club.  Over the years, we have all kept in touch sharing emails & chatting on Facebook, so when I received a note from Monique and Cesar asking if I was available for their Double Birthday Party for them – I rushed to check my calendar & then let them know… HECK YEAH!!!

To ensure the two of them having a photograph taken with nearly all of the 200 guests that were invited – they had a Red Carpet entrance.  Which I want to say was a perfect time for all of us to kick off the night properly having fun on the red carpet and being silly in front of the camera for photos and video.

Their party was totally done up properly too!  And, I think that was largely in part to Monique’s awesomeness as a professional wedding and event planner with her awesome business; A Blissful Affair.  If you’re planning an event or wedding, definitely ring Monique up.  She’s very attentive to details and pours her heart into every event she works on too.

From the minute the night began to the end when we were all leaving – Monique & Cesar’s party was a total blast!  From the cupcakes & churros, the toasts that were shared at the bar and the team from Smooth Music Entertainment – who literally had the crowd on the dance floor nearly every minute of the night.  Also!  I want to give a huge shout out to the pro trio of Paul, Ceff & Clyde from INSiTE Cinema – who hands down have got to be one of the best teams of videographers out there that I’ve had the honour of working with.

So if you’re planning a special event like Monique & Cesar’s and want to have a blast like we did for their Double Birthday Bash at the Westridge Golf Club in La Habra – but also be able to share with your family and friends some timeless memories and Playful & Dreamy night time portraits in the middle of all the fun – feel free to get in touch with me anytime.

I’m available just about 24/7 via Twitter, Facebook, the form on my contact page, or the old fashioned phone as well at 888.ESQ.PHTO (888.377.7486) or 562.225.5915.

Without further ado, enjoy the fun with a few of my favourite photographs from Monique & Cesar’s La Habra Double Birthday Bash & have a safe “Carmageddon” free week – cheers!

PS, Speaking of the upcoming “Car-Mageddon” that is looming upon us here in Southern California in a couple of days from this Friday, July 15th through Monday, July 18th.  There are two websites have some great tips on how to deal with driving in and around Los Angeles along with a ton of vendors helping the public get through the experience with discounts, events and great ideas on how to come together socially.

PSS, And…. speaking of vendors!  I am excited to say that I partnered with Car-Mageddon and am currently taking $405 off (Get it?!? “405″ dollars off!) of any wedding package that is booked with me now through the end of the month on July 31st.  So if you or someone you know is wanting to hire me for their wedding – now is a great time to save some extra $$.  Yeah!

PPSS, The two websites I was mentioning in the original PS are:   The Carmageddon Resistance (http://beatcarmageddon.com/) and Car-Mageddon (http://car-mageddon.com/cmg/Home.html).  They’re both on Facebook & Twitter as well – sharing all the awesomeness that the people and businesses in Southern California (Like me!) who are doing their best to help each other prepare and get through this upcoming weekend.  If you have any ideas, totally be sure to share them here on the website or on my Facebook Fan Page or Twitter as well.

Super PS, I meant to include that this was when I met up with Natalie & her mum; Sally.  You might remember Natalie, who I had the honour of photographing portraits of in Laguna Beach for her Sweet 16 Party that I recently photographed – AND Monique planned as well.  I love it how we’re all able to work together & help each other out.

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From returning back to Huntington Beach after attending WPPI in Las Vegas with nearly 16,000 other photographers from around the world, to the EMERGENCY West Coast Wednesday Video Of The Week with the world premier of Lady Gaga‘s new video; “Born This Way” to Cara & Eric’s New Family/Baby Portraits to the absolutely awesome honour of being included in an Article with the PPA (Professional Photographers Of America) helping other professional and wedding photographers on the importance of getting your studio out there with trade shows and expos.

Well as if that’s not enough going on this week… Here’s the Golden Egg!  Las Friday, no less than 24 hours upon returning from WPPI last week & I received a text message from Studio Z down in San Diego asking me if I was interested and available to photograph an Oscars event at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles last Saturday – covering the freakin’ awesome artist; Kate Mesta with all the amazing celebrities there.

Let me clear my throat… *Ahem*…. I had the biggest resounding YES with her & all I needed to know was where & when.  Can I get a “Wholly Nachos & Newcastles!”

If you’re not too familiar with Kate Mesta, check this out!

Kate Mesta creates all of her jewelry in Laguna Beach, California.  Every piece of Kate Mesta’s work is a one of a kind piece of art to wear. Her work has been featured in many celebrity events. Kate Mesta is inspired by the fashion industry and attends many events to keep her line very fashion forward.  She has a great sense of style and creates each piece to be a unique work of art to wear.

Can I get an Elvis inspired; “Uh Huh! Uh Huh!”

The event was bursting at the seams with people coming in from all around.  If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, then you would have seen some of my updates for all the amazing stars that were in attendance.  Here are just a few:  C. Thomas Howell, Cheryl Tiegs, Twilight’s Boo Boo, Omar Miller, Elizabeth Gillies, Temara & Tarik Ellinger & Jane Lavin, Cobi Jones, Master P., NSync’s Joey, Jon Huertas, Genevive Wilson (from the award winning short: Turning Japanese), Bobby Brown, Nadia Bjorlin, Drew Carrey, Todd Lyght, Neil Everett, Lou Diamond Phillips, Blake Lewis, Tony Douolani, TITO ORTIZ! (Belinda’s Favourite!), Chris “Kid” Reed, and Verne Troyer!

Before you check out the video from the Oscars event and you’re thinking… Hey – I’d really like to get to know this Huntington Beach Wedding Photographer that absolutely loves basically all things beautiful, musical, fashionable, photographable and in one word; art, feel free to contact me anytime.

I’m available just about 24/7 via Twitter, Facebook, the form on my contact page, or the old fashioned phone as well at 888.ESQ.PHTO (888.377.7486) or 562.225.5915.

So without further ado, turn up the volume & get ready to enjoy the slide show below I put together of the Oscars event with Kate Mesta at Paramount Studios.

Have a great weekend & check back soon for some totally delicious photography that I’ll be shooting for Bernadette & Vlad’s wedding tomorrow.  Gonna be awesome!!

PS, I really want to give an uber shout out to Studio Z to allow me to pop in – when they needed another photographer.  You guys rock & I love how we’re able to shoot together for each other over the years – while becoming great friends.

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It’s that magical time of the year and I’ll be descending on Las Vegas along with about 15,000 other photographers to attend the  WPPI conference AND a “special project” that I’m working on with my friend; Lawrence over at PhotographySILO.

If you’re not familiar with WPPI, it is the largest conference and expo in the world for professional photographers. One of the coolest things other than all the soirees is getting to hang out with my friends & colleagues from around the world. There are also all kinds of photo shoots around the city along with business classes to attend that will help me catch up on the latest trends in the art and science of photography.

Now about this “special project” that I’m working on with my friend; Lawrence at PhotographySILO. First of all – PhotographySILO is “Photography Resource Geared For Men.”  Now the “special project” is related to what you read in the title of the article: ”Photography Ladies Gone Wild at WPPI 2011.”

What does it mean?  Well, It means PhotographySILO will be at WPPI 2011 stopping random ladies to do a short video on their “Wild experiences” at WPPI and getting crazy on camera with their camera (PG-13 folks).

This content series will be the start of the new creative content direction of PhotographySilo. You’ve guessed it right if you were thinking of the first known Photography Resource site geared for Men (and some Women). Just think of PhotographySILO as the “Maxim” of the photography world.

What a cool way to help photographers share their awesome experiences at WPPI!  If you’re a photographer and want to know more – totally check out what Lawrence is doing over at:

I’ll be heading out later today, but will be checking my emails and voice mails as best that I can.  Katherine will be keeping things together at EPHQ, so if you have any urgent questions that need to be addressed right away, shoot me a text message and I’ll have her contact you as quickly as possible.

Or if you want to reach out to me while I’m in “Lost Wages”, I’m available just about 24/7 via Twitter, Facebook, the form on my contact page, or the old fashioned phone as well at 888.ESQ.PHTO (888.377.7486) or 562.225.5915.

Have a great couple of weeks & I’ll chat with you soon – cheers!

PS, If you missed the latest episode of my online “TV” program; “How To Make The Most Out Of Your Wedding Day that dropped last week, it was with Ms. Lauren Vopatek – the master uber-hair stylist from Dean Anthony on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore, Long Beach and Bella Salon of Naples.  Totally check it out – she’s got some great insight on how to save some time, some money & your sanity while planning your wedding.

PSS, I won’t be leaving you hanging and I have a new episode of; “How To Make The Most Out Of Your Wedding Day scheduled for next Monday, the 21st.  Great information, awesome guest & some fun outtakes.  You will absolutely love it!!!

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Well have I got a fantastic treat to share with you.  This week I was invited to photograph La Jolla Group, Inc.’s holiday party at The White House Event Center in Anaheim.  If you’re not too familiar with the La Jolla Group, Inc., check out some of the information about them from their website:

“La Jolla Group, Inc. (“LJG”) is the world’s premier multi-brand apparel licensing company, with a portfolio of prominent brands including O’Neill Clothing USA, …Lost Clothing, Metal Mulisha Clothing, Rusty Clothing and True Love & False Idols.

With five successful brands, over 400 employees across the U.S., 6 successful retail locations — including O’Neill’s flagship store in Anaheim, CA, and the expansion of its Irvine, CA-based headquarters into a state-of-the-art 200,000 sq. foot facility, LJG continues to evolve and leverage synergies across its platforms. LJG brands are sold in over 3000 retailers in the United States, as well as Europe, U.K., Canada, Latin America, Australia, and Japan.”

This is one SIIIIIICK company doing great things & helping keep the California economy alive & flourishing!

Soo…being a bit of an adrenaline junkie with a third of my 29 year career in photography being in XSports, Rock Bands and Commercial Fashion – having shot everything from snowboarding, skateboarding, inline skating, Grammy Award winning bands like Duran Duran & Limp Bizkit, I jumped out of my chair when I got the phone call from Kathy Miller at Activities So Cal.

Activities So Cal hosted and catered the awesome holiday party, DJ Chris, Eddie & the crew from Above The Crowd Productions killed it with the lighting and music all night and Mr. Ryan Zackon and his professional staff from Dynamic Protective Services kept a tight lid on security for everyone.

Mr. Toby Bost, the CEO of La Group, Inc. (Who by the way is not only one of the youngest CEO’s in the industry, but keeps LJG on the bleeding edge in the biz.  Which I’m sure explains why they’re so successful!) gave up some props to the LJG staff and introduced The Banana Hammocks led by Rich Wilson from Lost Clothing for a guest rock concert in the West Wing.  The party went on well into the night and was completely off the chain!

Before you check out La Jolla Group, Inc.’s holiday party and you’re thinking to yourself…  Hey – I’d really like to get to know this Huntington Beach Wedding Photographer in Orange County, California that wants to enjoy life to the fullest and capture all the infinite memories that happen, feel free to get in touch with me anytime.

I’m available just about 24/7 via Twitter, Facebook, the form on my contact page, or the old fashioned phone as well at 888.ESQ.PHTO (888.377.7486) or 562.225.5915.

So without further ado, here is La Jolla Group, Inc.’s holiday party in a siiiiiiick slide show that I put together.  If you want to see the entire collection of more than 450 photos, totally check out the gallery on Pictage.

I hope you’re having a great weekend & stay tuned for so much more that I have to share with you from a fantastic wedding season.   AND – the next episode of my online “TV” program; “How To Make The Most Out Of Your Wedding Day” helping today’s savvy brides & grooms save some money, some time & their sanity drops tomorrow.  Cheers!

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Now you’re probably wondering what that has to do with the “Riding Bikes With The Dutch” movie premier at the Art Theatre in Long Beach.  Well… it’s because my good friend & uber-videographer/filmmaker; Michael Bauch from Wedding Video Pro – A Pro Vision Company made the movie.  Yeah!

I have been bringing Michael with me over the years to shoot weddings all over from Orange County recently for Jen & Nick’s Wedding to Solvang for Anna Marie & Lee’s Los Olivos Wedding at the Firestone Vineyard (which was also featured in the Professional Photographers of America) and up in Monterey in October for my Guest Writer on the Esquire Photography website; Ashley Pierce & her now husband; David.

When I was up in Monterey for Ashley & David’s wedding and as we were catching up, he told me about his film; Riding Bikes With The Dutch that he had been working on and has been showing all over the country.  I was so excited about how he’s making a positive difference (Butterflies!) that I just had to attend the premier in Long Beach at the Art Theatre.

If you’re not familiar with the movie; Riding Bikes With The Dutch and it’s message -  here’s some information from his website:  EveryDayBike.com:

“Why?”

• “do I see neighbors on my street getting in their cars just to drive around the block only to by a loaf of bread?
• are almost 2/3 of our society in the US overweight?
• do people regularly have to commute in traffic for over and hour each way everyday?
• do we continue our addiction to foreign oil?
• do we ignore the signs of climate change?”

“Because…”

“Old habits are hard to break.  We have become a society that values bigger, faster, and more and we’ve lost sight of the larger picture.  What we are doing is simply not sustainable in the long term.  Riding bikes certainly won’t fix all of these problems by itself, but it can be an integral part to a better life for everyone.”

So are you thinking the same thing that I’m thinking?!?!  BUTTERFLIES!!!

It was nearly a packed house and nearly everyone that attended the premier, rode their bikes – including the owner of the Art Theatre in Long Beach; Mr. Mark Vidor who recently invested a pretty penny having the theatre restored.  Michael and his son rode an Everyday Bike to the premier and his amazing wife; Rachel (who’s pregnant with their next child) came to help assist in the premier too.  And!  Ms. Nancy Pearlman from Educational Communications, Inc. recorded an interview of Michael and his movement to make this world a better place after the premier and after Michael completed the Q&A with the guests.

If you’re wanting to be a part of the “More Butterflies Movement” that I’m working on and promoting or a bride getting married thinking to yourself…  Hey – I’d really like to get to know this Huntington Beach Wedding Photographer in Orange County, California that wants to help make the world a better place and capture all the infinite memories that happens in life, then feel free to get in touch with me anytime.

I’m available just about 24/7 via Twitter, Facebook, the form on my contact page, or the old fashioned phone as well at 888.ESQ.PHTO (888.377.7486) or 562.225.5915.

Also, if you weren’t able to make it to the Art Theatre in Long Beach for the premier of Michael’s film; “Riding Bikes With The Dutch” – I just happened to have my camera with me and was able to document the event to share with you in the fun slide show below.

Have a great weekend and stay in touch as the next episode of “How To Make The Most Out Of Your Wedding Day” will be airing soon – cheers!

PS, Michael was also recently recorded on CNN Local Edition which will air soon!  More Butterflies!

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