I’m sure you had seen from me on Twitter & Facebook I was wrapping up 2011 with my Workshop I taught with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France and then hopped a plan with my BFF & MEGA East Coast Photographer; Valerie to Berlin, Germany. Where I received the royal treatment of hospitality from my new friends, the cooks tour of Berlin from Valerie and a Portrait Photo Shoot of Christin & Christoph.

Valerie & I arrived at Graffiti Heaven U-Bahn station after an amazing boat ride on the Spree River through Berlin earlier that afternoon with friends.  Since we were a little early, Valerie introduced me to Curry Wurst, which is ahhhhhfreakin’mayyyyzeeeeng!  Once we enjoyed our Curry Wurst, we met up with Christin & Christoph for their Portrait Photo Shoot and that’s when the fun began.

Graffiti Heaven in Berlin, Germany is a photographer’s dream come true for photo shoots!  Everywhere we turned there was an exquisitely painted wall, building, debris, misc and random items that would be out of place anywhere else – was perfectly in symbiotic harmony at Graffiti Heaven.

The weather was perfect for Christin & Christoph’s Portrait Photo Shoot as it drizzled from time-to-time, but yet gave me the best light to have fun with them & capture their portraits.

What also made their portrait photo shoot special for me was I shot all their portraits with my totally manual operation Leica M8 and a vintage 35mm lens from 1958.  Having to slow down a bit gives me the opportunity to capture few photographs that are much more accurate along with having the ability to utilize a lens that’s far more superiour to anything from Canon & Nikon.  Basically I was using the best of German engineering for camera equipment in Berlin, Germany.  How cool is that!?!

Before you scroll down to check out Christin & Christoph’s Portrait Photo Shoot I photographed of them in Berlin, Germany 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.  Perhaps you’re a fan of Nachos & Newcastles (like Duran Rex and I) and if so – we could always meet at Fred’s Mexican Cafe on Main & PCH in Huntington Beach.  They’re awesome there!

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 and stay tuned for some amazing events that I’m sharing.  From San Diego to Newport Beach, Ventura, all the way up to Oakland AND Paris, France & Berlin, Germany – I’ll have some fantastic Weddings, portrait photo shoots 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 Kate Mesta – Cheers!

PS, Check out this awesome quote I shared on Twitter & Facebook recently keeping the “Butterfly Effect” moving forward – spreading positivity.  I really think it is so very true.  “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”  Steve Jobs

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As I’m guessing you had seen on Twitter & Facebook, 2011 was bursting at the seams with Engagement Shoots, Portraits and Weddings I photographed from Newport Beach down to San Diego and all the way up to Oakland.  There was even the Military Promotion that went on throughout the end of 2011 and the Workshop I taught with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.

But!  There was one photo shoot that I was dying to do – but it needed a little more homework for the location and wardrobe.

It was a portrait shoot of my Rock Star Client Concierge; Linda.  If you haven’t had the honour of chatting with, working with or even getting to know Linda yet, I really suggest that you do.  Your life will be richer because of it!

Linda & I first met nearly a decade ago when she hired me to capture some photos of her Girl Scouts troop.  From there & over the past ten years, Linda has hired me to do other photography projects for her – but more importantly to me, we’ve become really awesome friends.

Last year, my family business of nearly 30 years had some fantastic experiences, growing pains, a couple technology speed bumps and a few staff changes.  One of which was the need for a replacement assistant for me.  I needed someone I could trust not just with my business, but more importantly to me; my family name.  I had been advertising for nearly a year, chatting with people that were interested in the opportunity, but it wasn’t until Linda reached out to me that she had seen I was looking for someone & offered to see if I would be interested.

Fast forward several months later & armed with a Masters degree in Business & Marketing, Linda has the taken things over for me in a way that is unparalleled by previous assistants and other’s that have tried & failed for my not-to-unreasonable high expectations.  Not that what I expect is unreasonable, but I expect the same thing from others that work with me that I deliver every day and that is my best.

After returning from my trip to Paris AND Berlin shooting, for the workshop and getting caught up on nearly 2,000 emails – Linda & I got together at a secret location to do some portraits of her.  They’re also not just for Esquire Photography so people could put a face to her voice & emails – but I really wanted to to capture Linda’s fun, playful, serious & passionate persona.  AND!  I wanted to shoot it old school, so I broke out my Leica M8 armed with my 35mm lens from 1958 (Yes, you read that right & it was THE go to camera in Paris & Berlin!) and we proceeded to rock her photos in about an hour.  I absolutely prefer to shoot ALL manual as it forces me to get what I do in the camera about 99% accurate & the model has to slow down & get it right as well.  SAHWEET!

ALSO!  Check out the killer dog tag Linda is wearing by uber designer to the celebrities; Kate Mesta.  It screams Madonna with the colours and peace symbol on it.  So totally perfect and Linda got it for her birthday last month before I left for Paris & Berlin.  Awesome!

I’ve put together a rockin’ and fast slide show of just a few of my favourite photographs I captured during Linda’s Long Beach Portrait Shoot below.  I’ve also been able to license another song from the local Southern California MEGA band; Darvoset featuring; Kristine, Jay, Brian & Lindsay who you might remember in their MEGA Riverside Photo Shoot. The song is “Benign” and it has a certain edge, passion and creativity in it which is exactly perfect for Linda’s photo shoot!

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.  Perhaps you’re a fan of Nachos & Newcastles (like Duran Rex and I) and if so – we could always meet at Fred’s Mexican Cafe on Main & PCH in Huntington Beach.  They’re awesome there!

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 holiday season and stay tuned for some amazing events that I’m sharing.  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 Kate Mesta – Cheers!

PS, Check out this awesome quote I shared on Twitter keeping the “Butterfly Effect” moving forward – spreading positivity.  It’s a totally new one & I really think it is so very true.  “Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you.” – Wil Rose.

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Before I share this family’s story with you, I’ve got to share some more things that are happening in Newport Beach at Esquire Photography HQ.  Since I’m not only a caffeine addict, but also a Twitter & Facebook ’aholic, you probably saw that I had two very HUGE announcements recently.  One of which is the Military Promotion that launched.  I had the honour of giving it to Ali & Justin when I was up at Edward’s Air Force Base with both of their parents location scouting and going over details for their Lancaster Wedding Day I’m photographing for them next August.

The other HUGE announcement I shared was the Workshop I’m teaching with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.  Can I just say; “Wholly Nachos & Newcastles!”  So if you’re in Paris over Christmas break, totally let me know because the workshop is very affordable & only 100 Euros per person.

Ok, now I have to share this family’s story with you about their Long Beach annual holiday Portrait Shoot I recently photographed for them.

It’s an awesome story too!  I’ve been this family’s photographer for nearly 13 years and capturing photos of their daughter since she was two days old along with all the yearly parties and events.  It’s been an incredible experience for me throughout the years and with the holiday’s upon us – it was time for their annual holiday family portraits.

One of the greatest things for me about working with a family for so long, is I really get to know them over the years and, I’ve learned how to capture them and make it a fun time for all of us.  :-)

I’ve put together a fun slide show of just a few of my favourites from their annual holiday family photo shoot in Long Beach below.  But before you scroll down to check it out and you’re thinking… Hey – I’d really like to share some Nachos & Newcastles (My favourite snack!) and 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 start to your holiday season & 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!

PS, Check out this awesome quote I shared on Twitter keeping the “Butterfly Effect” moving forward – spreading positivity.  It’s a totally new one & I really think it is so very true.  “Ability is what you’re capable of doing.  Motivation determines what you do.  Attitude determines how well you do it.” — Lou Holtz.

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Before I share this family portrait with you, I’ve got to share some other things that are happening in Newport Beach at Esquire Photography HQ.  Over the weekend I shared on Twitter & Facebook two very HUGE announcements.  One of which is the Military Promotion that launched on Saturday.  I had the honour of giving it to Ali & Justin when I was up at Edward’s Air Force Base with both of their parents location scouting and going over details for their Lancaster Wedding Day I’m photographing for them next August.

The other HUGE announcement I shared was the Workshop I’m teaching with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.  Can I just say; “Wholly Nachos & Newcastles!”  So if you’re in Paris over Christmas break, totally let me know because the workshop is very affordable & only 100 Euros per person.

A few years ago, I had the honour of photographing Stephanie & Lester’s gorgeous and romantic La Habra wedding.  Their wedding day was a blast & since then – we’ve all kept in touch and wouldn’t you know it – they had a little baby girl recently with the cutest nick-name; “Baby G.”  I love Love LOVE it!

Baby G is a totally MEGA cute little “Scooby Snack” too.  But even more fun is she has Lester wrapped right around her little teensie weensie fingers.  She’s definitely the sparkle in both her parent’s eyes!

We had a lot of fun for their family portraits and as I was sorting them out, I couldn’t decide which two or three to share with you – so I put together a slide show with a nice collection of my favourites from their photo shoot.

But before you scroll down to check out their slide show video and you’re thinking… Hey – I’d really like to share some Nachos & Newcastles (My favourite snack!) and 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 start to your holiday season & stay in touch for some more absolutely incredible events that I’m sharing this week.  From Newport Beach to San Diego, 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; the party at LA Fashion Week with the Kate Mesta Crew and be sure to check out the Huntington Beach Portrait Photo Shoot of Sarah for her portfolio for The Ford Modeling Agency – Cheers!

PS, Check out this awesome quote I shared on Twitter keeping the “Butterfly Effect” moving forward – spreading positivity.  It’s a totally new one & I really think it is so very true.  “Ability is what you’re capable of doing.  Motivation determines what you do.  Attitude determines how well you do it.” — Lou Holtz.

PSS, Totally check out the MEGA announcement from Duran Duran on today’s West Coast Wednesday Video Of The Week.  You’ll love it!

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Before I share some Sarah’s story with you, I’ve got to share some more things that are happening in Newport Beach at Esquire Photography HQ.  Since I’m not only a caffeine addict, but also a Twitter & Facebook ’aholic, you probably saw that I had two very HUGE announcements this past weekend.  One of which was the Military Promotion that launched on Saturday.  I had the honour of giving it to Ali & Justin when I was up at Edward’s Air Force Base with both of their parents location scouting and going over details for their Lancaster Wedding Day I’m photographing for them next August.

The other HUGE announcement I shared was the Workshop I’m teaching with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.  Can I just say; “Wholly Nachos & Newcastles!”  So if you’re in Paris over Christmas break, totally let me know because the workshop is very affordable & only 100 Euros per person.

Ok, now I have to share Sarah’s story with you about her Huntington Beach Portrait Photo Shoot we recently did.  A short while ago I received a call from my good friend; JT with Dance Masters about a friend of his who’s long time friend’s daughter; Sarah needs a photo shoot done for her portfolio for The Ford Modeling Agency.  A few phone calls, emails and an awesome meeting at Starbucks in Belmont Shore later – Sarah & I met up in Huntington Beach for her photo shoot.

I love photographing in Huntington Beach too.  I can pretty much capture everything from beach portraits to urban and relaxed portraits within one square mile.  Which was perfect for Sarah’s photo shoot too because we were going to do a few different looks.

Also, thank you Mindi “Cupcake” Combs for doing the hair & makeup stylings for Sarah’s portrait photo shoot.  You helped make her photographs amazing & it totally shows in her pictures!

AND!  The rockin’ Kristine, Jay, Brian & Lindsay from Darvoset provided a new song for Sarah’s photo shoot.  It’s one of my favourites that they recently performed and I’m totally MEGA excited to share it with you!

I’ve put together a killer slide show of just a few of my favourites from Sarah’s photo shoot in Huntington Beach below.  But before you scroll down to check it out and you’re thinking… Hey – I’d really like to share some Nachos & Newcastles (My favourite snack!) and 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 start to your holiday season & stay in touch for some more absolutely incredible events that I’m sharing this week.  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 and the photo shoot of Sarah for her portfolio for The Ford Modeling Agency – Cheers!

PS, Check out this awesome quote I shared on Twitter keeping the “Butterfly Effect” moving forward – spreading positivity.  It’s a totally new one & I really think it is so very true.  “Ability is what you’re capable of doing.  Motivation determines what you do.  Attitude determines how well you do it.” — Lou Holtz.

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Last weekend I had the honour of photographing Ashley & David for their holiday portraits.  Their romantic portraits started in front of the Segerstrom Building at the Orange County Performing Arts Center and then at the garden across the street too.  David & Sheldon strutted in their custom tuxedos and Ashley rocked the “Audrey Hepburn Movie” she picked up at Bloomingdales in Santa Monica when we went Shopping a few weeks ago.  The Spirit of Duran Rex even made a cameo appearance as well!

If Ashley & David look familiar, it’s because you may have seen their photographs from their totally fun Disneyland Engagement Shoot where we met “King David” or their out of this world Monterey Wedding.  So to be invited to capture their Romantic Holiday Portraits for their Christmas cards left me with nothing more than to say; Heck Yeah!  :-)

Before you check out Ashley & David’s Romantic Holiday Portraits 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 – I’ll have some fantastic Weddings and events that I’ve had the honour of photographing.  Also, if you didn’t see it yet, totally check out the West Coast Wednesday Video Of The Week my sister; Tawnya inspired me to share.  It’s “Sexy And I Know It” with me from LMFAO and it’s totally fun – cheers!

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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Over the years I have had the honour of meeting thousands of people.  All the way from San Diego to Seattle, from Chicago to New York, from Miami to London and even here in Newport Beach.  Well among my many travels and people I get to work with, I get to really know some of my clients really well.  One of which is Terri – my long time client turned “Dinner & Shopping” partner-in-crime to BFF over the past 11 years.

A few months ago when Terri went with me to see Curt Smith from Tears For Fears perform a private concert for Brit Week at the Whitefire Theatre when I got two free tickets from the British Consulate in Los Angeles – we inevitably turned it into a business meeting because she wanted to hire me to do portraits of her parents.

Fast forward after several emails, text messages, calls and even an outing in Santa Monica where I discovered my favourite mojito made with oranges & jalapenos – the portrait shoot of her parents came to life in Seal Beach.

Along with the classic green belt where Terri’s parents went for a bit of a stroll, I have a few secret spots in Seal Beach that I love to use and are totally perfect for doing portrait photography.  In fact, I had a few I really loved and wanted to share with you tonight now that I’ve finished putting on my Esquire Mojo on them.  I even used some proprietary techniques I’ve been working on this year to take a few years off along with enhancing the symphony of colours that were abundant that day.

So!  Before you check out some of my favourite portrait photographs from Terri’s family portraits in Seal Beach 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 Baby Friday & stay tuned for some fun that Duran Rex & I will be having this weekend.  I will be photographing Adrienne & Jeremy’s Newport Beach Wedding on Saturday.  If Adrienne & Jeremy’s names sound familiar, it’s because I recently photographed their completely EPIC Laguna Beach Engagement Shoot at the Montage Resort Laguna Beach.  Then on Sunday, I’m heading back down to the Wedgewood Fallbrook in San Diego to photograph Christine & Ralph’s wedding.  So definitely keep a watch out on my Facebook Page or Twitter for some fun iPhone photos with Duran Rex – cheers!

PS, If you’ve been keeping up with my Facebook and Twitter updates – then you have seen my Rock Star Client Concierge; Linda chiming in every now & then.  Linda is a long time client, turned BFF for nearly 9 1/2 years.  She’s recently joined this Nacho & Newcastle lovin Newport Beach Wedding Photographer and is already keeping up with my awesome signature service I deliver to my clients.  I’m receiving notes from brides – some of which saying: “OMG, I LOVE Linda!!” and “She should be a life coach!”  Uhmmm… Between Linda & Duran Rex getting all that attention – I’m starting to get a little jealous.  HeHeHe!

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Earlier this  year, you may have seen the Urban Glam Portrait Shoot I did with Jane Lavin in Los Angeles.  I really loved the first video I did of her portrait photographs, but I’ve always felt like there was something missing.

Fast forward to the Gary Numan concert & I meet this absolutely awesome couple in front of the theatre when everyone was leaving.  They were super cool, really friendly and rocked some totally killer fashion as well.

Fast forward a little to my birthday last month when I was dancing to INXS Ive – an INXS tribute band at Slidebar in Fullerton with my best friend; Danny (who moved to Spain today! So exciting!) and who do I see again when I look to my right – that same really awesome couple that I met at the Gary Numan concert.  I’m like… Wholly Nachos & Newcastles!  How cool is this!

We didn’t get to chat much that evening, but we were able to exchange information and I discover they’re in a local and really awesome Electronic group named; Darvoset.  I checked them out online, fell in love with their music and over time – I’ve had the honour of getting to know Kristine sharing stories and our daily adventures.  PLUS!  I’ve been enjoying their music quite a bit, practically on a daily basis and even got Linda – my client of nearly 10 years, turned BFF, turned rock star Client Concierge – who’s getting tons of awesome testimonials from my brides and grooms hooked on Darvoset too.

Oh!  Also, I wanted to add that this Darvoset is not a drug, but an electronic band.  Ok… Now that I cleared that up – I am excited to say that I received permission from Darvoset tonight to use one of my favourite songs; “Want It” in the slide show I created with some of my favourite photographs I captured during Jane’s Urban Glam Portrait Shoot in Los Angeles.

I am totally honoured & Kristine & Jay from Darvoset are definitely deserving of the world famous; “Wholly Nachos & Newcastles” award. YEAH!

So!  Before you check out Jane’s Los Angeles portraits accompanied by Darvoset’s uber-amazing electronic dance music 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.

Whether you’re in Newport Beach, Los Angeles, or down in San Diego – I hope you had a great weekend and your week is off to a terrific start – cheers!

PS, Darvoset is PERFORMING LIVE on October 8th at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana.  I’m definitely going straight after I photograph Adrienne & Jeremy’s wedding.  Who you might remember from their completely EPIC Laguna Beach Engagement Shoot at the Montage Resort Laguna Beach I recently did with them.  So if you’re going, let me know as Kristine has assured me my bedazzled and blinged out “VIP, Backstage, All Access, Cool Guy” pass will give me an opportunity to capture some cool photos.  She also told me that Rainbow Brite has nothing on my VIP pass.  Something to do with “Rainbows & Unicorns.”  Hmmm…

PSS, I’m sure you’ve seen some of the quotes I’ve been sharing on Twitter keeping the “Butterfly Effect” moving forward – spreading positivity.  Well, tonight I thought I would share some of my current favourite quotes that are pillars of strength for me & I would love to hear which one you like or which ones are important to you.  Here are mine:

• “I never wanted to be a businessman, I just wanted to change the world.” - Richard Branson
• “Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory lasts forever.” – Keanu Reeves in “The Replacements”
• “A Man Can Change His Stars.” – The late Heath Ledger in “Knight’s Tale”
• “Rise & Rise Again. Until Lambs Become Lions.” – Russel Crowe in “Robin Hood”

The Super PS, I’m still on the search for a couple TOTALLY AWESOME replacement photographers to join the Esquire Photography team in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, San Diego and Ventura.  If you or some you know understands the importance of wedding photography to brides & grooms along with a zeal for working in the wedding photography business, totally contact me ASAP.  Thanks!!!

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I recently had the honour of being invited for an encore with the Hallmark family to capture their family portraits.  If the name; Hallmark sounds familiar, it’s because you probably remember Britney & Scott’s totally awesome Laguna Beach Engagement Photo Shoot we did on the beach at my “Secret Spot.”

Or perhaps their totally colourful, romantic & absolutely gorgeous Wedding I photographed at the Pacific Palms in Industry Hills.

Now fast forward a couple years and Britney contacts me to let me know she & Scott have a little Scooby Snack added to their family and they would like to do a large family portrait.  Of course I was ear-to-ear smiling and couldn’t wait to work with them and their family again.

When the day arrived for their photo shoot, we all met in Seal Beach in front of Bogarts Coffee on Ocean & popped down to the beach.  The weather was perfect, the sky was clear and we had the best time kidding around, laughing and really enjoying ourselves down on the beach.  Plus we were able to catch up a little bit too as it had been two years since we all saw each other at the wedding.

Before you scroll down and check out the fun slide show of their family portraits and you’re wanting an awesome experience with your Family Portraits like Britney, Scott and their family had for theirs in Seal Beach — and would like to get to know this Newport Beach Wedding Photographer (formerly a Huntington Beach Wedding Photographer) that loves 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.

Have a great week & stay tuned for more amazing weddings, portraits, photo shoots and parties I want to share with you that I photographed from Newport Beach, Orange County, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Ventura – cheers!

PS, Here’s an awesome quote I shared recently from ChanDra & Kadrom’s San Diego wedding at the Fallbrook Wedgewood in a Screen Shot Photo on Facebook!  “It can take three seconds to say I love you, but it can take a lifetime to show it.” I think that’s pretty profound, what do you think?

The Super PS, I’m still on the search for a couple TOTALLY AWESOME replacement photographers to join the Esquire Photography team in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, San Diego and Ventura.  If you or some you know understands the importance of wedding photography to brides & grooms along with a zeal for working in the wedding photography business, totally contact me ASAP.  Thanks!!!

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But first…

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way – in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.”

So what does the introduction from “A Tale of Two Cities” – the Charles Dickens classic have to do with anything?  Uhmmm nuthing much other than I was calling the photo shoot for Ashley & her sister; Annie: “A Tale of Two Brides.  Kind of a bit of a play on the title”  Hee Hee Hee!

We opted to do their bridal portraits at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort on Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, which was totally perfect as it wasn’t too crowded and the light was totally perfect casting a gentle warmth into the foyer of the property.

You also may recognize Ashley in the bridal portraits too.  I photographed Ashley & Chaz’s Engagement Shoot up in Big Bear over the holidays during my “Workation” last year.  They were a blast up in the Big Bear, then we had a great time at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach and then at their Long Beach Wedding too.  Which BTW… you’ll TOOOOOOTALLY want to check back for!  I’m putting the finishing touches on Ashley & Chaz’s wedding to share with you perhaps in the next few hours or perhaps later today.  Hmmm… Am I being a bit of a tease or what?!?!

But before you scroll down and check out Ashley & Annie’s “A Tale of Two Brides” Huntington Beach Bridal Portraits 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 being a wedding photographer – celebrating more than 28 years capturing Weddings, Portraits, Engagement Shoots and more from Southern California to London, 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.

Enjoy Ashley & Annie’s bridal portraits & I hope you’re having a super start to your Saturday – cheers!

PS, Here’s an awesome quote I recently shared on Twitter that my new client; John shared with me yesterday.  This one does more than keeping the “Butterfly Effect” moving forward – spreading positivity.  This one is good for business.  Check it out!  “If you become too casual with your business, you’ll risk becoming a causality.” I love it!  What about you?

PSS, I’m still on the search for a ROCKIN assistant and a couple KILLER replacement Portrait and Wedding Photographers to join the Esquire Photography team in Newport Beach, San Diego and Ventura.  If you or some you know may fit the bill, totally contact me ASAP.  I’m not sure how much longer I can keep up the 18, 22 and even 24 hour days.  Thanks!!!

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