I’m sure you had seen some updates from me over the holidays and into the new year on Twitter & Facebook 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 made some totally MEGA new friends, the cooks tour of Berlin from Valerie and a Portrait Photo Shoot of Christin & Christoph.

Well… I have been thinking about what I wanted to do to give back to the community for this year’s Valentine’s Day promotion & had the perfect idea.  Instead of typing it, I recorded a video of it earlier in Belmont Shore, Long Beach during the sunset before my last meeting of the day.  Check this out!

PRETTY AWESOME PROMO!!!

So 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 along with giving back to the community – 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 week 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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With all the exciting Engagement Shoots, Portraits and Weddings I’ve been capturing photographs of from Newport Beach down to San Diego and all the way up to Oakland – I knew that Blythe & Moses’ Valencia wedding was going to be more than what I had already pre-visioned and photographed in my mind.

And gorgeous their wedding was!  Blythe was beyond radiant in her wedding gown from David’s Bridal and Moses was totally sharp in his tuxedo from Men’s Wearhouse.

There wedding ceremony was epic with music from the movie; Inception played for the processional, a time capsule that was sealed and flower petals being gently showered on them during the recessional.

Since their wedding was during the day – I was able to take over practically an entire wing at the Hyatt Regency Valencia to photography my Signature Romantic Portraits with Blythe & Moses after I photographed the family & bridal party portraits.

I would like to the entire staff at the Hyatt Regency Valencia too.  They seriously rocked making sure Blythe & Moses’ Valencia wedding was absolutely perfect.  You guys totally rock!!!

I’ve put together a beautiful slide show of just a few of my favourite photographs I captured during Blythe & Moses’ Valencia Wedding at Hyatt Regency Valencia below.  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’re having a great start to your holidays 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, If you haven’t already seen on Twitter & Facebook the two very HUGE announcements I shared recently – check this out.  One is the Military Promotion that launched last Saturday.  I had the honour of giving it to Ali & Justin (who I originally met at Blythe & Moses’ wedding) 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 next August.  The other HUGE announcement I shared is the Workshop I’m teaching with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.  So if you’re in Paris over Christmas break, totally let me know because the workshop is very affordable & only 100 Euros per person.

PSS, 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.  “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves” -Shakespeare AND “We are all made of stars” -Moby.

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With all the exciting Engagement Shoots, Portraits and Weddings I’ve been capturing photographs of from Newport Beach down to San Diego and all the way up to Oakland – Barbara & Steve’s San Diego Wedding that I had the honour of being the photographer for was beyond what anyone could expect.

You might remember Barbara & Steve from their totally fun San Diego Engagement Shoot I photographed with them earlier this year.  So when arrived at the Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club, I was so excited to see them both again along with all their friends & family for their wedding day.

And gorgeous their wedding was!  From the minute I showed up catching Barbara peeking out of her suite about to get into her wedding gown from David’s Bridal to the dancing the night away, the just a little bit of cake smashing & then Barbara & Steve letting me take them out for probably some of the most epic and MEGA Signature Night Romantic Portraits I love to do with my couples – their wedding day was one for the books.

I would like to say thank you to Michael, Aubree & Jessica at the Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club too – who totally made sure Barbara & Steve’s San Diego wedding was absolutely perfect.

AND!  An UBER SHOUT OUT to my great friend & absolutely MEGA awesome videographer: Michael Bauch with Wedding Video Pro who captured all the lovely footage of Barbara & Steve’s San Diego wedding day.  You are one of the best of the “best of the best of the best” wedding videographers I love working with & will continue to refer to all my brides and grooms for their weddings.  I love what you did with Barbara & Steve’s San Diego Wedding, Anna Marie & Lee’s Wedding at the Firestone Vineyard in Los Olivos, up in Monterey for my Guest Writer, Bride & one of my BFFs; Ashley & David’s Wedding.  And, of course, being a guest on my program; “How To Make The Most Out Of Your Wedding Day!”

I’ve put together a beautiful slide show of just a few of my favourite photographs I captured during Barbara & Steve’s San Diego Wedding at Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club below.  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’re having a great start to your holidays 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, If you haven’t already seen on Twitter & Facebook the two very HUGE announcements I shared recently – check this out.  One is the Military Promotion that is going on for ONLY until the end of the month.  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 next August.  The other HUGE announcement I shared is the Workshop I’m teaching with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.  So if you’re in Paris over Christmas break, totally let me know because the workshop is very affordable & only 100 Euros per person.

PSS, 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.  “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves” -Shakespeare AND “We are all made of stars” -Moby.

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With all the exciting Engagement Shoots, Portraits and Weddings I’ve been capturing photographs of from Newport Beach down to San Diego and all the way up to Oakland – Rebekah & Chris’ San Diego Wedding that I had the honour of being the photographer for was beyond what anyone could expect.

When I first arrived at the Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club, the staff, family & friends of Rebekah & Chris were all abuzz at the property because the entire city of San Diego, parts of Mexico and Arizona had a complete power failure that day.  The first question I was asked by everyone was; “will I have enough light & will I be ok to take photos?”  My immediate response was absolutely & my question in return was; “Does this mean they’re going to have a candlelit wedding reception?”  When I was told yes – I immediately burst out with a “HECK YEAH!” because candlelit weddings and receptions are totally gorgeous.  Plus they’re a very expensive upgrade – which Rebekah & Chris got for free by default.

And gorgeous their wedding was!  Rebekah was absolutely stunning in her Oleg Cassini wedding gown from David’s Bridal.  She also had “something old & blue” – which was a hand made hankerchief & she wore her mother’s earrings.  The wedding was filled with a gentle watercolour light from the sunset and the reception was candlelit, lending to an intimate and incredible experience for everyone at the same time.

The common thread nearly everyone said they loved about Rebekah & Chris’ San Diego wedding was that because there was no music & the typical events (garter & bouquet toss, games, etc.) that are associated with a wedding reception – everyone was able to chat all night and enjoy each other’s company.

So to see the delighted faces on nearly everyone at Rebekah & Chris’ wedding day – was so awesome!

ALSO!  Because there was no power and there was nearly a full moon out, I was able to capture probably some of the most MEGA EPIC Signature Night Romantic Portraits of Rebekah & Chris.  Let me just go on record & say they totally OWNED their portrait shoot!!!

I would like to say thank you to Michael, Aubree & Jessica at the Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club too – who led a brigade of professionals making sure Rebekah & Chris’ San Diego wedding was absolutely perfect.  You guys totally rock!!!

I’ve put together a beautiful slide show of just a few of my favourite photographs I captured during Rebekah & Chris’ San Diego Wedding at Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club below.  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’re having a great start to your holidays 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, If you haven’t already seen on Twitter & Facebook the two very HUGE announcements I shared recently – check this out.  One is the Military Promotion that launched last 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 next August.  The other HUGE announcement I shared is the Workshop I’m teaching with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.  So if you’re in Paris over Christmas break, totally let me know because the workshop is very affordable & only 100 Euros per person.

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.  “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves” -Shakespeare AND “We are all made of stars” -Moby.

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With all the exciting Engagement Shoots, Portraits and Weddings I’ve been capturing photographs of from Newport Beach down to San Diego and all the way up to Oakland – this particular wedding that I’m sharing of Kristen & Michael is one of the most sassy, sexy and romantic weddings ever.  I would even go so far as to say their photographs look like the cover of fashion magazine.

I met up with Kristen and her ladies in waiting in their hotel suite at the Hotel Angeleno which is a totally amazing art-deco property with killer views and incredible customer service.  Kristen was absolutely stunning in her Maggie Sottero wedding gown while her ladies were dreamy in their Alfred Angelo dresses.

We had spent some good times chatting it up and joking around while they were putting the finishing touches on their hair & makeup but eventually I needed to meet up with Michael & his men to capture some EPIC GQ portraits of the guys.

Once their photographs were a wrap, we headed to UCLA for Kristen & Michael’s wedding ceremony.  Which I really want to say – the church at UCLA toooooootally reminds me of Westminster Abbey in London.  It’s gorgeous!  Their ceremony was perfect, the classic and timeless portraits I photographed of them and their family were stunning and the playful & whimsical portraits I photographed with Kristen were a blast.

Once we rocked the traditional and artistic portraits with the bridal party – that was when things were taken to the HNL with Kristen & Michael.  They allotted a HUGE chunk of time for me to photograph them in so many romantic and passionate portraits, they would easily have dominated on the cover of Vogue or W in a heartbeat.

Their reception rocked the night away with an awesome garter toss, a smash-free cake cutting and tons of timeless moments with their friends & family.  Their Los Angeles wedding at UCLA was definitely a dream come true for everyone that attended!

I’ve put together a beautiful slide show of just a few of my favourite photographs I captured during Kristen & Michael’s Los Angels Wedding at UCLA below.  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’re having a great weekend & an awesome start to your holiday season!  Be sure to 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 Oakland – I’ll have some fantastic Weddings, portraits and events that I’ve had the honour of photographing.  And of course soon to come; the party at LA Fashion Week with Kate Mesta and be sure to check out the Huntington Beach Photo Shoot of Sarah for her portfolio for The Ford Modeling Agency – Cheers!

PS, If you haven’t already seen on Twitter & Facebook the two very HUGE announcements I shared recently – check this out.  One is the Military Promotion that launched last 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 next August.  The other HUGE announcement I shared is the Workshop I’m teaching with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.  So if you’re in Paris over Christmas break, totally let me know because the workshop is very affordable & only 100 Euros per person.

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.  “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves” -Shakespeare AND “We are all made of stars” -Moby.

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With all the exciting Engagement Shoots, Portraits, Quinceañeras, and weddings happening from Newport Beach down to San Diego and all the way up to Oakland – ChanDra & Kadrom’s wedding is a day that I kept getting emotional about when I was editing their wedding photography because everyone was so open & free with the love they have for one another.

ChanDra was completely radiant in her gorgeous wedding dress with a 3 foot train and Jimmy Choo shoes.  She & Kadrom who was decked and comfortable in his jacket-less tux from Men’s Wearhouse also were wearing custom lavender coloured Chucks.  Awesome!

Their wedding ceremony was filled with gentle laughter & tears of joy in the summer light.  Some of the tears were from me when ChanDra’s father who officiated the wedding ceremony said; “It takes three seconds to say I Love You, but it can take a lifetime to show it.”  Can I say Wholly Nachos & Newcastles!

But once they jumped the broom and we captured a fun collection of traditional and staged portraits from my new photography “assistant” in the wedding party (he knows who he is and he totally rocked!), I was able to capture some of my Signature relaxed and romantic portraits with ChanDra & Kadrom.

Looking back, ChanDra & Karom’s wedding was the perfect setting for me to capture classy, romantic and timeless photographs.  Plus!  Getting to know ChanDra & Kadrom before the wedding as well as we did really made things much more relaxed for everyone and added that much more fun to their wedding day.  Definitely a creative person’s dream come true!

I would like to give a shout out to Michael, Aubree & Jessica at the Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club too – who led a brigade of professionals making sure ChanDra & Kadrom’s San Diego wedding was absolutely perfect.  As ALWAYS you guys rock!!!

I’ve put together a beautiful slide show of just a few of my favourite photographs from ChanDra & Kadrom’s San Diego Wedding at the Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club below.  But before you scroll down to check it out and you’re thinking… Hey – I’d really like to get to know this die-hard romantic 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 (My favourite snack!) like Duran Rex and I & 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 & an awesome start to your holiday season!  Be sure to 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 be sure to check out the Huntington Beach Photo Shoot of Sarah for her portfolio for The Ford Modeling Agency – Cheers!

PS, I’m guessing you probably saw recently on Twitter & Facebook the two very HUGE announcements I shared this past weekend.  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 next August.  The other HUGE announcement I shared is the Workshop I’m teaching with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.  So if you’re in Paris over Christmas break, totally let me know because the workshop is very affordable & only 100 Euros per person.

PS, I think it’s only appropriate to share ChanDra’s Father’s quote keeping the “Butterfly Effect” moving forward – spreading positivity.  I really think it is so very true.  “It takes three seconds to say I Love You, but it can take a lifetime to show it.”

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With all the exciting Engagement Shoots, Portraits and Weddings I’ve been capturing photographs of from Newport Beach down to San Diego and all the way up to Oakland – this particular wedding that I’m sharing tonight of Sarah & Alex is one of the most infectious weddings of love, happiness and unity.

I first met up with Sarah & Alex in Las Vegas when I was there shooting and attending a convention.  We took a few hours to get to know each other over a brunch & it was a totally amazing connection and I really got to know them over the past year.

Sarah & Alex’s San Diego wedding day was filled with laughter, a yummy cake, romance and tons of fun throughout the reception.  I even was able to capture some of my Signature Night Romantic portraits of them, except during the day – which was totally fun!.

I would like to give a shout out to Michael, Aubree & Jessica at the Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club too – who led a brigade of professionals making sure Sarah & Alex’s San Diego wedding was absolutely perfect.  You guys rock!!!

I’ve put together a beautiful slide show of just a few of my favourite photographs from Sarah & Alex’s San Diego Wedding at the Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club below.  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 (My favourite snack!) like Duran Rex and I & 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 & an awesome start to your holiday season!  Be sure to 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 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 Kate Mesta and be sure to check out the Huntington Beach Photo Shoot of Sarah for her portfolio for The Ford Modeling Agency – Cheers!

PS, If you haven’t already seen on Twitter & Facebook the two very HUGE announcements I shared last weekend – check this out.  One is the Military Promotion that launched last 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 next August.  The other HUGE announcement I shared is the Workshop I’m teaching with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.  So if you’re in Paris over Christmas break, totally let me know because the workshop is very affordable & only 100 Euros per person.

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.  “Pain Heals. Chicks Dig Scars. Glory Lasts Forever.” -Keanu Reeves in the movie; “The Replacements”

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With all the exciting Engagement Shoots, Portraits and Weddings I’ve been capturing photographs of from Newport Beach down to San Diego and all the way up to Oakland – this particular wedding that I’m sharing tonight of Elaine & Lee is one of the most infectious weddings of love, happiness and unity.

I’m going to “cut to the chase” as it’s said & say that Elaine & Lee’s Santa Monica Wedding at Crescent Bay Park was not just filled with passion, romance, tears of joy, and an enourmous sense of community – it was filled with “Mitzy Mitzy.”  I didn’t know what that was until I witnessed it when I was photographing their wedding ceremony and all of their friends & family were bestowing a personal wish, blessing, power, thought, prayer, etc on their wedding rings.  Basically an overall and overwhelming sense of oneness & energy with everyone.  Can I just say… AWESOME!

I would like to give a shout out to Brent Segorski, the Manager at The Lobster in Santa Monica.  He and his entire team of attentive professionals made sure everything was perfect for Elaine & Lee’s wedding reception.  If you’re ever in Santa Monica, love seafood & want incredible service – be sure to go to The Lobster, you’ll LOVE it!

I’ve put together a beautiful slide show of just a few of my favourite photographs I captured during Elaine & Lee’s Santa Monica Wedding below.  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 (My favourite snack!) like Duran Rex and I & 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 & an awesome start to your holiday season!  Be sure to 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 be sure to check out the Huntington Beach Photo Shoot of Sarah for her portfolio for The Ford Modeling Agency – Cheers!

PS, If you haven’t already seen on Twitter & Facebook the two very HUGE announcements I shared last weekend – check this out.  One is the Military Promotion that launched last 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 next August.  The other HUGE announcement I shared is the Workshop I’m teaching with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.  So if you’re in Paris over Christmas break, totally let me know because the workshop is very affordable & only 100 Euros per person.

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.  “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves” -Shakespeare AND “We are all made of stars” -Moby.

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With all the exciting Engagement Shoots, Portraits, Quinceañeras, and weddings happening from Newport Beach down to San Diego and all the way up to Oakland – this particular wedding that I’m sharing tonight of Nikki & Michael is one of my favourites.

The minute I showed up down in San Diego for Nikki & Michael’s wedding, I knew I was in for a very powerful and emotional experience.  Let me just say that I struggled to keep it together when I was photographing their wedding ceremony.

Nikki was completely radiant in her gorgeous Casablanca wedding dress & Something Bleu wedding shoes.  She also gave all of her ladies hand made gifts from Afganistan.  They were awesome!

Nikki & Michael’s San Diego wedding day was filled with tears of joy, romance and a little bit of silliness throughout the reception.  I even was able to capture some of my Signature Night Romantic portraits of them and not just once, but twice.  Can I say Wholly Nachos & Newcastles!

I would like to give a shout out to Michael, Aubree & Jessica at the Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club too – who led a brigade of professionals making sure Nikki & Michael’s San Diego wedding was absolutely perfect.  You guys rock!!!

I’ve put together a beautiful slide show of just a few of my favourite photographs from Nikki & Michael’s San Diego Wedding at the Fallbrook Wedgewood Golf Club below.  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 (My favourite snack!) like Duran Rex and I & 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 & an awesome start to your holiday season!  Be sure to 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 be sure to check out the Huntington Beach Photo Shoot of Sarah for her portfolio for The Ford Modeling Agency – Cheers!

PS, I’m guessing you probably saw recently on Twitter & Facebook the two very HUGE announcements I shared this past weekend.  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 next August.  The other HUGE announcement I shared is the Workshop I’m teaching with my good friend & fellow photographer Danny in Paris France.  So if you’re in Paris over Christmas break, totally let me know because the workshop is very affordable & only 100 Euros per person.

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.  “When all is said and done, success without happiness is the worst kind of failure.” – Louis Binstock

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With all the exciting Engagement Shoots, Portraits, Quinceañeras, and weddings happening from Newport Beach down to San Diego and all the way up to Fallbrook – you’re going to absolutely love Love LOVE all the details Araceli & Daniel put into their wedding day.

Araceli & Daniel’s wedding ceremony was beautiful at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Temple City.  Stained glass, floral arrangements by Mr. Tom Larson at Rose City Flowers, rich oak and an enourmous building with bright light was everything a traditional ceremony deserves.

Araceli was gorgeous in her David’s Bridal wedding gown, Jimmy Choo Pumps with her ladies while Daniel and his men represented proudly in their tuxedos provided by Men’s Wearhouse and classic chucks.

After their wedding ceremony & portraits – we all headed over to Brookside Golf Club, where we were welcomed into the reception all by Mr. Ben D. Goldberg for a terrific entrance to kick off the party.  Which BTW was awesome and I think you’ll have a sense of the great times we had throughout the night!

Araceli & Daniel’s Pasadena wedding day was filled with laughter, a yummy cake from Cakery Bakery, romance and tons of fun throughout the reception.  I even was able to capture some of my Signature Night Romantic portraits of them, except during the day – which was totally fun working with the sun & all the awesome rays and backlight we were beging given.

I would like to give a special shout out to Ms. Stephanie Duran – the Catering Sales Manager at Brookside Golf Club for ensuring the Araceli & Daniel’s wedding was totally perfect.  She and her team of professionals rolled out the red carpet for everyone and treated them like royalty.

I’ve put together a romantic slide show of a few of my favourites from Araceli & Daniel’s Pasadena Wedding at their church & the Brookside Golf Club below.  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 (My favourite snack!) like Duran Rex and I & if so – we could always meet at Fred’s Mexican Cafe on Main & PCH in Huntington Beach.  They’re out of this world at Fred’s!

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 Darvoset performance where Kate Mesta provided some “One of a Kind” jewelry (which I’m sure you saw from Darvoset’s photo shoot) and be sure to check out the Huntington Beach Photo Shoot of Sarah for her portfolio for The Ford Modeling Agency – Cheers!

PS, I’m guessing you probably saw recently on Twitter & Facebook the two very HUGE announcements I shared this past weekend.  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 next August.  The other HUGE announcement I shared is 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.

PS, Check out these awesome quotes I shared earlier on Twitter keeping the “Butterfly Effect” moving forward – spreading positivity.

• “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” — Hendrix
• “Let love rule” — Kravitz
• “Imagine” — Lennon

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