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SoCal PhotogShootOut | Pasadena, CA

sarina — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:26:14 +0000

Yesterday, I had a FANTASTIC time at the SoCal PhotogShootout. The focus of the day was basically a mock engagement/wedding event with a Romeo & Juliet theme. It basically went through the process of a typical engagement, getting ready, details, ceremony, bridal session, couple session, and reception in a matter of 4 hours. It was an opportunity for people to get a chance to practice and experiment and learn from each other. I also had a great time meeting old friends and making some new ones. This event allowed me to test out different ideas I had in my mind and get creative and relax. It was so much fun and I learned so much from everyone around me. It was a very well coordinated event so I have to give a big thanks to the coordinators: Matt Saville and Hanssie Trainor. You guys did a fantastic job so a very sincere thank you to you both. I’m sure it was a lot of work to put together in such a short amount of time.

Below you will see some of the awesome pictures I took throughout the day to showcase a typical engagement/wedding day process. I hope you take the time to look through it all. The models/hair/makeup/stylists all did a great job too! Enjoy!!

VENDORS:

Venue: The Romanesque Room

Coordinator: Amanda Auer of In the Now Weddings

Florist: Honey and Poppies

DJ: Marcel Gonzalez of FirstChoice Entertainment

Rentals: Town & Country

Catering: Jay’s Catering

Venue Concierge: Mary Lallande

Bakery: Colette at Fancy That! Cupcakes 909.524.1864

Linens: Wildflower

Styling: Michelle Cunningham

Hair/Makeup: Kacee Geoffroy & Becca

Hair/Makeup: Alisha Baijournas

Specialty: Classic Party Rentals

MODELS:

Ashley Matthews

Joanna Calderon

Shane Johnson

Ashley and Sean Smetona

Dustin Smetona

Kristin Vaughn

Jennifer King

Mike Salmon

Kacee Geoffrey

Erik Geoffrey

Capri Geoffrey

Mackenize Trainor

Sam Dominick

Tim Wilkins

Jennifer and Kerry | Trash the Dress session | San Pedro, CA

sarina — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:35:28 +0000

I had another fabulous and very adventurous Trash the Dress session with my latest clients. Jennifer and I have been trying to set up the right date and time to do her TTD session. Unfortunately, it rained this week so we had to postpone it until yesterday. But it was well worth it. The sun was out shining and it wasn’t freezing cold. We headed to San Pedro where there were tons of tide pools and rocks and beautiful waves. Jennifer picked the place out and it was a great location to take some beautiful shots of the couple.

This was by far the most adventurous session I have ever had. It wasn’t your typical sand and ocean setting. There were tide pools, tons of rocks and pebbles, and no sand whatsoever. It was very difficult for the couple, my crew, and I to walk across the tide pools that were super rocky while the water built up and started causing stronger waves. As the water got higher and wavier, we couldn’t see the rocks we were stepping on and the waves didn’t help with our balance. So it was very difficult to walk as well as make sure our equipment stayed dry at all times. I had my cousin and good friend come along with me to help me with this particular shoot because I knew it would be difficult to handle it alone. They were nice enough to come along for the ride and help me. Unfortunately, the day had some tragedies. My poor cousin Kyle’s camera got soaked with ocean water when he fell while trying to walk in the rocky ocean. My friend’s flip flop swam away and said bye bye. I stubbed my cute toe and now it’s black and I have a few minor cuts and bruises. Man, all in a days work huh? hehe

But it’s all good. I was happy with the outcome and Jen and Kerry seemed to be happy with their pictures. So it was all worth it at the end and it was a great learning experience for us all. Jennifer and Kerry were a great couple who knew what they wanted. I love that! Jennifer’s dress was so beautiful too! Great taste Jen!

Enjoy these awesome pictures and check out my friend Richard’s site for his photos as well!

Trash the Dress | Nina and Matt

sarina — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:37:16 +0000

Firstly, I want to thanks Nina and Matt for the opportunity to be a part of their Trash the Dress session! It was so much fun and I adored how Nina and Matt were so willing to climb trees, get dirty, and run in a public water fountain! It’s like a photographer’s dream to have a couple willing to do such things! They are such an adorable couple! I can’t wait to shoot their wedding in September! BTW, great idea to bring the red balloons!!

We shot their session at San Juan Capistrano. OK OK I know what most of you are thinking. “AGAIN!?” LOL But no worries. The couple picked it out but I had ZERO problems with it. First off, it’s a great location with so many different backgrounds and textures. Secondly, no one hassles you when you take pictures. And third, not many people walk in the background. Although there was this one time where this odd man came and asked to take their pictures and mumbled something and walked away. LOL

Personally, it’s not even the location that makes the pictures fabulous. It’s the couple!! The locations are just an added bonus! The pictures came out fantastic and I was so thrilled to begin the editing process. Oh! And my long time high school friend, Richard, helped me out with the session. Thanks Richard!! I’m glad you came out!!

So without further ado, here are the fun and amazing pictures of Nina and Matt!! Enjoy!!