Fearless Photographers

I was recently honored to be selected as a member of Fearless Photographers. Some of the top wedding photographers in the world are members and their work is stunning and inspiring.  You must check out the website to see some of the award winning photos.  If you love photography in general and wedding photography in particular this will be eye candy for you.  Here is the link to my member profile.  Very proud to be a part of this international group of elite wedding photographers.

Lizzy and Sam Wedding - Nevada City, CA

Lizzy and Sam came down from Idaho and were married at the beautiful LDS Temple in Sacramento. Such a sweet couple and I enjoyed telling the story of their reception celebration later in the evening, with my photography, at the LDS Chapel in Nevada City, CA. Many friends and family from all over the U.S. gathered there to share in the celebration. I worked along side videographer Greg Whatley at Mountain Event Productions. First time working with Greg,... delightful and very professional. It was already dark when Lizzy and Sam arrived on this crisp December evening so worked in tandem with Greg's video light and my off camera flash to get some nice portraits outside, before they went inside to greet the guests. They look warm in the photos,.. dare I say "Hot", but it was definitely chilly tempwise.

Future wedding photographer, perhaps?

Kids are always,always, at the forefront during the cake cutting.  That sweetness to be is just too tempting.

Mayan Ruins of Tulum, Mexico

The ruins of a walled city near Tulum, Mexico were occupied by the Mayan people from around 564 AD to 1521 AD.  The backdrop of the spectacular turquoise Caribbean Sea sets is apart from the other Mayan ruins in Mexico and is a photographers delight.  Because of my architectural background the ruins had a particular interest to me and when I had the opportunity to phtograph Maggie and Ben's destination wedding in Tulum, seeing, and getting some shots, of the ruins was big on my "to do" list.

Check out the iguana in the foreground!

While at the ruins, a French film crew was working with beauty queens on a shoot. I took about 5 shots during a break and Miss Rhone-Alpes (southeast part of France), Virginie Dechenaud, saw the telephoto lens on my camera and started posing, .. never took her eye off.  That's a pro model!

This beautiful beach, surrounded by the ruins, is protected by the Mexican govenment for nesting sea turtles.

And this beach at the ruins is not protected.

Sorena and Chris Wedding - Sacramento, CA

Sorena and Chris were married at Arden Hills Spa and Country Club in Sacramento.  It was the first time in many years that I've attended a wedding where I was not the photographer.  I just relaxed and enjoyed the celebrations of this wonderful couple.  Of course, I couldn't completely not do what I love to do, so with my one body and lens that I brought, I did what most guests do, .... shot a few pics to remember their special day, for myself.  Love it!

The Kiss

First Dance

First Dance

Sorena, Chris, and I

Cake cutting always draws a crowd, and kiddos are ALWAYS up front waiting to get a piece.

Dr. Stephanie Nani, O.D. - Grass Valley, CA

Dr. Nani will have a new look to her website soon.  Terrilyn Chance is taking on the design task and they asked me to provide photos that could be used in the new design.  Always happy to do so, whenever I get a "chance" to work with Terrilyn.  Enjoyed meeting and photographing Stephanie and her husband, who assisted as the subject of her examination.  Even had the opportunity to snap a few shots of them as a couple, my specialty, at the end of the session.  The photos all took place in and around Dr. Nani's office and we took advantage of the last remaining falls colors on the trees in front of the complex.