June 30, 2009

Rock Springs Wyoming

This last summer my wife and I drove to her hometown of Rock Springs, Wyoming to visit her family. Whenever we go there I bring my camera, it's like a toothbrush - you don't travel without one.

Unlike the previous trips I had a couple goals on this one.
1. I wanted to create some portraits in an industrial setting since Rock Springs main businesses are mining and oil/natural gas.

2. I wanted to capture scenery photos while everyone was lighting fireworks on the 4th of July.
3. I also wanted to drive outside of the town to photograph some of the surrounding landscape.

So,
1. I found a train yard with some train cars laying on their sides to work as a setting for some photographs of my wife's sister and a friend. Thank you Chanci and Liz for being our models.
2. I put down the lighter and fireworks just long enough to photograph other people blowing things up.
3. Melanie's uncle asked me around 10pm at a BBQ (one of the things I love about our trips - BBQ just about every night) if I wanted to get up at 5am and go for a drive to an area that has some beautiful views. . . needless to say I couldn't pass that up. Thank you Uncle Larry!

The train yard.

The good life.

Larry with his coffee in hand. . . 5:24am.


Here's a little more info about Rock Springs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Springs,_Wyoming

June 20, 2009

Kelly's 35th Wedding Anniversary

I had the wonderful privilege of attend both of my grandparent's 50 year wedding anniversaries. What great examples they were of displaying love and commitment to younger generations. Recently I had opportunity to photograph the 35th wedding anniversary party of Brian and Janis Kelly. It was held at their lovely home and hosted by their children who prepared all the food for roughly 40 people.
Congratulations on 35 years of marriage Brian and Janis!
If you are interested in planning an event, Katie Kelly is the daughter of Brian and Janis and she is the owner of Date in a Box, a full service event-planning company.

Thank you Kathy for contacting me to photograph the Kelly's 35th wedding anniversary.

June 13, 2009

Peter and Jessica Lu's Wedding

Peter and Jessica had a very relaxed wedding. . . it was great. Here's a little story to give you an idea of what I'm talking about.

I rolled up on the scene as make-up artist Camille Monique was applying some finishing touches to Jessica. Peter was at the house where Jessica and her bridesmaids were getting ready. After I took some photos at the house of the two of them we headed on over to the church. While I was taking photos of Jessica at the church I wanted to have Peter join in some of the photos, but when I went to get him he was having his hair cut . . . on his wedding day . . . right there in a room at the church. I thought it was so funny, who does that? Not only that, but who brings scissors to a wedding? Most people are a little stressed on their wedding day. . .  not Peter. Later I found out that Peter's friend is a Master Hair Stylist in Beverly Hills.

Here are just a few of the photos from their wedding day.

For more info about Jessica's Make-up Artist, Camille Monique http://www.camillemonique.com/
For more info about Peter's Master Hair Stylist friend, Hiroshi http://hiroshibeverlyhills.com/

June 10, 2009

Presidio Portraits

A half an hour north of our Burlingame studio is a location I love to work in, the San Francisco Presidio. Whenever I go to the Presidio I try to find new areas where I have not photographed before, and without fail I haven't been disappointed.

For a little bit of history on it, check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidio_of_San_Francisco

Thank you Teresa, Jennifer, and Monica for the opportunity to photograph you three.

June 6, 2009

Burlingame Mother's Club Casino Night

I had the opportunity to photograph a party for the Burlingame Mother's Club ( BMC ). If you are a mother and are looking for resources, check out the Burlingame Mother's Club website, http://www.burlingamemothers.org/

The theme of the party was "Casino Night" and it was held at the Hillsborough Racquet Club http://hillsboroughracquetclub.org/ 

Here are just a couple photos from the party.