The Look of Love

When you work in the wedding industry, you have the benefit of seeing love in many different shapes and forms. You begin to form an appreciation and respect for how love may look and feel to others. Often, it is not love as you, personally, would select, but you learn that love is different for all people and that it is about drawing the one that comforts you closer.

One of my favorite things to witness in this business is the "look of love"; that is the look that couples share when they truly find comfort and security in one another. I frequently have the pleasure of seeing this in several of the couples I am working with now. Sometimes it is a look of total support from a Groom to his Bride as I ask about their preferences for their wedding details. Sometimes it is a Bride searching her Groom's eyes for an answer to a question that she can't quite answer on her own. Sometimes it is the glimpse of shared moments that they feel that only they are privy to. Above all, it is seeing in their eyes the partnership and commitment that brings them to the very subject of marriage and, in turn, gives me reason to be a part of this special time in their lives.

I am one of the lucky few, my job is filled with the "look of love" almost everyday. And I wonder, if when they meet with me, if they too, can see the "look of love" in me - love for a wonderful life and a wonderful career in which I have a sneak peak at the love they share. Lucky me.

Scooters in San Francisco

A few images from a recent magazine session at the San Francisco Scooter Center.

Green Wedding

The Alibi

Kendall & Jeff had their first date at a little bar called the Alibi.... only fitting we should end up there on their wedding day.

Trash the Dress

A few images from a recent TTD (trash the dress) session. These sessions don't always destroy the gown but unlike the wedding day there is no real effort to keep it pristine and clean... the goal is to capture great images event if it involves climbing on or into things that would never be possible on the wedding day.

Chef Showdown 2008

Recently I was invited to photograph the Center for Community Solutions annual fundraiser.

This is a great cause to raise funds to help those suffering from domestic violence. The event had the best of our local culinary talent including Chef Scotty of ChileCo and Chef Paul McCabe from L'Auberge in Del Mar as well as Sam the Cooking Guy and many other wonderful chefs.

Maribel & Esteban

Maribel & Esteban at the Prado in Balboa Park... Beautiful bride + handsome groom + a great venue = awesome photos

MotoExpo

2008 MotoExpo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds... jumps, stunts, girls and oh yeah bikes

Scooter in the Club

On assignment in the strip club for DJ Scooter's new CD cover... it's a tough job but someone has to do it.