Justanie Downtown

As you know there is a trend for the uber-famous to merge names for ease of reference in the tabloids... I don't think Justus and Stephanie have any scandalous behaviors that will land them into the Star or National Enquirer but they certainly have the look to be in hollywood.

Luxe in the studio

Here are a few early favorites from my session with Luxe, the hot new girl band from LA... 1000+ images so i am sure I will have many more favorites.

Best in Class - Wedding Image

Tuesday Jan 20th was the third print competition of the year for PPSDC (Professional Photographers of San Diego County). I am proud to say this image merited as well as taking best in class for Wedding Image. "Sisters in Plum"... it will be proceeding on to state competition next month, wish me luck.

Sunset on the pool deck at the Westin San Diego

I arrived a bit early for an event I was photographing at the Westin in hopes of getting some sunset photos... It turned out to be great timing, this is what the sky looked like when I arrived.

I love this city :)

A Simple Affair

In a time when many people are overworked and busy, few find time for the simpler things in life; things like taking in nature's beauty or enjoying a nursing meal around the table with friends.

Today, many of these basic pleasures are showing up in what use to be extravagant affairs, such as weddings. Suddenly, there is a great return to home, comfort, nature, earth, and friendship. Rather than seeing weddings that are jewel encrusted with lush high-end materials and imported flowers, where the hosts of the party are all but removed from their guests, we are beginning to see a trend for the simpler affair. Forward thinking couples are looking for options like small collections of feast tables scattered in a meadow, soft gauzy fabrics blowing in the wind, locally grown vegetables and succulents used as centerpieces - allowing the Bride & Groom to be mixed in amongst their guests as they laugh and clink their glasses to the setting sun.

While people's calendars and schedules stay as busy as ever, many are comforted to know that there is a way back; a way back to a simpler time and a simpler place - at least for one special day.

ChileCo Social 01.09

The first Social of the year was this Sunday at the Lux Art Institute in Encinitas. The Social is a four course dinner featuring local, organic and sustainable ingredients and the creative direction of Chef Scotty. Each month is a new unique venue, sometimes it will be a historic property, a field, vineyard, beach or some other beautiful or significant location. Look each month for new photos.

Matt, Shannon, Molly and the Challenger

A little over a year since their wedding, I met up with Matt and Shannon and the new additions to the family, Molly the Dog and Matt's 2nd love... a 2008 orange Dodge Challenger RT. It is clear that Shannon is sill first but Matt did get himself a jacket and a leash for Molly, both strangely matching the car (even though Molly isn't allowed in the car). I foresee many more orange items in their future... I just hope the excitement wears off before they have kids or we may see a son named Hemi or a daughter named Mopar :)

Bridal Bouquets that POP!

I just love when a Bride carries a bright beautiful bridal bouquet against her white wedding dress. So often Brides feel that they must have an all white bouquet and reserve all the color for her Bridesmaids. I say REVERSE that old idea. Let the colors of the flowers be nicely framed by the lovely white or ivory of your gown. The same goes for the Bridesmaids. Often they are wearing gorgeous vibrant or rich tones that would be a lovely backdrop to elegant cream or white flowers.

Happy New Year

San Diego said good by to 2008 and ushered in 2009 in style on the USS Midway...