Best Friends For Life

Sometimes you run across a couple that has a story like that in a romantic comedy, Kari and Daniel share one of those stories. Growing up as friends gave them the compatibility that a successful marriage needs to thrive but it took quite some time for them to make the jump from hanging out to dating... my guess was it was all part of Daniels master plan and Kari had no choice but to fall in love.

Dining Details

New head shots for Julie & Robbie, the creative force behind Dining Details Personal Chef Service. Yes, Robbie does an excellent "Blue Steel" as well.

Justanie

I love my job :)

Sometimes it all comes together... a Bride with the style and grace of Audrey Hepburn, a good that can pull of a good James Bond, Immaculata for the ceremony, a newly remodeled Courtyard and an entire hour for the romantic photos. I am a happy boy :)

Justus and Stephanie (or their Hollywood name Justanie) gave me lost to work with, from an inspired engagement session to the glamorous wedding we all had a blast.

Tricia & Ryan by the Bay

Congratulations Tricia & Ryan, a great couple and a wedding party that knew how to have a good time. You guys are Rock Stars!

In the air

Recently at an event at the San Diego Natural History Museum I had an opportunity to photograph some amazing aerialists (and a dinosaur or two).

Audrey & Al

Audrey & Al - married on a lovely sunny day in La Jolla... yes, that is breath spray she is applying to the groom (knowing Al for 18 or so years, not an all together bad call).

Love ya Al,

Dance Center

I had the chance to work with a great group of girls to create a few marking images for the Dance Center. The images will be used for both the print advertising and for next years rock n roll themed recital. Its your 15 minutes of fame girls, enjoy the limelight.

Protect Your Photos

The digital revolution in photography has created a double-edged sword. On one hand, we have the freedom to photograph any whim that we find interesting, with the idea that "if I don't like it I can delete it". Most people don't realize the task they are asking those devices to preform. When you delete a photo in the camera, you are basically removing a chunk of data from the memory card. When the next photo comes along to fill that spot it many be a larger or smaller file... if it is larger, the file will be chopped up and the memory becomes fragmented. This is a problem for your desktop computer, imagine the strain you add to the processor that is working in that camera. Think of a row of small cars parked in a line bumper to bumper. Take one of those cars out of the middle and try to fit in a '72 Cadillac... yep you are going to have to unbolt the front end and engine to be able to make it fit. Now take all those left over parts and scatter them down the row till they are tucked in nice and neat, everything is fine till you need to drive it home. I know it seems like the camera should be able to handle it, and it does until it doesn't and then the best you can hope for is some luck and a really good recovery program. It is best to think about your digital media like you did film, once you click the shutter that image is set in line until it is developed (loaded into your computer).

Tips for giving your data the best chance for survival:

1. Never delete photos in camera (load on to your computer to edit).

2. Load images on to your computer and back up files before returning the card to service.

3. When the images have been loaded and backed up, format the card in your camera.

4. When handling cards, be sure to avoid touching the contacts.

5. Store cards in a case when not in the camera.

6. Lastly, print your images. It may not seem like it but digital images can disappear in a blink of an eye. Computers crash every day and given enough time you will suffer from a failure in equipment.