Archive for the ‘Engagement Shoots’ Category

July 28th, 2010

SNEEKPEEK

Seeing the light!  Light paints your world and for photography it is an absolute element photography cannot live without.  Understanding it can always be tricky so knowing what you want for an image is of utmost importance.   Your light source can bring impact, feeling and emotion.  If you notice in our teasers four different elements on light: artificial, available light, natural light and naturally directed light.  All play a different roll and give a different feeling to each photo.  Sudha + Suchit bring the element of artificial light to bring a dynamic feel that gives impact to an image while exposing their surroundings.  Mai + Marlowe bring the element of using available light when there is virtually little to no lighting available.  Flash is avoided so that shadows and a mood can be created by only available light, in other words creating an image based on where the light source is.  Joyce and Ryan is probably the easiest light to shoot in because its natural light.  Lets face it, everyone loves it because of the look and feel of images from natural light.  Natural light is fresh, bright and oozing with loveliness.  Lastly, Kate + Adam are a similar case of natural light only that natural light is directed through a window allowing light to be more controlled to create shadows which can create mood.  Window light is like diffused light in that the light source doesn’t directly hit its subject first.

In wedding photography, people usually hire a photographer based on the type of portfolio they have and what style wedding the bride might be looking for based on her theme.  Whether you’re a bride who likes glamor with all the lights or maybe you like those country side weddings like me that invite a earthy warm tones we love shooting all styles from dark romantic places to bright and green luscious places =)  But the most important thing we take into consideration with photography is getting to know YOU the best as possible.  Everyone has a different taste, style and feel they want for their wedding so the more we get to know you the more we understand what you like and don’t like when it comes to imagery.  We believe firmly that good photography doesn’t just consist of showing up for a shoot but actually directing the look and feel of your shoot/wedding day.

SUDHA + SUCHIT | PART 1 CIVIL DAY

MAI + MARLOWE WEDDING

JOYCE + RYAN

KATE + ADAM

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May 27th, 2010

MEERA + TIM

After being married earlier this year in Goa, India – we had the pleasure of shooting Meera & Tim on a gorgeous Spring afternoon.

With Spring significantly representing all things new, growth and beauty, I don’t think there could have been a more perfect time than this to shoot Meera and Tim, with the trees bustling, the flowers blossoming around us really complimented the colours of Meera’s beautiful sari and the Traditional Indian wedding outfits. We had so much fun on this shoot with Meera and Tim, their outfits were absolutely gorgeous and you can’t help but have a real appreciation for the intricate beading and sequins that all seemed to catch the light at all the perfect times! It was so refreshing and awesome to see that even though Meera and Tim came from different cultures, they were so in tune with one another, it was evident that they both have a deeper respect and understanding into each others’ background and culture yet ultimately coming together as one. =)

Shooting Meera was probably the easiest thing to do, this girl, you cannot get a bad angle and don’t get us started on her dazzling hypnotic eyes – we told her that when we look into her eyes, we can’t help but fall in love with her! but it’s so true! She just laughs it off but probably the most beautiful thing about Meera is that she’s so genuine and so modestly beautiful. Tim, you’re one heck of a lucky guy! lol I’m sure he knows it too, i think Tim spent the entire day being directed by us to stare at Meera! lol Thanks guys for an awesome shoot!

Well the rest of you please enjoy and comments are welcomed =)


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May 17th, 2010

NOMINATE ME

Wow! What an honor it is to be nominated for Best Photographer Contest 2010 by KCRA A-List.  I was speechless when I received an email from KCRA’s A-List contest for the local Sacramento Region.  I am more than thrilled but and would appreciate your vote if you appreciate the work I do =) Your support and faith in what I absolutely love to do is beyond my words of thankfulness I can express.  It is a wonderful feeling to be a nominee and I hope I can continue to inspire others to pursue their dreams.  Thanks for the love and support. – Stephen Anthony

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Stephen Anthony Photo: Wedding Photographer, Portraits, California, West Coast Photography