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REBECCA SCOTT

Stephen — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:21:47 +0000

MODEL : REBECCA SCOTT

MAKEUP: SOU-TING LEE

IN AND AROUND LA: BOTTEGA LOUIE, VINTAGE, POP KILLER, MELROSE PLACE

Stephen — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:49:58 +0000

JACKIE’S FLOWERS

Stephen — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:15:09 +0000

WWW.JACKIESFLOWERS.NET

LUNCHEON IN LALALAND

Stephen — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:17:51 +0000

SNEEKPEEK

Stephen — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:55:35 +0000

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

AFTERNOON TEA

Stephen — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:54:35 +0000

I don’t normally post my own birthday photos on my blog but I couldn’t resist sharing my birthday afternoon tea birthday surprise from my sweetheart. Just a small fact about myself, I happen to love tea, especially English tea. I love the simple things in life and tea is one of those beautiful things I always enjoy. We headed to a near by town for the very first time named Heswall and what a lovely little town it was. I was invited to an afternoon of tea with my lovely mow at the Roses Tea Room, certified by the UK Tea Council. I know to British people tea is an everyday commodity but since I don’t enjoy this pleasure all the time I love seeing the beauty in the tea itself. It really is such a wonderful thing to enjoy on a afternoon with a friend or if you just want to pop in for a tea, scone and a leisurely book. The owners were these lovely Greek couple and their staff were very friendly. The atmosphere was perfect. Its something I imagine I would like to own one day only it being a photography studio front with a passion for some amazing tea. =) Dream on? Who knows, anything is possible in life. =) I don’t usually like to draw too much attention on my birthdays and most of the time I completely forget its my birthday but I am thankful to those who do remember =) Thank you!

FEATURED TREATS:

CRUST-LESS EGG FINGER SANDWICHES

FRESHLY BAKED SULTANA SCONE W/CLOTTED CREAM AND STRAWBERRY JAM

LOVELY SLICE OF LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE

1 CHAMPAGNE

& OF COURSE

A LOVELY LOVELY POT OF FRESHLY BREWED TEA =)
THANK YOU SWEET HEART! YOU ROCK MY WORLD AND I LOVE YOU!

PUBLISHED: WOOD & STEEL MAGAZINE

Stephen — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:46:33 +0000

First time featured in Wood & Steel Magazine of Taylor Guitars. Thank you Bob Taylor and all who supported me in the “Me & My Taylor” photo contest. I am tremendously honored.

JUNE PART 1

Stephen — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:04:22 +0000

June has been one crazy month and that is a understatement. My lovely and I have been busy with wedding photography all while planning our own wedding. We’ve been traveling so much this year and its been nothing short of amazing. Our adventures kicked off at the beginning of June and its been non-stop work, fun, good eats, family & friends. Photos have flooded our hard drives from weddings, portraits and loads of personal adventures =)

We love this wall!

Sou-Wah’s new bike =)

Classic vintage books we found at the SPCA Thirft shop. “Love You Forever” – my mom used to read that to me when I was a small boy

Lodi for some fresh picked strawberries and cherries =)

Davis Arboretum

I always Love Chipotle’s simplicity

Vintage tea set

Finches are so beautiful

SHAHLA + ROBERT | DANVILLE, CA

Stephen — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:29:23 +0000

One of the most amazing things about being a wedding photographer is experiencing the uniqueness of a bride and grooms day. Shahla + Robert were glowing on their big day in anticipation of becoming one. What makes their wedding so unique is the joining of two cultures: Shahla from a Persian family and Robert from a Spanish. This is our third time documenting a Persian wedding we always enjoy the beautiful details and who can forget the lovely cake knife dancing =) We were absolutely blessed with the privileged to document Shahla, she made such a gorgeous bride and we can’t forget Robert, he looked pretty good too. Thank you both again for the amazing opportunity.

Ceremony + Reception: Blackhawk Country Club

Coordinator: Niosha Nafei-Jamali

TAYLOR GUITAR FINALIST

Stephen — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:06:05 +0000

Remember the fun little photo shoot with cows, guitars and David? David brought to my attention that Taylor Guitar’s was holding a photo contest this past May and so we entered and low and behold we were one of the top 5 finalist in the photo competition. Special thanks to Bob Taylor of “Taylor Guitar” for holla-ing at our photo. Thank you for the opportunity =)