August 13 Wedding in Rancho Capistrano

The second wedding of the weekend took place in Rancho Capistrano where I had to fulfill not only my duties as a photographer but also as a RING BEARER!!!... right in the middle of the ceremony I noticed the bridesmaids were talking with each other and then I started noticing some panic expressions and that they were calling guess who... ME!
I didn't want to go near them but some of the guests started turning their heads to me so I had to and finally found out that the groom's ring was missing :-O I run back to his room, turned it upside down with no luck then I run across the patio to the bride's room, turned it upside down too and finally found it!
Apparently I got back with the ring in the nick of time but the bridesmaids had already given the Rev. a fake ring (too small) so they had to exchange it with the real one... of course by this time everyone knew what was going on and laughed!
Then the groom said to me "no matter how the pictures look... you're the best photographer in the world."... I'm still sweating ;-)

Now some photos:

August 12 Wedding in Pacific Palisades

Back to back weddings this weekend with Chris Humphreys (thanks pal). Check back soon for pictures from Sunday.
On Saturday, Catherine and Dylan had a beautiful wedding in Pacific Palisades, CA.

Beautiful Catherine right after the ceremony


Dylan getting ready


Dylan more than ready




The reception was held at the bride's parents beautiful home in Pacific Palisades.
A harpist entertained the guests during cocktail hour


Tall centerpieces are great


The heart-shaped floral arrangement on the main entrance illuminated by the Californian sunset light


and a floating floral arrangement with the couple's initials decorated the pool

Something different

Last night I shot illusionist John Gabriel at the Commerce Casino. His performance was great. His interaction with the audience, the comedic approach and the magic of course, make his show super entertaining.

He looks a lot like Andy Garcia don't you think?






This girl from the audience doesn't know what she's gotten into







In the end he kept all his body parts and original stature

August 6th Wedding in Camarillo

Yesterday I had the great pleasure of shooting with Mel Barlow at the Spanish Hills Golf and Country Club in Camarillo, CA.
I really enjoy shooting with other photographers and learn from the different styles. Mel made everyone feel at ease... including me. Thanks Mel, I had a great time.

Some images from the day.
Details to start:








The bride:


The groom:






The end of a beautiful day

Album Slideshow

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Las Vegas

I just came back from Las Vegas where I spent 2 days shooting some high-end properties but of course I made some time to go to the strip and... keep shooting.

Here are some random shots:

Fountain show at the Bellagio




Gondolier at The Venetian... I don't know why the tourists look so bored, the gondolier was singing 'O Sole Mio and he was pretty good




Living statue


Las Vegas cops have the coolest bikes. I believe most of them ride Harleys

July 15 - Hacienda Heights Wedding

Right after the ceremony the thermometer in my car read 116*F / 46*C in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley!!!

The groom. He's not looking at me... he's looking at the bride while she starts walking down the aisle


The beautiful bride


Husband and wife


Right after the ceremony the bride and groom invited EVERYONE! to get their picture taken... that's a lot of photos! ;-)