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Showing posts with label portfolio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label portfolio. Show all posts
Friday, January 19, 2007
before and after
recently, we've been getting more and more questions about "post processing". we then reply saying that every single image taken receives a custom "makeover". individual images go through a rigorous change in temperature color, exposure, shadow, brightness, contrast, saturation and curve. from there, we're able to transform "nice photos" into "wow photos". please see below for examples.
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maria's e session and family photos - updated
guest commentator: monica
eddie and i headed over to sf to meet up with maria and her family in the city. afraid that it would be raining all day, we were so lucky that the sun had actually peeked out of the clouds this morning. a photo session with a family of 7 is automatically expected to be fun and this family is definitely no exception! and by the way, this couple is definitely in loooooooooove.... so much so, their children even excused their "cupcakin,'" as the kids are callin' PDA ("public displays of affection"). FELIZ CUMPLEANOS, MARIA!!! (Sorry for forgetting to wish you a very Happy Birthday today!)
eddie and i headed over to sf to meet up with maria and her family in the city. afraid that it would be raining all day, we were so lucky that the sun had actually peeked out of the clouds this morning. a photo session with a family of 7 is automatically expected to be fun and this family is definitely no exception! and by the way, this couple is definitely in loooooooooove.... so much so, their children even excused their "cupcakin,'" as the kids are callin' PDA ("public displays of affection"). FELIZ CUMPLEANOS, MARIA!!! (Sorry for forgetting to wish you a very Happy Birthday today!)
norm's pregnant photos
guest commentator: monica
with only 1.5 hours to shoot this evening, in a very cold "studio," with one very sick photographer, one rampant weiner-dog searching for treats, one "mua" (make-up artist) who ended up wrapping one of our gifts secretly (and quite well, i might add!), one hungry lighting assistant, two out-fit changes, and an 8-month pregnant model, we shot the following...
enjoy the glimpses of the glow of new life growing in a new mother's body....
and happy holidays, everyone. eddie really appreciates all you viewers, especially those who take the time to leave comments. you guys really keep him going...
april, the "mua"
with only 1.5 hours to shoot this evening, in a very cold "studio," with one very sick photographer, one rampant weiner-dog searching for treats, one "mua" (make-up artist) who ended up wrapping one of our gifts secretly (and quite well, i might add!), one hungry lighting assistant, two out-fit changes, and an 8-month pregnant model, we shot the following...
enjoy the glimpses of the glow of new life growing in a new mother's body....
and happy holidays, everyone. eddie really appreciates all you viewers, especially those who take the time to leave comments. you guys really keep him going...
"sheer shots" (my made-up term)
pretty in black
april, the "mua"
jen and ron's engagement
guest commentator: monica
to combat the dicey weather in the city, we ended up asking the lovely couple, jen and ron, to meet us three hours earlier than planned. and boy were they troopers waking up that early after only having had a couple hours of sleep. regardless, they were just as excited and eager to shoot as we were. with a tentative itinerary, we headed to our first destination but ended up making a detour to the "little beach" just before the exit to the city. the swirl of dark clouds looming made it especially a good background, with the sun peeking out every now and then.
into the city we went to our first destination, then we detoured again, this time to the back of sf moma. and when i mean "back," i mean directly behind the building, illegally parked where trucks are unloaded and forklifts enter. 5 minutes, boom, and we're out!
we began to head to our original destination before we find a "secret" spot with an amazing set of "stairs that lead to nowhere" it seemed. jen and ron were so flexible with every unintended spot. that's what's great about san francisco... the unlimited photographer's eye candy.
here's a glimpse of some of the highlights of the day: (and because this is an engagement session with a wedding date late next year, we'll reveal the "exclusive" shots post-wedding, most likely with the wedding photos themselves). enjoy the beauty of high school sweethearts still in love! =)
to combat the dicey weather in the city, we ended up asking the lovely couple, jen and ron, to meet us three hours earlier than planned. and boy were they troopers waking up that early after only having had a couple hours of sleep. regardless, they were just as excited and eager to shoot as we were. with a tentative itinerary, we headed to our first destination but ended up making a detour to the "little beach" just before the exit to the city. the swirl of dark clouds looming made it especially a good background, with the sun peeking out every now and then.
into the city we went to our first destination, then we detoured again, this time to the back of sf moma. and when i mean "back," i mean directly behind the building, illegally parked where trucks are unloaded and forklifts enter. 5 minutes, boom, and we're out!
we began to head to our original destination before we find a "secret" spot with an amazing set of "stairs that lead to nowhere" it seemed. jen and ron were so flexible with every unintended spot. that's what's great about san francisco... the unlimited photographer's eye candy.
here's a glimpse of some of the highlights of the day: (and because this is an engagement session with a wedding date late next year, we'll reveal the "exclusive" shots post-wedding, most likely with the wedding photos themselves). enjoy the beauty of high school sweethearts still in love! =)
abbie and brian's wedding - fun fun fun!
guest commentator: monica
wow... words cannot begin to describe the beauty, magnificence, and damn fun this wedding was! i must say this is the most elegant & enjoyable wedding i have ever had the pleasure of attending. the weather could not have been any better in san diego, what with the clear blue skies and warm mid-70 degree temperatures. if you have never seen the usd campus, you must do so on your next trip down south. beautiful white buildings surround lush landscaping and fountians, with a view of the hills on one side and the bright blue of the pacific on the other. the church itself is straight up gorgeous, with it's impressive height & architectural detail. no other name is as fitting as the "immaculata..."
the breathtaking beauty did not end with the church. what a way to show off the color scheme of the wedding through the attire of the bridal party. each bridesmaid wore a different variation of brown (and in at least one case, variations of browns) in a different dress cut & style and the vests and ties of the males were a rich, bronze color. the bride was a stunning vision in the most beautiful couture gown i have ever seen on a real bride. it's hard to describe how beautiful the entourage looked without seeing it for yourself...
the most astonishing aspect of this wedding is how much of it represented both abbie & brian. naturally creative & artistic, you can see their presence in every piece of the wedding. not only did they pay careful attention to the aesthetic details but they also attended to the details of ensuring that each participant & guest felt comfortable & honored to be part of the event. not only were we able to celebrate abbie & brian but we were also able to celebrate "ourselves" as important people on their important day.
more pictures will follow but with high anticipation for a view of the pics (namely from me, i admit!), eddie was excited to post just a few of the highlights. i think we're all still recovering from such a smashing success of a wedding. congrats to you both, abbie & brian!
------------- the ceremony @ the immaculata, usd campus -------------
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------------- just married and hungry -------------
------------- the reception @ the hyatt regency islandia -------------
------------- 1st dance as husband and wife -------------
awesome hip-hop performance by kevin's group
------------- sneaky sneaky -------------
------------- back to the party -------------
no one had a single clue of what just happened. good job team!
come back for updates, folks!
wow... words cannot begin to describe the beauty, magnificence, and damn fun this wedding was! i must say this is the most elegant & enjoyable wedding i have ever had the pleasure of attending. the weather could not have been any better in san diego, what with the clear blue skies and warm mid-70 degree temperatures. if you have never seen the usd campus, you must do so on your next trip down south. beautiful white buildings surround lush landscaping and fountians, with a view of the hills on one side and the bright blue of the pacific on the other. the church itself is straight up gorgeous, with it's impressive height & architectural detail. no other name is as fitting as the "immaculata..."
the breathtaking beauty did not end with the church. what a way to show off the color scheme of the wedding through the attire of the bridal party. each bridesmaid wore a different variation of brown (and in at least one case, variations of browns) in a different dress cut & style and the vests and ties of the males were a rich, bronze color. the bride was a stunning vision in the most beautiful couture gown i have ever seen on a real bride. it's hard to describe how beautiful the entourage looked without seeing it for yourself...
the most astonishing aspect of this wedding is how much of it represented both abbie & brian. naturally creative & artistic, you can see their presence in every piece of the wedding. not only did they pay careful attention to the aesthetic details but they also attended to the details of ensuring that each participant & guest felt comfortable & honored to be part of the event. not only were we able to celebrate abbie & brian but we were also able to celebrate "ourselves" as important people on their important day.
more pictures will follow but with high anticipation for a view of the pics (namely from me, i admit!), eddie was excited to post just a few of the highlights. i think we're all still recovering from such a smashing success of a wedding. congrats to you both, abbie & brian!
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------------- just married and hungry -------------
after the wedding ceremony, everyone was starvin' marvin. we got this killer tip about this authentic mexican place that serves some killer burritos. everyone who was with us at the time hopped in a car and took a little trip to roberto's. yummm!!!!
------------- the reception @ the hyatt regency islandia -------------
------------- 1st dance as husband and wife -------------
awesome hip-hop performance by kevin's group
------------- sneaky sneaky -------------
right when the "partay" started, a group of us sneaked out to the new couple's room to help spice things up. rose petals were carefully placed on the bed, a "goody-basket" was provided, champy was chilled, "freak me, baby" by shai was put on repeat, and the bed tested for durability. of course, none of this was free... but we found a way to fund it. (don't worry, we'll reimburse you both for the cash we took from the wishing well. just kidding!!!)
------------- back to the party -------------
no one had a single clue of what just happened. good job team!
come back for updates, folks!
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