Thursday, January 14, 2010 Posted in weddings
There are few wedding venues as beautiful as the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Beach. Perched high above the Pacific, it’s a dream wedding location and our couple Matt and Alexandra held a gorgeous wedding there. Speaking of gorgeous, check out our hot bride Alexandra. I don’t know what it was about 2009, but let’s just say a lot of beautiful women are now off the market guys! And for all you ladies, Matt ain’t too bad himself.
A special thanks to Gail from GG Events , coordinator extraordinaire, who is a true professional and was a pleasure to work with.We had myself, Andrea and James there to cover this event from three perspectives and we didn’t miss a moment. This wedding party was just hilarious and they were a tight group of friends who had some rather unique traditions…like “mooning” the camera whenever they are together! Let’s just say it made for some great photos..but I’m not posting them here.
Our elegant gorgeous bride Alexandra
I love this shot.
What a group of characters. I love black converse and of course the Bruce Lee posing
I love this moment of dad “handing his daughter away”. The firm handshake says it all!
My favorite moment of a wedding. Couples take a deep breath and for the first time can actually relax and enjoy the moment. All the planning and stress leads to this moment.
Beautiful picture that James caught
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One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Dana Point, California 92629
Phone: (949) 240-2000
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Posted in Misc.
I photographed the 2nd annual LA Arts Month opening on Jan. 5th at the Disney Concert Hall downtown LA. There were a lot of movers and shakers there in our local arts community and it was nice to hear the the mayor was in such support of the local art scene. This event lasts the month of January and is designed to encourage locals to visit our musuems, art galleries and theaters. So after you’ve seen Avatar for the hundredth time, go see a play and support your local artists!
We’re so excited for our July bride Kylie Bisutti who has just become Victoria Secret’s latest supermodel! Kylie was crowned the latest Victoria’s Secret angel on the lingerie company’s televised runway show Tuesday night, ending months of competition with over 10,000 women across the country vying to be the next lingerie superstar.
We had the pleasure of photographing Kylie and Mike’s wedding a few months ago in Cabo and had a wonderful time. We’re very excited for her new career as a VS supermodel. Congratulations Kylie!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Posted in weddings
We had the pleasure of photographing Ryan and Tiffany’s wedding at the incredible Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara. The Bacara is the epitome of luxury and a photographers (and brides) dream wedding location. The first thing I noticed as we pulled into the large circular driveway was the beautiful fountain. I knew I wanted a picture of these guys in front of it at night. We met Alex, the event coordinator, who was awesome to work with and she graciously gave us a quick tour of the property before we began shooting.
As I was walking around Bacara I just kept getting inspired for picture ideas and I was looking for the right place to stage the “Reveal”. The Reveal , or First Look, has really become a popular addition to the wedding day and we love it when a couple decides to add this moment. It allows us to have more time with our clients for creative picture taking and we are able to photograph the majority of family pictures before the ceremony. This is great for both the couple and their families who wish to enjoy some of their cocktail hour with their guests.
I began taking pictures of Tiffany and her bridesmaids who were getting ready in the suite. They were such a fun group and it’s always funny to see the difference in 8 girls rushing to get ready vs. 8 guys getting ready. I sent Andrea over to take pictures of the guys and she found Ryan enjoying his gift of a fine bottle of Johnny Walker Green Label 15 year old scotch with his boys.
Next came the moment of them seeing one another for the first time that day and it was staged perfectly. That set the tone for the day as we enjoyed the ceremony on the bluff overlooking the ocean and the beautifully decorated reception that followed. Great tunes by DJ Matt Gudis kept the crowd dancing in a seperate candlelit lounge room after dinner. This area was so cool with a dance floor, sofas to lounge in, and even an outdoor firepit. I loved that setup.
Thanks Ryan and Tiffany. We had a blast!
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Below are some of our favorite wedding pictures from the day
The gorgeous bride
The Cool Groomsmen
The Hot Bridemaids
Fun Wedding Party!
Bacara wedding ceremony location
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Friday, September 18, 2009 Posted in weddings
Brad and Jacquie got married at Mountaingate Country Club which is one of our favorite locations to photograph weddings. Most weddings at Mountaingate CC take place on the back lawn overlooking the fairway below. It’s a gorgeous view and we’ve often seen deer running around at twilight which you don’t expect to see so close to the 405 FWY!
Brad and Jacquie are so cute together. They surprised all their guests with an unbelievable dance-off as part of their grand entrance and first dance together. Then there was a dance-off that the guests had to participate in as well. The sexiest man from each table was chosen to show his moves in front of the crowd. It was a close competition and the cool part was they really were giving it their all! Another really cool moment followed when all the guys at the weding surronded Jacquie as she sat in a chair and proceeded to snap their fingers and serenade her acapella to ‘My Girl’.
The reception courtyard at Mountaingate looks amazing at night with all the white lights hanging above the dance floor. The guest placeholders were made to look like airline tickets which told them which table to sit at. Each table represented a destination where the two have traveled together.
My 2 tickets just said “Paradise” … Get it? … Ok I’ll just stick to taking pictures.
Other Mountain Gate Weddings we’ve recently photographed
1. Monica + Hugh
2. Deta + Elliot
3. Alan + Erica
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Last week’s engagement session at Union Station in Los Angeles was so fun. I always like shooting inside Union Station because it looks and feels like a movie set. And as far as cool locations goes, it’s probably the cleanest and coolest spot in downtown LA!
I’ve been really lucky this year with having some pretty sexy couples to shoot, but I think Amy and Daylen may win the trophy for best make-out session! At one point in front of Disney Concert Hall, we did get asked to leave because I had them “workin’ it” a little too much I guess. These guys are having a destination wedding next year at the Azul Sensatori in Cancun, Mexico! I can’t wait for their wedding.
Seriously Sexy!
Just before we got kicked out of Disney Concert Hall. Looks good to me!
Thursday, September 3, 2009 Posted in weddings
Wedding with Erin and Eric at Westlake Village Inn
Written by Andrea:
Few couples are as cute as these two. Their chemistry and sense of humor is awesome! They got married at the lovely Westlake Village Inn in Thousand Oaks CA. James and Angelica, our two amazing studio photographers, caught so many incredible moments and helped me capture the entire day. The Westlake Village Inn provides so many unique locations to shoot at and it’s definitely one of our favorite places to work at.
Erin and Eric had a wedding party of 18 ! We say the more the merrier! Eric and Erin surrounded themselves with truly sweet people – the laughs and love were non-stop. After a touching and traditional ceremony, the party was on! Our bride and groom, should become choreographers for other wedding couples! Their dance was so well choreographed and fun, the entire room was on their feet! Another highlight was the mother son dance, which was sung by his sister with a solo guitarist in tow. Not a dry eye, including us. And not long after, they both were up in chairs with the traditional Hora dance. The room was jumping old and young alike. I’m sure these two will continue to love and laugh well into their golden years!
A big thank you to Dana Bresin from DB Creativity who coordinated the wedding. She rocks!
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31943 Agoura Road
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Posted in weddings
We had the privilege of photographing Rudy and Amanda recently at The Luxe Hotel on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles. The Luxe is a modern chic hotel and a great wedding venue which offers lots of cool spots for pictures. We love staging our “reveal moment” in which the bride and groom see one another for the first time in their ultra sheik lobby.
This was such a fun wedding and what a beautiful couple! Their chemistry was awesome and I think everyone could feel the love they had for each other that day. Rudy would ham it up and really get Amanda laughing which is always fun to shoot. And what a crowd! The Hora dance was unreal. So much energy, laughter and love. We really enjoyed ourselves…can you tell?
Maryam, their wedding coordinator was awesome and David from Charles Lauren Films is one of favorite videographers to work with. Here are a few of our favorite pictures from the day and then we also have a slideshow of more favorites posted at the bottom.
The Reveal Moment inside The Luxe Hotel’s Main Lobby. Rudy sees Amanda in the mirror as she walks down the hallyway.
Never too cool for a jumping shot!
Slideshow of more favorites below. Click Play to View.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Posted in weddings
Tommy and Michelle got married at Occasions in Laguna Beach. Occasions is a nice wedding venue perched on the bluff overlooking the beautiful Pacific ocean. These guys had a big rowdy bridal party and were a lot of fun. They win the award for best bridal party introduction. After the bridal party were all introduced and lined up on the dance floor, they began a choreographed dance to MJ’s Thriller which was just awesome. A big thanks to Melanie for referring her sister Michelle to us as well as Brittany and Damien who have passed on many of their friends to us. And lastly, a big thanks to Tom Galassi, who flew down from Vancouver to help me with the crazy busy week of shooting 5 weddings last week!
Occasions Laguna Village
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Victoria Secret Model Kylie Bisutti and Mike Bisutti tied the knot at the beautiful Cabo Azul resort in Cabo San Lucas Mexico. These guys were supposed to get married here last month, but the Swine Flu scare postponed their wedding. But as it turned out, a few of their guest who weren’t going to be able to make it then were able to make it now. Tom and I flew down last week to scope out Cabo Azul and enjoy a couple days of R&R before the wedding. Always a treat.
Weddings at Cabo Azul take place in a unique open air chapel which overlooks the property’s enormous pool and the ocean beyond that. It was a really beautiful setting. We didn’t have a chance to meet these guys until just before the ceremony started, but everyone was so down to earth and casual that it didn’t matter one bit. I really love shooting destination weddings for two reasons. One is my love for travel. And the second is that most couples who opt for the destination wedding are super easy going, laid back and down to earth. When the groom shows up in flip flops I know it’s going to be a great wedding!
When I first saw Kylie the day of the wedding, I thought to myself “I need way more time to photograph her.” 30 minutes of portraits after the ceremony just wasn’t going to be enough for me to get all that I wanted. I needed like a week to photograph her all over Cabo! I mean it’s not everyday I get a Victoria Secret model as a bride. But that didn’t happen. I took those 30 minutes and made the best of them. Making it all up as I went along getting inspired by some ropes hanging in the pool restaurant and some textured walls along the way. We then went out on the beach as the sun was setting and time ran out before I knew it.
The reception took place outside under the stars and it was a beautiful clear night. The resort arranged a fireworks show for them which they set off right on the beach in front of us. Really cool! At the end of the night I offered to come back the next morning for some more creative pictures, but they opted to sleep in and enjoy the next morning as newlyweds. Can you blame them? So Tom and I made sure the water temperature was ok for them in the pool (which it was)…and it was back to LA that afternoon.
When my wife Andrea saw this picture, she said, Are you serious? She’s gorgeous! I smiled and quickly said “Not compared to you honey! Whew…. Close one!”
This one above is my favorite from the wedding. These two really love one another and it shows here.
Danielle Bisutti workin’ it on the dancefloor!
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