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Welcome to my blog!

My wife Masha and I have been married for a little more than a year, so the all the stress and excitement of wedding planning are all too familiar to us. She gives me a new perspective on this industry, and is always supportive, even when I'm a little crazy. Did I mention she also takes great photos?

Why would someone want to be a wedding photographer, you ask? What I love about being a wedding photographer is I get to spend the happiest day of your life with you, while giving you a way to enjoy it forever. What could be better?

My goal is simply this: to cover your event without getting in the way. I want your album to transport you back to the enchantment of your nuptial bliss, and they should serve as a physical reminder of the commitment you have entered into. Give me a call or shoot me an email if you or a loved one are tying the knot soon.

 

Tiffanie and Mark – Napa Wine Country

Thursday, July 29, 2010 Posted in Photography, Slideshow, Weddings

Tiffanie and Mark hosted a beautiful wedding in Napa a few weeks ago.  Both the ceremony and reception were held at the V. Sattui Winery and I was blown away by their castle-like architecture and excellent staff.  Every detail was polished and these two were both relaxed and ready for this occasion.  Tiffanie and Mark, I am so grateful that I got to be a part of your big day, and I wish you both all the best in your new life together.  It was one of our best 4th of July weekends yet!

In case anyone asks, this is NOT EVA LONGORIA!  Quite the resemblance, wouldn’t you say?

Click below to see a slideshow from the day:

and on to my favorites…


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Jason and Heather – Temecula Wine Country

Sunday, June 20, 2010 Posted in Photography, Slideshow, Weddings

We have a mini-napa here in So-Cal.  It’s right outside the city limits of Temecula and it is just a hop, skip, and a jump away.  Heather and Jason contracted us about their wedding just a few short weeks ago, and I can’t believe it has come and gone so quickly.  Heather and Jason had a beautiful ceremony and reception at the Wiens Family Cellars.

***Note to brides: Heather did one thing especially well to help her photography go smoothly: deciding ahead of time who she needed family portraits of and tying up a list for me (with first names). This way, I was able to check off as I got them.  This list made it possible for us to squeeze in many more than I usually am able to when deciding on the fly.  It took out the awkward decision making you have to do as to whether Uncle Brandon needs to be in the next shot or not.  :)

Click below to see a slideshow from the day:

This is also a sneak peek at our new logo – which will be on EVERYTHING we show in the near future.  The blog “stamp” seems like a good place to do a trial run, so please forgive the disconnect between the logo above and the logo in this post.

The dress was stunning – the wind made this shot tricky!

These barrel rooms are so cool.
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My wife got this and many other amazing shots.

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She’s got a smile you want to trust, doesn’t she?
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Their two daughters almost stole the show…

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Thanks to you both!  Masha and I had a great time.

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June 21, 2010 - 8:36 am kenna krivacsy - HI Christopher, Thank you so much for the pictures and I would like to know if we could have access to the pictures and be able to use them. We will always give credit to your work and make sure that everyone knows who the photographer is. Thank you so much I really appreciate it. Kenna Krivacsy

Calvin and Shannon – Back Bay Newport Beach

Monday, May 31, 2010 Posted in Engagements, For Photographers, Photography, Portraits

I hope you are having a wonderful memorial day.  I hope we all take a few minutes today away from the the beach and the BBQ to remember our fallen heroes, and pray for the heroes currently serving all over the world.  Then go enjoy the freedom they fight to protect!

I was part of a photo shoot a few months ago with a group of photographers in Orange County, hosted by Lauren Hillary.  This shoot was focused around posing techniques, and we shot in the Newport Back Bay.  Many thanks to our models, Calvin and Shannon. Here are a few of my favorites…










I love this little guy…



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May 31, 2010 - 9:41 pm Troy Grover - Well done :)

Adam and Heather, Newport Beach Engagement Photography

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Posted in Engagements, Photography, Portraits

Adam and Heather a really sweet couple.  These two brought their bikes along for this shoot at Crystal Cove State park.  It was an overcast day, but that didn’t stop us from getting some great shots.  I love how each couple’s personalities come out uniquely in each of my engagement shoots.  This is such a fun way to get some practice being in front of the camera before the wedding, and these are photos in “normal” clothes that you put up in your house to mix in with the wedding photos to come.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Masha captured this one – isn’t Heather stunning?

OK, OK, this is cheezy, but we love it.

One for the moms and dads…

So tender…

I love her expression in this shot.

Thanks guys, I had a blast!  Who needs sunny skies?

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May 20, 2010 - 4:01 pm geoff - excellent shots christopher. I think the overcast skies and your tasteful post processing really gives the shoot a sharp, consistent look.