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Trevor and Patricia Engagement Session

April 29, 2010

I really loved this engagement session! Patricia is actually the daughter of one of my mother’s good friends–as some of you know, I am Colombian! Well, Patricia is such a beautiful Colombian-Argentinian girl and Trevor is an all american boy! It really remanded me of David and myself a few years ago. I went to Lucero’s ( her mom) house for this session…she lives out in the country, with fields around it and emerged in nature.

Trevor just got back from overseas, I know that photography really meant a lot to Patricia! Well, here they are!

love this!!!

sooo cute, right?

sexy legs? sure!!!

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Basic Motion Picture tips?

April 28, 2010

I have been completely inspired by this! My great friend Rik from Encore Video Productions gave me this piece of paper that keeps my mind refreshed. I must share! This applies to any artist, specially for photographers and videographers…no matter how little or how much you know.

1. Shoot wide, Medium and Close-ups shots. Establishing shots help orient viewers

2. Change the angle, image size, camera position. Get people faces: get in close once in while

3. Motivate camera movement. Pan or zoom to reveal something and only to make a statement and don’t overdo it.

4. Know your equipment. Eliminate technical goofs. Learn to white balance, focus, set exposure. Read your manual ( yep..I have never read them…time to get to it, right?!)

5. Stop shaky shots. Get a tripod, steady-cam–or a camera ( in this case a lens) with Optical Image Stabilization)

6. Pay attention to composition. Learn the Rule of thirds and how to frame a shot.

7. Think about what you are shooting, think: what is the story here?

Artist often break rules, but they do it on purpose.

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Casey and Shana Mitchell Part 2

April 24, 2010

This bridal party was incredibly fun!!! Although they were all so cold, I managed to get their hearts pumping and have some fun. The first dance photos are probably one of my most favorite things to photograph, I really enjoy playing with the light. I am so fascinated by being able to make these photos intimate, romantic and with intentional.

The cake was also a highlight, Casey’s mother made it! such crafty family, ha? anyways, I loved this couple and their crazy friends and family. Enjoy!!