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... to all our friends, new and old! It's been an amazing year, and we'll see you again in 2010, with fresh adventures and acquaintances in store. I'd like to close up shop with a very special Christmas lullaby to my nephew, Thomas. Sorry we can't be with you to celebrate the holiday, little buddy, but hopefully you, mom, and dad will enjoy this surprise gift in our absence. Unwrap here or the picture below :)
And yep, in case you read this someday, that sunset was shot the day you were born. Oh, the places you'll go.
Have an enjoyable and safe holiday everyone!
Between snaps, I asked A. what he'd rather be doing on his Saturday afternoon -- (A) shooting pictures and being awesome in Manhattan Beach or (B) going to the dentist. Without pause, he confirmed, "Pictures." ... followed by the classic chaser, "The dentist makes me bleed." Best testimonial ever, Hah!
A. was a true pro, letting me snag about fifteen minutes worth of grins, for the greater good of framing a fave as a holiday gift for his grandparents. It's always a pleasure to be part of a custom keepsake like this, and a wonderful way to sign off the year.
It's hard to believe 2009 is already cuing the curtain call, and this may be my last post before the next (gulp) decade dawns. A fun engagement shoot is on the books for this weekend, so keep an eye out for that as we launch into January.
In the meantime, here's a few takes from my Thanksgiving trek back east. I love the contrast between the density of L.A. and the open expanse of these marshes. And when the storm clouds started to clear, God rays trickling down through the heavens... fugetaboutit!
Happy Holidays and have a rockin' New Year, all!
Alejandra and Julian, it was a pleasure to have met you this year and partake in your engagement and wedding. Thanks again for the laughs and good nature. May your life journey be strong and endless.
To view the slideshow, click here or on the image below:
Happy holidays, everyone!
What a view!
Atop downtown's Westin Bonaventure Hotel, city lights casting a violet hue across the dewy haze of night. Chances are, even if you've never stepped foot in this glimmering Los Angeles icon, you've caught a glimpse of it on the big screen. John Carpenter filmed it with a whole lotta shakin' going on. Johnny Depp bested Walken here just in the Nick Of Time. Eastwood made Malkovich's day after assisting him in a swan dive from one of the tower's glass elevators. Fun fiction, for sure. And yet tonight, it was our turn to roam the halls and explore the rooftops of this urban landmark, as Julian and Alejandra partied in style, capping off a truly heartfelt day in the world of the real.
I have to say, I'm not sure where the year went exactly, but it seems like only yesterday I was first meeting Julian and Alejandra at Coffee Bean, sharing in their wedding plans and ruminating of what was to be. Fast forward, and there I was, photographing the beginnings of Alejandra's day at the Arcadia Embassy Suites, and, only hours later, watching her drift gracefully down the aisle of Monrovia's Immaculate Conception Church to join Julian in an afternoon of union and celebration. Tick tock, and with the close of the day's clock, the Mariachi belted their swan song, and the first chapter of bride and groom was well underway.
As I write this blog post, I sit in the exact same Coffee Bean -- hot chocolate now instead of ice blended -- awaiting introductions with a new prospective couple, a new beginning. It's a wonderful cycle... challenging, fresh, and always personal... and I can't help but grin to be a part of it. Thanks again, Julian and Alejandra. It was a fantastic day and a killer view, but hey, this cityscape ain't got nothing without you two in it!
Flower Artistry: Bibi of PB Flowers N More (great work!)
