Monday March 8th 2010

Smug Mug Booth Monday 3-8-10 11:00am-11:30am

Couture Book Booth Monday 3-8-10 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Bay Photo Booth Monday 3-8-10 2:30pm-3:00pm

Tuesday March 9th 2010

Couture Book Booth Tues 3-9-10 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Smug Mug Booth Tuesday 3-9-10 1:30pm-2:00pm

Bay Photo Booth Tuesday 3-9-10 2:30pm-3:00pm

Leather Craftsmen Booth Tuesday 3-9-10 3:00pm-4:00pm

My mission is to be the most trusted name in wedding photography by creating artful images that freeze time and provide memories that last far beyond the fleeting moment.

PRINCIPLES

I believe that photographing a wedding is a privilege and an honor which I cherish each time I am invited to participate.
I am entrusted to capture moments in time that will be shared with family and friends for many generations into the future.
I photograph each wedding as if it was my own.
I shoot to capture emotion in art so people are swept back to the exact feeling and moment the image was taken.

VALUES

Always do what is right.

Project confidence, but remain humble.
Have compassion for others.
Respond to each person’s individual needs.
Be the standard that all others strive to achieve.

FINGERPRINT

As a professional photographer for over twenty years, I have learned that with each passing year I grow as an artist and my body of work continues to improve each day. However, nothing great comes easily, quickly or without hard work and sweat equity. Paying your dues pays off because with experience comes knowledge, and combining what I have learned with my distinctive vision has helped mold me into a leader in my industry. With this success comes a certain responsibility, and I always strive to set an example among my peers by appreciating each day I pick up a camera, committing to continually grow as an artist, and vowing to never be complacent or arrogant. Finally, I have learned that making a mistake or failing is part of the process and that growing from the experience and moving forward makes me better as a person and an artist.

Each Photography DVD is taught by some of the best photographers in the business with over 50 years of combined experience. These photographers really know their craft and really care and want to help photographers learn to become better, thus raising the level of talent in our industry. If you want to learn from the best, these photography DVD’s  are worth your time.

Mentor Wanted DVD  With Robert Evans with over 20 years of experience   Click Here to Watch Trailer

In “Mentor Wanted”, follow Robert as he mentors photographer Shannon Mocabee on-the-spot through 3 weddings. Followed by in-studio image evaluations and post processing in Adobe Photoshop. Wrapping it all up with 2 unique album designs. The first wedding, a Robert Evans booking, is shot at a private 20 acre California estate. The images are featured in Ceremony magazine. The following two weddings are Shannon’s clients, where Robert steps back, observes, and guides Shannon through his way of thinking and shooting, right on the spot… working and talking through various lighting, location, and client problems. With over 2 hours of learning and exclusive Web content,”Mentor Wanted” is a must have for aspiring photographers and pros alike.

See The Light DVD  With Carlos Baez with over 20 years of experience Click Here to Watch Trailer

Having worked in Fashion and Editorial Photography for over 20 years, the Fashion Fusion style has made Carlos Baez one of the most sought after Wedding Photographers in the world. He has Photographed Superstars of Fashion, Entertainment and Sports, and has been published in such Iconic magazines as Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and W to name a few….. Carlos is a Graduate of the renowned Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, and recently became a member of an elite group of Alumni, earning his spot on the Art Institute’s Wall Of fame where his talent is showcased. In “See The Light”, Carlos will Inspire, Motivate, and Educate as he takes you on a journey through his past, present and future. From his humble beginnings working as an assistant, to shooting over 700 weddings for Miami’s largest Wedding Photography company, to becoming one of the most sought after High-end Wedding Photographers in the world… Carlos demonstrates several studio lighting setups and location shoots, clearly explaining everything along the way. Working with models and brides, Carlos shows us how to motivate your subject and bring out their “Inner Light” for the best images possible. DVD extras include: Spanish and English commentary tracks by Carlos Baez, Multiple Image Camera Data and Lighting Diagrams for each setup, Lightroom presets, Exclusive online assignment content to win free PhotographyMentor.com memberships and merchandise. “See The Light” is the definitive Lighting DVD available today…. Reserve your copy soon, as we expect the first run of this DVD to sell out quickly.

Aperture Intensive DVD  With Sara France with over 15 years of experience Click Here to Watch Trailer

Sara France: Exceptional Photographer, Decisive Businesswoman, and Technical Wonder…. Sara’s images ship with Apple Aperture 2 software, Apple Regularly commissions her work, all while she maintains a business and regularly shoots weddings. Apple sends Sara around the world to train photographers at using Aperture 2, and now it’s your turn. In this two disk DVD set, Sara takes you through Aperture 2 from start to finish. With a running time of 3 Hours plus, this Apple Aperture 2 Work flow DVD is a Must Have for ANY photographer looking to streamline their work flow. And if you don’t own Aperture 2, you may want to see what you’re missing…. The training will cover – setting your workspace up and getting ready to import your first event – Metadata – Work flow from start to finish – Adjustments – Book Design – Outputting to Vendors – key working – Traveling with your images and Aperture Projects – Plus a ton of extras like Adjustment Presets, sample projects and more

If the cake is not what you envisioned, you will soon forget and put it behind you. If your pictures are terrible however you will spend the rest of your life looking at your disappointing images reminded of your bad photographer. When planning a destination wedding you might want to consider bringing your favorite photographer to ensure your pictures are perfect. This way you control one of the most important vendors you will hire for your wedding.

Finding a great photographer is a lot easier today with the help of the web. Most photographers these days have a website and this is a great place to begin your search. The Internet is a great way to search for a photographer, whether you want to find a photographer close to home or across the world.  With most everything done on the web these days you just need to find the right person for you.

Bringing along a photographer means you will have to pay for that person or persons travel expenses, however the additional extra cost is usually minimal when you consider all the money you will be saving not having to feed the hundreds of guests who would have shown up if you were to marry closer to home. This reason alone is why most couples opt for a destination wedding in the first place.

If you do choose to bring the photographer of your dreams, here are some of the expenses you will be responsible to pay.

1. Airfare to and from your destination.
2. Hotel accommodations during their stay.
3. Airport transportation to and from on both ends or a rent a car.
4. A per diem each day, multiplied by the number of days per person. A per diem is generally used for food, but also covers expenses such as tipping, taxis, and other unexpected expenses while traveling.
5. Some photographers might even charge an additional fee for a weekend buyout. This would make up for lost revenue when the photographer is out of town and can’t make it home for a possible Sunday event.
6. Travel time is also sometimes charged. This is a fee charged for the time it takes

To get from location to the other, or lost billable time.

Of course travel fees will vary from photographer to photographer, and how far and where your wedding will take place. One thing you might ask your photographer for in return for you paying for his travel, that he doesn’t charge you to shoot your rehearsal dinner and maybe even Sunday brunch, especially if he or she charges you a weekend buy out fee. Having your photographer shoot rehearsal dinner is a great opportunity for him to get to know all the members of your families and get to meet your guests ahead of time. It makes a huge difference when everybody in familiar and comfortable with the photographer.

Lets say your wedding in going to be held on a Saturday, have your photographer arrive on Thursday in order to give them plenty of time to arrive scout your location, get settled, and possible adjusted to a new time zone. Then he or she can be ready to shoot the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner on Friday night, then Saturdays wedding. The photographer can choose to fly home Sunday or leave on Monday giving them a brief rest and or mini vacation after a long weekend. Tip if your wedding will take place Monday through Thursday you might be able to negotiate a better rate since most wedding photographers busy days are Friday thru Sunday and a lot of destination weddings take place during the week.

You should pay for the first three nights and the fourth night is optional but a nice gesture of appreciation for a job well done. If your wedding happens to be out of the country or the photographer has to fly more than 8 hours to reach your wedding, you should pay for five nights minimum, giving them enough time to arrive and adjust to the new time zone fully rested and ready to impress you with their creative abilities.

Bringing along the photographer of your choice will be the best decision you will make when it comes to your wedding. It’s a decision you will cherish for the rest of your life. By hiring your favorite photographer you control who is photographing your wedding and the quality and style of their work, and most importantly you get to choose a person who you actually like and feel comfortable with.

Your images can be placed online so  you and your family and friends can view as well as purchase images. Your photographer can also put your albums designs online for approval making the whole process simple and painless.

Bringing a photographer might cost you a little more than you planned, but in a year I guarantee the extra money you spent won’t be missed.  However if in the end you hate your wedding pictures you will spend the rest of your life regretting  your decision and wishing you would have spent the money.

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The second key to a great photographic experience is getting your family and friends to the right location and on time, then getting the key players to stay around and not wander off while waiting for their turn in front of the lens. From a photographer’s perspective, if everyone showed up on time and stayed in the area where pictures are being taking without wondering off, family portraits would be much faster and a lot less frustrating, especially for the bride and groom.

Stay on Time

The best way to make this concept a reality is by communicating with your families ahead of time.  You must make the time and extra effort to let each person know where and when they need to be.  If you have people in your family or bridal party who are notorious for being late, it’s a good idea to hedge a bit about the time they need to arrive. Depending on how late they run behind, it would be a good idea to have them arrive at least one half hour before they really need to be there.

Place a phone call or write a personal note to each person or family member you would like to be included in your wedding portraits.  Let them know how special they are to you and how much it would mean if they would be in a picture with you.  Express to them how imperative it is that they arrive on time and not to wonder off, until they are excused. Communicate to them that being on time and staying around helps to make family pictures a pleasure and run more efficiently.  By taking the time to call or write each person, letting them know how important they are, people will make more of an effort to be on time, as opposed to telling them at the last minute, you need to be here for pictures tomorrow at three.  Everyone likes to feel special and most of the time people will go out of their way when they do. Use  the rehearsal dinner as a time to remind them once more.

Your wedding pictures are usually not a priority to anyone other than you and your parents; everyone else is there for a party. We all have friends and family members who are notoriously late, you can bet your wedding day will be no different.  A little time embellishment here really works wonders.

Getting great wedding images is not just the responsibility of your photographer.  There are several factors that determine the outcome of your images.  Clear communication between you and your photographer and family members and other vendors, is a great start.  Be on time; nothing hampers creativity more than lack of time.  When a bride runs late, the photographer can only work with the time he/she is given.

Most importantly, have the time of your life at your wedding.  Once your day arrives, let everything go and have fun.  Take in every moment and feel and express every emotion as it comes.  A great photographer can see and capture emotion, but even the best photographer can’t get you to fake it.

Smile….

Robert Evans

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The Power to Overcoming your Fear

Fear  = Immobilization

Fortitude = Resolution

Action = Proliferation

Tenacity = Determination

Progress = Realization

Consistency =  Perfection

Accomplishment = Satisfaction

Success = Domination

Courage = Motion

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Why not, with most of your family and college friends coming in from out of state anyway, does it matter to where they fly?  You can have your destination wedding right in your backyard that is easy for you to plan and less expensive for your local friends than a typical destination wedding.  Having saved the cost of airfaire, your local guests can get rooms for the weekend and relax and enjoy the irresistibly seductive resort hotel and spa that is the St. Regis Monarch Beach.

Last year a couple hired me not only as their wedding photographer, but as a historian for their entire weekend of activities which included a Margarita-themed welcome party, rehearsal dinner, golf day, wedding, and brunch.  As a local Orange County wedding photographer, the family came in to meet with me and we had the opportunity to make a connection prior to the wedding weekend.  This pre-wedding meeting and interview is usually not an option when you are hiring vendors from far away.  I have shot many a wedding where I was hired over the phone, with the couple viewing my images and making a decision to hire me from my website and speaking to me by phone, but it is always a pleasure to get to meet my couples face-to-face ahead of time.  One other nice perk to hiring a local photographer for your stay-at-home destination wedding is the chance to do an engagement session a few months prior to the wedding day.  The engagement session is a chance for the couple and me to familiarize ourselves with one another – just one less thing to do on the wedding day!

As you can see from the their wedding pictures it was an amazing weekend. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed themselves because everyone stayed at the St. Regis without having to worry about driving to the different events. Imagine going on vacation with 200 of your closest family and friends, what a blast it would be and it was apparent the whole weekend, everyone had such a great time. The wedding took place over  Memorial Day Weekend so the guests enjoyed three to four days of  Orange County beach weather and fresh air, nothing like 81 degrees with a light ocean breeze to make you take in a deep breath an exhale the stress away.

If  your an Orange County Resident or live in Southern California the St. Regis Hotel Monarch Beach is the perfect place for your local destination wedding. Why spend extra money on flying some place far away when you can head to Orange County, one hour from Los Angeles and San Diego while enjoying some of the best weather and scenery in the world. If you do live far away, you just may want to consider making the trip to the Dane Point Coastline and check out the St. Regis. If your getting married and looking for one of the best wedding photographers in Orange County, well I think you are in the right place.    I look forward to meeting you.

Two of my favorite Orange County wedding vendors who help to make my job and my images the best that they can be, Square Root Designs who does the most amazing flora designs you will ever see, make sure you watch your guests mouths drop as they enter your room. My next must is your event coordinator and designer Kathleen Whittle Cover from To Love and To Cherish who you will take the stress of the planning from you and make your wedding perfect from beginning to end.

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St. Regis – Monarch Beach

One Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point, CA 92629

t. 949-234-3200
f. 949-234-3201

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I choose where I sit

To lead a life in which we are inspired and can inspire, our hearts have to be alive, filled with passion and enthusiasm. To achieve that we need the courage to Live True to Ourselves. To live true to ourselves we need the strength of mind not to be swayed by our environment or to be obsessed with vanity and superficial appearances. Rather than imitating or coping others, we need the conviction to be able to think for ourselves and to take action from our own sense of creativity and responsibility.

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Photographing the wedding for Marissa & Zack was such a pleasure.  Being part of the wedding day was an absolute  joy, to be included in such a special day in someone’s life is always a gift. To see images and get more details from the wedding click on this link:  http://www.vogue.com/voguedaily/2009/12/the-bride-wore-snowflakes/ and head over to the Vogue.com blog where Marissa & Zack have  exclusively shared the details of the wedding day with Vogue.com Rumor has it that more images may be published in an upcoming issue of  Vogue Magazine, so keep an eyes on your local news stand.

Marissa Mayer

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