Results tagged “Beach Portraits” from MNP Blog

September 23, 2009

Sunday I shot Patti and Ji's intimate rooftop wedding at the amazing L'Auberge Del Mar. They're from Maryland so this was a destination wedding for them. About 40 of their closest friends and family made the trek with them. I think if I were doing it all over again I'd have something about that size. It was perfect. The day was coordinated by one of my new favorite people, Merilee Hennings, of Ever After Events. Merilee and her assistant, Alesha, were so helpful and wonderful to work with and made the day go so smoothly!

A couple details from the super swank L'Auberge.

I love how on your wedding day people do things for you that they never would otherwise... like putting on your suspenders, shoes, jewelery. :)

I LOVE the lobby at L'Auberge!

The ceremony site was so incredible... maybe the best lighting I've ever had during a ceremony.

Seriously. Look at these images under the chuppah. I need to bring that thing everywhere. Its like a softbox.

After the ceremony we headed down to a park for some images and then down to the beach. You can't come all the way to California for your wedding and not hit the beach for a little bit!

A few reception details.

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[September 23, 2009] kristin @ The Treasured Petal said:

You are the king of capturing all the details! I can't WAIT to work with you this Saturday at Kelsey's wedding. It's going to be unreal!

[September 24, 2009] Jane Hasty said:

WOW! Wish I knew you when I got married! Love the detail work!

[September 24, 2009] Araxi said:

So beautiful and so elegant! I can definitely see why you would want to take the chuppah everywhere!

[September 24, 2009] Bill Blakey said:

Great shots. Looks like it was fantastic day. Great to talk with you the other day.

[September 24, 2009] Larry said:

Awesome work! I love the lighting...perfect!

[September 24, 2009] Ian Andrew said:

Wow! These are great shots! I love the details. Nice works!

[September 24, 2009] Jeff Norwood said:

So what is the difference between a...nevermind.

[September 24, 2009] merilee said:

Michael- You did such an incredible job shooting this wedding! Thank you for showing off all that we did! I can't wait to work with you again!

[September 24, 2009] andrea blair said:

what beautiful imagery to go along with a beautiful day!!

[September 25, 2009] Ji said:

Awesome pics Michael! I especially appreciate the "touch-up" on my skin and the detail shots. LOVE the grand entrance (walking up stairs) shot. Can't wait for the rest.

[September 25, 2009] Brian Fletcher said:

Great stuff as always, Michael. Absolutely phenomenal stuff!

[September 27, 2009] Patti said:

I love the pictures. You are amazing, Michael!

[September 29, 2009] Amy Russell said:

Absolutely exquisite work, Michael.

[September 29, 2009] Clark Lara II said:

Great shots, what a cute couple!

[October 1, 2009] JEAN OLUMBA said:

I REALLY LOVE THESE PICTURES....... THE TRUE MOMENT WERE CAPTURED FOREVER. MAY THIS LOVELY COUPLE LAST FOREVER.

[October 1, 2009] Alissa Ferullo said:

Wow, these are stunning! I got to meet you from a distance at Jessica's workshop, but never actually introduced myself unfortunately; I have pictures of you though! lol. Anyway, just wanted to say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE your work - you are insanely talented!!!

[October 2, 2009] Cathy and David Photographers said:

This post proves why you're still one of my top ten fav photographers. :)

[October 12, 2009] ajira said:

Superb work! The wedding looks delightful and your images are even more so. I adore the shot with the bride's veil floating around her... so lively and dreamy! The one of the bride and groom heading down to the beach together is wonderful as well... so full of promise. Well done mate, well done!

[October 13, 2009] Adam Sitcoscy said:

This is beautiful! Funny, I just shot a wedding here a little while ago.

[October 16, 2009] Kyle Richter said:

Love all the details shoots!! Great work!!

[October 19, 2009] todd pellowe said:

ballin' details. love the guy's flower.

[October 20, 2009] KARL Bratby said:

Awesome you have such greta details in the US.

[October 22, 2009] Sherry said:

Wow!! Gorgeous photos. You're right, the lighting for the ceremony is PERFECT!!! (And I love the beach shots!)

[October 23, 2009] J.Vallecorsa said:

I'm such a sucker for the detail shots, and you captured them perfectly! I love the sequence of them both getting ready. Very nice job!

[October 25, 2009] Irene Frankhouse said:

Wow!! Really stunning work!

[October 28, 2009] Jory Cordy said:

DUDE!!! That shoe shot is siick. If you had to choose a pair of Zuriick shoes which ones would you pick?

[November 1, 2009] Maximilian Motel said:

Beautiful pictures. Especially the detail shots are killer! xD

[November 7, 2009] ProImage Weddings said:

Very classy, sharp, beautiful work!

[January 12, 2010] Jerry- Chicago Wedding Photographer said:

Great collage at the end!

[February 3, 2010] Robert J. Trenske said:

What an amazing venue and the details are really out of this world gorgeous!

Laguna Beach Engagement Photgraphy

July 22, 2009

I met these guys out in Laguna Beach and had a blast. They were so easy to shoot. Kelsey got us into the Irvine Cove private beach and it was so great to get to shoot in Laguna and not have to battle the throngs of people.

Another reason I'm excited today is BlogStomp has FINALLY released their new product! Its seriously the best thing to happen to blogging since... I don't know... the internet? I've been able to be a beta tester for them and I can't tell you how much time it has saved me over the past few months. For those that don't know its an action set that makes it AMAZINGLY fast and easy to resize, sharpen, brand (add your logo) and save your images for web. It is seriously just one or two clicks from a full size image to the finished, saved, blog ready image.

Go get you some!

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[July 22, 2009] Morgan Taylor said:

Wow Blog stomp is rad!!! The photo's are rad to! Haha Great stuff man!

[July 22, 2009] STEELMAN said:

LOVIN IT! Great shots bro. Gotta love that SoCal sunshine. :)

[July 22, 2009] STEELMAN said:

LOVIN IT! Great shots bro. Gotta love that SoCal sunshine. :)

Craig and Chip

July 7, 2009

A few weeks ago a couple of friends came out to visit, Craig and Chip from Studio563 in Houston. One of the nights they were here we went out to Laguna Beach to shoot for fun. I totally forgot about these images and recently sent a bunch of film to get processed and got these back. I never get over how amazing film looks. The color and skin tones just blow my mind, and the depth of field you get shooting medium format is just incredible.

Craig and Chip also have a new product about to be release called BlogStomp. Its a super easy way to get your images branded and blog ready. It's saved me hours and hours. It's amazing. Go follow them on twitter and be the first to find out when it's released.

Here are my boys Craig and Chip!

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