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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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Newport Beach Engagement Photography

May 14, 2009

I met Lauren and Kyle a couple of weeks ago to shoot their engagement images and had the best time hanging with them for a couple of hours. Lauren is an awesome wedding coordinator so I can't wait for their wedding next month at the beautiful Richard Nixon Library. Should be amazing!

Here are a few from their session... a few film and a few digital. Can you tell which is which?

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[May 14, 2009] Jeffrey Neal said:

Great stuff! The first three are film!

[May 14, 2009] Brandon Gresham said:

Awesome shots! If I had to guess, I'd say the two in the middle where he's in brown are the film frames. Crazy consistency though!

[May 14, 2009] amy boring said:

I am going with, 1, 4 and 5 are film. Honestly it's hard to tell though. Great images.

[May 14, 2009] Edmund Prieto said:

Great shots man, ok Im gonna say the first three are film and I'm pushing it but I'm gonna say the last one is film.

[May 14, 2009] Byron Carlson said:

Awesome! My guess is also, the first 3 are film due to the apparent dynamic attitude between the extreme tones. Nice work as always.

[May 19, 2009] imthiaz houseman said:

interesting...i'm thinking the first 3. amazing job!

[May 21, 2009] Kevin Le Vu said:

These images are spectacular Jasmine!!! You have always captured client's expressions wonderfully! Keep up the great work!

[May 24, 2009] Kat Hennessey said:

I have been following your blog for quite a while now, and was totally and awesomely surprised to see Lauren and Kyle on here! They are great friends of mine from my OC days, and you did an incredible job of their engagement pics! I love it and can't wait for the wedding!

[September 21, 2009] elizabeth archibong said:

great shots...love the simple composition and poses...they always seem to work best.

THREE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE

May 8, 2009

A couple of weeks ago my friend Matt was in town and he asked if I'd take a few pictures of him for his website. I of course said yes. Well, Jeff and Jessica came along too and so I ended up shooting each of them for a bit.

Here's Matt:

This one didn't make it on the blog because I think it's a great image, its on the blog because I think it's really funny. We were in these amazing fields with really cool, tall grass and I thought it would be cool for Matt to sit down. Turns out it doesn't look too masculine. Hey, all the ideas can't be winners.

Now for Jessica

She definitely knows how to work it for the camera. :)

Then Jeff jumped in and decided he wanted a piece of the action too.

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[May 8, 2009] Kate said:

Cuirous where this is in CA, it looks a lot like the sandhills of Nebraska! -Kate C

[May 8, 2009] ERIC COTTER said:

http://www.mnpblog.com/three_of_my_favorite_people/favpeople13.jpg GREAT SHOT. one of the best ive seen of her

[May 8, 2009] jessica claire said:

i LOVE you for making me and jeff (and matt) look so good. I can't wait for the real engagement!!! Hope you and Cyndie had a great trip to NYC and I look forward to not eating with you when we get back :) xoxoxo

[May 8, 2009] Holly said:

That Matt guy is HOT!! :) Great pictures Michael!

[May 8, 2009] jeret slack said:

CRAP!!! These are awesome love the colors and the processing... I am guessing film...:) Great job bro!

[May 9, 2009] Alicia Swedenborg said:

Oh, Jessica looks stunning! My favorite pic is the last one, so much looove! :) Awesome job, Michael. First time visiting your blog and I love your style - I'll be back!

[May 9, 2009] Emilie said:

WOW!! Great photos! Is your friend Matt single? LOL he's cute! ;) I love the photos of Jeff and Jessica. I'm a huge fan of Jessica's work and I discovered your work thanks to her blog. I've added your blog to my Google Reader and enjoy looking at your pics. Thanks! Emilie

[June 26, 2009] Karen (Mikols) Bonar said:

The 5th image of Jessica is simply STUNNING!!!!!

[July 30, 2009] tiasmith123 said:

Nice blog. Tia smith wow gold

Pasadena Engagement Photography

May 4, 2009

I just got the scans back from the film I shot at Michael and Wendy's engagement session in old town Pasadena. Man, they are beautiful. The color and skin tones of Fuji Pro 400 and 800 just blow me away. And the depth of field you get shooting medium format? There's nothing better.

Here are a couple of my favorites.

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[May 4, 2009] Jarrett said:

I love it. You just cant beat 120.

[May 4, 2009] Victor Huang said:

what medium format camera do you use?

[May 4, 2009] Pete Stewardson said:

Great stuff Michael, makes me want to go hunt out a film camera myself. :)

[May 4, 2009] Heidi Ryder said:

Wow. It's no wonder the film bug is so contagious...look at how good that looks! Can't wait to see more.

[May 5, 2009] sarah k chen said:

simply gorgeous. love your work so much and film suits your style so very perfectly. i'm looking forward to seeing more of it on your blog! and btw, thanks for the referrals you've been sending. :)

[May 5, 2009] angel swanson said:

stunning!!! beautiful couple to boot~

[May 5, 2009] Jeret Slack said:

They look awesome. I love that film look. Sarah is right it really fits your style.

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