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September 16, 2009

Last month I shot Terry and Bernice's wedding at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. That place is so amazing. I think I could shoot there every weekend and be happy... at least for a few months.

I shot some film that day and recently got it back from the lab and wanted to share it. There's nothing like medium format Fuji Pro400h. Love it..

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[September 16, 2009] andrea blair said:

I adore these, so very lovely!

[September 17, 2009] connieMchung said:

these are gorgeous. the colors are absolutely beautiful.

[September 17, 2009] Edmund Prieto said:

Great job man, these look amazing!

[September 27, 2009] Chelsey said:

Love these pictures! You really captured the feeling of the day!

[September 30, 2009] Mary Kate Walton said:

Bernice- you look so happy. What a beautiful bride you made! May God grant you many years of happiness together and send you many blessings!

[October 22, 2009] Monika manowska said:

Hello... I found your blog on Beckers :-) ... and I wanted to say, I love your work... especially this film session, wow the colors are amazing... Lots of hugs from Spain... :-)

[November 19, 2009] katealtmix said:

i am in LOVE with your portraits. you always nail them and they're so clean and crisp!

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.

SWEET POLAROID GOODNESS

May 2, 2009

I woke up super early and couldn't get back to sleep so I hopped in the car with my Contax 645 and newly acquired Polaroid back and went out to shoot a little. I love how cool these images are and there's absolutely nothing done to them. They're cool without even trying... dust, scratches, smears and all.

My next purchase is definitely a HOLGAROID.

I saved my favorite for last!

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[May 2, 2009] ken kienow said:

amazing - i've never been able to find a polaroid that will apply my watermark. lucky! ;)

[May 2, 2009] Amy Coffey said:

These are pretty flippin' cool, Norwood! You should have taken Makenzie with you. I can picture her in these shots lookin' all cute & vintage!

[May 2, 2009] Jeffrey Neal said:

Love them! I so love the look of polaroid! Can not wait to see more.

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