Results tagged “Orange County Wedding Photography” from MNP Blog

July 1, 2010

I was going through a shoot from a couple of weeks ago tonight and thought I'd put a few images up. I had such a great time with Chu and Antonio. They're such a great couple and this is actually not the first time I've taken Chu's photo. I shot her sister's wedding a couple of years ago and she was a bridesmaid.

One of my favorite images ever came out of their "pre-wedding" "day after" session:

Enough about them though, back to Chu and Antonio... :)

Here are a few images from my time with them.

I love these ones on their beach cruisers!

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[July 2, 2010] Johnny 5 said:

So great to have you back! I've missed coming here to see your work! This shoot is sick. Love the cruisers!

[July 6, 2010] Lissette Q said:

So HAPPY you are back. I miss seeing your work. Hope you and your beautiful family are enjoying New York!

Orange County Engagement Photography

December 3, 2009

Last week I shot Kristin and Mike's engagement photos in the hills near my house. I love this place! Look at it! They were so fun and easy to shoot and the light was just incredible! I can't wait for their wedding next year at Rancho Las Lomas, one of my favorite venues!

Side note to photographers... Every time I think about blogging I get this pit in my stomach. I mean, I love blogging but it always takes soooo loooooong getting the images ready to post. It's not the processing of the images, its the resizing, sharpening, putting my logo on, saving a version for web and a full size version that I dread. Well a couple of months ago that changed. I found out about a product called Blogstomp that does all of these things with literally just a few clicks. I still probably don't blog enough but there's definitely one less excuse. Haha. If you're a photographer, or just a blogger that posts lots of pictures go check them out and get yourself an early Christmas present. They are AWESOME.

I'd go through and tell you about my favorites but I love them all.

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[December 3, 2009] ashley said:

Wow, these are really beautiful. Gorgeous couple! I love the interaction between them. So sweet.

[December 3, 2009] Stephanie Castillo said:

Beautiful work Michael! Fabulous lighting!! I too love them all :)

[December 3, 2009] Jenny haas said:

great job as always! LOVE your work ;) [and she has gorgeous hair!]

[December 3, 2009] Hayley said:

wow! you are amazing!

[December 3, 2009] Bri Stine said:

I'm so jealous of Ladera Ranch's backyard! Great shots... standard!

[December 3, 2009] Jane Hasty said:

gorgeous! i can fell the love! Sweet!

[December 3, 2009] tim tabailloux said:

I'm diggin the whole taking pics of local flora during a shoot... it really adds a lot to the feel of the shoot! nicely done sir!

[December 3, 2009] s h e r r y said:

These shots are LOVELY. They look so happy, and that's just fantastic! :)

[December 3, 2009] Kristin Johnson said:

Hey, that's me!!! Michael, thank you for capturing the essence of Mike and me. Especially appreciate the pic of the flower, you are what I like to call ... an artist. :)

[December 4, 2009] kristin @ The Treasured Petal said:

These are so adorable! Such a gorgeous couple. This will be yet ANOTHER wedding we are both a part of :0

[December 4, 2009] debb campbell said:

wow, you look like models...such lovely photos of a real and wonderful couple!

[December 4, 2009] marlin munoz said:

Love the emotion and your use of light and I agree, I love them all! Wonderful set of images!

[December 4, 2009] Rachael@ Charmed Beauty said:

Kristin, you look gorgeous! I'm so excited to be doing your hair and makeup for your wedding as well! Beautiful work Michael!

[December 5, 2009] Amy said:

Stunning work, as always. The light is exquisite!

[December 6, 2009] jeret slack said:

Man love this set... Awesome location.. You always find the best ones :)

[December 6, 2009] jenberry said:

simplicity of talent, intuition, beauty, knowledge, perfect light. as always a huge notch above ordinary, without the extra ordinary fake. love your work.

[December 9, 2009] Shari said:

This is absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to see the wedding!

[January 11, 2010] Olivia said:

Cute couple! I checked out BlogStomp. Thanks for sharing - looks pretty useful! :)

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

Love the colors in these shots!!

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

Glowing light... check, beautiful couple... check, incredible photo, definite check, love this session!!

[February 20, 2010] Xander Swanson said:

so as I browse through your blog, I find myself wondering - how does a photog get so many fashionable, great looking clients to take such great photos of...? awesome work!

L'Auberge Del Mar Wedding Photography

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!

Irvine Wedding Photography

September 2, 2009

I shot Michelle and Jack's awesome wedding a few weeks ago and I finally got some time to get it up on the blog. I love this couple. They were so great to work with and so in love... which always makes my job easy!

Here are a bunch of favorites from their wedding at Oak Creek Golf Club.

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[September 2, 2009] tim tabailloux said:

great stuff man... as usual - top notch! thanks for posting... keep it coming!

[September 3, 2009] Mali Workman said:

Beautiful images, Michael! I love your work!

[September 5, 2009] Jessica Pressley said:

Wowzers, these are beautiful!

[September 8, 2009] Brandon G. said:

The red doors and the details. Love 'em! Thank you for inspiring us to focus on the details!

[September 9, 2009] Drew Renner said:

Hey Mike, as always I love the pics. I was waiting for the post for a few weeks itching to see them. It was a blast working with you and Edmund!

[September 10, 2009] Jenny Sun said:

those location shots are stunning. LOVE em :)

[September 14, 2009] Eliza Lewis said:

I love your work. This wedding was especially stunning.

[September 20, 2009] Johnny Five said:

BOOOOOOM. That was the sound of you blowing it out of the water! You killed it on this one!

Park Prive Film Wedding Photography

June 2, 2009

I posted a few of the polaroids of this awesome wedding a few weeks ago but I just got the film back and wanted to post more.

Some of my favorite vendors worked on this wedding with me:

Venue: Park Prive

Coordinated by: Kelley Gin of Picture Perfect Events
Florals: Square Root
Videography: DV Artistry

All of this was shot on my Contax 645 with either Fuji Pro400H or Pro800Z film. There is nothing like the color from those films. I'll be posting the digital images in the next few days.

Onto the images.

I know I blogged a bunch of the bouquet but c'mon, look at it!

Her dress was a beautiful Paloma Blanca

Here's a little sneak peek of the reception details. Square Root has got some skills:

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[June 2, 2009] Benny Nill said:

Absolutely stunning! Great work!

[June 2, 2009] kristin Brancaleone - The Treasured Petal said:

Everything about this wedding, especially your gorgeous pics, makes me happy!!! Gotta love the flowers!

[June 2, 2009] Bethany said:

WOW Thats all this flowers girl can say :) Oh and wheres Mark and Michelle LOL

[June 2, 2009] Bethany said:

WOW Thats all this flowers girl can say :) Oh and wheres Mark and Michelle LOL

[June 3, 2009] michelle sidles said:

I love their shoes... their colors!!, the shot of him holding the bouquet! :) Very great shots!

WOODSHOP: A PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

May 1, 2009

Your favorite class in High School is back... minus the power tools and the creepy teacher missing 3 fingers.

Over the past months I've done a few private workshops with people from across the country. I haven't really advertised it but I've been getting so many emails about this lately I thought I'd go ahead and let you guys in on the info and open it up to everyone.

The workshops can cover anything you want... shooting, posing/directing clients, processing/photoshop, blogging, pricing, pricing for destination weddings, dealing with clients, wedding day time management... its totally up to you. We can sit and talk for the whole time or we can get outside and put your new knowledge to use in a shoot... again, its up to you.

These sessions will, for the most part, take place here in Orange County but if you're scared of flying or have a group or would just rather me come to you let me know and we can work out the travel.

Click here to register for WOODSHOP!

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[May 1, 2009] Phil said:

Sweet! Check you email!

[May 1, 2009] Kelsey said:

If we come to OC for the WOODSHOP can we be honorary members of the Ladera Social Club?!

[May 1, 2009] Michael Norwood said:

Hey Kelsey, I can't promise anything but I'll do my best to get a game together while you're here. :)

[May 3, 2009] At a Later date said:

a wood shop sounds nice will the jory cordy be there? this sounds good but I do want included in movie. If we dont find a better options I think '17 Again' would be best option. how long will "wood" experience last me? and how many questions will you have during the wood experience.

[May 3, 2009] FRED EGAN said:

I'd love to do breakfast. Is morning wood offered? A full day sounds dangerous. Should I consult my Dr. if it lasts more than 4 hours?

[June 10, 2009] amy little said:

Oooo, this sounds delightful. I need to staqrt saving.....

[May 27, 2010] Shawna Brinkley said:

you are cracking me up with your posts Michael! The style Me Pretty team loves you!