Yesterday, the delightful Danielle and Tommy came down from Monterey for their engagement session. It was so much fun getting to know this super-cute couple and hearing all about their plans for the Big Day! Here are a couple of my favorite images from the session -
To Danielle and Tommy: Thanks for a great afternoon! Can't wait for the Big Day!
delightfully,
Chenin
delightfully,
Chenin
candice brooke said:
Chenin why are you soooo cool. I love this post it is sooo cute.
(11.25.08 @ 02:54 PM)
Jackie L. said:
I love Balboa! What a cute couple!
(11.25.08 @ 05:07 PM)
Abra said:
What an incredibly sweet couple. You can just feel the love...as cheesy as that sounds.
(11.25.08 @ 09:16 PM)
Sugar Plum said:
I love the backgrounds and use of color.. stunning!
(12.02.08 @ 11:57 AM)
Kellan said:
This is where I wish I could transplant part of CA to VA. Balboa is so awesome, the colors are fantastic. This is such a sweet set.
(12.03.08 @ 08:11 PM)
Cassidy said:
Hey Chenin, I love all your work and am a big fan :) Anyways, I was just asking a dumb question but very necessary.... How do you get your images so large when posted? What size or way do you save them in Photoshop? Thanks so much!
Cassidy
(12.11.08 @ 09:24 AM)
Michelle Guzman said:
What a fun location!!!
(01.05.09 @ 08:41 AM)
Dominoe Imus said:
You have such a talent for getting people to be relaxed around you, it is so obvious just looking at your images that all your clients had a great time doing the shoot. It's great to see!
(01.05.09 @ 09:58 AM)
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On Saturday, I shot Melissa and Van's very large, very fun wedding. With a guest list of 750 people, I definitely had my work cut out for me. But Melissa and Van, with their wonderful warm personalities, still managed to make the wedding seem personal and intimate. It was a lovely day for a great couple and I was so happy to be a part of it!
The shoes -
The shoes -
I loved Melissa's Chinese dress -
The happy couple, seeing each other for the first time -
A little prayer, right before the ceremony -
After the ceremony, we headed to Chinatown for some portraits of the newlyweds -
And a couple shots from their very cute first dance -
To Melissa and Van: Enjoy Tahiti!
delightfully,
Chenin
delightfully,
Chenin
melissa said:
hey! we're back. great shots :) thanks chenin, it was a delightful day!
(12.01.08 @ 11:02 AM)
Robert said:
I like the black and white. Melissa is the winner!
(12.08.08 @ 08:13 AM)
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Every once in a while I like to share an album on my blog. My amazing bookbinder, Finao,
recently started to offer 20x8 panoramic albums. That's 20 inches
wide, by 8 inches high when the book is closed and a full 16x20 print
when it is open! I thought it sounded like a cool challenge and the
amazing Patrick and Jen were nice enough to indulge me and allow me to
switch the album in their package for this very interesting form-factor.
It was a very difficult challenge to design this book, but I think it's so unusual that I wanted to share it with you all! To see the complete album, click here!
It was a very difficult challenge to design this book, but I think it's so unusual that I wanted to share it with you all! To see the complete album, click here!
delightfully,
Chenin
Chenin
Amy said:
Oh my goodness. Beautiful wedding. Beautiful pictures. Beautiful couple. That bride has the most gorgeous eyes ever. I love it!
(11.21.08 @ 12:00 PM)
Muriel Jordan said:
What an awesome couple, with an awesome location. Perfect for your album testing! Lovely.
(11.21.08 @ 12:38 PM)
chris jenkins said:
gorgeous wedding and stunning album - love the cool format. i think you did an amazing job with the design.
(11.21.08 @ 01:00 PM)
Jo-Anne Kyle said:
Stunning. Stunning. Simply stunning. Oh, did I mention, I think the photos are stunning.
Beautiful layout, as well.
(11.21.08 @ 01:00 PM)
robert said:
Chenin ... what a timeless beauty this album is -- I'm sure it will be treasured for generations to come. It's so nice to see a couple with some personal style; and it's especially nice to see how you captured it so perfectly!
(11.21.08 @ 01:20 PM)
erin said:
Out of all the blogs I read, this is hands down my very favorite wedding of the year. Such depth and soul. Beautifully shot.
(11.21.08 @ 01:21 PM)
dominique said:
Beautiful...I would love to work with a wedding such as this....the colors of the brick and greenery are so yummy! I especially love the song that plays along with the slideshow...would you share what it is?
(11.21.08 @ 05:29 PM)
Marc said:
You are an excellent photography and the photos are delightful. I understand the design challenges you faced with the new panoramic 20x8 album layout, however, your layouts could use a bit more designer touches to give it a more polished look which would make your photos pop even more than they do.
(11.22.08 @ 02:05 AM)
deB perry said:
Chenin...I don't think this album needs ANY improvements....IT ROCKS. It's classic, timeless and beautiful as well as the song that accompanies it. Unlike Marc, I feel that any other 'designer touches' would be distracting. It takes an artists eye, which you clearly employ, to allow negative and positive space to empasize the beauty of the subjects, their color and visual texture. Thanks for sharing!
(11.22.08 @ 02:12 PM)
Heather Espa said:
This is just beautiful! The layouts are really unique -- I love the way you spaced each of the images.
(11.22.08 @ 09:25 PM)
Erik Miguel said:
Amazing album design with amazing pictures - seriously really great album!
(11.22.08 @ 10:02 PM)
chris said:
I've been dying to shoot a wedding at marvimon house, you killed this. what a gorgeous couple and I love your use of tilt shift, so classic!
(11.23.08 @ 10:08 PM)
Ashley said:
Love, love, love this album! Everything about it. The layout, the location, the adorable bride and groom! It looks amazing.
(11.24.08 @ 04:57 PM)
Cindy said:
Wow! I LOVE it! My favorite is of the bride with the black background. Could have been taken in any time era. Beautiful!
(11.25.08 @ 10:38 AM)
Kirstie said:
This is absolutely gorgeous!!! I especially love the big portrait of the stunning bride against the black. You were obviously very connected to and inspired by this wedding and it shows in your elegant work. This is an album that will always be classic and beautiful. What an heirloom for the couple. Just gorgeous, thank you for sharing. Love the way you present your work as well the gallery is fantastic.
(11.26.08 @ 08:10 PM)
Shelly Edwards said:
Wow, I can see why you are rated amongst the best!!! You put such patient detail into each picture and yet you cover so many weddings! Amazing! Keep up the fabulous job :-) I love using your actions :-)
(12.05.08 @ 07:17 PM)
britney said:
it's a beautiful album, chenin! but where did you find the bathtub at marvimon? I didn't see that there!
(12.11.08 @ 09:49 AM)
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I am so excited to announce that my brand new website is live and ready for your viewing enjoyment! CHECK IT OUT RIGHT HERE!
Special thanks to the awesome team at Into the Darkroom for designing this site from the ground up (literally!) I sent them a horrible iPhone photo and a crazy list of things that make me smile and they were able to design a site that is a perfect reflection of me and my work. I highly recommend them to anyone!
As you peruse the site, be sure to check out the galleries, full of brand new work, as well as the fun "hidden" content, courtesy of my bird friend, Wrigley.
delightfully,
Chenin
Special thanks to the awesome team at Into the Darkroom for designing this site from the ground up (literally!) I sent them a horrible iPhone photo and a crazy list of things that make me smile and they were able to design a site that is a perfect reflection of me and my work. I highly recommend them to anyone!
As you peruse the site, be sure to check out the galleries, full of brand new work, as well as the fun "hidden" content, courtesy of my bird friend, Wrigley.
delightfully,
Chenin
mary said:
ahhh super delightful :) love the 'fabric' swatches, that's what I call them anyway. the watering can, neato idea! looove your branding & ITDR rocks!!
(11.14.08 @ 04:34 PM)
Kristin Rogers said:
Okay, that is the best web site ever. For reals. I love it.
(11.14.08 @ 06:27 PM)
Tira J said:
Hi Chenin. I love it! The watering can is sweet. Sorry I couldn't make it to the Finao event this week. Hope we can meet another time.
(11.14.08 @ 06:44 PM)
robert said:
congrats Chenin ... love the new site really fun navigating around ... that darn bird keeps getting away though! ... lol
(11.14.08 @ 08:54 PM)
Kelly Aguilar said:
What a fun site!! You have raised the bar yet again - well done!
(11.15.08 @ 08:03 AM)
joyful weddings and events said:
Oh my goodness! I am in love with it Chenin! I would like to frame it and put it on my wall. Absolutely adorable!
(11.15.08 @ 12:01 PM)
Kelley Lee Gin said:
Hi Chenin, Congratulations on the new site. It looks lovely. I can't wait to see the you, Doug, and the new bundle of joy!
(11.15.08 @ 01:30 PM)
Lanne said:
That is hands down the most fabulously creative, personal and coooooolest website ever. Nothing I have seen comes close. Whatever that cost was money well spent - it is perfection. I spent far too long clicking on the bird ;) and because the site was so cool I don't mind admitting that. Completely rocked - just like everything else you guys do! btw... image 3 in gallery 1.. is the BEST speech photo ..ever.
(11.15.08 @ 11:54 PM)
chris said:
LOVEIT, well done!
(11.16.08 @ 06:26 PM)
shannon montez said:
SO AWESOME! Such a gorgeous, original, fun website. Best website ever. :)
(11.16.08 @ 10:53 PM)
beth said:
Beautiful...creative...unique....awesome!!! Just wanted to say hello and I love following your work. Way to stand out!!
(11.17.08 @ 02:17 AM)
Lawrence @ Furious Photographers said:
Love the new site! I like how it "grows" :)
(11.17.08 @ 04:20 PM)
linda long said:
Love the new site-- incredibly fun and unique! Way to set your brand as just those things!
(11.17.08 @ 05:19 PM)
Alicia Candelora said:
Having difficulty contacting you through the page. Says "Grumpy servers says: fill out highlighted fields". All fields are filled out. Suggestions?
(11.18.08 @ 10:11 AM)
CReid said:
Hey Chenin
I love the web site and addicted to the bouncing bird!!! Another great project from ITDR. I've been working with them on another project and throughly impressed. I can't wait to see what they do with my project. And I can't wait to see more from you and Doug. Thanks inspiring us photographers.
Regards,
Carl
(11.21.08 @ 01:40 AM)
Jenn Best said:
I LOVE IT!!! IT's so whimsical! I love looking at the site even without the pictures ;) Great job Chenin!
(11.23.08 @ 10:46 PM)
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On Saturday, I had the pleasure of shooting Netta and Geoff's wedding in La Quinta. Netta and Geoff are a very cool couple - totally laid back, madly in love and free-spirited. It was an absolute pleasure to shoot for them! The wonderful Cathy and Dory, of Celebrations of Joy, saw that every detail was just perfect for this super-cute couple.
I had a few minutes to shoot Netta putting on the finishing touches -
I had a few minutes to shoot Netta putting on the finishing touches -
We shot a couple of portraits of the lovely couple before their ceremony -
The Ketubah signing -
Netta, walking down the aisle with her mom and dad -
After the ceremony, I was able to squeeze in a few last shots of the newleyweds -
Netta and Geoff are huge animal lovers (one of the many things we have in common!) and they wanted to incorporate that into their wedding. I was totally floored when I saw these super-unique centerpieces -
And a couple of shots of their party -
To Netta and Geoff: Thank you for a wonderful day! You are a perfect match and it was a pleasure to capture your beautiful wedding!
delightfully,
Chenin
delightfully,
Chenin
Amy said:
Hi Chenin! My names Amy, from NC. I looooove your pictures. I'm not a photographer but I do take a million and one pictures a day of my 2 year old son :) I'm putting eveything I own on eBay so I can buy the TRA's. One day! I have a link to your site on my blog. It's an easy way for me to keep track of the places I frequently visit. I hope that's ok with you. Again, your work is awesome!
(11.11.08 @ 07:46 PM)
rachel said:
Wow, those centerpieces are unlike anything I've ever seen. Pretty neat-O!! =)
(11.18.08 @ 06:52 AM)
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