We did an extra special engagement session for Kim and Sal last week on the UCLA campus, where they met. Kim has a real passion for photography, which is always nice, and they both gave us a lot of creative freedom. There are way too many awesome shots to post, but here are some of my favorites.
Some sweet light -
Doug using his tilt-shift to its fullest -
Kim and Sal told us that they used to eat lunch from these vending machines, and so we had to find a way to incorporate them into the session -
Sometimes digging in the garbage is worth it -
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And one more -
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Last week we had a great time shooting for Katy and Mike and their adorable dog, Hawkeye. Katy and Mike were nice enough to let us do whatever we wanted, which is my favorite way to shoot! Here’s what we saw….
Can’t wait ’til the wedding, guys! -Chenin
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Doug and Chenin,
My husband and I are huge fans. Your work constantly blows our minds and we are amazed at how gripping your images are. I just couldn’t help myself, I had to leave a message. I know if we meet you both in person we’d be star-struck… lame, I know… but for serious we think your work is highly cravable and crazy delicious! -
ditto on the crazy delicious! these shots are fab. that pink house is killer!
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Love the killer purple house…..great action shots, love the motion!
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these are fantastic. LOVING the 1st three! -c
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these look like so much fun
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The pictures are so beautiful. I bought your actions and I would love to know which ones did you use for these pictures they are so bright and pretty. I have your blog on my favorites and I like to come and check out your work. You both ROCK!
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your guys pics are quite fantasmic! but my shot of the house is better… hahahha
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Brilliant series guys! Absolutely stunning.
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Last Saturday, Jenny and Kevin tied the knot at St. Catherine’s of Siena Church in Laguna Beach, followed by a rockin’ reception at Shady Canyon Golf Club in Irvine. I was really looking forward to their wedding, since it’s the big kick-off for our 2007 season! Not to mention they’re both pretty easy on the eyes….
The beautiful bride -
A little limo action -
The rings -
I think there is something really classic about this shot of Jenny walking up the aisle with her dad -
A little detail from the ceremony -
I just love this shot that Doug got of Jenny and Kevin walking back down the aisle! -
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A couple of details from their reception -
And their first dance (p.s. I love when the bride and groom choose to have the bridal party stand on the dance floor during their first dance – it’s so much more interesting then the band!)-
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While I shot the guests dancing, Doug set up a mini-photo booth and took character portraits of guests on their way to the bar. I think he did an awesome job capturing some fun moments for Jenny and Kevin to enjoy later!
Congrats and enjoy your honeymoon! -Chenin
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Okay. So all the pictures are as fabulous as usual, but that photobooth idea is just killer…SO amazing!! I loooove it!!
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sam’s folks were at this wedding. i was half-hoping to see a candid shot w/ them in the background! i love love love the photobooth pics.
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Photobooth pics are awesome! Great job at eliciting such fabulous portraits. These should be a photo spread in Vogue or Vanity Fair.
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i love that dude with the cake in the photobooth!
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Mini photo booth = best.idea.ever!
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What a fun way to capture the guests at a wedding. I’m so jealous that I don’t have something like this in my wedding album. Keep up the great work!
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Man those booth pics kick some serious butt!
Some real standouts:
Guy holding all the booze
Cake dude
Cigar man
Coffee drinker
Old couple
Cheers girl
Chick eating something out of a bag
Preggo
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it’s been said before, but bears repeating…while the wedding shots are incredible, the photobooth absolutely rocks! any clues as to the set up?
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AWESOME shots. Love the wedding shots..but the photo booth ones are brilliant! LOVE that! Thanks for sharing.
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Love, love, love, the photo booth action!! So innovative. Yeah, care to share your set-up? You guys are continually raising the bar.
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You guys amaze me every time.
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Gosh, you guys are too cool. These are all so fab. The BG under the tree, love it. The reception photos… Mark totally nailed where these need to be. Great!
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i’m totally in love with the photobooth pictures! how did you guys set it up and elicit such fun responses from people?
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hey guys,
LOVE the SX-70 shot…beautiful! And Doug, what a killer idea for the mini photobooth-just rockin’ a flash and a tripod?? And the photobooth images? I can help but think those are going to make them laugh so much! -
a home made photo booth? I LOVE IT!!!
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…LOVE the photobooth shots, SO FUN!!!
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I love the father and bride shot. Very classic indeed. I so want to try the photo booth idea. Maybe I’ll try it on my dogs first. Have them chase a ball back and forth in front of the camera. I don’t know if you remember meeting me in Vegas, but i’m ejoyed meeting you. I think honestly I only met Chenin. So maybe another time Doug. I enjoyed your talk about the “rules” policy. You both did a wonderful job. I love how well you two work together.
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these are amazing… just beautiful…
someday…i hope i can take photographs like this.
great job!
the photobooth is fantastic, by the way…
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You both have amazing talent!!
I came across your blog just recently and now have it bookmarked.
Love this wedding, especially the photobooth shots.
You make my work look like crap.
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i love the ring shots you do, they’re always so creative, and very beautiful.
The pics look awesome. We had a great time with you guys!
Kim
Love the tilt-shift one! Those are such fun lenses.
Wow. What i love MOST about the last shot is that the shadows look like two little kids! Kinda fulfills the whole little girl getting her beau fantasy!
these are incredible! wow…
you all are amazing.
love all the shots-
not your typical shoot…which is great.
curious- what lens[es] did you use on the 2nd and last photos?
so good!
How sad is it that I know exactly where those machines are?
hey man, this is my 1st post to your blog, and 1st visit, love it, and i really love the shots of this shoot, esp the one of the bride sitting on the steps, sick stuff bro!