Wedding Whitney and Dave’s Wedding

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Happy 2010 to everyone… it has been a challenge to get new events posted to the blog. I am looking forward to a successful year. Good news, we just found out that one of our images made the cover of Ceremony Magazine again this year. I am very excited. This post is not about me but about Whitney and Dave. They were a referral from a past bride who happened to be the Maid of Honor in this wedding. The wedding was at Scripps Seaside Forum. This place is beautiful!. Whitney certainly made a stunning bride and Dave is a super cool, studly groom!. Here are some images from their wedding…
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Whitney and Dave, thanks for allowing me to be a part of your special day. I certainly had a great time!.

Uncategorized Off The Street Reality Show

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These are the photos to promote the new reality TV show called, “Off The Streets” which is about people who have been released from prison and begin their transformation to continue their everyday lives. They come in contact with the struggles of having a bad reputation from their past by going into a recovery house as they begin the process of reintegration with society.

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Uncategorized, Wedding Tal and Danielle’s Wedding

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Hello again, I know it has been forever… business has been crazy (Thank God).  I have so much to talk about.  First things first: Tal and Danielle’s wedding.  This is one first class couple with exceptional taste.  I have known the Zemer Family for many years.  They own a chain of high end jewelry stores across the U.S.   This amazing wedding was at the Four Seasons Aviara.   It is always a pleasure to shoot there,  “certainly” is their favorite word.  Before I Get started I need to mention a few vendors that made this day happen.  Jaclyn with Events by Jaclyn.  She had an amazing crew and did a great job!.  There was a lot going on and this was not an easy event to coordinate.  She was graceful, respectful and easy going… I am looking forward to working with you again Jaclyn on Nicole’s wedding.  Also Jason Taylor with Taylor Films   Jason and I have known each other for a while and it is always a pleasure to work together.  His wedding films are AMAZING!.  Here are some photos from their wedding.  Her dress was a Paloma Blanca and she purchased it at Isis Bridal Botique here in San Diego.

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Stuart Weitzman are hands down the most popular wedding footwear.   At least 75% of my brides wear them.

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The Florist was Willem Aidan and they worked with David.  The flowers were beautiful, fresh and looked as good at the end of the night as they did in the beginning of the day.  

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Danielle’s Make-up was done by: Leslie Galardi, her email is LeslieGalardi@hotmail.com.  She is working on her website.  She did an excellent job.  Got the make-up done on time (very important) and it photographed well.  I tell all my brides to make sure and hire a professional make-up artist.  It always makes a big difference in the photos.  Danielle’s hair was done by Gracie Klein Missgracer@me.com .  Lovely work!.

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Her mother in-law helping her with the jewelry.

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She has a great smile!

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Tal is a stud!.  And a very funny dude.   He wore Isaia - Napoli.  A very high end Italian Designer.   Very smooth.

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 In the Jewish Culture the bride and groom see each other before the ceremony.  The shots below are from the first reveal.

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I love working at the Four Seasons Aviara in Carlsbad.  They are the only five star resort in San Diego.  We worked with Geena in catering.  I am fortunate enough to be one of their preferred photography vendors.

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This is a great idea and many bride and grooms are implementing it.  Pick up a few Polaroid cameras, a guest book attendant, a few Sharpies and some double sided tape.  The guest book attendant takes a photo of each guest, they put it in a book and write a little note to the bride and groom.  Very personable.

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This was Tal’s grandfathers Talid who had unfortunately passed.  I love tradition and details in a wedding that have significance. 

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The Bridesmaid and Flower Girl dresses were designed by the Dessy Collection.

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The first sighting as she was walking towards the isle.

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The Four  Seasons is certainly a beautiful venue.

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Only one of these guys was from my studio. 

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The room was spectacular!  The Four Seasons provided the lighting, Wildflower Linen’s provided all the linen’s.  Tal’s brother Ori did most of the design.  Great job Ori… you are a talented guy!.

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You will never see me on the dance floor asking the bride and groom to look at me during their first dance.  I shoot with the 200mm lens and capture the chemistry from a distance.

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The Band was the Rembrandts.  They totally rocked this reception.  They played songs from Sam Cooke and Prince.  A wide variety of music.  They sounded great.

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Most Photographers don’t put toast photos in their blog but this couple was so full of life I wanted to show them.  Danielle was a very expressive bride.  I love that!.

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 Thank you Danielle and Tal for allowing me to be a part of your day.   I want to wish you all the blessings life and marriage has to offer.  I am sure we will see each other soon… Joseph.

Engagement Dalece and Tommy’s Engagement

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This couple is very near and dear to my heart.  Dalece is my niece and Tommy has been friends with my nephews forever.  These two belong together.  They share the same upbringings, religious and political views.  Dalece has the soft Guidi spirit with a touch of her mother’s spunk.  Tommy is a no nonsense, full-on Italian.  He is straight out of “Goodfellas” and that’s why I love him so much.  When they got engaged, the two of them” made the rounds”, they personally went to tell the grandparents, aunts and uncles the good news.  Now that is respect!.

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I cannot believe how much she looks like my mother and sister in these photos.

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This was one of my favorites.

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I love this shot.

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We had a great time shooting.

Lele and Tommy are getting married on her birthday in March of 2010.  This wedding is certainly going to be one of my favorites.

Engagement Nick and Agnes’ Engagement Session

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Nick and Agnes are a great couple.  Anges is from Poland.  They met through some common friends and fell in love.  Nick grew up around the block and is friends with all my nieces and nephews.  We had lots of fun shooting together. Remember you can click to enlarge the photos.

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We wern’t sure we were going to make the sunset.  The beach was in Coronado.  If anyone has been to the beach in Coronado, they know what I am talking about.  You park the car, then you walk over miles of sand then the water.  Well Agnes ran to the water… Nick and I were trying our best to catch her but all we seen was the back of her feet throwing up sand in our face.  She runs fast!.

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Nick and Anges are getting married on June 27th.  Italian weddings are always a blast.  Thank you Nick and Agnes for allowing me to share your special day.



Engagement ShaNele and Wil’s Engagement

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ShaNele and Wil… where do I start.  She is full of life, beautiful and smart! And Will is just cool.  We met for the shoot at The Ivy Hotel downtown where they were spending the weekend.  Because they were guests’ of the hotel, we got to shoot on the property.  That place is beautiful!.  Then we took a walk around downtown to capture some of the personality of our city.

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Here is the email she sent after she got the photos:

“Oh My Goodness Joseph!! You are absolutely WONDERFUL!!   You made me look like Americas Top Model (not next, but actually Current), and Wilbert GQ. I cannot believe it! I can only imagine what our wedding photos would look like!  It was great that we got the chance to work with you prior to the wedding, because now we can see we were not doing things wrong, you really KNOW what you are doing and we know you allow us to be ourselves. Thank You for that.”
I can’t wait for your wedding ShaNele and Wil.  You two are HOT!.

Engagement Sally and Mark’s Engagement

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Sally and Mark were referred by past clients.  These two are VERY easy going.  If I had three words to describe them it would be “down to earth”.   Both Mark and Sally share the love of yoga.  They grew up just a few houses away from each other and still reside in the neighborhood of their youth.  Their wedding is going to be filled with symbolism.  The wedding will be in late August, on the beach in Coronado .   Some people you just feel comfortable being around… well Sally and Mark are them.

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Here is where the Yoga thing comes into play…

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I am looking forward to capturing the essence and ambience of your wedding…

Engagement Maria and Ryan’s Engagement

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Maria and Ryan booked me over the phone so I had no idea what they were going to be like in person.  She wanted to shoot the photos at her parents’ home near San Elijo.  This place was a jaunt.  It took almost an hour to get there and their driveway was very very long, steep and narrow.  It was a bit intimidating but once I got to the top of the mountain… it was beautiful.   Maria is a beautiful Italian woman and Ryan is a modest kind Irishman.  Obviously a good Catholic couple.   They are getting married in early July at The Rancho Bernardo Inn .

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You two are a great couple and I am looking forward to sharing a European evening with you and your families.

Engagement Mary and Kosh’s Engagement

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Kosh and Mary are getting married at The Grand Tradition this June.  Mary is humble, sweet and beautiful.  Kosh is super nice, studly and definitely in love with his girl.  We met in San Clemente for their engagement photos.    This was the first time I met Kosh and he impressed me very much.  I strongly believe a man should respect his woman and treat her the way a woman deserves to be treated.  Kosh is that man.   Here they are…
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Mary and Kosh… I am looking forward to having fun at your wedding!

Corporate Morgan’s Portfolio

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Morgan is an aspiring actress.  She is only 18 and moved out here by herself from the great state of Texas.   Don’t worry she has plenty of protection here in San Diego.   I know her through my wife’s Marshal Art’s class.  I am sure she can kick my butt and works for a studio filled with black belts.   I love doing portfolio work.

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This was extra fun because my wife assisted me.  Morgan was pleased with the photos and has already used them to get some auditions in Hollywood.  I hope she hits it big!.