February 5, 2009
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Deborah and Tam’s wedding
Stockton, CaliforniaIt’s really been a blessing knowing Deb and Tam. I remember meeting them for the first time for their engagement session back in October ’07. At that time, I was still a n00b in photography and probably didn’t really know what I was doing, and they were completely nervous in front of the camera, as all couples initially are. Yet over the next two hours, we talked and laughed and took pictures and tried various things–some of which worked, some of which absolutely didn’t! It was definitely a fun time, and we came away with some great imagery.
Fast forward to their wedding day. I haven’t seen them for over a year, yet from the get-go, it somehow felt so comfortable photographing them, like I was stepping back into an old role. They were natural in front of the camera, and it was a blessing to be able to share in one of the most special days of their lives. Deb and Tam truly are two great individuals. I hope that these images and the slideshow do a good job showing the love that they so obviously share and the joy that they bring to those around them.
I absolutely love these two pictures of them!
Look at that train!
Door games … which traditionally are tests the guys are supposed to pass before they get into the door. hehe
The guys had their eyes closed so they didn’t know what was coming!
I don’t remember what this was. Might have been mayo or sour cream or something …
Stand there! Laugh at the light! (Huh?)
I thought Deb was really cute in this one.
Beautiful, yes?
The man.
Like, whoa, right? Deb and Tam really chose a beautiful church for their wedding.
Whoosh!
And then the switcheroo happened… (watch the slideshow)
Okay, a little story about their DJ. I first met Raul Navalta while shooting another wedding a couple years back, and wow, I was completely impressed with him! Not only was he a great guy personally, but his skills on the turntable were just insane! He was promptly added to my recommended vendors list, and Deb ended up booking him. And then last summer, guess who shows up on America’s Best Dance Crew? Yup, RJ and the rest of his crew from Supreme Soul. Now he’s all over the place dancing, touring, doing his music thing, and I think he also started his own clothing line …
Missed the slideshow above? Click here!
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Comments (18)
I love the black and whites. Just stunning.
You do such a great job with your photos! I don’t always comment, but I always look at them and think they’re amazing~ I love that church!
Awesome pics!!!!!!!!
I knew RJ looked familiar! LOVE SS!!!!!!!!! Now I’m rooting for Quest and Beat Freaks. They rock the house. ABDC is on tonight!
fisheye or ultra wide?…..don’t matter, it was cool and innovative use of the lens:)
wow lots of awesome wide angles here
man junshien, you better offer me a discount for my wedding pics.
the kids are soooOOoOO cute! that’s so precious when the bride cries out of happiness.
The design of that church is so cool! Love the pictures!
You’ve got everything here! Vibrancy, warmth, emotion, glamour, classical, spontaniety, fun and more! There is nothing you can’t do it seems! Great job!
This wedding is wondeful, I love the pictures:)
This is one of my favorite, if not my favorite, shoot in 6 months. Your skills and techniques are improving by leaps and bounds, especially about framing ppl and positioning. The really wide angle shots are executed perfectly and the colors and sepia, everything, is spot on. Love the groomsmen and bridesmaids group shots the most, I think. And great angle and direction of the DJ, too. All in all, your skill with this shoot shows just how comfortable you felt with the session. Exciting! I hope more and more shoots go this well for you!
Your wedding photos are always sensational.
They really inspire me. Thanks for posting.
Another great job. I like the picture of the groom’s party with the kids looking at you.
Very interesting and creative perspectives. I’m gonna have to take notes when I visit your blog.
Great stuff! See you real soon-
excellent again the door games look more fun for girls hahahaa
@Total_Drama_Island - @JayMonKeee - @always_ss - Thank you, thank you, thank you!! =D
@ewu777 - Fisheye! But the church layout and construction also adds to that effect.
@cool_purple_cow - Haha remember to ask for the “longtime Xanga buddy discount”
@ana_bomber - heh… I totally agree.
@redladybug18 - Thank you! I really like the church too. I wish I can shoot there during sunset because they have some gorgeous stained glass on the side walls … would have loved to see what that did with the sun streaming through it.
@Chii_wa_chii - Gracias.
@stahl - Wow… thank you! You are too kind. I really hope I continue improving for years and years!
@Ian24601 - Thank you, sir. Your writing inspires.
@ElusiveWords - Take notes?! Wow, I’m flattered.
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