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A summary of my nomadic photography experiences - Weddings, Portraits, Events, Travel, and Merry-making

Monthly Archives: March 2009

Katie and Anthony || 3.27.09

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Engagement session appointment, take two…

Katie, Anthony, and I have been dodging the ridiculous Spring winds of the Central Coast for a while now. However, we finally found a window of time last Friday to get outside and grab some shots of these two lovebirds before the next gale force winds blow through our area. With Bachi the wonder dog in tow, we met up for what was to be a rad photo shoot (that’s right, I’m going to bring “rad” back). We blasted through a variety of spots throughout San Luis Obispo, and at each one, it was obvious these two monkeys were ready for anything. There was plenty of laughing, kissing, and joking going on (note: I was not kissing anyone but buckwheat, thank you). Overall, Katie and Anthony were truly cool to hang with. Take home message: If your reading this and you don’t get a wedding invitation from these two people, you might want to either befriending this couple in a hurry, or consider crashing their wedding because I’m guaranteeing it is going to insane!

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Angela - This is the one. LOVE IT!!!! What an amazing photo. I enjoyed hanging with you. Thanks for everything!!!

Jon - Aw yeah, I like that one too. A little less ghosting would’ve made me happier, but still…..great couple to shoot (very patient, especially with a photo like this, which took a few tries).

Laura - I love this picture!!!

Greg and Holly || 3.14.09

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Another successful central coast wedding with Keith Dunlop (www.kdiphoto.com). Greg and Holly tied the knot in Morro Bay last weekend, but not until Greg and his buddies went through some rounds at the local shooting range. As second shooter (no pun intended), Keith anointed me with the job of meeting the boys at the shooting range and getting some photos of them before the wedding. I had to convince Keith that if he had any doubts, he should know that I’m the right guy for the job; having been to the shooting range several times and being a gun owner, as well. I think Keith may have been even a little shocked when I asked him if I could bring the Glock along with my camera gear.

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Keith Dunlop - I always learn something new about Jon each time we shoot together, and his collection of small firearms is just the latest. (The copies of Field and Stream magazine laying around his house should have been a clue). Needless to say, I always pay Jon on time now and I think very carefully before offering critiques of his work!

Seriously, Jon never ceases to impress me with his ability to bond with our clients and seamlessly put them at ease in front of the camera. Shooting with Gregg and his buddies at the range and getting great pictures as well is just another reason why I’m indebted to Jon’s talents.

Jon - *blushing* To give a hug back: I am indebted to Keith (http://www.kdiphoto.com) for his wisdom of photography that far exceeds my young brain, his technical wizardry, sharp humor, and most of all, I indebted to Keith for letting me into his photographic world in an industry where everyone seems to hold their cards tight to their chest. Thanks for the great comments, as always Keith! I’m stoked that we’ve become friends. -jon

The Dollar

In celebration of the Pisces – Ara and Lorily, we headed up to Plaskett Creek with a “rain or shine” attitude this last weekend. The waves weren’t all that great, but the camping and the beach time was epic. At around 1 p.m. the tide was at approximately a -0.4. Although it had some small effect on the already meager surf conditions, it had a more profound effect on the coastline, leaving us this sweet natural pool area surrounding a large rock along the coast. Believe it or not, the water to the far left is probably 1 foot deep, and then it sharply declines to approximately 10 feet around the boulder. The photo above is a pic of Scott Kam and Greg Cherry cutting loose like flying ninjas.

Check out some of the tequila and tecate infused campfire tunes from Pax (low res) and Cully (HD)…….