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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

Deb and Bill – Part Deux

090228img_1219So, I just got back from another engagement shoot with Bill and Deb.  This time, we were in San Luis Obipso, rather than San Francisco.  Bill and Deb scored a sweet hotel at Avila Village Inn.   I had never been inside the place, but I highly recommend it to folks staying on the Central Coast (www.avilavillageinn.com).  From there we did some drive by shootings at various locations around Avila, Los Osos (almost), and San Luis Obispo.  I was impressed by Deb and Bill’s skills after the first engagement shoot.  This time, they were just flowing from one look to the next, pretty seamlessly.  They made shooting incredibly easy.  Anyway, here is just one of many great photos that I have of them from this afternoon.  

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Vivian and David || 2.14.08

zarate-37-2Valentine’s Day 2009 marked the first day of marriage for Vivian and David Zarate.  As a second shooter to Keith Dunlop (www.kdiphoto.com) I had the pleasure of spending most of the pre-ceremony with David (the groom), who couldn’t have been more nervous inside, but remaining cool on the outside.   I thought that the above black and white, couldn’t have said it better, showing David waiting patiently for his bride.  David came through just fine though.  Maybe it was those pre-wedding shots of tequila that helped calm his nerves in the end.

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Rich - Stunning photograph. Killer composition and I love the editorial feel on a wedding shot.

Jon - Thanks Rich….! Hope your doing well up in SF.

Debbie and Billy || 2.8.09

090208_bill_deb_033090208_bill_deb_032090208_bill_deb_050090208_bill_deb_061With the trusty aid of my iPhone, I navigated my way through the rainy streets of San Francisco last Sunday to find Deb and Billy in their sweet Glen Canyon neighborhood.  From there, we piled into Billy’s rig for what was to be a really fun engagement shoot in the nearby neighborhoods.  Billy and Deb were up for pretty much everything.  We dodged the public transportation, shadey folks hanging out in the Mission District, and even Mother Nature herself.  I’m looking forward to the shots we get when Billy and Deb come to San Luis Obispo in a couple of weeks.  Hopefully we’ll dodge the rain like we did in SF.

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denise - WOW Jon, The graffiti on the walls, the homeless man pushing the cart, and well it looks like a train is a coming. Way to put the people that pay you in danger…lol.