Indian Wedding // Poonam & Jatin

I am so happy to finally get this wedding on the blog! I had the wonderful pleasure and honor of shooting with David & Luke Edmonson last month in Houston for this Indian Wedding. It was such a great experience learning the ropes of a Shaddi from one of the best and most experienced in the world. They have photographed over 180 Indian weddings and gave me so much insight into all the important moments and traditions. I loved every minute of it. Although I was backing up David on day 1, he generously gave over many of the bridal photos to me. So a huge thanks goes to him. David and Luke are two quality dudes!

Enjoy!

Oklahoma City Engagement / Andrew & Melissa / Pre-Release

Here is one image from a recent engagement shoot with Melissa and Andrew (a.k.a. -------M+A--------)

I met Andrew through one of my best friends and now he is beginning to be a part of redevelopment and furtherance of my websites and blog. (coming sometime)

This is a light painting shot that is all done in camera or I should say on scene. All you photogs liked the last quiz so let's hear it, how is this done? (I know it's an easy one)

M + A are getting married in May next year and I cant wait to work with them more. They are very cool people and have an awesome group of friends!

Oklahoma City Family Portrait Photography

I am honored to be asked to go on FOX 25 Morning Show again tomorrow (11/11/09) with Lauren Richardson to talk about family photography. Check it out from 7-9am on FOX OKC

One of the things I will mention is that one of the most difficult things in the world is to get a baby or little kid to do what you want them to do for photos. They can be happy as can be, smiling, giggling and be the sweetest kid in the world and when they see that big camera (or maybe my big head) they DO NOT want to cooperate. It happens for older kids too!

I decided if I cant even get my own daughter to smile pretty on demand, I would just go with letting them actually BE happy. Let them play. Let them be themselves and capture who they are. I am so glad now I have photos of Elaina doing her thing at different times in her life. That is the way I love to capture family and kids photos.

"...Love & Revelation..." -Ansle Adams

This says it all for me. At least until tomorrow.

"Some photographers take reality... and impose the domination of their own thought and spirit. Others come before reality more tenderly and a photograph to them is an instrument of love and revelation. " -Ansle Adams

some fall pics

from my iphone + shake it photo app

Oklahoma City Engagement / Amy & Dustin / Pre-Release

I had an awesome engagement shoot with Amy & Dustin all around my cool area of MidTown. Here are a couple that we all loved. Full post coming at some point. :)

PS for my fellow photo nerds, this is one of my favorite lighting situations to look for (second image). Can you guess the trick?