Abkowitz Family Bar Mitzva

Finaly got the event online, it's on Pictage right now. Please register to see the images

Temple Beth Jacob

Yona - You are the man.
and now to the photos:

Fremont, Marriott - showell Reception

Its been a while since i published anything to the blog, been too busy.
This weekend i have worked with a super nice lady, Virginia and did her wedding reception. Check it out:

the rest will be online on Pictage soon - http://www.pictage.com/400484

Fun weekend

Hi

Had a blast this weekend with this great family, I really enjoy taking family portraits outside in a nice park or special place that means a lot to the family.
After all, portraits are all about creating memories

I tried to paint this portrait with Corel painter, this is the most complicated software i have. after a few hours of strokes i came up with that

View the video from the session here

New Website

Whohooooooo!!
at last i had some time to update my website and give it a full face lift, check it out here

the old website is still alive here

Jet Lag...

Came back from Australia yesterday and i cant sleep, i have a killer jetlag.

Sydney was beautiful, looks like a great place to live in. i was hoping to catch a quick seminar with Yarrvent but the timing wasnt right, oh well maybe next time...



To see more images click here

Lazy weekend...

It was a long and lazy weekend, we just stayed home and played with the kids
we had a lot of that:


some of that:














and a little bit of that:


it was fun..

Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery

Piper & Chris choose to get married in this beautiful location, the house was so nice i didn't want to leave it
Chris and Piper are a great couple and they are absolutely in love, and it shows.

The bridal party made me laugh so hard i almost peed in my pants, they love Borat and they kept on repeat parts of the movie




















Piper is looking out, a little worried



















But, no need to worry, between her mom and the wedding coordinator every little detail was taken care of
















Pipers dress was amazing





















For me the best part of the wedding is the preparations, the bride getting ready and the bridal party anxiously waiting or helping her. it allows me to be a fly on the wall and document this part

San Francisco

back from vacation, I'm so tired...
before i left i had this wedding in San Francisco with a great couple on a wonderful day


i Spent some time with the Jose and his friends













while they got prepared and tried to fight yesterdays long night :)
nice shoes...
The ceremony took place in the heart of the Latin community in San Francisco

Some male bondingThe ceremony was beautiful



















and then it was time to do the formals and bridal





















some more candids of Jose
















and lets not forget the cake...

Pacific Ridge Vineyard Estate

I worked with Stefanie this weekend again, helping her with Heather and Devin's wedding in Aptos.

Heather & Devin got married in this wonderful location, it was a nice day outside and everything was just right. This location defiantly worth the extra mile of driving, i can't wait for my next event there.


Devin met Heather at REI, it defiantly explains the selection of this location, very natural but still comfortable








ok, enough talking, some more pictures:



As corny as it may sound, this is what i like about weddings, capturing the excitement of the couple and Devin was plenty excited :)


The flowers where spectacular, lots of attention for small details
And the Band was great! i was amazed how much equipment they had.
Such a cute baby ...