As I was coming home this past Sunday, I noticed a beautiful Harley-Davidson softtail parked on our street. I’m not normally a gear-head (well, unless you count my cameras and computers), but the way the light was hitting this beautiful machine inspired me to grab my camera and do an impromptu photo session.

One great detail was the chicken-foot kickstand.

While I was shooting, I met one of our neighbors. He started reminiscing about how he used to own one of these bikes. I caught a photo of him and me in the reflection of the headlamp.

Jen and I both received two Accolades of Excellence each in the most recent WPPI Print Competition. Jen won for her black & white prints of Seth & Emily during their Malibu engagement session, and Angel & Erik during their engagement session. I won for my bridal prints of Carrera (of Carrera & Marlon) and Vicki (of Vicki & Nick).

“Malibu”

“Two Halves”

“Carrera”

“Vicki”

Next up is WPPI’s 8×10 competition for the second half of 2007. Wish us luck.

This past weekend I got to second shoot for the lovely and talented Kari Kochar. I was so excited to work at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, as I’ve never shot there before and have wanted to for so long!! The bride and groom were a stunning couple, and they had a great color theme of turquoise and chocolate brown. Here’s a few of my shots:

You’ll remember Shauna & Danny from their engagement session we did this summer. The guestbook we made from that session was a big hit at their beautiful Bel Air Bay Club wedding. These two are so in love, I started tearing up almost every time Shauna did! Apropos created all the stunning florals and Shelly Balloon from A Unique Presentation ran the night smoothly.

Shauna’s beautiful dress.

First sight.

The guys.

The girls.

Signing the ketubah.

The ceremony.

They danced down the aisle!

Alexis & George looked like a couple of stunning Greek gods on their wedding day - maybe that’s because they’ve lived in Greece for the last 2 years? This was a great day, they were really married 2 years ago, but never had a big ceremony. It was time for their daughter Eva’s baptism, and they thought while they were organizing one party, why not have two? We started the day at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church for the wedding ceremony, immediately followed by the baptism. The reception  at Alexis’ parent’s beautiful backyard in Hancock Park included a fabulous meal by Debbie’s Dinners. Here’s a look:

St. Sophia, in all it’s glory

A few from the wedding…

…and baptism.

Are these two hot or what?

Beautiful Eva.

Enjoying the evening.