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Welcome to our Blog! hello, we're John and Lauren, a husband and wife photography team based in sunny southern california. we shoot weddings, families, kids, and any other random project that allows us to create amazing, stirring, heart filled work.  This blog is a place for you to find out what we're up to, see our latest work, read our crazy (and not so crazy) stories, learn some camera tricks and simply get to know us better.  So feel free to poke around all you like.  Getting interested?! Sweet! Hit that Contact button up top, fill in the blanks and we'll be in touch!
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We headed over to Costa Mesa early Saturday morning to beat the rush and more importantly the heat for the Sheila+Jerry's second shoot.  Ray from Apertura gave us the suggestion to shoot at the Lab so we did and it was awesome.  I've never been there let alone shoot there so everything I saw was eye candy for me and my camera =)

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I love this shot...
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The one on the left is our favorite shot of the day.  The shot on the right was inspired by Apertura...and just in case you were wondering, yes we were in the mens restroom. =)
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Sheila+Jerry...you guys totally rocked the hizzouse out of your shoot!!  We can't wait for your wedding!  See you guys soon!

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Sheila & Jerry:

You guys are so talented! We love the pictures...thank you so much =)

(09.01.09)
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Sheila and Jerry wanted to do their shoot at the place that had some meaning so Lauren and I hopped in our car and headed down to beautiful San Diego...UCSD to be exact! =) 

On a side note, one of the new features we've added to our Collections is a hair and make up artist for our brides on the day of their Engagement Session.  Because we're not there when that's being done we're always blown away when we see the bride for the first time and this was no exception!  Thanks Mistica for doing such an amazing job!! =)
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Almost every time a client has a place in mind where they want to do their Engagement Session, finding places to shoot within that location, getting our shots and coaching our clients through the shoot is still our responsibility.  In this case, we found ourselves in a stair well right next to the building/classroom where they first met. =)  They totally rocked the stairwell!! haha
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Thansk Sheila+Jerry for being all about the stair well! =)  We'll see you soon!

Keep an eye out for their wedding set for October!
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It's been quite a while since we've last blogged but we'll be back in the game soon enough with much to show and write about!

In the mean time, Lauren managed to actually get one of our first videos of Haydn caught with one of our Canon 5D MKII's on the web soooo...for all our past clients who've been itching to meet her, here she is! =)  The video is a little old as her hair now is a little longer and she also rolls like nobody's business but that's why this is just part 1!  I've been dying to do a post of some of our favorite shots of Haydn and that's what Part 2 will be about so keep checking back in!

Enjoy!

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Shelly-Shell :

OMG!!! I WANT TO BITE HER SO BAD!!

(08.18.09)
Anonymous:

hi cousins... she is sooo adorable- i cant wait to meet her.

(08.18.09)
Andrew Gawdun:

She is way cutie and funny. Congrats!

(08.19.09)
chummy canoy-romero:

hey cuz, hayden is getting bigger day by day, wow how time flies by...miss you guys. i heard what happen to her arm. hope she's better now. my regards to jp. :)

(10.04.09)
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07.21.09
Not sure if we're ever going to find a couple with more in common with us as a whole (which means, Haydn included) than these hip cats...the Pratt Family.

When the Pratt's first called us to shoot their family portraits little did we know that a week later we'd be sitting with their family and friends at their daughter's one year-old birthday party.

You know, Lauren and I pray every year and once in a while in between, that we'd meet bestest bestest bestest couples ever and with the Pratt's, God definitely keep His prayer answering streak alive! =)

To the Pratt's...you guys are awesomeness times the square root of cool.  We're honored that you chose us to shoot your family portraits and we hope you love them as much as we do!
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Here's a great moment that Lauren caught while I was trying to get a completely different shot..Pratt_Fam_blog1.jpg Here's another awesome shot that Lauren captured of their little one...
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And for our...or at least my, favorite shot of the day...Pratt_Fam_blog4.jpg
Seriously...you can't teach expressions like that.  That was just way too funny!!
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Geneyem:

cool pictures...i too love the last picture!!

(07.21.09)
richelle jean:

that last picture IS amazing! i love it too!!!

(07.23.09)
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Ceremony: South Coast Botanic Gardens
Reception: Belamar Hotel

Details at a wedding are cool so we try to not to miss them...
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The bride and groom at a wedding are even cooler so we definitely try not to miss them!...
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********************************************CLICK HERE FOR THEIR WEDDING SLIDESHOW*************************************

To Rachel+Herb, thank you so much for allowing us to be part of your big day!  You two definitely bring awesomeness to this world and it was an honor capturing all of it.  We really had a blast being there and both of your families are great! Talk about knowing how to party!! =) haha

We love you guys and we'll see you guys soon!

John & Lauren
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Herb:

Guys....totally love this! Thank you guys for being a part of our magical day. It was such a blessing to have you both there. These pictures are AMAZING!!! Jp....I owe you a call back...so expect to hear from me tomorrow. Know you guys are loved and appreciated, and we definitely need to get together soon! ~Herb & Rachel

(07.16.09)
Nina Villarin:

Love the new blog, new logo, and new slideshow! You guys are amazing.

(07.16.09)
Erin:

Love the new website. Love the pictures. Looking forward to you guys shooting our wedding in less than 3 weeks!!! EEEEKS!!

(07.16.09)
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