Why Everyone is NOT a “Photographer”

Let’s face it, in the world we live in today, everyone is a “Photographer.” The little tiny camera you have in your pocket can snap a picture, and if you add a cool filter – it’s pretty much the same thing that a professional Photographer can do. Right?! Not quite. Photographers = Chefs In understanding...

Mexico Destination Wedding – RIU Palace, Mexico

Kathleen + Rocky’s Mexico Destination Wedding Full disclosure: I do not YET consider myself a “destination wedding Photographer!” Maybe with one more destination wedding under my belt – I can 🙂 I’ve actually only been out of the country twice. Once to Montreal, Canada; and the second time was for Kathleen and Rocky’s Mexico destination wedding. I...

Wedding Photography in Pleasanton – Palm Event Center

Salina + Seve’s Wine Country Wedding Salina and Seve could not have picked a better day for their wine country wedding. The Palm Event Center is one of the BEST venues for wedding photography in Pleasanton – or the entire Bay Area for that matter! The day started off really quietly with the Bride and Groom...

How I Edit My Photos

how i edit my photos

Simply put, there is a lot more to photography than just pressing the shutter. Working with clients before-and-after the session is important. But most of the work comes after you’ve finished the session and have begun editing the photos. For every 1 hour spent taking pictures, there is at least 2-3 hours spent editing. Here is...

JT’s Baseball Themed 1st Birthday

1st Birthday Party Ideas First birthday parties are a pretty big deal! So much planning goes into making it just right and there are so many details to consider. Here are some 1st birthday party ideas that you can incorporate for your own party. It’s All About The Decorations Once you have a theme picked...

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