Archive for December, 2009

HAPPY HOLIDAYS | TO YOU

December 25, 2009

As we enter into this last week of 2009 there’s a lot that we have to be thankful for. For starters, you – our blog readers. Thank you for supporting us through your comments, referrals and encouragement. It’s so rewarding to pour our hearts into a set of photos or film and to be able to share them here with you. We’ve also been blessed to have some wonderful friends in the industry who have inspired us with their energy, their passion and their talents. We’ve grown so much through shooting and sharing with them and are so thankful for their friendship. And of course, to all of our brides and grooms who have so graciously invited us to share in their special day. Without you, your friendship, your story and your inspiration, we would not be who we are today. We have met some incredible people through our journey and every one of you has inspired us to be better storytellers, better editors, better friends…better people.

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This year has been full of both challenges and triumphs, but as we look back – we wouldn’t have it any other way. We so very much look forward to all the exciting things we have lined up in 2010 and just can’t wait to share them with you. Happy Holidays!

- joyce

SHEMANE * MELVIN | SDE

December 22, 2009

Boy where do I begin. What a day it was on Shemane and Melvin’s wedding. It was wonderfully warm and sunny for a December day and that’s exactly how I remember them – warm and full of love. They were calm and full of smiles the entire day and even had the time to ask us how we were doing. See that’s what I love so much about our couples. They are so incredibly kind to us and made us feel more like friends than just another vendor. We had coffee with Melvin and Shemane a few weeks before their big day and as we were talking to them it just felt like they were some of the most caring and genuine people we’ve ever met. We are so happy to have shared that day with them.

Usually, it’s the guys that have a drink or two in the morning, but this time the girls beat them to it. Midway through the morning, Shemane decided to pop some bubbly and the girls made mimosas for everyone. What an awesome way to start the celebration for their big day!

Below is their same-day edit that we debut at their reception. We ran into some technical difficulties getting the projector setup, but given the laughs, wows and tears from the crowd, I think it was well worth the effort. Congratulations Shemane & Melvin : )

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CALIFORNIA * SKIES

December 2, 2009

during this time of year i’m often amazed at how the southern california skies can change oh so quickly. the follow photos were taken while we were out with some friends recently. it went from windows wallpaper blue and green to a gray cast white and then finally to this deep, deep purple. amazing colors, all within just a few minutes.

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colors evoke such strong emotions it’s no wonder it lends so well to creating meaningful and beautiful art.

- joyce

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