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Fallbrook wedding photography: The Uncle and [new] Aunt

April 17, 2011

Finally, I blog a wedding. :)

This is from all the way back in July ‘10, when my Uncle Paul got married and added Nadine to our rambunctious clan. Their ceremony and reception were at The Grand Tradition in Fallbrook, where we shot their engagement session almost a year ago. You can also see my favorite images from their photobooth here.

It is a blessing to be a part of anyone’s wedding. And it’s even better when you know at least one of the people making vows. And it’s even better if like 50 members of your extended family are around to give you a hard time (and lots and lots of hugs). This wedding was especially awesome because of the beautiful surroundings at The Grand Tradition–the settings and angles are tailor-made for wedding photography–and the fact that, well, Fallbrook is our home base. We don’t have to look it up on the map. This is where we live, and weddings here feel like hometown events to us.

This was truly a special day, and we were honored to play such an intimate role in documenting every minute of it. We love you, Uncle Paul and Aunt Nadine!!!

Color portrait of a bride and groom in front of a waterfall at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Candid shot of a bride and groom holding hands at the altar. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Collage of wedding photos, from prep to details of the reception to the ceremony. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Close-up, color portrait of a bride by a window. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Candid shot of wedding guests holding fans at an outdoor ceremony. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Close-up of a groom's hand holding the rings. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Red-headed flower girl laughing. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Line-up of groomsmen and the groom waiting for his bride during a ceremony. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Candid shot of a bride's bracelet and her dress. Fallbrook wedding photography.

A bride and groom pray together during their wedding ceremony at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook wedding photography.

A bride and groom walk down the aisle together after their outdoor ceremony. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Collage of a wedding reception at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Bride and groom dance their first dance at The Grand Tradition while their wedding party looks on. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Bride and groom listen while the best man gives his toast. Black and white. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Wedding ring shot. Fallbrook wedding photography.

A tiny flower girl holds a microphone while singing karaoke. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Bride and groom dance their first dance. Black and white. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Collage of a wedding reception at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook wedding photography.

Every wedding should end with sparklers. :) :) :)

A bride and groom leave their wedding reception at The Grand Tradition while their guests hold sparklers overhead. Fallbrook wedding photography.

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Cousins…

April 10, 2011

Vintage-looking shot of a baby lying face down, asleep, wearing a flower headband. Fallbrook baby portraits.

We recently did a photo session of our niece, Emma Rose. All cheeks, as you can see. We decided to throw Isaiah into the mix, and together they had no idea what to do with eight unruly limbs. Hands were entangled, feet were playing footsie unintentionally, and they actually got along really well…

Cousins (3 of 4)

…until…

animation

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“Hey! You got candy?!”

February 11, 2011

A baby sitting and looking intently off-camera. Fallbrook baby portraits.

More baby! That’s right! After months of not blogging since our last Isaiah post, we have another Isaiah post for you. (Currently working on a couple of weddings, an engagement session, and more to follow.)

Had to post that one first because it’s the face he makes when someone across the room has something he wants. Like candy, even though he doesn’t know he wants it yet.

A baby boy is smiling next to the carved-up bark of a tree. Fallbrook baby portraits.

A baby boy sits in a Bumbo seat on a boardwalk through a stand of trees. Fallbrook baby portraits.

A baby boy grins at the camera while leaning against a tree. Fallbrook baby portraits.

A baby boy is backlit as he smiles at the camera. Fallbrook baby portraits.

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A baby boy is backlit by the sun as he looks at the camera. Fallbrook baby portraits.

Series of four similar photos depicting a baby boy looking over his mother's shoulder. Fallbrook baby portraits.

A baby boy laughs hard while the sun shines over his shoulder. Fallbrook baby portraits.

A baby boy smiles over his mother's shoulder. Fallbrook baby portraits.

Black-and-white shot of a baby boy looking off into the distance and grinning. Fallbrook baby portraits.

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Introducing: Isaiah Lee

November 27, 2010

… a 1/10-scale model who is easier to work with than most professionals!

After a loooooong blogging hiatus (caused, incidentally, by the subject of this very post), we are unspeakably proud to present our son’s first portrait session.

Black-and-white close-up of a baby's face as he looks away from the camera. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

As a photographer’s son, Isaiah is the perfect subject. Fussy at times, yes, but no more than a professional model… :)

Plus, when he is awake he stays bright-eyed and alert. And he already knows to look for a lens up in his grill.

Black-and-white close-up of a baby's face as he looks away from the camera. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Wide-angle shot of a baby sleeping against a textured background. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Wide-angle shot of a baby sleeping with his chin resting on his arms. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Close-up of a baby yawning. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Series of four photos showing a newborn baby looking around. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Sepia shot of the top of a baby's head while he sleeps. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Close-up portrait of a newborn baby with his eyes wide open. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Close-up of a baby's hands and torso. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Little man reserves the right to yawn a LOT because, you know, taking pictures is hard work and stuff. Which is fine, ’cause it’s cute, and I reserve the right to take pictures all day long.

A baby is yawning and looking up toward the ceiling. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

This is his complaining face, which precedes the screaming face by about 12-and-a-half seconds…

Wide-angle shot of a baby fussing and looking off-camera. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

And then there’s the My-Head-Fell-Sideways-&-I-Can’t-Lift-It-Back-Up face.

A newborn baby fusses because his head tipped to the side. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

A newborn baby sleeps with his hand against his face. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

Have to end with this one, even though it’s pretty much a magazine ad for a particular brand of pacifier. The fact is, if you’re with Isaiah for more than half an hour, odds are very good you’ll see him chomping on that thing.

A newborn baby sleeps with a Soothie pacifier in his mouth. Fallbrook newborn portraits.

P.S. Prepare to see much, much more of this kid on this blog. :) :) :)

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The Currybooth!!!

August 7, 2010

Last weekend, the big day finally came for my Uncle Paul and his bride, Nadine. We had a blast shooting their wedding at The Grand Tradition in Fallbrook, where the weather was in the mid-80s — perfect for an afternoon of shooting. As usual, the photobooth was a blast, and we have to thank their guests for being such a fun group to shoot!

First up, my nephew, the ring-bearer.

Close-up of a ring bearer wearing a lei. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

He flexes:

Wide-angle view of a boy against a white background. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

Wide-angle view of a couple embracing like dancers against a white background. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

Currybooth

Close-up of a groom dipping a bride, as if in mid-dance. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

And……… the flower girl. (Love this sequence, after we gave her a handful of petals.)

“Should I do it?”

Close-up of a flower girl holding a handful of white and pink petals. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

“I’m gonna do it…”

Close-up of a flower girl holding a handful of white and pink petals. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

Close-up of a flower girl tossing a handful of pink and white petals in the air. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

Wide-angle view of a flower girl and her mom while pink and white petals rain down around the girl. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

There were a lot of my nephews running around.

Close-up of a boy looking off-camera while his dad watched in the background. Fallbrook wedding photography photobooth.

Stay tuned for some amazing images from their day. We love you, Uncle Paul and Aunt Nadine!!!

Currybooth (89 of 89)

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“B” is for “Brooktown,” but it’s also for…

June 21, 2010

Blocks spell out the word "boy" on a pregnant belly. Fallbrook maternity photos.

Dori had her first ultrasound last month, and this is what it told us. Couldn’t be happier. :)

Blocks spell out the word "boy" beneath a pregnant belly. Fallbrook maternity photos.

Three color blocks spell out "boy" in a jumble of black and white blocks. Fallbrook maternity photos.

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Uncle Paul and Aunt Nadine – Fallbrook engagement photos

June 8, 2010

The youngest of my dad’s brothers is getting married in July, and we were so honored when Uncle Paul and his fiancee, Nadine, asked if we would be their photographers. Our family–both sides–has been blessed with an incredible array of aunts, uncles, grandparents, brothers, sisters–and now nieces and nephews. What a special thing it is to be part of their lives, and to document their milestones as they happen. We’ll have tons of great pictures from Paul and Nadine’s day later this summer, but for now, here is a sampling of their engagement session last month at The Grand Tradition.

Full-length portrait of a couple posing together under a pepper tree. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Wide-angle view of a couple leaning against the lakeside gazebo at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Wide-angle view of a couple standing together on a bridge at Arbor Terrace at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Close-up of a bride-to-be while her fiance looks at her. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Close-up of a groom-to-be while his fiancee looks at him. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Wide-angle view of a couple standing together on a bridge at Arbor Terrace at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

A couple holds hands on the steps of the lakeside gazebo at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Side-by-side images of a couple posing at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Black-and-white close-up of a couple posing beneath a pepper tree at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

We’re especially looking forward to their Hawaiian theme. A few years ago, The Grand Tradition added a second wedding site called “Arbor Terrace,” and the lush landscaping goes so well with tropical shirts and the rest. :) :)

Wide-angle view of a couple beside a fountain in a lush garden. Fallbrook engagement photos.

Wide-angle view of a couple holding hands on the steps of the lakeside gazebo at The Grand Tradition. Fallbrook engagement photos.

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We’re surrounded by babies!!!

May 18, 2010

Cute needs no introduction.

But, just in case, this is our niece, Addison. She is now four months old with a brand new smile. Just lovely. :) :) :)

Close-up of a baby smiling. Oceanside baby photos.

Close-up of a baby smiling while being kissed by her aunt. Oceanside baby photos.

Close-up of a baby laughing. Oceanside baby photos.

Side-by-side photos of a baby's feet and her face backlit by the sun. Oceanside baby photos.

Close-up of a baby smiling. Oceanside baby photos.

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Evelyn at one week: Fallbrook newborn portraits

April 17, 2010

Last month, we had the pleasure of meeting 9-day-old Evelyn. She was so sweet and only fussed a little bit as we moved her around and played with the light. And we even got her big brother, Sebastian, in the frame for a few minutes toward the end. What an amazing family; thanks guys (and especially Evelyn) for the great shoot!

Newborn baby lying in a green blanket on a bed. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Black and white close-up of a newborn baby lying on a bed. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Close-up of a newborn baby lying on an old chair in front of a window. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Series of five photos of a newborn baby lying on a vintage chair in front of a window. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Still-life photo of a baby lying on an old chair next to a retro lamp. Fallbrook newborn photos.

I have two favorites from that day, and this is one:

Newborn baby sleeping in front of a window and her toddler brother. Fallbrook newborn photos.

A young mom holding her 2-year-old son in front of a bright window. Fallbrook child portraits.

Newborn baby lying on a brown-striped blanket with her eyes open. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Black and white close-up of a newborn baby lying on a bed. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Bright still-life of a newborn baby lying on a bed in front of a bright window. Fallbrook newborn photos.

Young family sitting in front of a bright window. Fallbrook family portrait.

And this is my other (most) favorite:

A young father holding his newborn daughter in front of a bright window. Fallbrook newborn photos.

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Portraits in the Park

February 18, 2010

Last month, we headed down to Live Oak Park in Fallbrook for a couple of family sessions, the first in what we hope will become a series of “Portraits in the Park” afternoons. For more information, shoot us an e-mail. Until then, enjoy.

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