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November 24th, 2008

Hello,

I just want to make a blog post about the use of fine art textures and grunge textures provided by Tofurious and how it is used to further enhance your wedding photographs! Tofurious offers a large variety of fine art textures, as well as, grunge textures to help fit in every picture and theme. I have used both types of textures on the following images to show how by using these textures can make a big difference. =)

Grunge texture

fine art textures

Fine art texture

fine art textures

Grunge texture

fine art textures

For more information and tutorials about how to use these textures, check out http://www.tofurious.com/wedding-photography-textures.php

Best,

Doug - Contact Me!
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Palm Springs Wedding Photography | Jacey & Mitch

November 24th, 2008

Howdy,

Time sure flies. It was not long when we photographed Jacey & Mitch’s engagement session in Malibu. Jacey and Mitch hosted their wedding in Palm Springs at Rancho Los Palmas Resort. Lawrence and I started out day at Jacey’s Palm Springs house.

Jacey has really cute dogs and cats that ran about that day =)

Palm Springs weddign photography

Palm Springs weddign photography

Palm Springs weddign photography

The beautiful wedding dress =)

Palm Springs weddign photography

Palm Springs weddign photography

Palm Springs weddign photography

Mitch tried his best to not let out any tears during the wedding ceremony

Palm Springs weddign photography

The wedding was held on the golf course of Rancho Los Palmas Resort =)

Palm Springs weddign photography

Palm Springs weddign photography

I had some photography competition that night

Palm Springs weddign photography

The boys

Palm Springs weddign photography

…and the gals!

Palm Springs weddign photography

Palm Springs weddign photography

To achieve this wedding photograph, Lawrence held a remote strobe in the back to caste the shadows and I held one in the front to light their faces. Looks cool huh?!

Palm Springs weddign photography

We had a little fun with the wedding couple at the bar in Rancho Los Palmas Resort =)

Palm Springs weddign photography

Palm Springs weddign photography

My favorite wedding photograph of the night!

Palm Springs weddign photography

The R Bar at Rancho Los Palmas Resort gave the feel of a 007 movie so we had to do a wedding photograph that resembles the legendary James Bond =)

Palm Springs weddign photography

The wedding couple’s first dance!

Palm Springs weddign photography

Congratulations Jacey and Mitch!

Best,

Doug- Contact Me!
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Los Angeles Union Station Engagment Photography

November 24th, 2008

Hello,

I had the opportunity to photograph with Amber on one of her Day After wedding photography sessions. We started at the graffiti alley in the Art District in Downtown Los Angeles and continued to the Los Angeles (LA) Union Station. For this Day After wedding photography session, all the textures I used were provided by Tofurious.

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

After the graffiti alley, we all made a trip to the Los Angeles Union Station. The picture below is where the Union Station hosts all their wedding banquets.

Los Angeles Union Station
800 N Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 683-6875

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

We utilized the sun rays that entered the large colorful windows at the Los Angeles Union Station to get this cool shot! What is great about using Tofurious textures is that even though the follow two pictures were taken at the same place, each texture gave a different mood to the photograph.

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

The setting sun gave the entire inside of the Union Station a warm glow. We just had to end our Day After wedding photograph in the middle of the Union Station where the sun rays were entering!

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

Los Angeles Union Station Engagement Photography

Thank you Amber for letting me photograph this Day After wedding photography session with you! Also, thank you Tofurious for providing the super cool textures for me to use in every picture!

Over and out,

Doug - Contact Me!
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La Venta Inn Wedding Photography

November 18th, 2008

Hello,

Lawrence, Gavin, and I had the opportunity to photograph at the beautiful La Venta Inn located at the Palos Verdes Estates. The view from La Venta Inn (Palos Verdes) was spectacular! On a clear day, you can see Los Angeles and the Palos Verdes coast all the way to the horizon. Sujin and Jesse started their preparations at different sides of the La Venta Inn. We managed to snap some fun photos before their wedding started.

La Venta Inn
796 Via Del Monte
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Of course we have to get the entrance sign =)

laventa inn wedding photography

Simple yet beautiful!

laventa inn wedding photography

laventa inn wedding photography

laventa inn wedding photography

Sujin never goes anywhere without her bear. The bear was actually part of the wedding party!

laventa inn wedding photography

laventa inn wedding photography

laventa inn wedding photography

Boys will be boys

laventa inn wedding photography

La Venta Inn had plenty of trees to lend as a convenient backdrop. We borrowed a handful of furniture from the boys’ preparation room to take these cool pictures!

laventa inn wedding photography

laventa inn wedding photography

Marriage can do this to a guy!

laventa inn wedding photography

laventa inn wedding photography

Jesse getting in touch with his feminine side

laventa inn wedding photography

Without any signs of overcast during the wedding ceremony, the lights that illuminated below in Los Angeles and Palos Verdes gave a beautiful light show!

laventa inn wedding photography

laventa inn wedding photography

Lawrence and Gavin assembled a camera for the guests to photograph themselves with a remote just like a photo booth except with a giant backdrop!

la venta inn wedding photography

La Venta Inn’s reception hall was simply stellar!

laventa inn wedding photography

Special thanks to the coordinator of the day, Roxy, at La Venta Inn for performing a flawless job!  I look forward to working with you again and again in the future!

Ciao,

Doug - Contact Me!
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Costa Mesa Wedding Photography | Annie & Ty

November 18th, 2008

Hello,

Our next adventure takes us to Costa Mesa at the Wyndham Hotel. While Ty and his entourage were busy setting up the wedding, Annie and the girls got prepared in one of the rooms at the Wyndham Hotel.

Wyndham Hotel
3350 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 751-5100

When strapped for resources, use either a magazine or a makeup brush to photograph the wedding rings!

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

Aww, the wedding dress =)

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

The Wyndham Hotel’s courtyard offered plenty of photo opportunities, especially with the fountain in the back and towering palm trees in the front =)

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

We found this plaza across the street from Orange County Performing Arts Center. The plaza offered random rocks, fountains, and sculptures to work with during the private session. Obviously, she’s not really that tall =P

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

Why the face?

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

costa mesa wedding photography

Ty trying to act cool =D Just kidding, he really is.

costa mesa wedding photography

Congratulations Annie and Ty for the fun wedding day! It was our pleasure to photograph your joyous occasion.

Best,

Doug - Contact Me!
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