Practice Makes Perfect.....

All that and they shot me with paintballs for my troubles! I had the opportunity to photograph a tactical training session for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department on Tuesday in an abandoned strip mall. It was incredibly scary to be right in the middle of a gunfight, albeit they were using FX rounds (small paintballs), but rounds were still going off right next to me. The chaos that ensues is crazy, I don't know how they keep their wits as someone is shooting at them.

It was really hard for me to shoot, as I had to wear a protective mask which offset my viewfinder, so I was guessing at the exposure (really could not see the meter) looking though the viewfinder from about 5 inches away, and making sure I did not get hit! I failed at the last part. In better news I listened to each debriefing and got some tips which may actually help me finally beat Ray in Call of Duty 4!

Jessica & Mark....

The bridesmaids thought it was proper to teach the groomsmen how to show some L.A. love!
The best man validating one of the bridesmaids!
Congratulations Jessica and Mark! We really enjoyed spending time with both of you and your precious family and friends. We wish you all the best!

Natalie & Michael......

Our dear friend Evelyn (aka Rev-Ev!)once again hooked up a wonderful couple for us to photograph! This time, Natalie and Michael happened to pick a marriage date we were already booked for. Of course Rev-Ev figured out a solution and we shot a cool pre-wedding session with the bride and groom and bridal party in Pasadena. Rev-Ev thinks of everything!

Natalie and Michael your love is amazing, we wish you all the best and you will be in our thoughts next week as you enjoy your wedding day!

Graduation Day....

On Tuesday Ray and Zoe celebrated the awesomeness of their graduation day! I thought Zoe looked especially cute in her fabulous dress (that her pops picked out!) fantastic borowed necklace, and her incredible curly hair that mom hooked up! Ray was looking super handsome as he posed for my photo!

Zoe received the award for artistic creativity and Ray received the most improved award for music! Who would have thought that our kids would excel in the arts?!?!?! Congrats kids, we are so proud!!