Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer

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I had a meeting with a client at Encino, San Fernando Valley.
They live in Torrance, so Encino was the mid-point.
Starbucks there was very loud with heavy traffic.
September 2nd wedding was booked on the spot - deposit was made 

After the meeting I went to Simi Valley Photo Labs to pick up April 22nd wedding AND drop off April 28th wedding.

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PS: After writing this blog, my April 22nd wedding client read this page.  She emailed and said she wanted to see a few samples ASAP.  So, I’ve decided to burn midnight oil and finish this package tonight and deliver to them tomorrow to her house.  It will be my pleasure.

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Today’s Wedding Photography Schedule
Photography before ceremony - 5:00pm
Ceremony - 6:30pm Wedgewood
Formal Picture Photography - 7:00pm Wedgewood
Reception - 7:30pm Wedgewood Banquet Center
Party Ends - 11:30pm

It was a Friday wedding. I had to get off work early.

We were losing Sunlight fast. (ceremony started 6:30pm)
During the ceremony, I had to use flashes on almost every single shot.
By the time we were ready for formal pictures, we really started to lose light.

My light-meter reading was 1/60 second at f4
I had to use a tripod, flash, and cable release.

By the time we started to take formal pictures, we almost didn’t have natural night. I couldn’t spare a minute. I kept telling them “I’m sorry about rushing you”, and I directed everyone like a plane was going down. They all understood why I had to rush them.
I managed to get all the pictures done before it was too dark.

The reception was nice. It was a good wedding.
I shot 9 rolls of film. (9 x 36 = 324 images).

** Follow-up news: After the wedding, the client left me a good comment in my website (Here).  They called me a “Photo Ninja” because they didn’t remember seeing me taking pictures  :)

I really wanted to move that trash can…

Wedgewood Banquet Center
5880 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 658-1308 ext 11  (866) 966-3009 www.wedgewoodbanquet.com/main.htm

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I met a client from Canada today.
I have had clients from New York, Texas, and some other states, but Canada is first.
He arrived at LAX 2:15pm, got a rental car, and came to Camarillo by 4:00pm.
He was on his way to Santa Barbara.
I’ve already booked his wedding a month ago, he just wanted to say hello.

There, I saw a real nice couple (not married) talking and kissing.
I had to give them my business card, so I walked up to them.
“When you get married” I said, “I’ll be your wedding photographer”.
I hand him my card.
The man looked at me, “But… we’re already married”,  he said with a smile.
I replied “No… you’re too sweet”
The lady lauhged out loud “Too sweet~!”

After the meeting I went back to my day job.

I booked a meeting with a prospect for Sunday.
They are coming from Torrence.  We’ll be meeting at Encino.
Sep 2 is getting warm.

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Package from April 8th wedding is completed.
I met the bride and groom at McDonald’s to give them finished products.
Their web album is here: Web Album

Received 2 emails from potential clients today.
Sep 2, 2006 & Oct 14, 2006 are on queue

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I have 9 rolls of film to process (from yesterday’s wedding)
But, I was so tired, I didn’t go to the lab. I slept whole day.
I had a busy week at my day job. AND I had a wedding yesterday.
At least I had one day off. It works for me.

I should go to the lab tomorrow (Monday) after work.

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Today’s Schedule
Pre-wedding shoot - Santa Paula 2:30pm
Wedding - Piru 4pm
Formal Shoot - Piru - 6:00pm
Reception - Poinsettia Pavilion, Ventura - 7:30pm
Job done - 11:00pm

There was 20% chance of rain.
It actually rained a little, but it never rained when we needed to be outside.
I tell ya, when I go out for a wedding, it *almost* never rains.
I have had many occasions where I drove through the rain to wedding sites and ended up shooting beautiful outdoor wedding photographs without getting wet.
People should hire me for the good luck I have with rain.

This was my 5th time coming to Poinsettia Pavilion for photography job.
I am getting to know faces there.

I can honestly say this wedding was a success.
People clearly had a good time with fantastic food & entertainment.

I shot 8 rolls of film (8×36 = 288 images).

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Received a deposit for Aug 26 wedding.
There were two people going for that date.
I’ll have to break the bad news to the other person.

March 16th wedding client wrote a good review at my website.
I love it when a client leaves a comment.

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Welcome.
This is my photographer’s blog.
This will ONLY show you my life as a wedding photographer.
Please visit www.VenturaPhoto.com for more information.

Thank you.