http://www.venturaphoto.info Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer, Goleta, Carpinteria, Santa Ynez (Any Place, Any Time) Wed, 14 May 2008 05:02:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I photographed a truly unique wedding today. Today's bride and groom were vegans.  Vegans are kind of like vegetarians, but vegans are more strict.  They were earth loving, up-scaled, quiet people. Reception Decoration, Food, Desert The wedding reception was calm and loving.  Most of all, it was not loud.  I didn't have to wear ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/167/vegetarian-vegan-wedding-menu-2/ No, I will not talk about Jenna bush's wedding just to fill up my blog space. http://www.venturaphoto.info/168/no-i-will-not/ Deja Vu Today's wedding reminded me of the wedding photography gig I did last August.  The wedding ceremony was at De La Salle Catholic Church in Granada Hills.  After the ceremony, we went to Brand Park at San Fernando Mission for formal wedding photography session.  I went through the exact same schedule last ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/158/granada-hills-catholic-wedding/ The bride and groom purchased a full wedding package including engagement photography & signing board.  I have done their engagement photography a month earlier.  Erik Griffin was the videographer.  Erik and I have done about 4-5 wedding gigs together.  I am currently working on Photo/Video packages with Erik. Padre Serra Parish is an exclusive Catholic ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/154/camarillo-church-wedding/ Because of my low price on wedding package, I am worried that some people might think I use substandard photography equipment.  I would like to make it clear that I use 100% professional equipment.  Below is my "light box".   I keep my wedding flash kit in this case.  Anyway, you should see me setting ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/145/light-box/ It's a long story, but I didn't have internet for about 1 month. I managed to take care of all my work, but it was a nightmare. I hope I don't repeat this anytime soon. Last 4 weeks, I had to go to my work in my jammies at night to check emails. Oneday, ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/140/internet/ ** Geek Blog Warning ** In addition to my AS degree in Photography, I have a BS degree in computer.  As much as I enjoy photography I also enjoy computer and electronics.  When I was 12 years old I made myself a transistor radio (by soldering tiny electronic parts on the circuit board). Photography ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/142/hacking-40000-flash/ ** It rained, but wedding was successful and cute.  We had to go with the flow and get creative.  Today's wedding photography marks the first wedding of the year 2008. Today is Thursday, you see.  Yes, a Thursday wedding. I had to take a day off from my day job for this wedding. The ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/141/santa-barbara-courthouse-wedding-photographer/ [youtube]GtGA3aeScmI[/youtube] Driving to photography location, Point Mugu Driving through Point Mugu rock VenturaWeekly.com is my pet project.  I really do enjoy Photography :) I have a small photography package called "Happy Hour".   Just like the happy hours at local bars, customers can enjoy services at low price during the slow hours.  My slow hours is ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/139/happy-hour-senior-photography-point-mugu/ Happy new year! I am enjoying my slow season. I'm not exactly “Slow” because this is my chance to catch up with my other projects and hobbies.  I booked three weddings this month… possibly more clients will send in deposits. I had two items in my to do list today. 12pm: Engagement photography session ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/138/god-innocent-face/ Please don't get me wrong, I love photography.  I always have fun at the weddings.  But I was happy to know that this was my last wedding of the year.  I had such a busy 2007 that I rarely had solid 7 hours of sleep.  I have raised price on my wedding package ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/137/wedding-year-2007/ This is my key-chain.  Figured...  :) http://www.venturaphoto.info/133/photographers-keychain/ Stauffer Chapel, Pepperdine University, Malibu I had a wedding customer from Japan. She got married at Malibu, Stauffer Chapel in Pepperdine University. I photographed both their engagement and wedding only in 1 week apart. A signing board had to be made in 5 days. Wedding album was completed and delivered in ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/135/wedding-customer-japan/ Along with my Coffee & Minolta Cup, this is yet another one of my photography ritual.  I must wear this watch when I take pictures.  I never forget this watch when I go to weddings.  I am afraid I will misplace this watch, so I bought another one as a ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/132/photography-ritual-watch/ At the end of the night, as we were saying good-bye to everyone, the weather changed dramatically.  The Santa Ana wind started.  The wind was blowing very hard.  It was the next morning (October 21) the entire Malibu was in panic with the fire.  I hope Calamigos Ranch will not ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/116/wedding-at-malibu-calamigos-ranch/ Check this out. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12784368/?GT1=10450 The bride received wrong colored flowers for the wedding. They are suing the florist now. They spent $27,435.14 for the flowers The lawsuit asks for more than $400,000. Bride is a lawyer. From this MSNBC page, you can find a vidoe link. MSNBC titled the story "Bouquet Bridezilla" I'm happy I'm not her florist. Well...  I'm ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/115/nyc-bride-sues-florist-over-flower-color/ I have 7 weddings this month, I am trying to catch up with my blog. But I need to take care of my customers first. I beg your understanding.   http://www.venturaphoto.info/113/westlake-village-inn-wedding/ More coming I have been in Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (Long Beach) a few times before.  I was here last month as well.  But I have never came to the Japanese Garden for a night wedding reception. It was a perfect day for outdoor wedding.  The entire garden was lit ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/114/japanese-garden-long-beach-at-night/ Today's wedding was at Lost Canyon Golf Club in Simi Valley. I was surprised to find a wedding site in this side of Simi Valley. When you get off Tapo (101 freeway) and go up north about 2 miles, suddenly you will see nothing but mountains.  That's where Lost Canyon Golf Club ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/111/lost-canyon-golf-club-simi-valley/ Today's wedding schedule. 1:00pm - Arrive at Pasadena - The Westin Hotel 3:00pm - Ceremony at Saint Philip the Apostle Church, Pasadena 6:00pm - Reception dinner at Bistro 45, Pasadena 9:00pm - Leave Pasadena The bride and groom are Pasadena locals.  So they have arranged all wedding activities in the city of Pasadena.  We had ... http://www.venturaphoto.info/110/wedding-at-pasadena/