favorite spot to shoot at the Marriot… directly in the road. Last week I shot Chad Cordero and Jamie Moody’s wedding.An excellent group of people, some extremely talented Athletes (especially the groom who is a relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals).The wedding and reception was held at the Laguna Hills Marriot. I don’t like shooting [...]

Ok, so you think I’m going to far with all of these “Sneak Peek”s? Well maybe I am…or maybe I’m giving you a little peek into the future. Yes, I meant future…Because the past (as in 1989 and 1990) is coming back… every 20 years the style returns… whats next? L.A. Gear goodness, I’m excited! [...]

This edition of “Sneak Peek” is of my new blog.Its still being designed by Daniel Fairbanks. But this is a morphed image of the front screen.It is scheduled to take over for this blog starting right after thanksgivingI can’t wait to blow your mind with a flippin wild page. Here’s what I’m looking forward to [...]

Alright alright, so I’m not supposed to post much about this shoot yet. But I couldn’t resist any longer!Audrey’s having her 21st birthday in a few weeks and what better time to do a fashion shoot for her invites then now?She wanted something gritty, but high fashion, rough, but sexy, something that discribes her in [...]

Me: “Hi my name is Samuel.”New person: “Oh hi Sam, its nice to meet you, I’m Ellen“Me: “Elley! Great to meet you too!” Isn’t that a weird dialogue? Both of us made it clear what our names were, but both of us diregarded eachothers wishes to be called by our introduced names. So I figured [...]

Seems the hipster wedding internet blogging powerhouses are in love with Heather and Eric’s Engagement Shoot and Wedding photos shot by Myself and Ira. Way to go H&E, you’re ushering in trends left and right. You’re making the blogging world go wild with joy. Yes indeed, the Blogs are talking… EAST SIDE BRIDEJust started reading [...]

I had the privilege of photographing fellow photographer; Shannon Leith tonight.She was in need of some new images for her upcoming blog launch, so we set out to get her just that… I think we ended up getting more then that. I’m honored she would come to me for pictures and not just shoot self [...]

leigh miller image The Exciting! This makes me want to travel to Jamaica. Leigh Miller Engagement Slideshow of the Month. Ellen and Andrew Our New First family elect. is Adjusting. NYtimes Lebron is excited about Obama. NBA.com Lakers ARE the best at least in LA Highlights I want a Seagull 120 TLR The Saddening. Kim [...]

Ellen and Andrew came knocking on my door for some superb imagery to document their love for eachother, advertise their upcoming marriage and to portray who they are and things they enjoy. I gladly agreed.After idea after idea, we came up with an amazing plan! An afternoon Sunday picnic in the woods… It ended up [...]

I got a letter from Larry Cox from Amnesty International. I liked what he had to say. Dear Samuel, Waking up this morning was like waking up to a new era. That’s because many of us remember a time when activities were segregated by race, whether going to the movies or riding a bus. And [...]