2011, Day 219 - Coupled

This is probably my favorite portrait from my sister's wedding shoot.  I love the light, the simplicity of the setting and their body language.  They're really looking at nothing but I like how it looks like they're surveying their future as a couple.

Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 50/f1.2L
50mm, f2.8, 1/1000 sec @ 640 ISO

2011, Day 216 - Ballroom

My sister Stacey's wedding was held in the ballroom of the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento.  Originally the Crocker was a phenomenal mansion and being used as a museum it has been cared for meticulously.  In the photo below Joe is reading his vows to Stacey, they were great, maybe I will share them when I am given copies.

Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II
16mm, f2.8, 1/50 sec @ 2000 ISO

2011, Day 215 - Bunny kiss

Another photo from my sister's wedding.  This isn't the actual kiss, unfortunately, but they were getting a little giddy before the ceremony and were willing to oblige my request for the irreverent.

Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 85/f1.2L Mark II
85mm, f1.8, 1/100 sec @ 1250 ISO

2011, Day 205 - Mawwiage

I admit it, I'm running behind.  Yesterday my sister Stacey got married and I was honored to be their photographer.  Weddings are a lot of work but the upshot is that you get to spend a lot of time with the bride and groom and we all know at weddings they are being pulled in so many directions what few people get more than a few words with them.

The wedding ceremony was held at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento.  We were very fortunate to have the space not only as a venue for the marriage but as a location for photos of the bride and groom.

Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 24/f1.4L Mark II
24mm, f1.6, 1/80 sec @ 400 ISO

2011, Day 069 - Planning

My sister Stacey is getting married this summer and I have been asked to take their wedding photos. I don't really care for weddings, it seems like a lot of trouble for a single day, but I would rather be taking pictures than be a guest.

When I was in California last week I got to tour the wedding venue and took some pictures so I could create a storyboard. This is one taken in the contemporary wing of the Crocker Art Museum. Yes, my drawing of the bride is rather crude and slightly demented, like something from the Blair Witch wedding, but I think it is funny.


Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II
35mm, f2.8, 1/8000 sec @ 800 ISO

2011, Day 061 - Dancing shoes

Yesterday I was in California just long enough to scout out the venue for my sister Stacey's upcoming wedding and to celebrate my nephew's first birthday. This is the place, the ballroom of the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento.

Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II

16mm, f2.8, 1/80 sec @ 800 ISO

2011, Day 001 - Old Sacramento

Jet lag is still torturing me so I went out early into Old Sacramento and this is the picture I like best.


Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 16-35/f2.8L Mark II
26mm, f8, HDR of 1/50, 1/20, 1/8 and 0.3 sec @ 200 ISO

2010, Day 70 - Grand Central Market

The last day in Los Angeles and it isn't even a full day, in truth I expect most of the day will be devoted to travel. But staying in a hotel in downtown LA meant that I was just a short walk from the Grand Central Market. I love markets, I think they are exceptional reflections of the people who shop there. Generally they aren't frequented by out-of-towners because there are usually nicer, fancier, and more well known establishments where they are more comfortable. So, with only a little bit of time before having to leave for the airport I grabbed my camera and set out.

Herbs, spices and medicines.

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

30mm, f4, 1/50 sec @ 800 ISO

Fresh produce abounds.

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

50mm, f4, 1/50 sec @ 800 ISO

Seafood.

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

34mm, f4, 1/50 sec @ 800 ISO

And a line, the food must be good because the market had literally just opened.

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

34mm, f4, 1/60 sec @ 800 ISO

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

24mm, f4, 1/80 sec @ 800 ISO

Getting ready for a long day.

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

70mm, f4, 1/50 sec @ 800 ISO

Food from El Salvador.

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

35mm, f4, 1/160 sec @ 800 ISO

More spices.

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

28mm, f4, 1/60 sec @ 800 ISO

The grill seems to be another hot spot, they were cooking eggs, bacon and sausage when I passed.

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 24-70/f2.8L

51mm, f4, 1/125 sec @ 800 ISO

When I returned from the market I had to finish getting my stuff together so we could catch our flight to Sacramento. This time I rearranged my camera gear so that I could access it more easily because when my flight arrived on Saturday the view out the window was beautiful.

Los Angeles at takeoff.

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 50/f1.4

50mm, f5.6, 1/1600 sec @ 200 ISO

The beach and a deep blue Pacific Ocean.

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 50/f1.4

50mm, f5.6, 1/2000 sec @ 200 ISO

A clear view of the agricultural land around Sacramento.

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 50/f1.4

50mm, f5.6, 1/1600 sec @ 200 ISO

Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 50/f1.4

50mm, f5.6, 1/800 sec @ 200 ISO