Here are the pics of the bride from the beach shoot who is also our sweet OSP friend... she was a natural...



Her "Marilyn" look


Check out the bird!


Pretty dress!


Jasmine's a photographer too!

All of us in the Mike Colon workshop headed out to the beach on Tuesday to shoot some wedding and bridal photos. It was crazy with so many photographers there but so much fun and so awesome to be out on the beach.


The bride and groom


All of us

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We had some time to chill out at the Mansion Sunday afternoon.

Crystal Goss, Liana, and Sarah Barlow


Liana, David Jay, and Jessica Claire



Liana & Jessica Claire


Liana, Dane Sanders, and Jessica Claire



Liana & David Jay



Crystal looking cool on the rooftop!



Liana with the "forum forefathers" (Dane Sanders and David Jay) and respective T-shirts.



Then a bunch of us went to the Rebecca St.James / BarlowGirl concert and Sarah Barlow hooked us up with getting back stage after to meet her cousins!!




Shopping for Mexican Night :)

The dozen kiddies at this wedding were sooooo hilarious...

Yesterday Crystal and I joined Jessica Claire shooting this gorgeous quaint wedding overlooking the Pacific. The bride and groom were so laid back and great sports; it started pooring rain right before she walked down the aisle and they didn't even blink an eye when everything got moved inside!

It is SOOOOOOOO unbelievably beeeeeuuuuutiful here!



View from the drive - we're on our way to shoot a wedding with Jessica Claire this afternoon...


me stuck in the old-fashioned elevator...








This week is going to be amazing...

Vegas to Cali...

It's difficult to put into words the adventure I'm about to partake on so check out the post below for a glimpse of what is to come.

I'll be out for a full ten days but check back here as it is likely we'll have TONS of footage to post ;)

15-17: Los Vegas, NV
17-18: Los Angeles, CA
18-25: Laguna Beach, CA

Can't wait to see some of you soon!!!!!!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!!!

Atlanta, GA – February 15, 2006 – On February 17 and 18 over twenty of the nation’s hottest wedding photographers and rising stars will converge on the California coast for what is to be one of the most memorable weeks in the industry.

What started off as a simple 4-day-intensive seminar in Newport Beach lead by one of the nation’s best high-end wedding photojournalists, Mike Colon, has turned into a week-long celebration among a group of photographers who are making waves in their areas.

With photographers representative of every age and from all areas of the country – including New York, Atlanta, Orlando, Portland, Chicago, Little Rock, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Orange County, and Santa Barbara – the controversy has already begun. What will happen when 14 photographers move into a 4-story mansion in Laguna Beach on Saturday February 18?

The itinerary kicks off even before the week starts with photographers pairing up around the country to travel to Newport Beach. Two kick off the trip with a quick stop in Vegas and a drive over from there. The New York boys have a long six-hour drive to the airport before they head west. A trio of young female photojournalists unite in Los Angeles to shoot an intimate wedding that Saturday before moving into the Mansion. A tag-team of the NY boys, the Orlando couple, and a local Californian are covering a wedding across town at the same time.

Sunday is chalk-full of photo shoots starting at sunrise and includes real couples as well as models. A BBQ and concert are on the agenda for that afternoon and evening. Monday starts early with the first day of “class” that includes everything from business strategy and shooting techniques to discussions on post-production and branding. Each night hosts a series of portfolio evaluations and some sort of party or activity at the Mansion or out and about. Mexican night spouting homemade chimichangas by Mike, margaritas by Liana, Jim’s Guacamole and Garrett’s salsa is going to be one to remember with KKs “rap-opera” performances and tunes on the baby-grand by Nathan.

Thursday concludes the 4-day intensive with a massive poker-tournament and dinner. Friday morning, the group heads to Disneyland for a “field trip” and is joined by dozens of other photographers including more local celebrity wedding photojournalists.

Parting ways on the 24-26 is going to be difficult to swallow but plans for future rendezvous are likely.

February 18-25 is sure to be one of the most memorable, educational, emotionally-charged, exhilarating, and hilarious weeks for these friends and strangers and for the industry as a whole as lives are changed, friendships made, and in celebration of all the unforgettable moments.

Sorry - the label of this vino still cracks me up!! How cute is that!?!?!

Why reserve chocolates and BIG reds for today when you can enjoy them paired year-round?? A bit overdue, here are some shots from the latest and greatest from the world of Brady Lowe, founder of the Taste Network, sommelier, and artist of all things paired with wine.



Over the past year, I've experience some UNBELIEVABLE pairings from all over the world... wines that changed body and flavor with the right cheese and food pairings.


For this last one, we added boutique chocolates to the mix of artisan bleu cheeses and "big" reds. Now I'm not particularly fond of reds, and especially not bleu cheese, but all together - WOW!!! Photos and words do not do it justice so go check out one of his tastings!