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San Diego Photographer – San Diego Shootout – Belmont Park

Jonathan — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:34:17 +0000

On Monday I had the opportunity to hang out with photographers from the San Diego Photog GTG. What is this you say? Allow me to explain. Think a group of photographers, tons of cameras, lovely models, perfect sunlight and a whole lot of learning, teaching and sharing. It was awesome to meet so many other photographers that share the same passion and desire to improve. [And a little bit of healthy competition never hurt anyone.] Plus its a great opportunity to try out something new! I went for a more fashion-y look to this pics this time.

Afterward, Jeff and Erin Youngren shared some of their limitless knowledge. [I had to skip out early though....darn you album design!] Not a bad way to start the week. Enjoy!

Gotta be one of my favs.

mmmm. I love this one.

much love,

Jonathan

Newport Beach Wedding Photographer – Mike Colón Workshop day 3

Jonathan — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:40:00 +0000

The last day of the workshop we got to do some work outside. We found a random field and went to town on it. Thanks Megan for letting us put you through all that

This could totally be in a magazine.

One of my favs

hotness.

I call this picture…cali

much love,

Jonathan

Newport Beach Wedding Photographer – Mike Colón Workshop day 2

Jonathan — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +0000

On the 2nd day, we got in a bunch of shooting. We first started off by photographing a room for the Pelican Hill.

22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657
949.467.6800

love the way the room was set up.

One of my favs.

Does this girl look familiar? She’s one of the girls from Deal or No Deal!

Hello Ralph Lauren ad . Check out the details on that dress…

How can you not love california sun

Gotta end with this shot of Mike and Ray Santana. Man don’t even get me started with Ray. That man is straight up legit. Associated Press + Professional Sports Photographer turned Wedding Photog. He’s an alum to Mikes workshop and came along to help us out. This man made me shoot manual mode the entire workshop. I owe him bigtime for making me learn it.

much love,

-Jonathan

Newport Beach Wedding Photographer – Mike Colón Workshop day 1

Jonathan — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:00:00 +0000

A little while back, I had the awesome opportunity to attend a Mike Colón workshop in Newport Beach. Mike has become one of the luminaries of our wedding industry…but talking with him, you’d never know. He’s one of the most genuine, sincere and humble guys that you’ll ever meet. [But don't think he's a wimp...Mike's got mad brazilian jiu jitsu skills!] Anyways, to put it briefly, Lids were popped…minds were blown…massive influxes of knowledge were transferred.

Here are some images from Day1. First the location.

Pelician Hill

22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657

The neat part of everything was that we got to actually shoot some promo material for the hotel. sweet . Anyways, enough blabbin from me…

This is the Legend, using the Nikon Legend. [In case you don't speak nerd, the translation is Mike using the Nikon 200 f/2. The 200 f/2 is basically the manolo blahnik of the camera world.]

If you think that getting photographed by ONE photographer is intimidating, check out this firing squad

More to come!

much love,

-jc

Newport Beach Wedding Photographer – Mike Colón Workshop Teaser

Jonathan — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:30:00 +0000

So over the weekend I finished the images from the Mike Colón Workshop. Here are a couple more that I absolutely loved. The GLORIOUS full post is on its way! =P

2 blog entries in one day. That is a big deal for me. [Don't worry, I already gave myself a gold star ]

-Jc

Newport Beach Wedding Photography – Pelican Hill Weddings – Greetings from Newport Beach!

Jonathan — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:38:00 +0000

This week I’m learning from the one and only Mike Colon. The man is seriously a marketing master…great shooter…overall awesome guy. They don’t mess around. Seriously. I have to do push-ups every time I don’t shoot in Manual mode! =P

For those that are curious, we’re holding class at the Pelican Hill

Pelican Hill

22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, California 92657

Our schedule is pretty packed, but I wanted to share an image with you guys. More updates to come when I catch my breath .

P.s. I’m sure the burning question on your minds is in regards to the 200 f/2 that Mike loves.

Have I tried it? Yes.

Is it heavy? heck yea!

Is it a stunning piece of glass? All I can say is WOW.

Do I want one now? Yes .

CRAPPPPP. hahaha

Seattle Wedding Photography – Jim Garner Workshop Pt2

Jonathan — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Just wanted to share some of the stuff I got =)

Can’t have Seattle without…you guessed it.

Space Needle

400 Broad St, Seattle, WA‎ – (206) 905-2100‎

Trying to work a bit more on my composition using wide angles.

Tried some new processing techniques.

“I’m Flying! Jack!”

Probably one of my favorite images. The eyes are freaking intense!

and here’s one of the spreads that I worked on. Jim laid out alot of things to look for when you shoot and lay stuff out for albums.

thanks for looking!

much love,

Jonathan

Seattle Wedding Photography – Jim Garner Workshop

Jonathan — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:44:00 +0000

A couple of weeks ago I was in Seattle attending a workshop held by Jim & Katarina Garner. I’ll give you the low down just in case you’re not really into the photography “scene” or an avid WPPI attendee. To put it quite frankly, they’re kind of a big deal. =) J.Garner Photography is considered to be one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world. Every year they win a bucketload of awards at WPPI for their prints and their albums. So an opportunity to learn with them is HUGEEE.

This workshop was organized by the amazing Dawn Shields that I met out at a workshop in Springfield, Missouri. Life is full of weird connections. I registered kidna late…and got squeezed in. hahaa

The workshop itself was absolutely amazing. Jim and Katarina are such wonderful people. They love to share and help out people. It just kinda emanates through everything that they do. and they’re so humble about it. Something about the way they do business just really clicks with me. I think it comes from being on the same page and valuing the same priorities. [and the fact that we're both kinda goof-offs =P] Anyways, on to some pictures.

Our instructors. using a canon 200 f/2L That lens is pretty sexy. Same with the subject

*gasssspppp* Can this be? Another Nikon shooter? haha. This is Michael Muramoto…based out SF. The man was shooting nikon while i was still in diapers.

Doing some shooting in Seattle. Jim getting his teach on.

This guy DJ. He gets the craziest angles and awesome shots. But always somehow ends up shooting lying on the ground.

I rest my case.

This is Dawn trying to be gangster. It’s not going too well.

So after shooting in downtown…we went to their beachouse…no, beachmansion on Whidbey Island for the remainder of the workshop. It was absolutey GORGEOUS here….and it felt soo nice to just get away from city hustle bustle. Its nice to just take in the view and never get use to the beauty of nature.

food glorious food. we ate SOO well.

Nothing like beer from a kegarator after intense Photoshop learning.

or red wine if thats your thing.

This is Whitney…part of Team Dawn. The youngest of the group. But married. So that makes me the odd one out. Everyone else was married! [and everyone was SUCH amazing photographers. Totally makes you improve when everyone around you is that much better!]

Greg. That Claire flare is so studly =)

Jim…being Jim =)

Kiss the fishy.

Rockstar and the AMAZING Cafe Ladro coffee indirectly sponsored this workshop. [cuz we drank so much of it. No time for sleep when there is so much to learn!] I miss having a double shot expresso in the morning.

Miss you guys! Hope our paths cross again very soon.

much love,

Jonathan