XMas 2014

We'd like to take the time to appreciate your loyalty, friendship and love. The year has passed with many trials and tribulations, so we are more than grateful that we've pulled through as a whole and with so much more love than we'd expect.

 Happy Holidays and a wonderful and prosperous New Year to all!

The Pier

Just a couple of months ago, we shared a memorable day for a good old friend and her new and very generous hubby. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. King. We wish you many more memorable moments filled with love, friendship and a plethora of wealth. 

 And thank you both for being such gracious hosts, and for allowing us to capture it!!!

Details...

I DO. The sum of all the happy ever afters. Faby and Robert King, we'd like to thank you for letting us be a part of that moment when you committed your souls to one another. We hope it has enriched 100 fold throughout your journey together.

The camera info:
Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 50mm f/1.4 set at f/2, 1/200, ISO 400.
Lighting: 1 Canon 580EXII on camera, ETTL -2/3 fired straight up. Setup was in front of a window with a white curtain acting as a diffuser for the sun.

Two Souls

There’s nothing more beautiful than two souls meant for each other coming together to live the rest of their lives as one. Beautiful… didn’t I say that already?

The photo info: Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 17-40mm f/4L set at f/4 with Singh Ray Vari ND @ about 2 stops, 1/200, ISO 100, 21mm. Lighting: 1 Canon 580EXII with full CTO camera right @ 1/2 power triggered by Pocket Wizard PWIIs.

Faby & Robert

He’s an Angels fan. She’s a Dodgers fan. Who woulda thunk? But that’s why they’re so beautiful together, because they’re different. Then again, one of them coulda been a Padres fan… Hehe… 

The other info: Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 70-200mm f/2.8L IS set at f/2.8, 1/250, ISO 400, 70mm.

Poetry

Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.

-Leonardo da Vinci-

Painting: Last Call by Allison Renshaw

Camera info:

Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 17-40mm f/4L set at f/11, 1/200, ISO 200, 17mm.

Lighting: 1 Canon 580EXII camera left @ 1/16 power triggered by Pocket Wizard PWIIs.

Jack

Just recently, we had the opportunity to do a portrait session with Jack and his parents. Boy what a day it was! Guess nobody at the park got the memo to stay home while we do some photos there! Hehe...

Nevertheless we did find a few quiet places to do some photos of the adorably handsome little one. And he stirred up quite a crowd too! I would too if I looked like him.

The other info: Camera and Lens: Canon 4D MkIII with 70-200mm f/2.8L IS set at f/2.8, 1/80, ISO 100, 200mm.

Lighting: Bowens GM500 in a medium softbox camera left@ f/2.8 triggered by Pocket Wizard PWIIs.

Casey

One journey ends and another begins. But as Confucius says:

"Wherever you go, go with all your heart."

I totally believe in that! 

The camera info:

Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 70-200mm f/2.8L IS set at f/2.8, 1/800, ISO 400, 165mm.

Aurora

There’s nothing better about living in SoCal than going to the beach, except when doing Senior sessions there too!!! Hehe...

The camera info:
Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 70-200mm f/2.8L IS set at f/5.0, 1/400, ISO 100, 80mm.
Lighting: 1 580EXII in a medium softbox on a monopod held by Veronica @ 1/1 power camera left triggered by Pocket Wizard PWIIs. Sun and wind camera right.

Debbie & Manny

What a beautiful day! We're wishing that everyone have a picture perfect day and weekend too!!!

The camera info:
Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 70-200mm f2.8L IS set at f/6.3, 1/200, ISO 200, 105mm.
Lighting: 1 580EXII with 1 stop CTO on a monopod held by Ben @ 1/1 power camera right. Triggered by Pocket Wizard PWIIs.

Ermalee & Archie

The beauty of a marriage. The beauty of a memory. The beauty of a moment captured forever. Archie and Ermalee forever…

... the camera info:
Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 50mm f/1.4 set at f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 200.

Noemi & Marco

One day at a time, one whisper, one caress, one smile, one kiss and one soul. All it took was the ONE!

Noemi and Marco, may your future be fruitful and may all your hard work and dedication bind you like roots to soil.

Congratulations and thank you for letting us be a part of your special day.

The photo info:
Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 70-200mm f2.8L IS set at f/4.5, 1/200, ISO 100 and Singh Ray Vari ND filter at 2 stops , 145mm.
Lighting: 1 Bowens GM500 w/reflector @ f/8.0 camera right. Triggered by Pocket Wizard PWIIs.

Marcella

Isn't it amazing how powerful an image can be in bringing back memories? I’m forever striving to capture these many wonderful and fleeting moments, because in the end they remind me of how truly beautiful life really is.

 ... the camera info: Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 70-200mm f2.8L IS set at f/6.3, 1/80, ISO 1600, 73mm. Lighting: 1 580EXII bare on a monopod held by Ben @ 1/32 power camera right. Triggered by Pocket Wizard PWIIs.

Alex

I can’t believe how time flies! I still remember when she was a baby. Now I’m doing her Senior photos! Little does she know that when I do these photos I get younger every time. Ha!

 … the photo stuff:
Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 70-200mm f2.8L IS set at f/2.8, 1/80, ISO 800, 150mm.
Lighting: 1 580EXII in medium softbox on a monopod held by Ben @ 1/32 power camera right. Triggered by Pocket Wizard PWIIs.

Marcella

My precious little baby,
I have loved you from the start.
You are a tiny miracle
Laying closely to my heart.
Each day I feel your presence,
Each day you quickly grow,
Each day your heart beats softly,
As only I could know.
So, I'll keep this in a special place
And remember each year through,
Of this special time in my life
In the months I carried you.

Author:  Unknown

Congratulations Marcella. May this new chapter in your life be the most beautiful ever!

... and the camera info:
Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 70-200mm f2.8L IS set at f/4.5, 1/80, ISO 800, 100mm.
Lighting: 1 580EXII with full CTO gel on a monopod held by Ben @ 1/16 power camera left behind pillar. Triggered by Pocket Wizard PWIIs.

Noemi & Marco

Everybody couple’s different, but one common thread that they do share is their love for one another. And the ones that are the happiest are the ones that have that look, that spark, a certain je ne sais quoi. You can see it in the way they look at each other, in the way they talk to each other, in the way they hold hands, in the way they hold each other.

Not use to being in front of a camera, Noemi and Marco were nervous at first, but after a few minutes they just became themselves and… well… je ne sais quoi! A beautiful couple with a wonderful experience to tell… which also includes a coyote! Hehe… That was fun!!!

… and now for the miscellaneous info:
Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with 70-200mm f2.8L IS set at f/2.8, 1/200, ISO 100, 165mm.
Lighting: 1 580EXII with full CTO gel held by Veronica @ 1/16 power camera left center behind pillar. Sun was behind them to the left. Triggered by Pocket Wizard PWIIs.

Cristy & Joe

On their Five year anniversary they decide to reupholster their couch and finish off some odds and ends around their beautiful home.

On other days they spend time with their 2.5 children, who by the way are quite the hand full.

AVM could not be happier to sit in and photograph these guys this past weekend. We had an awesome time photographing these two and their brood last weekend. The best part for me was when they all looked at me! Even the cat! Hehe…

With more love and strength than when they started, and obviously a boat load of patience, love has thrived to its fullest potential. Happy Anniversary Cristy and Joe: established 2/21/2009!

… and for those who like to know:
Camera and Lens: Canon 5D MkIII with a 70-200mm f2.8L IS with Singh Ray Vari-ND filter set at f/5.0, 1/80, ISO 100, 155mm.
Lighting: 1 580EXII with full CTO gel on a light stand @ 1/16 power to the right. 1 Bowens GM500 in front and to the right with medium softbox set at about f/7.1. Both triggered by Pocket Wizard PWIIs.