Trying to watch, capture and get the shot’s needed of a professional trainer is somewhat of a task, especially if its Christina Clark! This little gal with the Size 0 waist moves fast, talks fast and I was to just capture her while she worked her skills on her students. I was running all over the place trying to get just the right angle and at the same time trying to make sure her clients were not being bothered by having a photographer shooting around, on top and next to them for the next 45 minutes. Not only did all her clients get a great workout, but this over weight, non exercising photog was needing a cold water and a towel. I was exhausted just watching all of them! LOL!

Never a dull moment in a professional photographers life. here are some of the images from just a couple hours ago.

Sure she looks cute and innocent….she will work you like a Marine Drill Sergeant and you will feel the burn. I think I lost weight this morning just watching! Ha!

I’ll be busy this weekend at the Grand Opening and 75th anniversary of our new Alfred Angelo Bridal Shop at the Roseville Galleria Mall near our home. They will have about 5 other vendors on hand all day from 10am-6pm and all sorts of free gifts to brides just for stopping by. Sponsored by Brides Magazine, this is going to be a grand event!

So, come by and check out the new store and if you’re a bride have your photo taken with your Alfred Angelo Gown on and receive a free instant 5×7″ color photo to take home from us!

Where: Alfred Angelo Bridal  1208 Galleria Blvd. Suite 170  Roseville,Ca 95678  916-797-1919

Across from the Galleria Mall near Buca Italian restaurant 

Yes its true, when Chocolate is mentioned I’m a big push over. A business friend of mine needed some images for his wife’s new website of the cookies she bakes and sells online. He asked how much I charge for a product shoot and I said kiddingly, I’ll work for some Chocolate Chip cookies. Big mistake, plus I ate about three of these mammoth cookies, which tasted amazing. At least now they can get the new biz off the ground with my photos. Now all I need to do is try to loose the extra few pounds I put on eating all those cookies!

When shooting any event I’m always trying to think of new ideas, out of the box type of images that make it fun to do my job & to thrill my clients too. The above photo was done this past summer when I saw this mirror I remembered one of my very first weddings I shot almost 30 years ago where I created the same thing. I only wished I thought of doing this all the time at all my weddings, but not every location has a standing mirror.

Windows and mirrors are a great idea to shoot against. Being creative and trying new things out all the time is what has kept me shooting these past thirty years. Also having the the World’s greatest clients helps too!!! LOL!

The year of the Ox in Chinese New Year starts on January 26.

2009 is the Year of the Ox – an animal that, in Chinese tradition, is associated with hard work, diligence, and productivity. A “Bull Market” on the stock exchange means prosperity and confidence. The current global economic crisis is a challenge that we all face. By working together, we can return to Bull Markets and mutual prosperity. Happy New Year to all of our Chinese clients and friends!

  Black and White photography is making a big come back and why not, its so artistic and looks beautiful. I have a wedding this year and the entire wedding will be finished as a Black & White Album utilizing some special effects on some of the Storybook pages. Images in color are just as beautiful but there is something about Black & White, your eyes only see the image rather than being distracted with all of the colors from a color image.

I just love my Brides and Bridesmaids! I always feel like the proud Father seeing these young women all dressed up and then sometimes even loose it once in awhile when trying to photograph the bride coming down the isle. Even after 30 years of shooting weddings, each and every one is special to me.

Sometimes I like to step out of the room where everyone is getting ready and then sneak a peek through the door to capture a moment like this one above when my clients (all of them) are relaxed, not being posed and are just in the moment. These images are the ones I love and make my work stand out from all the others.

Inauguration price tag: $150 million

It is going be some party. When Barack Obama comes to Washington to be sworn into office, the entire nation will be watching – and paying for – the celebration.

Why not just a simple swearing in on the White House steps and coverage by the press?

Why is our new President allowing over $150 million dollars to be spent on a party when our country is almost bankrupt?

He should have been the first President to set an example and not allowed this kind of tax payer money on a party. And everyone complains about all the other corrupt companies getting bail out money and throwing lavish parties. It all starts with the leader of the country. Once that person sets an example others will follow. There goes $150 million tax dollars of yours and mine. Thank you so much for caring about our tax dollars Mr. Obama, you have shown me that you are just like all the others.