Los Angeles wedding photographer -Jim Conner http://jimconnerphoto.com Sat, 05 May 2012 02:47:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Laguna Beach Engagement Session with Patty and Jhoey http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/portraits/laguna-beach-engagement-session-with-patty-and-johnathan/ http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/portraits/laguna-beach-engagement-session-with-patty-and-johnathan/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 18:16:51 +0000 Jim http://jimconnerphoto.com/?p=1975 I love photographing on the beach. Even with clouds and the threat of drizzle it’s a blast. Patty and Johnathan tie the knot 8.18.12 and we took a day to photograph their engagement.
I love it when there are props. I tend to over do it and I think by the end we were all ready to toss the balloons and sign. But it was great while it lasted and made for some great shots.
Jhoey and Patty did an awesome job. Can’t wait until August rolls around! See all of their shots here.
A Little Black and White, A little color Save the Date! Beauty meets muscle Cloudy but so comfy

]]> http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/portraits/laguna-beach-engagement-session-with-patty-and-johnathan/feed/ 0 Fullerton Arboretum Engagement Session with Sheri and Daniel http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/portraits/fullerton-arboretum-engagement-session-with-sheri-and-daniel/ http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/portraits/fullerton-arboretum-engagement-session-with-sheri-and-daniel/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:18:42 +0000 Jim http://jimconnerphoto.com/?p=1965 Fullerton Arboretum at Cal State Fullerton is a killer spot to have a walk. Photographing Sheri, Dan, Isaiah and Daniel there seemed to fit.]]> If you have the chance, the Fullerton Arboretum at Cal State Fullerton is a killer spot to have a walk. Photographing Sheri, Dan, Isaiah and Daniel there seemed to fit.
At the right time of day, right time of year, the light here is simply beautiful.
Sheri and Dan on the wall Through the trees She said YES Lovely in B&W Tad of flare What a great place to just hang

]]> http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/portraits/fullerton-arboretum-engagement-session-with-sheri-and-daniel/feed/ 0 Royal Vista Country Club Wedding Photography with Elisa and Benson http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/weddings/royal-vista-country-club-wedding-photography-with-elisa-and-benson/ http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/weddings/royal-vista-country-club-wedding-photography-with-elisa-and-benson/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:20:29 +0000 Jim http://jimconnerphoto.com/?p=1948 I love driving. It gives me time to think. Royal Vista Country Club did not give me much time for that as it is a mere 10 minutes from the studio. I headed there February 28th to meet Elisa and Benson and share their day.

A few months back we met at my secret beach location (on loan from a fantastic photog bud,) for their engagement session and I knew then that Elisa and Benson were going to be a blast to work with. Easy going and fun filled. I am an easy going kinda guy and while I make a schedule for the day by the minute, I am always fluid about the day. Years ago Bruce Lee coined it “Being water.” That speaks to me.

Shooting their wedding was just as much fun. A great couple with great friends and family.
See the rest of the images here.
A little up-staging. Getting a little different angle Royal Vista Country Club has beautiful greens! Benson just moments before the ceremony Relaxing in the bridal room Peeking Hands before the ring exchange Sunset with crazy trees Leaning in for that kiss The courtyard at Royal Vista Country Club has a great feel to it. Just the right amount of squeeze A closeup of the flowers

]]> http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/weddings/royal-vista-country-club-wedding-photography-with-elisa-and-benson/feed/ 0 Wrapping Up 2011 with a Few Favorite Shots! http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/helpful-tips/wrapping-up-2011-with-a-few-favorite-shots/ http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/helpful-tips/wrapping-up-2011-with-a-few-favorite-shots/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:59:38 +0000 Jim http://jimconnerphoto.com/?p=1937 As I take a look back at 2011 I am reminded of what an incredible year it has been. Being a wedding photographer you get to meet people from all walks of life. For a day you get to share their friends and family. I have selected a few of my favorite shots to put together this slide show and it has brought back so many fun memories for me. I get the warm and fuzzies! I had a blast doing it and I hope you enjoy it too.

Every New Year I have a few resolutions. This year I have been motivated by a close friend to try a juice fast. I am currently in the midst of it and have to say it is one of my favorite resolutions of years past. If you have chosen to partake in a New Years Resolution I hope you are well on your way to completing it. They have always been a struggle for me. lol

Many of my clients have a resolution of completing their wedding plans. If this sounds familiar I would love to help you complete yours. We have new Photo/Video packages and can recommend many other vendors.

]]> http://jimconnerphoto.com/2012/helpful-tips/wrapping-up-2011-with-a-few-favorite-shots/feed/ 0 Irvine Wedding Photography with Nathalie and Sean http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/weddings/irvine-wedding-photography-with-nathalie-and-sean/ http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/weddings/irvine-wedding-photography-with-nathalie-and-sean/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:34:47 +0000 Jim http://jimconnerphoto.com/?p=1911 We met at the La Quinta Inn in Santa Ana where the wind was kicking! Luckily there were several little spots to get a few shots and to do one of my favorites the “First Look” to capture Sean’s expression when he first seen his beautiful Bride Nathalie all done up and looking good. We had talked about heading to North Lake in Irvine for a few more shots but the weather decided to get worse and add a little drizzle. No problem, we are like water and go with the flow and head straight to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Irvine for the ceremony and a few extra pics.
This wedding marked the last event of 2011 for me and what a way to go out on what was a tremendous year. It was such a blast to hang out and photograph their wedding I get a little charged up just going through and editing the shots.
Nathalie made a beautiful Bride and Sean was a dashing Groom.

Bride at the La Quinta Inn in Sepia Bride at the La Quinta Inn in Sepia Bride at the La Quinta Inn NnS-7003 B&W of the Bride at the La Quinta Inn The Groom at the La Quinta Inn The Bride in the Lobby The Bride in the Lobby Close up of our Bride The Groom in B&W The Lovely couple A quick Kiss! A cuddle outside the Church in Irvine Our couple just before the ceremony The Groom at the Church Cute couple Dazzling Shoes The Kiss! Love the texture of the cake First Dance Partying! A little game of Spin the Bride

]]> http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/weddings/irvine-wedding-photography-with-nathalie-and-sean/feed/ 0 Laguna Beach Engagement Session with Elisa and Benson http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/portraits/laguna-beach-engagement-session-with-elisa-and-benson/ http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/portraits/laguna-beach-engagement-session-with-elisa-and-benson/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:51:51 +0000 Jim http://jimconnerphoto.com/?p=1898 In Southern California we get some days that are cold, wet and windy. When we first scheduled Elisa and Ben’s engagement session we experienced one of those days. We rescheduled for the next weekend and lucky enough, had a beautifully warm late November beach day.

In February these two say their vows and commit to each other forever. Having such a blast with these two on the engagement I know their day is going to be a fun event for me as well.
On the Rocks in Laguna Beach Laguna Beach Cliff Cute Couple and a Laguna Sunset Laguna silouette A cuddle near the coast On the Fence

See more of their images here.

]]> http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/portraits/laguna-beach-engagement-session-with-elisa-and-benson/feed/ 0 Engagement Session in Downtown Orange with Sean and Nathalie http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/portraits/engagement-session-in-downtown-orange-with-sean-and-nathalie/ http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/portraits/engagement-session-in-downtown-orange-with-sean-and-nathalie/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:13:56 +0000 Jim http://jimconnerphoto.com/?p=1884 Southern California weather decided to tame the rain for our little shoot today. It turned out to be a slightly cold but beautiful day.
This lovely couple will tie the knot this coming December. Glad I was able to take a few photos of them for their engagement session.
Congrats Sean and Nathalie!
Lovely couple in B&W Cuddle in the alley On the Street Kiss Bench time Arches away Sepia cuddle in the alley

Sound track courtesy of the lovely DeeDee O’Malley, you can find her stellar selection of music at http://www.deedeemusic.com/.
See the rest of their images here!

]]> http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/portraits/engagement-session-in-downtown-orange-with-sean-and-nathalie/feed/ 0 Engagement Session at Chapman College in Orange with Denise and Matt http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/portraits/engagement-session-at-chapman-college-in-orange-with-denise-and-matt/ http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/portraits/engagement-session-at-chapman-college-in-orange-with-denise-and-matt/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:47:09 +0000 Jim http://jimconnerphoto.com/?p=1856 Chapman College sits in the middle of Orange County and offers many great picture opportunities. Just so happens the lovely Denise attends law school here. We were almost tossed out by the staff but lucky for me, Denise came to the rescue.
Denise is radiant and a pleasure to work with. I am pretty sure she knows everybody as we kept running in to people who knew her.

Being a fan of Angels Baseball and Jojo’s Pizza, I found I have a lot in common with our guy here, Matt. He actually owns the Jojo’s we frequent at the studio and he works with the Angels. Me and my favorite photog buds are going to the game tomorrow and rooting our Angels on for a last stitch attempt at making the wild card.
Cuddles on the bench With the Fountain Nice little snuggle Love the water A kiss on the way to law school Love the brick A few more with the bricks Arches at Law School Reflecting on the Gettysburg Address

]]> http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/portraits/engagement-session-at-chapman-college-in-orange-with-denise-and-matt/feed/ 0 Engagement Session in Downtown Orange with Wendy, Doug and Nick http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/portraits/engagement-session-in-downtown-orange-with-wendy-doug-and-nick/ http://jimconnerphoto.com/2011/portraits/engagement-session-in-downtown-orange-with-wendy-doug-and-nick/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:44:32 +0000 Jim http://jimconnerphoto.com/?p=1848 Downtown Orange features a traffic circle, and while I have always had a fear of traffic circles this is one is fun to photograph at, so, I braved it up for the task! Wendy and Doug are getting hitched in a few months so we met up for their engagement pictures. Along with them a four year old who is obviously wiser then his age, Nicholas tagged along.

Four year olds tend to steal the show, I know, have one of my own, and Nicholas was no different. He is obviously the child of a photographer and has been down this road before. Wendy, although a Nikon shooter (haha) is a photographer herself.

Keep it on the down-low, but I have often considered switching to Nikon, don’t let any of my photog buds know. It would be the end of me.

Cuddling on the bench Love this Brick Wall Nicholas at the park

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