Showing posts with label wedding photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wedding photography. Show all posts

25 March 2010

The Photo Blogger's Equivalent to Non-Verbal Communication... and why we moved our blog

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for the last 1,084 days, our blogger photo blog has been the perfect tool for the telling of our story; it was simple, free, and it was the space where you, our friends & our family, offered the most valuable gift you possess: your attention & a wonderfully elaborate conversation.

then, about a year ago, carlie & i began asking a new question, with the aim of bringing more value to you, our friends & our family...

what is the promise we are making as the gabriel.ryan. brand?

it is commonly known that in communication, most of the exchange that takes place in a conversation is actually non-verbal: facial reactions, hand motions, tone. so, it was in asking the question "what is the promise we are making..." that we discovered the answer would be found if we could properly answer another question: "how should we make that promise?"

we learned the value we bring to the market place as a husband and wife wedding photographer boutique is not simply the content of our conversation: the photos and ideas we love to share. we learned the value of our story, of our brand, is both the product we deliver as well as the way we deliver that product.

with that in mind, we began discussing the re-invention of our blog. and, after countless emails, a handful of fights, numerous mini-victories, and the aid of an incredible team of people over at into the darkroom, we are excited to share the new arena for this conversation to continue.

so, we urge you to update us in your favorite bookmarks, and stop by our new blog. we can't wait to continue the conversation!! come tell us what you think.

the new url is http://www.gabrielryan.net/blog. see you there...

27 January 2010

This Is How We Do It - Custom Books - part 1

albums hold photographs. books tell stories.

one of the most rewarding parts of doing what we do here at gabriel.ryan.photographers. is telling stories. and we like to think, that should we continue to hone our craft and tell each story in its own unique light, as artists... no, as passionately intentional story tellers... that the stories we tell will live much longer lives then we ourselves will live. that 100 years from now, some 20-something young girl will crack open one of our custom books, and ask her mother to share the story of her great-grandparents when they were her age.

it's about a lot more than just pictures.

the weight of that responsibility enlivens us; it gives passion and importance to not only what we do here, but also HOW we do it here.

from how we shoot each wedding, to how we select the images for our client's wedding book pre-design, to the quality we expect from our vendors that artfully craft each book into the final product: a living breathing story.

we would like to share, in part 2, a little more about how we do it here, but we couldn't without sharing our perspective first.

enjoy.the.story.
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p.s. we use pro dpi to print our pages, and leather craftsmen to hand-craft our books.


view the portfolio. contact gabriel & carlie.

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15 December 2009

How do I know when it's time to quit my day job?



one of the most common questions to cross my inbox, facebook, and twitter feed, is some form of the following:

how do i know when i am ready to make the jump, from being a part-time photographer to a full-time professional? basically... can i quit my day job?


well... not that i'm any certified expert, but i have quit my day job to follow my dream of being an entrepreneur and a photographer [and yes, in that particular order], and i've been invited to interview regarding the seemingly elusive subject.

in fact, i was so good at quitting my day job that i did it... twice ;)

so, if you find yourself day-dreaming of life as a full-time photographer, from your cubicle chair, check out my interview with dane sanders TODAY @ 4PM PST. just make sure to turn the volume down on your desktop... you wouldn't want your boss to catch you.

here's the link to the live-stream: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/danesanders-tv

stop by. i'd love to continue the conversation...

25 November 2009

It's Never Too Late to Take Wedding Photos - Jodi and Frasier

after weeks of emailing back & forth, the weekend was upon us. and though it had been years since their wedding, jodi was just as excited, as any bride, to pose for my camera. she rested in the coat of his arms, confident in her self and in their love.

i just can't say enough about jodi! armed with her joyful & passionate spirit, she embraces life as a loving mother & wife. she also happens to be a professional photographer [which is always an honor and privelege], based out of las vegas. so, when she contacted me for a potential photo-shoot, i was immediately excited!

after a few emails we realized 1 photo-shoot wouldn't be enough, so we actually made a weekend out of it, and completed 3 different shoots: a family shoot, a marketing shoot for her own photo business, and a day after shoot.

when it came to the day after shoot, i was thrilled. i have heard similar stories all too often... of a friend of a friend, who was disappointed with her wedding photographer, or the photographs themselves, or simply the experience, and it was all too late to correct. or is it?

though it had been years since their wedding, jodi & frasier were just as excited, as any bride & groom, to pose for my camera. and i am honored to help take them back, and enjoy their story.

p.s. thank you kristin at the treasured petal, for providing this incredible bouquet. your floral work is always stunning.
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and, much thanks to the incredibly talented stylist, tiffany patton, for rocking out on jodi's hair & makeup.
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custom gallery featuring ALL their photographs: Jodi-Anne-Photo-Gallery

view my portfolio. contact gabriel & carlie.

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20 November 2009

Los Angeles Wedding Photographer - Rachael and Ryan

the fog began to peel back over the sea, giving way to the warmth of the sun as if changing shifts. but, the blanket of calm and excitement did not change with the weather. today would be the perfect day.

upon arrival to the shade, an intimate & luxurious boutique hotel in manhattan beach, my assistant and i found carissa of jl designs laying down the canvas for rachael and ryan's big day. shortly after finding rachael, preparing herself for the day ahead, one of my favorites, paper tape films showed up to add a cinematic & vintage perspective to the day.

since their engagement shoot only weeks prior, i looked forward to the wedding day. rachael and ryan maintain a sense of calm & confidence in front of the camera, because they simply are who they are. they are in love with each other. they know who they are. they know who their family are. and they love it all. they love the uniqueness's.

often, my biggest challenge as a photographer is to pull the person-in-the-person out, and showcase the real heart of a bride, a groom... a couple... a heart. but, with rachael & ryan, they are so unabashedly themselves, photographing the two of them was a dream.

so, here it is... the last gabriel.ryan. wedding of 2009, and well worth the wait. rachael & ryan, thank you for the invitation.

enjoy.the.story.

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moments before meeting her groom.
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the wait.
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the embrace.
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ashley rose snagged this little gem during the portrait shoot.
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an intimate bridal party.
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ashley caught these next two moments, too.
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the transformation from wedding ceremony to reception, with much thanks to wild flower linens.
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the morning of the big day, i learned that ryan has a weakness for doughnuts. so, you can imagine his excitement when surprised with a dougnut-tree groom's cake.
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man and wife.
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custom gallery featuring ALL their photographs: Rachael-and-Ryan-Wedding-Photo-Gallery

view my portfolio. contact gabriel & carlie.

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26 October 2009

Ventura Wedding Photography - Katie and Frankie

any day is better in good company... add a wedding in the mix, and who could ask for anything more...

when the rog and myself pulled into town, seeing that we had beat traffic, we opted for a sit-down meal at pete's breakfast house before starting the work day. over juevos rancheros & french toast, we chatted about life, business, and the day to come.

originally from ventura myself, there was a sense of nostalgia that made me that much more excited & anxious to get the day started. with one last fork-full of potatoes, we cleared our booth, and made our way downtown to michael kelley's salon to meet with katie.

the day was simple; it was about two people. and those two people love each other deeply.

when it comes to delivering photographs from a wedding, i'm always looking for that kind of genuine love. you can spend six figures on your wedding, or secure the most luxurious venue on the block or plan every little detail to perfection... but, without love, you won't like your photographs.

it's interesting how much value in what i deliver my clients is pre-determined by them, but i can tell you, without a doubt, katie & frankie will cherish these photos. for nothing that i have done in camera or in photoshop, but for the way he looks at her, the way she smiles at him... for those reasons alone, these photos are priceless.

enjoy.the.story.

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roger & i swung by the candlelight bar & kitchen to snap a couple detail shots, before the ceremony.
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...then we stepped into the salon & spa to meet katie.
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both bride & groom rocked laces: katie's pink-laced all-stars.
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the first look.
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some might think i'm super-human, with the ability to instantly canvas a particular moment with a 100 yard radius... nope, i just make sure to bring the best assistant photographers. thanks roger.
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we took a brief stroll down main street before the hill-top ceremony: downtown ventura california.
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another from the rog: pre-ceremony.
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and, now... man & wife.
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one of my favorites from the day.
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packing up.
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The Candlelight Bar & Kitchen
211 E Santa Clara St
Ventura, CA 93001-2717
(805) 643-3264

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