10 on 10 Collaboration Project, Post 11

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I can’t believe it has almost been a year of doing this project!

I’m going to be honest, I haven’t had much time last month to take personal photos. However, I have some exciting news!  As most of you know, in addition to shooting my own work, during the week I work at Oh Joy! where I wear many hats. One of those hats includes shooting a lot of content for the blog. Basically, it’s the best job ever because some days Joy says, “Casey, can you go get some doughnuts, and then take pictures of the doughnuts, and then we can eat the doughnuts?” Or other times it’s like, “Casey, can you come hang out with my adorable family and take photos for my baby announcement?”

Yeah, it’s a pretty great job.

What’s even greater is we are now in the thick of creating an Oh Joy book, and I’m getting the opportunity to take photos for it!  It’s pretty much the coolest/most daunting task I have ever had the privilege to be a part of.

So, this month’s 10-on-10 is dedicated to Oh Joy!, and includes 10 of my favorite photos I took for her blog last month.

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Other photographers involved in this project this month are:

Courtney Z Photography

Jamilah Photography

Twinty Photography

Anya Elise Photography

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Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco Bridge Engagement Session: Anita + Daniel

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Anita and Daniel are getting married in South Korea.  Anita asked me to take a few engagement photos of them before the nuptials, so we decided on Arroyo Seco Bridge in Pasadena and the park below it for the dramatic landscape.  They brought their dog, Bailey, along to the shoot, because sometimes the photos don’t feel complete without the whole family there!

Congratulations, you two!  It was so great meeting you!

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10 on 10 Collaboration Project, Post 10

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I’m going to keep this month’s 10 on 10 short and sweet, because I’m about to leave on a plane in 20 minutes to head to Lindy and Jason‘s wedding!!

I found this super awesome manual Minolta 35mm camera in an antique shop in the desert back in January, and I have been steadily shooting with it since.  It has been to concerts, museums and last month I traveled to Amsterdam, France and London for business trip. I love this little world traveler.

Here are some of my favorite shots since I started developing the film.

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Keeping Busy…

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Last week, I got back from an AMAZING business trip (look at me being all adult and saying “business trip”) in Europe, where I was literally hired to take photos for a week, and my job description involved shopping and food.  I know, I still am pinching myself that I landed that gig. I never quite hit the level of jet lag I was expecting when I got back.

I’ll talk more about my trip soon (as soon as I get through all the photos!), but for now, here’s a sneak peek into the welcome back weekend: an engagement shoot on Saturday and a family shoot on Sunday.  I couldn’t have asked for a better job.  And to top it all off, today is my one-year anniversary working with Oh Joy!  Hooray!

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Tattoo Parlor and Record Shop Engagement Session: Bryan + Ashley

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Sometimes a couple comes along and they have the best ideas for photo shoots. This was a really fun one.

When I plan engagement shoots, I always try and make sure we shoot something that the couple really loves to do. When I met Bryan and Ashley, and found out that Bryan was in a band, I suggested we shoot their engagement session at a record store here in LA. About a week before our planned shoot, Ashley mentioned that they wanted to get tattoos together and wondered if I could document that as part of the engagement session.  I, of course, thought this was a BRILLIANT idea. I had seen a few engagement sessions in record stores, but never had I seen one of a couple getting tattoos together.

We went to Origami Vinyl on Sunset then walked up the street to El Classico Tattoo. B+A decided to get the number 21 tattooed on their left hands, for the date of their wedding, June 21st. We also happened to shoot this on February 21st!

I seriously can’t wait to shoot their wedding this summer, on the night of the solstice.  If these photos are any indication, it will be a really awesome ceremony.

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10 on 10 Collaboration Project, Post 9

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Yesterday, Bash, Please hosted an amazing event called The Cream here in Los Angeles.  I was SO EXCITED to go to this event, and I kinda overdid it on the amount of cameras I brought.  But, since it fell on the 9th, I thought it would make a great 10 on 10 post.  Some of the best wedding blogs and vendors showcased their brands and talents, and I enjoyed eating, dancing, drinking, and chatting with all the brilliant and talented people that attended.  I will definitely be returning next year!

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Other 10 on 10 photographers this month are:

Courtney Z Photography

Jamilah Photography

Twinty Photography

Anya Elise Photography

Grace Photography

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Griffith Park Engagement Session : Shahna + Ryan

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Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!  I’m waiting until tomorrow to celebrate, mostly because someone has to help CVS clear out the discounted candy boxes.

Now onto the gooey love stuff:

Any wedding photographer would want to work with a couple like Shahna and Ryan.  They are laid back, fun, and up for anything — even when that “anything” involves climbing uphill in nice clothes.

So maybe I should rephrase: Couples beware, as I might literally make you climb mountains for the perfect shot.

When I first met Shahna, we talked about what she and Ryan liked to do together.  She mentioned wanting to take her engagement photos somewhere in nature, specifically a woodsy area since they love to go camping.  The first place that came to mind was the small but scenic Cedar Grove in Griffith Park.  We also decided to go to Ferndell Nature Trail, where I shot the Moonrise Kingdom shoot.

We had a great time (and a great workout!).  Congrats you two, I can’t wait for the wedding in August!

PS that amazing Save the Date plaque was handmade by the lovely and talented Julia Wester.

 

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Topanga Canyon Elopement: Erika + Rich

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I’m so excited to share Erika and Rich’s wedding with you!

When I arrived in the morning, Erika was playing jazz music which set a tone for the entire day.  I felt like I stepped into another era, classic old Hollywood.  I think you’ll agree that every detail matched the vintage feel of the whole day.  E+R even rented a classic Oldsmobile, which gave the day added touch.

The intimate ceremony took place in Topanga Canyon with 13 of their close friends and family.  Afterwards, we took the opportunity to take the car for a joy ride along scenic Mulholland Drive.  The reception took place in E+R’s backyard, where we all enjoyed a yummy meal, topped off with polaroids, laughing, and one very memorable serenade of Hold On by Wilson Philips.

All the decor was designed and hand made by talented textile guru Star Grieve.

The perfectly adorable illustration of E+R and Erika’s bouquet was handmade by Selina Sanders.

Congratulations, you two!  Thank you for letting me capture this perfect day.

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10 on 10 Collaboration Project, Post 8

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Better late than never, eh?

You guys, this past month has been so busy.  My head might explode, but in a good way (is that possible?).  This week alone, I  have both a wedding AND another engagement shoot to post, so prepare yourself for some Valentine’s Day eye candy.

Speaking of Valentine’s Day, this Friday is my anniversary with my boyfriend, Anthony.  We have been together 4 years now.  We’ve shared so many adventures together, some really amazing memories, parties, vacations, and nights out, as well as weathered extremely difficult times like losses of friends and family and jobs.  But we have survived both the good and bad together, which has helped so much.  Some days I honestly don’t know what I’d do without him (probably be living in my mom’s basement, crying myself to sleep every night to a bottle of wine and Tori Amos).

So in celebration of my wonderful boyf, this month’s 10 on 10 features our recent trip to Joshua Tree National Park in California and Sedona, AZ.

Happy anniversary, Anthony. I’m so grateful to have you in my life, a constant force of love, support, and encouragement.  You’re my very best friend.

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Other photographers participating in this month’s 10 on 10: