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a quick sampler...

Jared — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:34:34 +0000

Veronica and Will's wedding last Saturday. Had to get a few up on the site. Had a blast guys! More to come at a later date!

My First Belly Dance

Jared — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:46:50 +0000

Bet that title gotcha readin', huh? :) Super awesomeness from Holly and Ryan got bumped up a notch at the reception when Holly and friends performed a belly dance (she is a professional, ladies and gentlemen - please don't try this at home) for friends and family. It was elegantly graceful and tastefully performed. Much applause.

Holly and Ryan's wedding was a super fun event. Tons of personality and flair, details, awesome location, warm family and friends that made me feel so welcome - lots of reasons I enjoyed myself. AND... Holly knows how to 'bring it' in front of a lens - which makes my job so much easier. And Ryan didn't do too bad himself, pretty much was a pro by the end.

Thanks so much for inviting me to be a part, you guys. I wish you much happiness. If you guys stay in love and laughin' like you were on W-day, I see only more happiness and laughter ahead. Enjoy!

I like cupcakes

Jared — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:30:15 +0000

The awesomeness of homemade cupcakes CAN NOT be overstated. Alexis and James had a first date at Sweetie Pies in Napa, and although the chronology of their sweets infatuation is not clear to me, I leave you with two words: who cares?! All that matters to me is that they love sweets, Alexis makes cupcakes from scratch, and she gave one to me! :) jk of course.... kinda

I had a blast with the lovely pâtissier, Alexis and her un-funny fiancé, James (just kidding dude, I thought you were funny) shooting in Napa near the above-mentioned Sweetie Pies. I'm really looking forward to shooting their wedding later this year, meeting their family and getting to hang-out with them more.

You guys did awesomely. And Alexis, you're crazy for not liking that favorite pic of mine. :) Enjoy!

Brooke & Curtis - makin' me sweat in Georgia

Jared — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:52:26 +0000

So glad I got to meet Brooke and Curtis last year, and finally shoot their wedding earlier last month in Young Harris, Georgia! yeeeee-haaww!! I love the south and southern people, with their long drawls and nice manners. The hot, muggy weather I could've done without, but hey, no complaints.... except for the people at the airport that forgot their deodorant. ugghh :)

Brooke, you were gorgeous, m'dear. Curtis, you rocked the Lynyrd Skynyrd shirt! You both, and your families, made me and ever-cool 2nd photog, Jeff Ambrose feel very welcome and at home.

The wedding was beautiful, the location was amazing, the grub was awesome, the bridal party was hilarious and fun, the 'Trans-Gender' golf cart still cracks me up (felonious groomsmen at work), the guns were left in the hotel room - even though the guys wanted to carry them in the ceremony, and I had fun.

Enjoy the teasers!

Image by Jeff - one of my fav'sBrooke did not tell me she had a twin sister! What a shock when I saw Brooke in the hall.... after just leaving Brooke in the getting ready room!Image by Jeff

Image by Jeff

A personal favorite

Image by Jeff

Veronia & Will - e-Session

Jared — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:38:50 +0000

Meet Veronica & Will - two clients who I like very mucho. We had fun dodging mosquitos and non-English speaking tourists at the Meritage in Napa last Saturday. The cave was amazing. Super dark but lots o' drama. Loved it.

Thanks Veronica for choosing that location! I can't wait to shoot with you on W-day in Livermore at lovely Poppy Ridge. Looking forward to it, you guys. Enjoy!

Lisa - Senior sesh

Jared — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:53:23 +0000

A long time ago... in a land far away.... Actually, about a little over a year ago... and right here in my house... I met Lisa and her family. Lucky for me, Lisa remembered me and asked mom (Debbie) if she could ask me to shoot her senior pics. I don't know why she remembered me - but I'm glad she did.

Lisa, you were the perfect model. You came across totally comfortable in front of the camera, fell into poses perfectly, mastered the 'look' (you'd make Tyra proud :), and have a beautiful smile. I really enjoyed climbing fences and trespassing with you and mom! And your mom is crazy fun! Lots of laughs - love it. Enjoy the sampler here.

oooooohhh - a personal fave

ooooohhhh again - another personal fave

Chani & Dave

Jared — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:44:12 +0000

These dudes is crazy! Had so much fun shooting with Chani and Dave. They were adventurous, willing, and on top of all that - Chani was rockin' the mosquito pheromones. I think she ended up with 18 bites! Wow! <... waits patiently for crowd applause to die down...>

Dave does an awesome Karate Kid Crane kick. Chani rocks the toe posing. Dave has Fire Marshall Bill neck. Chani can make a dead, rotting log look like a Sleep Number bed. I dunno... their awesomeness is kinda tied. Imagine the super-ninja skills their kids are going to have!

Enough psycho rant - Enjoy.

Let Me Tell You Sumting!!

Crystal E

Jared — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:36:17 +0000

Good friend Crystal got with me for a shoot to celebrate Crystal's graduation from the Nursing program at Sac State. Congrats, Crystal! You rock.

So this shoot was something a little outside of my norm - thanks to the creative brain of her sis LeSharon. I had so much fun shooting with them - from the school, to a hotel balcony to a blue wall in a random CalSTRS building to the bridge in Sac en la noche. It was chaos. It was lightning. It was whirlwind. It was cool! Enjoy.

Sonya & Jason

Jared — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:30:34 +0000

Mucho thanks to Sonya & Jason for inviting me to shoot their wedding. It was held at the gorgeous Jefferson Street Mansion in Benicia. These guys were so much fun to shoot - always giggling and snuggling and laughing. Family and friends were great. As it happens we know a lot of the same people through church connections, so I also got to see a lot of old friends as well... and I mean ooooold friends. :)

Sonya, you were a beautiful bride. Jason, you were THE man. Everything turned out perfect. So glad I got to be a part. Full gallery is still a couple of weeks out. Until then: enjoy!

Rebecca & Rich

Jared — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:32:23 +0000

I had a great time meeting Rebecca & Rich for some anniversary pics. They've been married 10 years - which is the same anniversary my wife and I celebrated this year. Rebecca is a mean, green fight fan of the sweet science. Rich said she gets into it, yelling and screaming, shaking her fist at the TV and breaking things.... well OK, maybe I'm exaggerating a little - but judging by the black-eye I had to Photoshop off of Rich, not much. :)

We met at a gorgeous mansion garden south of San Fran - which shall remain unnamed - and got some incredible shots. Rebecca & Rich, you guys were great to hang out with. Thanks so much for the opportunity to work with you. Here are a few teasers - Enjoy!