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Gabriela - HS Senior Contest Grand Prize Winner

Jared — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:18:53 +0000

The grand prize winner from a contest I held late last year for Seniors, Gabriela is an amazing person. Her spirit and attitude are A+. I loved getting to meet her and work on her portraits. She has this beautiful smile and personality that puts you right at ease. And she said she doesn't take good pics.... whatever! You look beautiful, Gabriela - a pleasure to work with.

Enjoy!

Cindy - HS Senior Contest Winner

Jared — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:11:35 +0000

So I'm posting in reverse order. Whoops! Anyway, later last year I held a contest for local HS seniors to win free sessions and prints with me. Cindy was one of the runner-up winners and I wanted to post some from her session. She's an aspiring photographer as well, and we had a ton o' fun on the shoot. Maybe I'll get a chance to work with her again sometime soon? :) Enjoy!

Scarlett & Jorge's Wedding

Jared — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:48:51 +0000

I was excited to be working with my friend Scarlett on her wedding pics - I was really glad she invited me to be a part of her day. We've sung together in the amazing vocal group at her church in Pittsburg several times. And she's hilarious, and doesn't get mad during games like her sister (jk, Yao). It was my first time meeting Jorge, but he was very friendly, of course, and I'm sure is an awesome person in his own right. Anyone smart enough to latch on to Scarlett has to be a good person. :)

So anyway, here are a few teasers. They were so accommodating for the after pics - we froze our backsides off down by Suisun's waterfront. But they were troopers and we got some amazing shots down there.

Enjoy!

Love the candlelight!

Finding ways to keep warm... :)

Christine & Jerome: Unplugged with Muddy Kicks

Jared — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:38:33 +0000

December past - in a place not too far away....

Hi Jared, I'm Christine.

1 day past - in a place a little farther away....

HI JARED, I'M CHRISTINE AND I HAVE A HUGE PERSONALITY!!

Just kidding, Christine. But you did have me fooled - so quiet and reserved when we first met and yesterday bustin' me up with the wisecracks. Meanwhile, poor Jerome was cursing me under his breath for dragging his clean sneaks through the mud and soggy foliage.

I'm really glad to be working with you guys. The wedding's going to be a blast, and I'm looking forward to meeting all your family. You guys were super easy to work with, and I love your pics.

Enough blathering: enjoy!

Sofia's Quince

Jared — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:29:13 +0000

Had the privilege of shooting for my good friend Sam Hassas again a couple of weekends ago. A beautiful young lady named Sofia celebrated her Quinceanera in Concord. Her family was beautiful and friendly. And so many friends! :) You could tell she's a beautiful person. So thank you very much for inviting me to be a part. Enjoy!

In Case I Haven't Returned Your Call....

Jared — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:21:50 +0000

I hadn't had a chance to post anything to my blog since my wife and I left on our cruise (10 years of psychological warfare… I mean marriage), so today after we had such an incredible time on St Lucia, I figured I had to share something (even if only 3 pics). Thanks to all who have had patience in my delayed responses. We're back to reality next Tues night, and I will hasten to affix my nose to the grindstone once more. :)

The Knot

Jared — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:40:28 +0000

Excited about my new advertising partner - The Knot. A website and magazine for brides, The Knot finds itself a resource for over 90% of the brides in the U.S. That's an incredible statistic. Anyway, I have both a web presence with them as well as an ad in their upcoming magazine, to be on the shelves in January. I chose a pic from Helen & Eric's wedding that I'm in love with. Good times...

Noah, Tot & a turtle

Jared — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:53:38 +0000

My nephew Noah is one of the funniest kids ever. From the way he wears boots and diapers, to the Linus-like washcloth... no, not a blanket, a washcloth, to taking dips in the dogs' waterbowl, to climbing inside his sister's miniature dollhouse, to playing in the toilet, to dumping a bottle of powder all over the hardwood floors, to eating the dogs' food... and the list goes on.

Anyway, got a chance to shoot him and big sis, Tater Tot (Taylor) a while ago. Lacy finally threatened me with mayhem if I didn't get them edited for her - sorry, Lace! So since there was no way that kid was gonna sit still for pics, we rolled with it and ventured to the Nut Tree carousel, and then bought a turtle and went to the park to see what dude would do with it....... :D

Enjoy!

Siu & Bryan

Jared — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:26:53 +0000

I had a blast shooting Siu & Bryan's wedding a couple of weekends ago down in beautiful Half Moon Bay. Siu was stunning, Bryan was a crackup, the Oceano hotel was gorgeous, the ceremony was emotional, the food unbelievable, the dancing contagious, the speeches heartfelt, the cake delicious, the dress beautiful, the families warm and loving, the friends enjoyable, the kids adorable, the vows moving, and the day... perfect.

Thanks so much, Siu and Bryan for letting me a part of your awesome day. Many more awesome days are coming. Enjoy!

Katie & Sean

Jared — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:03:23 +0000

I had a really good time shooting with Katie and Sean yesterday. Katie I've met before and talked with, as she's asked me to shoot their wedding next May. But Sean I met for the first time yesterday. But it was really cool to hang-out with them a little bit. You know how sometimes it's a little awkward at first meeting with someone? Not them. It just felt so natural (cue cheesy commercial background music here...). :)

So anyway, we met out at the beautiful Ceja Vineyards in Napa, which ended up being pretty much perfect. There were a few new buildings, some old buildings, perfect little rows of grape vines in different varieties, bocci courts, worms in the dirt, beautiful leave colors, perfect weather, sunset, love in the air, Zeus' face, birds chirping, cupids flying overhead... just an ideal setting for an e-session shoot. Katie and Sean were extremely gracious and indulgent, laughing at my lame jokes and at me getting pointy rocks stabbing in my backside. We trekked all through the vineyard, over and back and around. But they didn't complain at all. Katie was really into it - at one point she was wanting to hold a canoe filled with ants over her head, and Sean had to tackle her to keep her away from it.... jk

Katie and Sean - looking forward to the big day and hanging out with you guys some more. Give me a call if you wanna share some of the left-over turducken this weekend. :) I got hungry yesterday on the drive home thinkin' about it. Oh, and one last thing.... PERSIMMONS. Enjoy!