I had a great opportunity to shoot in San Diego at Liberty Station in the Point Loma area with David Donovan. Liberty Station is an old Military Barracks that have now been converted to many shops and restaurants as well as a few hotels that have been built amongst everything. The location is just West of the San Diego International Airport. Having beautiful water ways and parks that divide you from the airport area.
Mikki and George tied the knot at the Marriot Hotel. The ceremony was outside on the beautiful grass lawn with the water behind them. The hotels amenities worked out great as the wedding parties booked rooms and we had a short distance to go for all the getting ready shots with each of the wedding parties. Having everyone get ready in the rooms allowed enough time to get some great photos under the bridges outside.
Mikki and George chose to do a “First Look” under the bridges. I do highly recommend for Brides to consider a first look as it allows for some great photos and it really is a very special moment that can be captured like no other. Once the first look and that special time was captured we moved onto doing the wedding party shots. Again, highly recommended because now most of the wedding party is photographed and all that is left would be the ceremony and family shots. I have found that maintaining a schedule like this really helps to maintain a smooth rhythm for the wedding day and all the pictures are not piled up after the ceremony when everyone really just wants to get to the reception.
Mikki and George had hired a Wedding Coordinator that was awesome. I would have to say this was the best coordinator I have worked with thus far. He did a fabulous job keeping everything on time, giving any heads up needed. Not only did he keep things running smoothly but if he noticed a detail that was crooked or out of place he would take it upon himself to either fix it or make mention of it. Helping us to keep details in the photos perfect. Most of all, he did not tell us how to photograph. Trusting and leaving the entire creative process to be the photographers job, nice! That is why we are there!! I would highly recommend to anyone considering a coordinator to find a good one within your budget.
As some weddings can be covered by one photographer having two really takes any added stress off the main photographer and adds additional coverage. I was asked to second shoot for this venue by Dave. The venue turned out to be really fantastic and the weather was just gorgeous. I just want to say thanks to Dave and the Wedding party for the opportunity to share in the very special day and for giving me another great wedding and venue to shoot. I am also happy to give out a link to Dave's photography business on my blog as we both work together often. http://www.ddonovanphoto.com
I hope you enjoy some of my images below.
