The Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Giddy Up Gala at Crooked Willow Farms was a FANTASTIC event!! Raising over $400,000 and a night full of whiskey tasting, fine cigars, 750 new friends, and of course Lee Ann Womack! The Children’s Hospital ‘ambassador’s’ were SO adorable!!The rain was a minor inconvenience, but the rainbow sure made it worth...
Memorial Day is the time of year that we need to remember that everyday should be this time of the year…appreciating how lucky we are to have the freedom we have, and give thanks to those who ensure it. Last year, I photographed an event for the non-profit organization Remembering the Brave and am going...
The AVP Beach Volleyball Tournament is in Santa Barbara, CA this weekend. It really is one of my favorite sporting events to watch!! If you haven’t ever had the chance to see a tournament in person, I highly recommend it!! I’ll give you some reasons: a DJ that plays great music, an entertaining announcer (Geeter),...
Event Photography from last night’s amazing party at Sashi in Manhattan Beach, CA. Jeannie’s Journey was founded by sisters Lauren and Lindsay to help raise money for their mother and for breast cancer awareness. Some really neat people stopped by to help support the cause, including tennis legend Maria Sharapova, L.A. Laker Luke Walton, Avp...
Looking for Mother’s day ideas? How about taking images you (0r I) have already taken, and turning them into a fantastic gift?! Here are two ideas: Custom framed canvas prints and sterling silver photo jewlery. There are different colored frames and options, but this mahogany option is awesome! Panoramic prints, normal sizes, custom sizes…anything you...
My favorite venue is called Crooked Willow Farms. From rustic to elegant, and mountain views to exotic camels…this venue has it all!! Here are some images of the location from the summer with some brand new pictures of table set-ups created by Perfect Petal taken yesterday. This is the main event lawn, an area for...
The woman’s conservative organization called the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute hired me to photograph an event in Santa Barbara, CA over the weekend. In addition to Ann Coulter, there was Kate Obenshain (frequent guest on Fox News) and former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan. A portrait of former United States Treasurer Bay Buchanan in front...
Rancho del Cielo, Ronald Reagan’s Ranch is north of Santa Barbara and nothing short of spectacular! Purchased and preserved by the Young America’s Foundation, it seems as if Reagan left the house this morning… His clothes are hanging in the closet, there are horses in the pasture and the grounds are meticulous. I’ve been very...