Went to one of my fav places to shoot. Laura and Corey are getting married next week so I had to hurry up and get these done.
I look forward to shooting this wedding next week 
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Laura & Corey’s E-Session
February 29, 2008 – 11:29 am
Valentine’s Day Project
February 15, 2008 – 11:39 am
On a photographers internet forum of which I am a part, the creator of the forum had an idea. Besides being a brilliant photographer, Huy Nguyen is also a guy who thinks outside of the box. He challenged the forum to go to your local city hall, and photograph couples getting married on Valentine’s Day. There are photographers all over the states who were participating in this event. So far, the results I have seen are amazing. I arrived around noon. The place was packed with people wanting to tie the knot. So, I simply asked for permission, and shot. The city of Norwalk had a large tent set up, with partitioned areas for people to say their vows in front of a Justice of the Peace.
The experience was very difficult on many levels. Just getting out the door to go do it was a strain on me. It’s so easy to think of 10,000 reasons not to go do it. I have so many things to do already, why would I want to go do this? But, after a little of negotiation with myself, I just simply picked up my cameras, and went. Once I was there, it was a little challenging. Doing something like this defintely takes you out of your comfort zone. And, as someone who shoots glitzy, fancy weddings all the time, it was creatively challenging to break that down and try to catch the essence of a simple civil wedding.
What I realized, or maybe knew but forgot, is that a wedding is not about how much money you spend, or having a Vera Wang dress, the essence of a wedding is a shared love between to human beings. It’s that simple.
I feel so honored that these 3 couples allowed me to barge in on their lives unplanned and unannouced. Imagine a dude walking up to you with big cameras dangling off his shoulders and asking if he can take pictures of you. It might feel strange for them, and it felt a little strange for me. But, it was well worth the risk I took to do it.
Below, are a few of my favorites from three of the weddings that took place on February 14, 2008 at Norwalk, California’s city hall.
Matthew & Ai
Paula & Rodney
Christina & Albert
Also, as a gift to each couple who were so gracious to allow me to photograph them, without even really knowing what I was up to, I took them outside and did a quick mini-portrait session with each of them.
A very special heart-felt congratualtions to Matthew, Ai, Paula, Rodney, Christina, and Albert!
“You gotta let LOVE rule” - Lenny Kravitz
Cheers,
Jerry
I went for a walk around my neighborhood
February 5, 2008 – 12:10 pm
I’m thinking about getting a new lens. Britney loaned this lens to me, so I just went walking around the neighborhood snapping whatever looked interesting to me. The lens requires manual focus and all manual settings. It’s somewhat difficult to use until you get the hang of it. I got it pretty quickly. I defintely will have to invest in this lens. Here are a few images from my walk-about…
Cheers,
Jerry
Free Session
February 4, 2008 – 1:28 pm
I am looking for the following: a recently engaged couple or an individual who want artistic portraits. The only parameters are that you must be willing to shoot this week or next, and I have total artistic freedom. Other than that, the sky’s the limit.
Call me up at 562.930.9005 or email at jerry@frazierphotography.com
Retail Therapy Works!
February 2, 2008 – 10:13 pm
Hi Folks,
I can’t believe it, but in the last week, I’ve gone a little crazy.
First, I bought myself one of these:
That’s right; a 2008, 4×4, V6, XM Radio havin’ FJ Cruiser. I’m so stoked.
Then, Joy lost her phone, so off we went to the cell phone store and bought her a BlackBerry. She’s pretty happy with it so far. While I was wandering around in the store, I started thinking about getting myself a little something.
So…
I don’t know what’s come over me, but I like it.
Tomorrow’s the superbowl. Being that I don’t have a stake in the game, it will be nice just to sit and watch and enjoy the festivities. We’re heading to our friends house who is having a huge blow-out. I’m thinking Patriots will take it.
Cheers,
Jerry