Mission San Juan Capistrano

Oct. 3rd 2012

I have been on a bit of a blogging hiatus due to technical difficulties and traveling this summer for some amazing destination weddings. I thought this 2 part wedding would be the perfect wedding to blog about to get back into the swing of things. As you can tell my images are small, so still trying to work out the kinks of my custom blog, my apologies. However, I hope you can see the genius in this wedding by A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production. Natalie’s weddings are always over the top and done with amazing taste and style, especially when you get amazing wedding venues like these. The Mission San Juan Capistrano is a dream wedding venue for any Southern California Wedding Photographer. The Spanish landscape is breathtaking and romantic boasting endless places to capture dream wedding images. The Mission is also the oldest building in all of California, so it is a very special place dripping with history and wonder. The Batista is a small Catholic Chapel on the premises and Victoria & Greg chose to have their military wedding there. Since this wedding is so awesome, I have way too many images to share in just one blog. I will blog first about the mission and their romantic images, and in the second blog I will showcase the Classy Wedding Reception at the Newport Hyatt Regency. I will link the part 2 blog here when it is published. Thank you Natalie and all the other vendors featured below for another GREAT wedding!

 

Coordination: A Good Affair, Wedding & Event Production,www.agoodaffair.com
Ceremony: Chapel at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Lisa Dittmer, http://www.oldmissionsjb.org/
Reception: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, www.newport.hyatt.com

Photographer: Capturing Moments, Jaimee Hubert,www.capturingmoments.com
Florist: My Floral Bliss, Holly Cellini, http://myfloralbliss.com/
Bakery: Tom Girl Bakery, Lisa Tom, http://tomgirlbaking.com/
DJ: Honored Occasions,www.honoredoccasions.com
Lighting: Honored Occasions, Steve Shanahan, www.honoredoccasions.com
Draping: The Finishing Touch, Doug Geisen,
Hair & Makeup: Design Visage, http://www.designvisage.com
Cigar Roller: El Canito Cigars, Edward Carmona, http://www.thecigarrollers.net/
Photobooth: SoCal Shutterbooth, http://shutterbooth.com/southern-california/
Linens: La Tavola Linens, Carly Mitchell, http://linens.latavolalinen.com/
Luminaries: Vessel Décor, Napoly Salloum
Transportation: Classique Limos, Carolyn Kent,  http://www.classiquelimo.com/

 

 

Don’t Miss Part 2 of this blog to see this AMAZING wedding Reception at

Hyatt Newport Regency

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Family Photo Shoot at Fullerton Park, Orange County

Apr. 27th 2012

I have blogged so many photo shoots at this small park in Fullerton, California! It seems like most of my blogs have been here at this park lately, as I do mini shoot days here every few months and do 6-8 photo shoots back to back in one day. I have shot hundreds of shoots at this small secluded park and I know it now like the back of my hand. It is a great natural setting for family, pregnancy, engagement, and I have even shot many wedding shoots here. The park is rustic and often over grown and there is never anybody there. Enjoy this photo shoot of a long term client, I have shot every member of their family by now over the passed 8 years. Their kids are so stinkin’ cute that it was easy to capture great moments. I prefer to shoot candid, although I love stylized shoots too, but my personal style has always been to capture a family in their home or a natural setting and let the kids be themselves and the family sit together and capture what happens when they interact. Makes for great memories and real candid pictures to be cherished for decades to come.

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Fullerton Wedding at Muckenthaler Mansion

Apr. 10th 2012

Even though my blog is still under construction, I had to go ahead and blog my recent wedding of Lisa and Daniel shot at the gorgeous Muckenthaler Mansion in Orange County, California. I have to say I loved the simplicity of this wedding the most! Lisa and Daniel decided to keep the guest list small and they had NO bridal party, which is becoming more popular. It really does make for a smooth running day, with no stress, and it is all about the couple. The couple also chose to see each other before the ceremony which has become extremely popular, called the “First Glance.” The couple still gets a great moment alone and it takes the pressure off for nervous couples, plus they still get the moment walking down the isle, that moment is not taken away, and many times my brides are still overwhelmed with emotion. Also, more pictures can be done before the ceremony so you are not rushed after the ceremony and make your guests wait so long for pictures, and you have more time to get amazing magazine quality shots! The bridal party, when there is one, and couple actually get to spend the day together and is typically more fun.

This venue, Muckenthaler Mansion, in Fullerton, Ca. is fantastic and unique! As you can see, it is great for romantic shots, the ceremony site is cute and quaint, and the Mansion is old and rustic with a modern artistic splash. Collette’s Catering does the best cakes and their food is simply always amazing! Check out the links to see more on this venue and catering. All of the vendors on this list are amazing and I have worked with them for years, you cannot go wrong with any vendor on the list!

Muckenthaler Mansion Venue:
http://themuck.org/s/

Colette’s Catering Website:
http://www.colettesevents.com/

Steve Burdick, Amazing Wedding DJ
http://www.steveburdickevents.com/

Tosti Studios, HD Wedding Videographer
http://www.tostistudios.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wedding Reception in Beverly Hills

Feb. 26th 2012

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This Beverly Hills Wedding Reception was super unique! Planned at the Lawry’s Steak House in LA, it really was a beautiful spot with a unique dinner service. The salad portion of the meal was a cool sight, they put on a show for you and it is fun. The actual dinner is served in front of you, where chefs have big portions of prime rib cut to your liking. The DJ Company did a great job with the lighting and party and they are super popular in the LA area, check out their site at www.thedjaycompany.com. Joanna from http://www.jsoiree-events.com/ did a fabulous job designing and coordinating this entire wedding. For part 1 of this wedding including the getting ready’s, ceremony, and romantics, check out this link: http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2012/02/downtown-la-wedding.html

Lawry’s Prime Rib house in Beverly Hills:
http://www.lawrysonline.com/lawrys-primerib/beverly-hills/private-events/weddings.aspx

 The bride is Mexican and the Groom is Korean, so they had a spread of some very yummy looking Korean food that I have never seen before!

Lawry’s puts on a show while they wait on you, pretty cool, never seen that before!
Right in the heart of Los Angeles!
 For Part 1 of this Blog Please Click on the Link Below!
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The Knot Magazine Full Page Spread

Jan. 5th 2012

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Thank you so much to The Knot and A Good Affair for choosing me to photograph the Knot Party OC 2011. It was a great night full of wonderfully amazing vendors at one of Orange County’s best wedding venues, Rancho Las Lomas. Natalie with A Good Affair Wedding and Event Design. Natalie really out did herself on this event, it was over the top spectacular. David Tosti with Tosti Studios shot with me and we had a great time. I was truly honored to shoot this event and to appear in The Spring Issue of The Knot 2012. I attached the previous blog on this event and the unique vendors that participated. The blogs are really worth looking at, there are super unique wedding ideas!

The Knot Party OC 2011 Blog:
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2011/09/knot-party-oc-2011.html

The Knot Party OC Unique Wedding Vendors:
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2011/09/this-is-blog-as-promised-dedicated-to.html

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Fullerton Arboretum Wedding

Jan. 3rd 2012

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I LOVE the Fullerton Arboretum……maybe I love it so much because I was married there over 12 years ago. This is a 26 acre property with quite a few places to have your wedding ceremony. Congrats to Olivia and Cian who chose to have their ceremony overlooking the lake, where my husband and I got married under a huge arbor covered in purple wistaria. There are plenty of amazing places for romantics, so pad your timeline for your romantics so you have a little extra time to cover this beautiful property. This wedding was after day light savings and we lost the light quickly or I would have had a field day of possibilities! There is a bamboo forest with a creek running through it, a dessert, rose gardens, tropical section….too many cool places to list. This happy couple chose to have their wedding reception at Meridian Club in Fullerton directly on the other side of the 57frwy. This venue is catered by Collette’s Catering and the food and cakes are always yummy! Check out the Fullerton Arboretum if you are looking for an amazing outdoor venue in Southern California.

Fullerton Arboretum Website:
http://fullertonarboretum.org/fr_weddings.php

Meridian Club Venue and Catering:
http://www.colettesevents.com/

The brides father had passed and they had a very special song sung in his honor.
Cake by Collette’s Catering!

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Weddings in Yosemite Article in OC Bride Magazine

Dec. 28th 2011

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Thank you again Orange County Bride Magazine for another published written article and for a 2-page spread of beautiful Yosemite at the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. The historic Ahwahnee hosts intimate weddings and honeymoons for happy couples. Orange County Bride sent me to this majestic hotel to experience the breathtaking landscape and a wedding backdrop that only exists in movies. The Ahwahnee is an absolutely gorgeous hotel boasting over-sized dinging rooms, and perfect for a small ceremony with a waterfall cascading behind you on the ceremony lawn. Below is a link to the previous blog I wrote on this fantastic hotel and landscape with amazing pictures. Having your wedding at the Ahwahnee would result in the most amazing romantic images and any photographer would be excited to shoot there. My husband and I spent two days in Yosemite and experienced a perfect Spring day followed by the valley being canopied by snow. It was truly an amazingly beautiful experience and I was able to capture some of my personal favorite images of all times.

Previous Blog written on Weddings at the Ahwahnee by Capturing Moments:
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2010/05/yosemite-weddings-at-ahwahnee.html

Orange County Bride Magazine:
http://ocbridemag.com/

The Ahwahnee Hotel Official Website:
http://www.yosemitepark.com/accommodations_theahwahnee.aspx

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Congrats to My Daddy, Mayor Jim Dow

Dec. 14th 2011

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I have never blogged about my father and since he was passed the gavel last night as his 3rd and last term as Mayor of Buena Park, I found it befitting. Twelve years ago, my Dad and our family went on a bit of a quest to help our city in which the “Dow” family has lived in for 4 generations. We had a steep hill to climb as my father ran against 2 incumbents, and in the history of Buena Park nobody had ever won against an incumbent. For months we worked our hearts out and my Dad won by only 152 votes. We were ecstatic! Since then he has served twice as Mayor, and I am very proud to say that is is my fathers 3rd and final term as Mayor. Despite my father not having come from money, nor does he have a college degree, coupled with very serious health problems, he really has made his late parents proud. I am so proud of the legacy my Father has left his kids and grand kids. I love you Daddy!

My Daddy, Mayor Jim Dow
Mayor Jim Dow, Councilman Fred Smith, Councliman Miller Oh
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>VOTE for Finalists of the PHOTO Contest!

Dec. 5th 2011

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Thank you for all of the votes for the Annual Amateur Photo Contest. There was a lot of feedback, and here is what you voted for to make it to the finals. CONGRATS to the follwing finalist. Please vote for your Favorite to WIN. Below there is a Poll to place your vote! Votes will be held until Monday, December 12th, 2012.

 A- Fairlite Bisaro
 B- Berlin Gonzalez
 C- Taylor Harris
D- Berlin Gonzalez
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  • A- Fairlite Bisaro
  • B-Berlin Gonzalez
  • C-Taylor Harris
  • D-Berlin Gonzalez

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>My Article in OC Bride Magazine-So Cal Wedding Photography Pricing

Nov. 16th 2011

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I am finally blogging about this article that I wrote for Orange County Bride Magazine. The article is on Wedding Photography Pricing in Southern California. There is a broad spectrum on wedding photography pricing, but also a standard in the business of what the going-rates are according to experience and expertise. I have to educate most of my clients on what is most important within a given budget. I really wanted brides to be able to read the article and know what to look for and expect for their given budget.  I also don’t see many articles on pricing and wedding photographers generally do not quote wedding pricing on their websites. I wanted to put out a realistic pricing guide of Southern California so brides know what to look for according to their budgets. I talked to several experienced colleagues in Southern California while writing this article to insure they were on the same page as me as far as the standard. 

Pricing Southern California Wedding Photography
Your Wedding Photographer is arguably one of the most important vendors you will hire for your wedding day. Getting an experienced wedding photographer is not only about assuring yourself amazing magazine style images, it is also the responsibility of the photographer to be in charge of your entire wedding day timeline. Wedding photographers are not just clicking images, they moving groups, keeping on time, giving direction, and making sure your wedding day runs smoother and better. Afterward, they are editing thousands of images and many times creating priceless portraits and a wedding album. It is a very “niche” industry, where consistency in coverage and longevity in the business is everything! Personality is also definitely key when you are looking for the perfect person to stand in front of you all day. So what should you expect and look out for with your budget in mind and wedding photography pricing in Southern California?
Tight Budget If your wedding photography budget is under $2,500 you are going to have a hard time finding an “experienced” wedding photographer, or a photographer with magazine quality images.  To help with this, consider having your wedding on any other day but Saturday, as large discounts can be given from most vendors and venues. Try not to worry about getting a large package and spend your budget on a good and capable photographer. Instead,  pay for their time and expertise and get your prints and albums after the wedding. Make sure they have an extensive portfolio, a great website, and many references or reviews from previous clients to insure their experience. Seeing multiple weddings from beginning to end with web hosting, where all wedding images are put online, gives you the ability to view recent weddings to see your potential photographers style and consistency overall.
The Going Rate-The starting rate for an experienced wedding photographer in Southern California ranges from $3,000-5,000 depending on style, experience, and your wants/needs for your package. If your budget is on the lower end of this, then as I said above hire for time and expertise, and worry about your album and extras later. If you are on the top end of this budget, you are going to find a great photographer, and you get to pick for personality and style as well as get an album and second photographer. Even still at this rate, be careful to hire a photographer with longevity. They should have an extensive portfolio and website, great albums, published work, reviews and/or endorsements and a name built for themselves in the wedding industry.
High-End Budget- If you have a budget over $5,000 then you are in luck! You can pick from the best, and this is where you want to be to get a great wedding photographer with all day coverage, a second shooter, a wedding album, engagement shoot, etc.  Experience should not be an issue at this rate, so you really are hiring for personality and style. Wedding Photographers with a very established name and recognition within the industry can start upwards of $9,000-$25,000.

 Orange County Bride Magazine
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