Another great wedding coordinated by Natalie Good, owner of A Good Affair Event Production. Natalie and I have worked together for years and I always love her weddings. They are not cookie cutter and each has it’s own uniqueness and classy flair. I personally love her taste. Tom and Liz Pinkava recently wed and we did the Getting Ready shots at The Biltmore in downtown LA, which was an awesome place for bridal portraits! Then we were off for a Catholic Mass wedding ceremony and a great reception at La Canada Flintridge Country Club. The wedding from beginning to end was classy. The reception had a great Mariachi during dinner and Andy Nation for Emcee and DJ. If you ever need a DJ, Andy Nation is GREAT! Ask him about his Venice Dance! Loved the bouquet and the purple heels! Natalie also did the florals on this event, and does a unique awesome job every time! I don’t do that many Los Angeles Weddings, so it is always a different vibe being in Downtown LA vs. OC.

A Good Affair Event Production (Also did florals)
www.agoodaffair.com

Andy Nation- Awesome Wedding DJ
http://www.justimaginedj.com/

La Canada Flintridge Country Club
http://www.lcfcountryclub.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=30

 

A lot of people really want to see some pics of our road trip, our recent move, the boys, and our new home. I wanted to share some of them with you documenting our new chapter in life, our move from OC to Boise. I got a lot of cool shots on the road trip getting here. The snow was and is beautiful, I don’t mind living in it so far at all. I included some pics of my boys first day of school, and first day of school in the snow……..so cute! I love my boys! So far so good, we are really enjoying our new home. We are still moving in so I will send pics in a few weeks when it is more put together. I will be back in OC almost every 4-6 weeks for the rest of this year, but I reside here now and we are loving Idaho and our new home! I will keep you up to date on the struggles and triumphs moving out of state as most of you are probably like me, it terrified me to move but tempted me at the same time. I will let you know how it goes. So far I love the slower pace, being a Mom full time, and cooking great meals. Have lots of plans for a healthier, happier, slower lifestyle! Thanks for stopping by!

 The boys first day on the bus and we woke up to snow falling hard, had to get the snow gear on!

I am a bit behind on my blogging due to my recent travels and move, but I am ready to share more winter weddings! I loved this Hyatt Huntington wedding by Lisa Simpson on a sunny Thursday in January. Robert and Julie chose to have a very intimate wedding including only immediate family of both sides. They also chose to do their wedding on a weekday. I love daytime weddings, and I love weddings that are simpler and all about the couple and their love. I know it sounds cliche, but  I like a wedding that is more about the couple, and their intimacy. There is no big show to put on or anybody to impress, including no bridal party. The bride and groom chose a great venue, a wonderful wedding coordinator, a guitarist for the ceremony, and myself for the memories. It was a “no stress” day. The bride and groom where NEVER rushed or stressed. They had plenty of time for romantics, family, and ceremony pics and it was all about them. They did not spend a lot of money, but as you can see they have beautiful images to remember the day. Lisa Simpson always does a great job at her weddings. She is brilliant at mastering her venues, vendors,  and venue staff with her name being on some of the best venues in OC! I have said many times before to consider having your wedding on any other day but Saturday if you are on a tight budget. Venues and vendors alike, will likely cut discounts and bend over backwards for you if you have a weekday wedding.

Lisa Simpson Weddings:
http://www.lisasimpsonweddings.com/

Hyatt Huntington Weddings:
http://huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/events/weddings/index.jsp

The couple chose to see each other before the ceremony. They had a special moment and did all of their romantics beforehand!

Some of you may have seen posting on Facebook about me moving and been confused. I know Boise of all places sounds crazy if you are from Orange County especially, but I am in fact opening a new office and studio in Boise, Idaho. I will still have my office in Newport Beach, California, and run my business in Orange County as well. I will do weddings in Southern California as I always have, and while I am in OC I will be available to do family shoots, pregnancy, boudoir, headshots, senior pics, etc. I will do half off shoot days as well about 3 times a year if you are used to taking advantage of those days which are scheduled in one location and a little shorter then most shoots, but still result in hundreds of images at a really fair rate. Feel free to continue to inquire about weddings, shoot, dates, etc. as I travel to shoot often, and even though my family will reside here in Boise. I will fly out of the state and country many times a year. This year I will do weddings in Costa Rica, Colorado, Southern California, Northern California, and Idaho so far.

The reason for the move…….as much as I LOVE So Cal and as much as I LOVE my photography business……I LOVE my kids and family more! My father has always had a very bad heart and his time on this Earth has always been limited. He got serious about the entire family moving when he was told he had 6 months to live a year ago, and then received a pacemaker and defibrillator last summer. He needs a heart transplant and with all of this, he really mostly wants his 3 daughters and family together as well as his grandsons raised in a  place more conducive to raising children. My older sister Amber and I purchased a home outside of Boise last year, with the help of our father. My eldest sister has lived here in Boise for 18 years. My grandpa, two different aunts and their families, cousins, neighbors, extended family, and friends are all in the process of moving here as well. The housing is 5 times less, the life-style a lot slower, and I love it here! Jobs are easy to get if you are from LA, cause we have an edge. It is beautiful, you get all 4 seasons, there is plenty of cool people and it is much more city then you would think. Everyone is not growing potatoes! : ) Anyhow, I can work a lot less here and be more of a Mom. I have been working 50-60 hour weeks for the past 5 years living in Orange County as a full time photographer. My business has done very well and I am thankful for its success. However, we are slowing it down and keeping it real for our kids. This is a really great move for my family, it is very exciting. I will post pics soon of my new home when we are all moved in. I LOVE my home, and my tiny house payment! This weekend we will take our boys sledding, then I fly in to OC to shoot a Disney wedding next and do a Shoot Day.

Thank you so much for reading and supporting my business and blog. I am very blessed to have this career and life. I am lovin’ it!

Had so much fun doing this shoot with this super cute couple, Giannina and Aaron. This was shot on their porch, and then we went to an old public library in Palos Verdes. This couple will wed at Calimigos Ranch in Malibu in August. It will be an awesome wedding! Great couple and spectacular venue!

Calimigos Ranch Wedding Venue Website in Malibu:
http://www.calamigos.com/weddings_about.asp

Photoshoot Days are times to take advantage of a Photoshoot at almost half price. In Orange County the going rate for a photo shoot with a great photographer starts at $500+. On shoot days one location is chosen and mini shoots are scheduled every 30 minutes. Shoots this day are only $250, plus a $25 deposit is required to hold your time slot. Shoots include 30 minutes of coverage with me, full editing on all images, and all images on CD with full copyrights. Shoot days are done a few times a year, once in Spring, once in Summer, and again starting in Sept/Oct in preparation for Family Christmas Shoots. In Orange County, picture greeting cards have been popular for years, so I have a lot of families who wait for these days to get a shoot at a very affordable rate. Photoshoot Days can be used for any kind of shoot, not just family shoots. Photoshoot Days can be used for engagement, new baby, pregnancy, senior “grad” pics, pregnancy, bands, headshots, etc. The Date for my Spring Photoshoot Day is Saturday, March 19th. I will be shooting the Spring pics at a rustic whimsical park in Fullerton. If you did not get Christmas cards out this year, like me, then opt for Spring cards. Even bring a bunny with you. 🙂  Sign up now as they do fill up and the next Shoot Days are not until the end of June. You can email for a time slot at capturingmoments@hotmail.com or send me a Facebook message on my Capturing Moments (Jaimee Hubert) page. Below are a few blogged examples of previous Shoot Days and Family Shoots.

Photoshoot Days in Downtown Brea:
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2010/10/family-shoot-day-urban-kids-in-downtown.html

Photoshoot Days in Downtown Fullerton:
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2010/11/family-shoot-in-downtown-fullerton.html

Photoshoot Days at the Park:
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2010/11/family-photoshoot-at-park.html

Family Shoot with dog, horse, and all!
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2010/11/horse-lovers-family-shoot.html

I am a HUGE fan of the Heidi and Frank Show, whom are the best radio personalities LA has ever seen. I am very proud to be credited on their website in the photo galleries once again. The first link I have below is the photo gallery on their website, and the most recent thing I shot for them was their company, or should I say “our” company, Christmas Party. I edit sometimes up to 60 hours a week and while I edit my 1000’s of images, email, blog, social network, market, etc. I am entertained by the very hilarious and informational Heidi and Frank. They have been around forever and I have listened for more then 8 years. You may remember Frosty, Heidi, and Frank on 97.1 right after Stern and before Leykis, and even before and after that they were on different radio stations. Now that radio is dead, they are podcasting online, and very successful. I encourage you to listen, stinkin’ hilarious. They have become my unseen friends over the years and I feel like i know everything about them. I warn the easily offended though, it is not a G-rated show. 🙂 Anyhow, I am not a fan of many, but they get my vote. Love listening and will shoot for them whenever they want me cause I believe in the SHOW! Check out their site, show, and previous blogs!

Check out my galleries on their website:
http://www.heidiandfrank.com/photos

Previous blog of Heidi and Frank Christmas Party 2010:
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2010/12/heidi-frank-show-christmas-party-2010.html

Last LIVE show for Frosty, Heidi, and Frank…Frosty’s tearful goodbye!
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2010/09/frosty-heidi-and-frank-live-at-morongo.html

I am a bit behind on blogging my weddings over the last few months and I have a few great ones I have done this winter that I don’t want to skip over them. This wedding was shot in Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes. I love Wayfarers, which is an all glass wedding chapel set on top of the cliffs overlooking the Ocean in Palos Verdes. It is undeniably gorgeous! The grounds are covered in greenery and large trees which is beautiful for wedding pictures. Kristen and Carlos had a beautiful Christmas wedding reception at the Redondo Beach Library, also on the beach. It was a great wedding. Simple and classy, with amazing venues! If you don’t have a dream church in mind, this one is worth looking at!

Flowers by Kelly with Lavenders Flowers:
http://www.lavendersflowersandgifts.com/

Wayfarers Glass Wedding Chapel Website:
http://www.wayfarerschapel.org/weddings/

Redondo Beach Public Library for Wedding Receptions:
http://www.herecomestheguide.com/southern-california/wedding-venues/redondo-beach-historic-library/

 

What an honor to be chosen and get the “official” badge for the 2011 Brides Choice Award from Wedding Wire. I have almost 50 reviews at a perfect 5.0 out of 5.0. So Excited to share the news! Thanks Wedding Wire and all of my brides who took the time to give me amazing reviews!

Link to Reviews from previous blog:
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2010/11/wedding-wire-reviews-50-stars-with-41.html

 I had to share this wonderful endorsement I got from Lynn Adams, Publisher of Orange County Bride Magazine. This endorsement means a lot to me. Not many people would take the time to write this thorough of an endorsement, especially coming from a publisher. Thank you for taking the time, I was pleasantly surprised!

Jaimee Hubert is the founder of Capturing Moments Photography. Jaimee is one of the most dynamic, creative and talented photographers I’ve come across in my many years of publishing magazines. This is a photographer that is a keeper, I promise you.

Orange County Bride magazine has had the opportunity not only to have Capturing Moments photos by Jaimee grace our pages over the years, but we have been fortunate enough to have her photograph on our cover, fantastic lady. In addition Jaimee has written an excellent article on photography that her peers salute.

You will find that this highly talented photographer has the ability to capture the most precious and memorable moments of your wedding, engagement photos and later your family photos.

Jaimee’s presence will not even be noticed as she moves through your ceremony and reception with the greatest of ease. Her warm and cheerful manner is contagious, she’ll have you and your guests smiling and in turn will capture all your charm, joy, poignant and blissful moments on your wedding day.

When Jaimee shares her photography of past weddings with you, you’ll see her creativity bounce off the pages of the photo albums, that is when you’ll know that she will make your wedding day an unforgettable experience and you won’t have to look any further, she is the one! This is the most important day of your life, do take your time. Be sure to take this opportunity to browse at CapturingMoments.com and Jaimee’s blog, you’ll be grateful for years to come, after you make this wonderful find. 

Lynn Adams
Publisher, Orange County Bride Magazine