Engagement - Denise & Benjo - A shoot with Ed Pingol

Where do I even start trying to explain this one? As a photographer I am always looking for new and interesting ways to improve my skill set. One of those ways (and perhaps the greatest possible way) is to learn from other photographers. I had the opportunity to assist on a shoot for a highly sought after bay area wedding photographer, Ed Pingol. Ed is well known by other photographers for his innovative use of off camera lighting. He is also well known by his clients and peers for being an incredible photographer and an all around nice guy. I was very interested to work with Ed in an attempt to see with someone else's eyes...to see how he interacted with his clients and generally see the thought process involved in creating his images. I got the go ahead for the day and I jumped at the chance to go.

The couple, Denise and Benjo were both seasoned models...or at least it seemed that way. Ed made them very comfortable which allowed for some very romantic and dramatic images. The first location the couple chose was right by Children's Fairyland in Lake Merritt then we headed over to Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland. It was a great experience, Denise and Benjo were awesome. Best of luck with your wedding guys!

Thanks again to Ed...and I hope to have the opportunity to work with him again in the future.

To see Ed's gallery of images please check out his blog.
Now check out my take on the day...here lol =)

-Brian
























Group Photo!

And now a few "behind the scenes" images from the day...

Ed Shows Denise the next pose..Benjo is amused =)


The "light stick" makes an apperance with another photographer (Steve) doing the holding duties for this shot.



Point a camera at the guy and watch him come to life lol



Directing Denise and Benjo...pretty obvious where this is going


Ed showing off ;-)

Danny & Jordy - 11-23-08

Meet Danny and Jordy. Their parents wanted to get some updated photos of them to send out in their yearly Christmas cards so I packed up my stuff and met them over at a local park. It was the perfect time of day and a beautiful time of year for some nice, outdoor portraits. They look like they might be twins but actually they are about 5 years apart! Jordy is the older of the two being a student at Califoria High School (where I graduated from loooong ago) ;-) They were very fun to work with and I think we got some great shots. Enjoy!-
Brian

The King Family - 11-22-08

Traveling back in time once again to November 22nd, 2008. I had the opportunity to photograph the King family for their Christmas Photos. The King family is comprised of some of my favorite people on earth. Being asked to photograph them I was very excited to do it. Here are a few of the photos from the day. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Anthony!

A year and one day ago the world welcomed little Anthony Eugene Harrington. I have the pleasure of knowing his loving parents Sheryl and Jimmy and they have been my good friends for a long time. Anthony is their first child and they are currently expecting number two this year(it's a girl!). I wanted to take this unique opportunity to look back at the past year so I bring you a series of photos that I have taken of Anthony as he grew through the milestones of 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and just this week, 1 year. Happy Birthday Anthony!

Anthony prior to arrival ;-)


The day he was born


Me holding him for the first time (I know I didn't take this picture!)


1 Month


3 months


6 months


9 months


Any this week, 1 year!