Film by my friends and amazing Filmmakers Drew and Ben of Cana VP

So grateful for the super talented friends who helped me pull this fun party off. First thank you to Jill La Fleur for designing the space, Kate of Flower Wild Design for the stunning floral, Amber and Kevin of Enjoy Cupcakes for the famous cupcakes they’re known for, Ambient Event Design, La Tavola Lines and of course my amazing lab who always pull through Brian, Bill, Adriana and all at Richard Photo Lab, grateful for your team work and most importantly your friendship. Can’t forget my staff as well, Lacie Hansen, Nancy Villa and Joel Serrato, Love you all!

And if you still haven’t scooped up your copy go HERE: Fine Art Wedding Photography Book

OH and if you’ve already read the book, I’d LOVE it if you could give a review on the book on Amazon. Click HERE to do so. thank you!

Back in January I shot Cat and Darren's wedding in Cuba. While there we took advantage of the stunning backdrops and shot their engagement session in Havana. The colors are soft and dreamy my kinda place :) Styling: Joy Thigpen and Lacie Hansen, Filmmaker: Joel Serrato Films

I have 3 books and 3 Limited edition Fine Art prints from my travels around the globe to giveaway by the end of this week. Each of the 3 winners will get 1 book and 1 Fine Art print. All you need to do is say hello, introduce yourself or simply just share what’s on your mind at this very moment, 3 random winners will be selected by 5 pm PST Fri. Feb. 25th, 2011 and notified via email.

Im jumping with excitement about my very own book, Fine Art Wedding Photography written by the amazing Jeff Kent and published by Random House. So much love, passion, time and energy went into putting this book together. Due to be released on March 29th, 2011

Many semi-pro and professional wedding photographers are looking to “wake up” their style, stay current, and stimulate business. And today, that means lifestyle photography, also referred to as “fine art wedding photography.” Fine art wedding photography isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a modern approach in which design is paramount. Fine art wedding images are more graphic and stylized than traditional wedding photojournalism, as if they were pulled from the pages of a glossy wedding or lifestyle magazine.

In this book I share how to bring a stylized sense of composition, lighting, directing, and most important, design, to your images, while still keeping them organic and narrative. You’ll learn my technique of capturing the more natural moment after directing the subjects, and tips for getting images right in-camera to avoid the need for heavy postproduction. Final chapters show you how to integrate design through the delivered product, whether an album or slideshow, and continue nurturing clients after the wedding by expanding to baby and family portraiture.

Packed with real-life examples, solid techniques, and loads of images, this book will both educate and inspire photographers seeking to update their work and satisfy a new generation of brides.

CLICK HERE to PRE-ORDER the book

Cuba, you'll always have a warm spot in my Heart. Shot on Canon 1v 35mm Neopan 400 and 1600. Processed by the Amazing Richard Photo Lab.

I grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley, I know the area, the light and the people. I actually went to High School with Eileen and TJ, it’s just that kind of a place.. When Eileen and TJ called about their wedding I was so excited to be there for them. The gowns are Temperly and Phillip Lim, Toast Of Santa Barbara planned the wedding, Joy Thigpen styled it, Danielle of Brown Paper Design made the AMAZING floral, and Joel Serrato created the emotional Super 8 film that you see above.

While I was down in Mexico for the Mexico Workshop in November, Joy Thigpen, Mar of Team Hair and Makeup and I took advantage of the amazing Mexico light and textures for an editorial shoot in one of my favorite cities in Mexico; Tequila, yes this is also where Tequila originated.. Masks designed and made by my love Karina Puente

Beautiful Gowns by the Amazing Alexandra Grecco