Swell Beauty has collaborated with Lisa Webb Photography and Benny Ek Media Productions! Together, with the help of our beautiful Bride Emily, we have put together a behind-the-scenes look at what takes place at Bridal Prep. With Dee & Laura doing hair and makeup, you can get a real idea of what goes into making our Brides look phenomenal. Lisa Webb, photographer, documents the entire session while getting ready, as well as the beautiful Bridal shots on location. And, with the talent of Benny Ek Media, he brings it to life! Here is all of us at work . . . Enjoy!

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It was a very beautiful day and Derek & Vanessa were stunning and so natural on camera. They were in their own world most of the time. I really enjoyed working with Ashlee Raubach Photography. She really knows how to make the couple feel comfortable and have fun. Check out the images from this wedding here.

Of course Vanessa looked amazing and at her best thanks to Swell Beauty Hair & Makeup. 

This was a fun morning of shooting. Not only did I get to shoot with such a fun bride and her firends, but I also was lucky enough to work together with my wife. Her company (Swell Beauty) was doing the Hair & Makeup for Carly and her bridesmaids. Stay tuned for more from Carly's wedding day. It was stunning, and I loved being a part of it.

Sometimes I forget why I love my job. It certainly isnt for the big money:-)

I love making films that effect people's lives. It's really what I love to do most.  I have had the chance over the past few months to work on a charity event for an old friend from High School.

Her name is Sharlie . She has fought her whole life against Cystic Fibrosis. As we prepared for this event, we have been met with an outpouring of support and love from so many.

I had the chance to meet up with Jon Foreman from the band "Switchfoot". I have worked on video projects with Switchfoot for about 15 years, ever since High School when we were just groms. Jon sat down with me at the beach and we recorded a special tribute song for Sharlie. "Learning to Breathe" This song has meaning as Sharlie fights for every breathe. She is awaiting a double lung transplant as well as a heart transplant. Every breathe is hard to take for Sharlie. 

As I follow her progress, I am constantly humbled by her spirit and faith. If you are in the San Diego Area and want to support Sharlie, come to the Event on Nov 5th from 2-6  or donate at  www.fillinglungswithlove.com 

I had a great time working on Mike & Audrey's wedding. They were a unique and super energetic couple. 

Audrey was very much involved with the planning and the details of her wedding. She hired the talented Amorology Weddings Team to create a wonderful event where the location and venue was as unique as you can get in a city setting.

In 1914, Frank Culy started the Culy Trucking Company in the historic heart of the Gaslamp Quarter’s East Village to transport goods to early San Diego residents. Now the Culy Building houses events of all kinds.

I know that Heather at Amorology must have been thrilled to work on such a blank canvas. It turned out amazing and Audrey was so thrilled with the ceremony and reception. You couln't take the smile off her face the entire day.

Mike & Audrey hired a tremendous crew of professionals to make the day what it was. 

Betwixt Photo captured amazing photos and was a pleasure to work with.

Twigg Botanicals did such an amazing job with the flowers and not to mention implementing the feathers through out the wedding, including down the aisle.

Tim Altbaum gave the guests a great mix of music. there was not a moment when that dance floor was empty. The sign of a great DJ.

And Crown Point Catering put together an mouth watering menu for the evening and provided great service throughout the event.

 I have had the opportunity to work on various projects with Crossover Health over the past year. This is a video that I  had the opportunity to create that represents what technology Crossover is implementing into their model. This concept is being praised and applauded by many for taking a bold step forward in the way we experience healthcare. Learn More at www.crossoverhealth.com

Same Day Edits are one of my favorite things to do. I love the instant gratification that the bride , groom and their guest get to experience.

It's not for everyone, but if your schedule allows a few hours in between ceremony and reception, I highly recommend it. 

In this Short Film I was able to shoot for a few hours and quickly turn out a Bluray disc to present 3 hours later at the reception. Brad & Allie were just perfect to capture. The song they chose was just so fitting to their personality and they lit up on camera.

For those that follow the technology behind the lens, This is my first 100% HDSLR Shoot. After 10 years of wedding shooting, I left the big HD Cam at home and relied entirely on the 60D and the beauty of the bokeh.

Enjoy. Ask about Same Day Edit availabilty and if it is right for your day.