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Tim & Nicole’s Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Wedding

Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse is our favorite wedding location on the central coast, and it was a perfect fit for Tim & Nicole's wedding. The farmhouse and surrounding landscape is definitely not your typical California experience, but that's what is so cool about it! It actually reminded us of a destination wedding that we shot out in Montana 2 years ago. Anyway, Tim & Nicole had an amazing wedding there back in May and we're finally blogging it: Officiant: Jim Fitzpatrick Caterer: Ono Catering, Willie Martinez Wedding Planner: Nicole (before), Brianne Lyon (day of) DJ: Matt Armor, All Occasion DJ Hair & Make up: ...

The Land of the Living Skies

We recently flew up to Saskatchewan, Canada to visit Dad#1 :) Saskatchewan actually means the "Land of the Living Skies" and it's where I (Austin) was born. This was my first time going back since I a kid. The landscape, colors, and fresh air couldn't have felt better - especially since we got to enjoy it with "Grandpa"! We brought one camera, one lens, and about 20 memory cards ;) The time as a family (outside of the airplane) was quality and so needed, but being back is good - back to work!

Editing in Tears

Wow. Sometimes, when editing a photo, the perfect song comes on... [mp3player width=130 height=20 config=one-song.xml file=http://austindara.com/blog/audio/jamaisvu.mp3] The song, btw is called "Jamais Vu" by Dredg. Dredg is one of those bands that inspires your heart to keep loving.

Mike & Amanda: Day Before Getting Hitched

Mike & Amanda had a destination wedding in Montana! The before the wedding, they invited us to their rehearsal dinner to eat with close family and friends. Of course we had to take pictures, and it was a perfect excuse to take some "engagement" shots before the big day. Mike and Amanda: thanks for being rebels with us on the tracks ;) Love you guys!!

Jesse + Corrie’s Tiber Canyon Ranch Wedding

Jesse & Corrie got married in Tiber Canyon Ranch - a beautiful property, just outside of Santa Barbara in wine country. The wedding was intimate, cozy, and very peaceful - much like them! The guests were incredible, and we actually made a few new friends - bonus! Everyone loved the slideshow we played. Here it is - we hope you enjoy it too! To order prints, here you go: http://prints.austindara.com/jesse-corrie

Jeff & Rita’s Underwater Shoot

The day after Jeff & Rita's wedding, we decided to test out our new water housing. We only had about 1/2 hour of light, but we managed to snap a few keepers ;)

Trip to Vegas for WPPI 2009 + Audio + Slides

February 24, 2009

WPPI was a great conference and couldn’t have been planned in a more crucial time for our business! We learned a lot about ourselves, our style, and most importantly: our clients. We want to take better care of the brides and grooms we work with and we’re reworking a few things to ensure not only great images, but the best experience getting them as well. ROCK ON!

PS: For those of you with Internet Explorer, I’m really sorry this blog sucks for you guys The Audio player doesn’t show up, and the Navigation is messed up – but we’re working on it!

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{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }

Kyle Burnell February 24, 2009 at 5:04 pm: Great shots from your trip. I had a great time at WPPI and I’ll probably be going back next year for more fun….um…I mean business learning experiences
hara & jeremy March 11, 2009 at 4:52 pm: yo, yo!! you guys are so cute….. I love looking at your blog!! Your images are great!! ~hara & Jeremy (rockin’ in the .850.)
molly April 22, 2009 at 3:50 pm: you guys are adorable!!!!! it seems like the three of you had a blast! images are gorgeous and inspired! )
thanks for the blog love!
Molly

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