Accolade Photography - 2008 Highlights Slideshow

Wow, I'm so excited that I finished up this slideshow.  Most the photos from this slideshow are from recent weddings we've shot the past few months.  This will give new clients a good idea of our photography style and how much fun we'll have working together.   I hope you all enjoy it!

Cheers!

~Tom 

A Day with Gene and Jose

Wow, I had the honor to spend the day with two of the ten top photographers. No really, they were named two of the "Top Ten Photographers of 2008" by Popular Photography Magazine. My wife and I actually met Gene in 2004 when he shot our wedding down in Aptos. Since then, we've kept in touch with Gene as he took the photography world by storm. As for Jose, I met him for the first time at this workshop and discovered that he is as amazing as his work.

This workshop was something I couldn't wait to be a part of. I walked away with a ton of new ideas and the continued inspiration to do what I am most passionate about, photography. I also met a bunch of wonderful people and really connected with Danica, Kenny, Lisa and Lili. We had the chance to watch both Gene and Jose in action with 2 beautiful models and then had the opportunity to shoot with the models ourselves. Here are some of the folks that made this amazing workshop possible, along with some shots I took during the workshop. :)

Gene Higa Blog http://www.genehiga.net/, Assistant: Ann Hamilton

Jose Villa Blog http://josevilla.bigfolioblog.com/, Assistant: Cameron Ingalls

Bouquet Provided by Mandy Scott, San Francisco, http://www.mandyscottflowers.com/

Gown Provided by: Amy Kuschel, San Francisco, http://www.amykuschel.com/

Makeup for models by Maria Chang (Professional Makeup Artisty PMA), San Francisco

http://www.professionalmakeupartistry.com/

Models: Tyria and Caroline

Yi-Shiau and Hugh's Wedding ~ Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach

OMG, we had so much fun today at Yi-Shiau and Hugh's Wedding!!  The entire wedding party was up for anything and both their families were just the sweetest.  And on top of it all, Julie and Steven at the Inn at Spanish Bay treated us like royalty!  They truly made this wedding an epic experience for the couple and all the vendors who were lucky enough to be part of this amazing wedding.  Congratulations and a sincere thank you  to Yi-Shiau and Hugh for being so much fun!!   :)

Baker's Beach @ Sunset

I think we just witnessed one of the most beautiful sunsets you will ever see in San Francisco.  Michelle and Jason just went with the flow and put up with all my silly ideas.  We shot near North Beach and then made our way to the beach right before sunset.   I have to thank my budddy Gene for giving me the scoop on this little area.

What's great about the photos is how he towers over her.  We actually had to reschedule our initial date due to fog in the forecast and I think all three of us are very glad we did.  I can't wait to see you both again in Palo Alto for your big October wedding!   :) 

Ashley & Dave - Engagement Session in Santa Cruz

It was just another day in paradise.  Mother nature was very kind to us in Santa Cruz today.  We took a risk by shooting during Labor Day weekend because tons of people tend to flock in this direction on three day weekends.  I promised Ashley & Dave that they would not be able to tell from the photos that there a ton of people on the same beach, and here's proof.  :)

Lina & Anthony's Wedding ~ Seascape Resort / Aptos, Ca

The Couple: Lina & Anthony.  The Location: Beautiful Seascape Resort.  It was great that the fog never rolled in this day.  Lina and Anthony were both in great spirits and were surrounded by amazing friends on their special day.  Seascape Resort has to be one of the most beautiful locations for a couple to get married at.  Then again I am biased because this is where my wife and I were married there also.  Check out the slideshow & photos and you'll see what I mean!

Back from Oregon

That was such an amazing vacation with my family.  We get up to Oregon every year with my wife's family and do nothing for a week.   :)   Imagine a place with no cell phone reception and no internet access.  I'm totally recharged and ready to tackle the rest of this year's wedding season!

Quynh & Truong's Wedding

YEAH!!   They are officially married!!  I am so excited for them!  It was a long 11 hour day but they were troopers the entire time.  Everything went as planned and with plenty of time for photos, we were able to head to Stanford with the entire bridal party.  You guys are the best and thanks for allowing me to be a part of your wedding day!!!  Don't worry, I'll post more photos once I get back from my vacation.   :)

Artimiss & Marcus's Wedding - Willow Heights Mansion

Wow, everyone was very glad it was only 80 degrees down in Morgan Hill today and not the 100 degree weather we had just a few days prior to the wedding.  It was great to see a couple have so much fun on their wedding day.  I learned today that Persians REALLY know how to party!!  I feel fortunate to have been a part of such a special day for both of them and their families.  Congratulations to you both and have fun in Paris on your honeymoon!

BTW, Here is the FUN version of that same slideshow!