I am so thankful to have been apart of Gene and Jill's wedding, not only as a photographer, but also as a friend. A magical day and beautiful couple, whose love can be seen simply in the way they look at one another. Gene and I have been great friends for just over a year, and I was honored to be apart of their celebration. Gene and Jill, you two are the best and we all love you! I also had the opportunity again to work with my friend and awesome video man Matt Brue of Capture Studios.
Because I rarely post weddings, this is going to be a long one. You can view Gene and Jill's entire wedding story here.
When my friends Spencer and Alex got engaged back in February, I couldn't have been any happier for them. Spencer and I have been great friends for over a year, and not only did I shoot their engagement pictures back in may (view it here) but I actually helped him plan his proposal and lived in the same house for a couple months leading up to his wedding. Over the summer months as you can guess, our friendship strengthened and became something I never would have guessed a year ago. Seeing him with Alex makes me ecstatic because the two just couldn't be more perfect for each other, in fact I don't think I've actually seen them without smiles when they are together.
Their wedding took place in San Diego, just south of La Jolla. It is here that myself and videographer Matt Brue from Capture Studios also did the day after shoot. Because I was apart of the wedding, I only shot a few moments of the actual day, which I hope to post eventually. Until then, enjoy these images from our afternoon along the Pacific Coast, and don't forget to check out Matt Brue's incredible video work.
Colin...yeah, up late, so I guess I get the first look at these. :-) And, wow, totally amazing!!! Seriously, you captured Spence and Alex so beautifully and I can just hear their laughter and feel like I'm there! What a beautiful pair! Are you shooting the instants with the Fuji Instax? Love that cam!
(12.08.09)Collin, this shoot is amazing! The lighting and compositions are stellar! You captured them perfectly.
(12.08.09)I think this is an amazing shoot. You captured their typical life together and made it very romantic. Something the couple and friends can relate too. Great work
(12.08.09)These are absolutely amazing! They make me so happy just looking at them :).
(12.12.09)So like I told you yesterday - amazing. Heart poundingly amazing. So lovely to meet you in person; we should do coffee sometime.
(12.13.09)Hi Collin - just saw your comment on Totally Rad's site and thought it was hilarious - so I thought I'd check out your stuff. I like your style. I recognized a lot of these locations since I grew up in North County. Great work!
(12.15.09)seriously when i get married i am calling you and only you to photograph :)
(01.20.10)you just blew my mind. seriously...you might just be my favorite photographer. wow.
(02.25.10)
Fun pics, I can't wait to see the rest.
(09.23.09)When do We get to see all the photos :(
(11.11.09)
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hey collin, very awesome to watch that video of you and spencer. i was amazed by the quality of the video thinking it's just a handheld camera, then i realized that it was his camera. yayyyyer! anyways, do you know the music playing to the video? was it mat kearney?
(08.11.09)
These two are possibly the most adorable couple I have ever seen. Great job, man. You are too talented for your own good.
(07.01.10)These are so beautiful! The portraits are just stunning, and Gene and Jill's excitement is palpable! Gorgeous! Congratulations, both of you!
(07.02.10)BEAUTIFUL job Collin, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
(07.02.10)