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Vivian and James

JAC Photography — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:03:37 +0000

You might remember Vivian and James’ engagement shoot out at one of our favorite new locations. Well the wedding picked right up where the e-session left off, this time at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. Such a wonderful venue to photograph and a perfect setting for a relaxed and unforgettable wedding. Vivian looked amazing and James was the picture of cool, loved every detail and every color choice down to James tie and socks. And Vivian’s dress, perfection!
On to the pictures. Geeky details, all black and whites shot on either kodak cn400bw or ilford 3200 on leica m4, and all color taken on fuji 400h. There is a reason I shoot film and this is it.

vivian+james

JAC Photography — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:04:47 +0000

calamigos ranch in malibu, a perfect evening with an amazing couple. This is a polaroid from last night, many, many more images to follow from this beautiful malibu wedding.

Steve and Hayley

JAC Photography — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:55:04 +0000

Steve and Hayley know how to pick their spots, they got ready at the Viceroy in Santa Monica. The Viceroy is such a classy spot, so much attention to detail and classic California chic. The wedding and reception were held on the grounds of Adamson House in Malibu. Adamson House was built in the 1930’s and manages to feel like someone’s backyard even though it’s a California historical landmark. All in all it was a beautiful day with two sweet and beautiful people.
Hayley looked a straight out of Mad Men, classic style.

Loved the bridesmaids dresses, the color felt very nostalgic and matched the retro vibe at Viceroy.

The Viceroy in Santa Monica is easily my favorite LA Hotel, I wish I could move in permanently. Such great design and attention to detail and the rooms are so light and airy.

First look, gets me every time.

After getting ready the party moved to Adamson House in Malibu. Adamson House is the perfect venue for an early summer wedding. Loved all the original tile work and this original Balboa mural on the pool house wall by Ejnar Hansen.

All color shot on the Leica M4 or the Contax on fuji 400h or 800z. The square format shots are all on the Hasselblad 501 with Kodak BW400CN film. Loved how these turned out.

All reception BW shot on Ilford 3200 metered at 1600 on the Leica m4. Love the nostalgic feel of the grain, so classic. If there’s one thing we love at a wedding, it’s buffet style eating and one thing that makes the buffet even better is mexican food! It’s a perfect thank you to your guests! The tortillas were even handmade on the spot, scrumptious!

We heart buffet style eating at weddings, and we heart mexican buffet even more. Fresh tortillas made on the Adamson House grounds made this a particularly tasty meal!

Contacts:
Catering/Event Set-Up
Amanda Alvarado
818 267 4891

Florist:
Chandra Abel
http://www.chandraabeldesigns.com
949 275 2912

Makeup
Ashley Birkeland
949 637 3863

All images shot on film, stock used: Fuji 400h, Ilford 3200, Kodak 400BW CN, Fuji 800Z.

Lindsay and Kevin

JAC Photography — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:02:24 +0000

Lindsay and Kevin (check out their engagement story on Glamour Mag’s site) were married this May on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Lindsay found our work from a feature on Maria Cook’s amazing blog, the Ritzy Bee and we immediately clicked. Their wedding perfectly reflects their spirit; fun, unpretentious, full of thoughtful details and little touches. They were married in the park, had their reception at a gorgeous, light and airy restaurant. We heart day time weddings, this one was a classic.

Photo Booth

JAC Photography — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:21:14 +0000

From our Washington DC wedding last month, these were taken with my leica for Lindsay’s photo booth. Lindsay brought along a few blackboards, fantastic idea that personalizes the photos, and when coupled with the drop it modern backdrop and high spped film, gives them a great vintage feel!
Let’s start with my favorite!

Hayley and Steve

JAC Photography — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:26:22 +0000

Had a fun night last night with Steve and his stunning bride Hayley (who could have stepped directly from an episode of Mad Men) at the Adamson House on PCH in Malibu. Adamson House is a classic California home built in 1930 for Rhoda and Merritt Adamson, no idea who they were but I can tell you they were lucky to have such an amazing home directly on the Malibu coastline. I can’t wait to share this wedding, in the meantime, these were my favorite ‘polaroid’ scans from the ceremony.

First, a polaroid taken at the Viceroy, easily the coolest hotel in LA.

DC Polaroids

JAC Photography — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:43:39 +0000

There is a tangible, hold it in your hand yumminess to instant film that we just can’t get enough of. We have started offering polaroid sessions on or after wedding day (or for any old reason because is there ever a reason not to shoot instant?) These were taken in DC last weekend day of wedding. Many more to share next week from this amazing, heartfelt and perfect wedding. For more info email info at jacshoot dot com.

Everyday Magazine

JAC Photography — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:25:54 +0000

We live in a digital world now but seeing your work in print is still pretty darn exciting:) Thanks Megan for making this happen with Everyday Magazine, where apparently now you can get good tips on cheap dinner and wedding tips too!

Venues We Love, Chapter 2: The Smog Shoppe

JAC Photography — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:42:57 +0000

The Smog Shoppe is my next stopover in a planned series of introductory features on Los Angeles and Southern California wedding venues that we love for their distinct personality and style and that may not be on the radar of our current and future brides. (Click HERE to see Part 1, Marvimon House) I created a little movie and think I’ll continue to do this and even expand on it in the future. Video was shot using one of my new toys, the Digital Harinezumi. The tiny camera, made by Superheadz creates dreamy movies that feel akin to my parents Super 8mm movies from when I was a kid. Images shot on Fuji 400H film and scanned by the good folks at Richard Photo Lab. Enough of that, on to the venue…

Quick lowdown:
Location: Conveniently located at the heart of Culver City art/design district just minutes from Santa Monica, LAX, Beverly Hills and Downtown LA.
Price: Will update soon with ballpark estimate
Max Guests: 200 sit down dinner, 300 cocktail
Style: Vintage, Intimate, Indoor/Outdoor
Food: Commercial Kitchen build out available on request
Highlights: 20 foot digital cinema with surround sound, perfect for DJ/VJ and or slideshow presentations. 15 foot ceilings with stage quality lighting (hello awesome photographs and mood!)
Other Features: Valet parking, On Site Coordinator Available, Vintage Furnishing and Props available and one of the “Greenest” spaces in LA, so good for you, good for world.

Verdict: Great “canvas” on which to design a memorable and intimate wedding. With it’s transition from indoor to outdoor Smog Shoppe is the perfect looking to take full advantage of LA’s great weather. Highly recommended.

You can check out the Smog Shoppe by calling 310 837 3610 or by emailing Kara Haro at Kara@marvimon.com.

Getting married at the Smog Shoppe?
Email me for special rates for this venue:)

Here are some images from my visit to the Smog Shoppe.

bob and allison | alabama

JAC Photography — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:59:11 +0000

Bob and Allison could not be any cuter or any more in love! Bob is a super talented designer and photographer in his own right, his documentary work is outstanding, check it out!

Special thanks to Richard Photo Lab for their consistently wonderful lab work and to Bryan Johnson for having me for his amazing workshop. More on that in an upcoming post!