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The Biesterfelds: Conceptual Family Portrait 08/27/2009 | In Portraits, by Apertura

We photographed this wonderful family (our new friends, the owner of The Condor’s Nest Ranch in Pala, CA) a few weeks back and we had so much blast hanging out with them. The idea was somewhat spontaneous, and we absolutely loved doing it. If you have any ideas of Conceptual Family Portraits, let us know and we’ll be glad to shoot it!

Thanks again to Lisa and Bob for being so awesome! We miss you guys and of course, your adorable HUGE dogs! :)

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ben chisman: it's so nice to see photos that don't involve a wedding sometimes. these are great guys. I could see you hitting the road and bringing a lot more families into this series. good job reminding us there are photos to be made beyond what we normally do.  ( 08/27/2009 - 19:30 ) Jason Chan: Well done guys. This series looks like something out of Life or Vanity Fair -- nice to see your skills applied to other subjects. Nice work!  ( 08/27/2009 - 20:51 ) Steve Young: So cool, the family and ranch just fits perfectly.  ( 08/28/2009 - 00:42 ) Bill Bartmann: This site rocks!  ( 09/02/2009 - 20:22 ) Wedding photographers chelmsford: Stunning collection, particularly love the composition of the family with the American flag. Great Work.  ( 09/12/2009 - 18:47 ) Gina: Nice style!   ( 09/17/2009 - 23:55 )

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Joy + Brandon 08/24/2009 | In Weddings, by Erwin

Love, love, love these people! I pretty much love everything about this wedding: Backyard wedding at their friend’s awesome place, Tatoos, Cool Shoes, Awesome details, Great colors, all around beautiful people inside and out. But more than all these things, it’s a marriage between two great people that really is a perfect match for each other. My friend, Dexter Lo came along to second shoot for me.

Location: Private residence
Caterer, Cake, Linens & Rentals: ABO Catering
Florist: Squareroot Designs
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Dress: The White Dress
Veil: Cindy Dahl Designs
Makeup: Magdalena “Bleu” Ramirez
Hair Dresser: Nora Mercado

The following two shots are by Dexter:

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And the girls’ getting ready!

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Cute Dog!

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Brandon’s Grandpa “Tying the Knot”

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I think the dog likes it :)

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First Dance

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The grand exit:

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Courtney: Ohhhhhhh snaps! I can't wait to see ALL of the photos because they are going to be AMAZING!!! You guys are the prettiest couple ever! Love you guys more than anything!!!  ( 08/24/2009 - 23:56 ) chris bale: wow. these photos are fantastically awesome. and Courtney looks soft and sassy in her cashmere in the last photo. beautiful pics for a beautiful wedding. luv Cuz Chris  ( 08/25/2009 - 01:13 ) Cindy: Wow! You two are not only made for each other in real life but in the world of photography too. It's hard to believe that such a beautiful, magical day could possibly be improved upon but these photos do just that. What a lasting treasure these are for you both. Welcome home, almost. Love you both!  ( 08/25/2009 - 03:23 ) Juan Posada: That grand exit photo is awesome!  ( 08/25/2009 - 05:04 ) Doug Bale: Fricking awesome..nice and NICE!  ( 08/25/2009 - 07:44 ) David Ohton: Awesome pictures!  ( 08/25/2009 - 17:51 ) Linda Cole: Love the photos....Love you!  ( 08/25/2009 - 18:21 ) DON BALE: Great shots, great day, love you guys!  ( 08/26/2009 - 00:47 ) Cindy: Wow, the most gorgeous pictures and bride. You didn't post the make up artist? Who did her Make up?  ( 08/27/2009 - 11:21 ) Kimmie: These pictures are awesome. I have so many favorites. And Erwin thanks for posting the photo of me with the double chin :)  ( 08/28/2009 - 00:13 ) Muriel Reroma: Awesome Pics !! Looks like one great wedding indeed, sorry to have missed it. Hope to see you two soon!  ( 08/28/2009 - 00:16 ) Steevee Reroma : WOW.....emotions captured....beautiful..  ( 08/28/2009 - 00:25 ) Angelica Lopez : Joy you look gorgeous... they are such great pictures...  ( 08/28/2009 - 02:54 ) Marisa: So beautiful! You wouldn't think they could capture the love felt on that day! Love you guys.  ( 08/28/2009 - 06:51 ) Rilia Sulistyo: {img}608_54{/img} Congratulations Joy... You look very beautiful. Apertura really captured the moment...   ( 08/28/2009 - 20:41 ) Veronica: Looking at the photos is a reminder of how perfect your day was. So much love surrounding the two of you. So glad to have been a part of it. Not to mention you looked FAAAB-U-LOUS!!!  ( 08/28/2009 - 22:55 ) Jessica Kosanovich: You guys are such beautiful people inside and out! The picture turned out wonderful. Much love to you!!   ( 08/30/2009 - 19:05 ) sara gomes: wow, it looks like we were on a tropical island! I can't believe how perfect that end shot is too, through the sparklers. I really like the mix of B&W and color - great detail. and who is that adorable little boy in the hat?....hee hee hee  ( 08/30/2009 - 20:12 ) Bette Curtis: incredible! These pictures are so beautiful and captures the love and festive atmosphere. These photos are the best I have ever seen. Makes you feel you are right there. Congratulations!   ( 08/30/2009 - 23:03 ) Norma: These are great pics. They really captured the essence of your love. I look forward to seeing you soon and seeing more pics. You looked beautiful, and Brandon looked so different with a suit. He cleans up well. ;) May god bless you and give you many more wonderful memorable moments. xoxo -Norma  ( 08/31/2009 - 03:35 ) Melissa Ramirez: {img}608_96{/img} My God! These pictures are just so pleasing to look at! I think I'd have a really hard time choosing which ones to print, etc. Love it. They capture and even seem to enhance the spirit of the event.   ( 08/31/2009 - 23:25 ) milosh kosanovich: {img}608_138{/img}{img}608_138{/img} cute and sinister at the same time...Felix is awesome. {img}608_131{/img}{img}608_131{/img} awesome picture. Jess and Sara look amazing, And how did you get such great composition in such a spontaneous picture!? Amazing. {img}608_117{/img} YES!!! Lord of the Dance. Pop rules.{img}608_54{/img} Dude, hottest/coolest couple ever.{img}608_33{/img} I think Joy could be mistaken for a secrete assassin in this picture. Sweet.  ( 09/02/2009 - 07:03 ) PeterMcKinnon: You guys kick so much ass its not even funny.   ( 09/04/2009 - 08:48 ) Roxcy: I love your pics so much, I can feeling your happness thouth othes pic!! Hope one day we can meet and have long night chat! Love you! Roxanna  ( 09/15/2009 - 20:10 ) brenda: This has got to be the most beautiful, none-pretentious wedding ever. Simple and just full of love. WONDERFUL photos!!!  ( 03/09/2011 - 17:44 )

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Pearl + Yousef: The Slideshow 08/19/2009 | In Slideshows, by Apertura

It’s been a while since we posted our slideshows but here’s a new one from the amazing wedding of Pearl + Yousef at the Langham Pasadena!

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Pearl: Speechless...Ray and Erwin, your photos and your story are beautiful. Thank you for making my day more special than I thought by capturing momnets that I dodnt even see happening.  ( 08/20/2009 - 20:30 ) Matt Haines: It's been awhile since I dropped by your site, but I see you guys are still hitting them out of the ballpark regularly! Nice work. My favorite of this slideshow was the shot of the bride, with her mother in the mirror. Nice story-telling.  ( 08/22/2009 - 01:08 ) Lake Tahoe wedding photographer: Stunning pictures! as always!  ( 09/01/2009 - 04:58 )

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Sherry + Larry: Engaged! 08/18/2009 | In Engagements, by Erwin

Some of my favorite images from a recent Engagement photos, taken at the awesome Condor’s Nest Ranch in Pala, CA. Congratulations Sherry + Larry, and thank you for Lisa & Bob for lending me their ranch for the day!

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Aaron Willcox: These rock! So, let me guess. You were like, "I know this great spot for your engagements... there is this goat and..." and they were like, "YES". "You had me at goat!"... awesome.  ( 08/18/2009 - 09:30 ) Sherry: Erwin, you truly have a gift! Larry and I love the photos, we can't wait to see the rest! And we had a blast working with you and Ray, you guys are both so awesome!  ( 08/18/2009 - 10:01 ) designer los: very nice natural setting photos  ( 08/22/2009 - 23:32 ) Rosie: The striking use of colors are so sharp! Tones have a great flow pairing simple and bold. Well balanced, crisp, awesome taste. Magical art!! Second one is my fave! Looking gorgeous, Shed & Larry!!  ( 08/24/2009 - 10:34 )

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Feeling Sneaky? (Joy + Brandon) 08/15/2009 | In Weddings, by Erwin

From the awesome wedding last weekend in Encinitas!

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krissy: LOVE IT!!!   ( 08/16/2009 - 06:54 ) Adi Widyatmoko: superb. i love how you take the focus  ( 08/17/2009 - 08:30 ) Thao Nguyen: LOVE LOVE LOVE this picture. You guys always know how to capture a moment  ( 08/18/2009 - 04:00 ) Lucie Ling: Amazing photos of an amazing wedding. Excellent choice in your photographers! ;)  ( 08/28/2009 - 02:16 )

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