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After a very busy November, Joe and I ended our wedding season with a blast. Mariam and Afshin planned an incredible wedding at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. The day was pure adrenaline, from the minute we got there until well past 1 AM and wedding planner Mary Dann made sure everything ran smoothly. When we got to the hotel room, Dana of Design Visage was putting the finishing touches on Mariam’s hair. She wore it partially up for the ceremony and decided to put all her hair up for the celebration. Both looks were amazing! Make up artist Berit also did an incredible job, enhancing Mariam’s natural beauty. All in all, Mariam was absolutely stunning.
Alex of Square Root and his team worked with a palette of sultry burgundy and warm dark chocolate to transform the ballroom into an exclusive night club, complete with couches, disco ball and impressive centerpieces. Even their sweetheart tablewas a sofa and low table. Since the ceremony was going to be after sundown, they decided to see each other before so we could take advantage of the gorgeous day. A big rainstorm was predicted and we lucky it never came. A limo took us and Sheri from Ashley Video to the Newport Coast arches for some dramatic images. We had a blast and the time flew!
When we got back, it was time for their beautiful Persian ceremony. The candlelit Sofreh shimmered and gleamed with traditional wedding symbolism. After the ceremony, the guests were treated to a sumptuous feast. Everything from the abundant fruit display and the Tea platform with servers in traditional attire, to the delicious dinner was provided by House of Kabob. They not only do a fanatastic job, they are super nice people. Joe and I can’t wait to try their restaurant in Laguna Hills!
The grand entrance was like no other. It started with entertainment from Layla and the Lotus Dancers. Then the bride and groom magically appeared on the dance floor and brought the celebration to a whole new level. Everyone had a great time as they danced the night away to music by the 4th Dimension. We wish Mariam and Afshin a great life together. They are truly a great couple and we’re honored to have been a small part of their special day.
I took this photo as we were driving back to the hotel for the ceremony. I was all the way in the front of the limo and noticed their reflection in the mirrored ceiling. It was a beautiful moment.
Well… We’re a little late with this post… We just photographed Mariam and Afshin’s incredible wedding at the Island Hotel in Newport beach, that will be coming up soon. We did 2 engagement sessions with this great couple, the first one was at the San Juan Capistrano Mission and at the beach, click here to see it. Before the wedding we did the second e-session in their home town of Las Vegas. We had a great time and we got some incredible images!
We started early on a cold, cloudy, windy morning at the “Neon Sign Bone Yard” What a great place! Mariam was a real trooper with those 30+ mph winds. This was the only time available to us and we were told that right after our session the Bone Yard was closing for renovations. It’s going to be made into a “visitor friendly place” and the old signs will be made safer to be around. Landscape and irrigation will be installed, etc. I’m sure it will look great and more people will be able to admire the huge old signs Vegas was known for… Still, I’m glad we were able to take with us images of the old place as it has been for years.
This next image and the very last one with Mirta were done in the exclusive Foundation Room of the House of Blues a top of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. What a view!
We were waiting for the elevator at Mix Restaurant on the top floor of ”The Hotel” headed back to the lobby after trying to no avail to go out on the terrace for some “Vegas at night views” it was too windy and not “safe” so the area was closed… We still got a great shot thanks to the spot light on the ceiling. It doesn’t take much to get these two to get into it…
The next four images are in the lobby of “The Hotel” we love the walls and the light there, very dark and dramatic. This was after 1:00 am and the end of a very long fun day…
After doing two long engagement sessions and just recently their wedding, I’m sure we’re going to have Mariam and Afshin withdrawal. They were a joy to work with, full of life, always exited about the images we were creating and all around a great couple. We hope to get the opportunity to go out to Vegas for some “Family Portraits” soon
December 8, 2009 - 8:54 amRafael - WOW beautiful images! love the neon graveyard session.
December 25, 2009 - 11:09 pmMeggie - I love the photograph with the joker's smile mirroring Mariam's smile! I am sure it is a reflection of the laughter and enthusiasm in their relationship. Great work!!
January 3, 2010 - 5:47 pmcourtney bowlden - i love that first photo! what a beautiful couple. you guys did great!!!
We had a blast in New York City with Steve and Angela. Their wedding will be here in Los Angeles next year but they wanted their engagement session photographed in the city where they met, fell in love and live. It was a gorgeous Fall day as we went all the way from Central park to the Brooklyn Bridge and a few places in between. Luckily we arrived at the bridge exactly at sunset and what a sunset! The pink clouds against the deep blue sky looked like a painting! Later that evening we enjoyed a wonderful dinner with Angela and Steve. We love spending time with our clients and getting to know them before the wedding. We are looking forward to their big day and working with wedding coordinator Melody Walker.
Here we are with Angela and Steve in Times Square at the end of our shoot. It was a long day and we walked all over New York, but it was worth every step.
Ali and Doug’s wedding was held at beautiful Seaport Village in San Diego. The day was a mix of sun, clouds, light rain and rainbows. Not often do we get rain on a wedding day, but, as rains go, this one was delightful. There were parasols for the sunshine provided for the guests but they came in very handy for keeping dry. It sprinkled lightly just before the ceremony and a little bit during, but by the time Doug and Ali were pronounced husband and wife, there was a beautiful rainbow in the sky. Kim Bradford put together a great team which included florals by Square Root, video by Elysium’s Love Bug and music by DJ Christopher Lee. After the ceremony, the guests were shuttled to the Manchester Grand Hyatt for an evening of great food and celebration. We wish Ali and Doug all the best as they start their new life together.
October 23, 2009 - 12:50 pmCatherine Mayer - Beautiful, inspirational work Joe and Mirta!
November 6, 2009 - 12:46 amcorina shauntele - love the details :) you inspire me ;) xoxoxoxoxo
December 1, 2009 - 5:09 pmLukas VanDyke - Nice, I love the color on the dress blowing one! =)
December 28, 2009 - 7:56 pmTemecula Photographer Theresa Minnette - Joe and Mirta, You're true masters of lighting. I love all of these, but the image above of the elderly lady with arms in the air is awesome! People stare at a good picture, but the feel a great picture. This one make me laugh aloud....
Margaret and James came all the way from the East coast to celebrate the happy occasion of their wedding at the St. Regis Resort in Dana Point. Working with wedding planner Kimberly Bradford they put together an intimate yet very elegant affair. Kimberly assembled a great team including Makeup artist Lisa Heil, Hair stylist Ona, florist Square Root, videography by Love Bug from Elysium and DJ Mark Hicks. The ceremony took place at the gazebo and the reception was just down the way at Club 19. We love this area of the hotel because it is so private and has a lovely resort feeling. Square Root did a beautiful job with the decor using a white and lightly colored forals. The flower girl and ring bearer were two of the cutest children we’ve seen and they walked down the aisle like true pros. The indoor outdoor dining area was decorated with a modern elegance as Square root continued the look from the ceremony site with clear vases of varying sizes filled with roses, tulips and orchids. We loved working with Margaret and James and their families and we wish them all the best in the years to come.
October 6, 2009 - 5:01 pmLina Luong - What a beautiful wedding, and of course beautiful images!!
October 6, 2009 - 5:11 pmLinda - Saw your link on Facebook and came here to look. The pic on the stairway is beautiful. My opinion is that you captured the day and its events beautifully.
October 8, 2009 - 4:25 pmJeremiah Klein - You know how to take advantage of the location. The one on the stair well is special. If you ever need another assistant please look me up...
It’s not often we get the opportunity to photograph a wedding at someone’s home and this was spectacular. It was totally custom built from the sand up, complete with waterfalls, jacuzzi’s built into the landscape and a mini movie theatre. Heather Bazarsky and her team did a fabulous job orchestrating the millions of details involved in making this wedding a complete success. Even the wine bottle favors were personalized. Niki and Kellan used an image from their engagement session at the San Juan Capistrano Mission. Niki looked incredible in her gown by Jim Hjelm and the lace detail was just gorgeous. She could not have picked a better dress to compliment her grace and elegance. Richelle of The Flower Girl created the bouquet that was a mixture of white and creme roses, green hydrangea, white freesia and luscious green orchids. The centerpieces carried the theme along with the addition of succulents, which was such a cool idea.
The ceremony took place on the terrace level overlooking the ocean; it felt like we were at the edge of earth. After the ceremony, Donatella and Pino of Nello Cucina served appetizers including risotto cones, wood fired pizza, crab legs and the cutest mini sliders I have ever seen. And in proper Italian style, everything was made from scratch in the beautiful gourmet kitchen. For dinner, the guests started with a shaved parmesean spinach salad sprinkled with pine nuts. The main course was a combination of pesto and marinara ravioli, a tender filet, melt-in-your mouth mashed potatoes and fresh baked Italian flatbread. For dessert it was sprinkles cupcakes for everyone! Heather and her team created a wedding cake using 6 layers of cupcakes topped off with a mini cake that the bride and groom actually cut. Later, the guests danced the night away in flip flops provided by the bride and groom to the great music of Atmosphere Entertainment. We wish Niki and Kellan all the best as they start their new life together.
October 6, 2009 - 2:32 pmBrooke Stevens-Patrick - These are so amazingly gorgeous! I love the details you have captured. Lovely, just lovely!
October 6, 2009 - 3:27 pmCarrie Vines - Breathtaking!!
October 6, 2009 - 3:48 pmHeather Bazarsky - All I can say is WOW! You guys did such an amazing job capturing the beautiful day! Thanks so much and I hope to work together again soon!
Mariam and Afshin have been anxiously awaiting to see images from their incredible engagement session. Here’s a little taste of our faves. We had such a wonderful time with them! Their upbeat energy, laughter and fun were contagious. I was having so much fun that even I went into the water (but only up to my knees). It was a warm balmy day with gorgeous puffy white clouds against a dramatic blue sky. When we got to the San Juan Capistrano Mission they were in the middle of setting up for their annual fundraising event. The place was abuzz with all sorts of crews…lighting, sound, floral, linens, and Ritz Carlton staff. With those challenges before us, Joe and I were forced to get creative. We couldn’t use many of our favorite spots so we found some new ones. I especially liked the low angle through the grass. After the Mission, we headed up to the Beach for a different look. We are so glad they were brave enough to have fun in the water! We couldn’t believe how warm and blue the water was; almost like Miami Beach. Next month we have the pleasure of photographing them in their home town of Las Vegas. We’ll have a totally different look including the neon sign boneyard and some of their favorite club spots. Be sure to keep an eye out for round two.
September 25, 2009 - 12:46 pmMarissa Rodriguez - Wow! Your work is beautiful! These are so clean and sharp! Beautiful!
September 25, 2009 - 12:52 pmArmin - These are stunning! No doubt they'll love the results!
September 25, 2009 - 1:54 pmDavid Acuna - Wow! really amazing job... my favorite is the last in sunset.
September 25, 2009 - 3:19 pmApresh Chavda - Absolutely loving these images!
December 1, 2009 - 8:57 pmDan Fields - Absolutely stunning images.....love the light.....color.....comp....but more importantly I love how you get these beautiful people so relaxed and having fun in the moment....what a talent you both have.
December 7, 2009 - 12:00 pmMariam and Afshin’s Vegas e-session » Barnet Photography - [...] with this great couple, the first one was at the San Juan Capistrano Mission and at the beach, click here to see it. Before the wedding we did the second e-session in their home town of Las Vegas. We had a great [...]
What a pleasure it was to work again with Kevin Covey, his team and the delightful Natasha and Ed. We started the day at the beautiful St. Regis Hotel. That’s where Natasha got ready for her ceremony which took place at Rancho La Lomas. Natasha looked stunning in her gorgeous bridal attire. Her veil was especially intricate with hand sewn sequins in swirly designs. It sparkled and shined in the warm September sun. When we got to Rancho Las Lomas, we were greeted by the innovative florals of Jenny B Floral Design. She used cheerful yellow and elegant white blossoms on the upper level and continued the theme downstairs. The monks for the Buddhist ceremony came all the way from Hsi Lai Temple. It was a very beautiful ceremony complete with chanting and incense. When the ceremony was finished, the guests went upstairs while the staff of 24 Carrots transformed the wedding area for the reception. In just one hour they made it all happen. They not only serve amazing food, their staff knows how to move! As we arrived to photograph the reception area, we caught Kevin putting the finishing touches on the sweetheart table. We loved how the yellow and white florals contrasted against the tropical blue linens.
After dinner, the guests went upstairs for cake and dancing. And what a beautiful cake it was! Let Them Eat Cake carried the yellow and blue theme in their cake design and gave the masterpiece a modern flair. The cake was perfectly presented on a gorgeous cake stand created by Kathy Jo of Raise the Cake. The entire cake cutting was filmed for Amazing Wedding Cakes and we can’t wait to see the episode. Everyone we worked with that day was great, including videographers Wolf and Eisen from Lumitone. They are based in San Francisco and did a same day edit which they showed during dinner. The guest loved it. Natasha and Ed’s special day went off without a hitch. We wish all the best to the Bride and Groom as they start their new lift together.
Scroll down to the bottom to see a slide show of more images from the wedding.
It was a hot day at Rancho Las Lomas the last Sunday in August but you’d never know it by the photos. Everything looked fantastic. Wedding planner Lindsay Longacre of LVL Events did a great job putting together all the elements of the day. We especially enjoyed working with a florist we hadn’t worked with before. Larissa of Inviting Occasion made magic with her gorgeous pink roses, green hydrangeas and many other blossoms. The colors really popped against the lush natural setting of Rancho Las Lomas. Sarah looked just breathtaking in her wedding gown and hot pink Kate Spade shoes. We love it when our brides do something a little different! Josh also looked great in his tux. All the guys wore green socks in keeping with the color scheme. The event was catered by 24 Carrots, who we love working with. Heather, Roy and the entire crew always do an amazing job preparing incredible meals and come up with cool surprises every time. While the crowd was going crazy on the dance floor, thanks to Peter of Vive Entertainment, 24 Carrots passed out mini strawberry, chocolate and vanilla milkshakes. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. We wish Sarah and Josh all the best as they start their new life together.
September 8, 2009 - 12:41 pmSarah Shryock - They are AMAZING!!!!! We are soooooo happy and can't wait to see the rest of them!!!
Thank you so much!
-Sarah
September 8, 2009 - 12:56 pmHali Reese - Hi Joe & Mirta,
Thanks for the beautiful pictures of Sarah and Josh! I LOVE the rings on her shoe. I can't wait to see the rest of their couple shots!! - Hali (bridesmaid)
September 8, 2009 - 1:43 pmKristen Hayter - these photos turned out so gorgeous!! beautiful colors, beautiful couple - beautiful day!!
September 8, 2009 - 2:28 pmLori Dean - These are absolutely beautiful!!
They look like models!
Love them.
Lori Dean
(Mother of the Groom)
September 8, 2009 - 3:32 pmErin Irving - They look great, love them! I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures! (Sister and MOH).
September 8, 2009 - 4:57 pmLora Shryock - Joe and Mirta,
You guys are amazing. The pictures are breathtaking and we can't wait to see the rest of them!!! Thank you for capturing all the special moments of the day and adding such a creative edge for us to enjoy forever!! You are part of the family now!!!
Best Regards
Lora Shryock (MOB)
September 8, 2009 - 9:06 pmlindsay - the pictures turned out incredible though i am not surprised. it was wonderful working you. congrats sarah and josh!!
September 9, 2009 - 3:47 pmStan and Carolyn Shryock - 9/9/09
We are Sarah's grandparents and really loved viewing the pictures. Will be looking forward to seeing more.
Stan
September 10, 2009 - 8:02 amLarrissa Rehder - Gorgeous images!!! Thank you for capturing Josh and Sarah's day so beautifully.
September 17, 2009 - 8:13 amLeslie Styler - Wow these are all so beautiful!! Great work!
It’s been a very exciting summer so far at Barnet Photography. Along with our great weddings, we’ve been fortunate to receive some fun and interesting assignments. We recently photographed the talented Crystal Price for her new CD. She’s an up-and-coming vocalist who writes and sings her own material. We chose Kevin Break’s Studio in Los Angeles for the shoot and made use of many of the wonderfully unique shooting areas he has created. Who would think a bright red-orange wall could look so fabulous! We also loved the light blue & red wall that Kevin painted. There was so much to use there! As always, we brought our own lighting gear but the studio comes equipped with much of the gear one would need. The studio is in the quiet and peaceful Brewery Art district near downtown LA. There is even a great little cafe just a few yards away which worked out really well. I mean, who wants to break and drive somewhere for lunch when you’re on a roll!
Seeing these photos, you might think Crystal is a pro, but this was her first time! We think it’s very important that our clients feel relaxed and have fun. Crystal put all worries aside and just went for it. She did a fabulous job and made it look easy.
Here are some of our favorites from the shoot:
A striking beauty on an striking wall…
Oh, and did we mention she’s an amazing singer?
Same hand painted wall, two totally different looks…
And for those of you who haven’t met her, here’s our wonderfully talented Studio Production Manager Extraordinaire, Evelynn. Big thanks to her for helping us on Crystal’s shoot.
September 1, 2009 - 9:36 amMaggie Heintz - Amazing pictures! Crystal looks absolutely stunning!!! Great job to everyone involved ! :)
September 1, 2009 - 10:07 amLanzi Reel - And a model is born!!!!!! Beautiful photos.
September 1, 2009 - 11:35 amKevin Carrasco - These photos are absolutely amazing! Crystal looks just incredible. Really like the way it brings out her eyes! And who might I add is that insanely beautiful Studio Production Manager? Extraordinaire is right! ;)
September 1, 2009 - 12:26 pmAubrey Griswold - Oh my goodness! Absolutely Stunning! Wow wow wow! I just tried to pick a favorite and I can't!
September 1, 2009 - 7:08 pmRyan Westermark - Crystal you look so beautiful in these pictures, I would love to see the rest of them.
September 2, 2009 - 2:13 pmAngela Perryman - WOW! The pictures of Crystal are radiant! She looks flawless, great job to everyone involved.
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