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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Charu & JB Wedding | Julia Morgan Ballroom | San Francisco | Featured on Style Me Pretty

My camera, clicks out a rhythm. Click, click, turn and click. Lean for another angle of the bride getting make-up and hair. Click, click. Cross to the other side of the room. Pose, click “Thank you.”

Run down the hall, press the elevator button. Slow! Hurry! I’m ten floors up and I need to be out on street level. I make it. Click, click, run backwards, click, click. Still walking backwards, click click click. I radio my second photographer, “The groom is about to come around the corner with his procession. Catch him as he approaches, I’ll take over from there. Watch out—traffic blocking the procession. ”

I’m a photographer and I love every single wedding. Sometimes a wedding comes along that is so large that I must also be a director, a logistician. It seems that I need magical powers to be in multiple places at once. Without revealing those magic powers, I will say that I am terrifically excited about photographing a wedding of this size and complexity: three days, two ceremonies–Hindu and Catholic, several venues—hotel, outdoors, church, grand historical ballroom, many changes of outfits and jaw-dropping jewelry from her family’s jewelry business, and a city like San Francisco as the perfect backdrop to frame this grand celebration.

I was excited at the prospect of photographing a wedding that was the size and complexity of Charu and JB’s wedding. And I love the challenge. I really do. Still I ask myself, Can I capture it all? Can I get the wide coverage range of everything that’s happening? Can I get the small, intimate moments? Can I maintain my concentration? Missing just 30 seconds could mean an important photograph could be lost forever. Through my years of photographing, that constant and continuing concentration is simply there. It’s like a musician’s finger memory.

Ten years of experience had given me the intuition of when something is going to happen, how to be somewhere without disturbing the people or the decorations, my way of getting comprehensive coverage of the wedding. I need to be everywhere at once and I want to be unseen. I never want to change the balance and harmony of the wedding that has been so careful planned in every detail–as Charu and JB did for their magnificent wedding.

I can’t say enough about the beautiful planning that this bride and groom did. It’s hard to miss the dazzling use of color. Charu loves pink and it was there in as many shades as you can imagine. All shades of purple, fuchsia, magenta, soft pink, hot pink—all pinks! Add plentiful accents of yellow and a dash of orange and the whole ensemble is simply a brilliant display of color, beautifully melded. Charu wasn’t afraid of color and she used it like an expert designer.

Enjoy these photos. The details of this wedding were magnificent—you can’t miss her jewelry and the beautiful Indian outfits handmade to order in India. Charu traveled twice to India to make arrangements for the outfits, jewelry, and other decorations. I don’t think you can miss the color in this wedding. It was great. It was wonderful. Words can’t do it justice. Thank you so much, Charu and JB. You were simply delightful. Congratulations!

See Charu & JB wedding featured on Style Me Pretty.

Julia Morgan Ballroom Wedding San Francisco 1 Charu & JB Wedding | Julia Morgan Ballroom | San Francisco | Featured on Style Me Pretty

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dave - April 7, 2011 - 12:30 pm

love the colors and the wedding. i was telling my wife that interracial marriages are getting more common specially between indians and other races. IQ Photo did my wedding to and i am indian my wife is not. awesome to that this wedding went great

Matthias - April 7, 2011 - 12:35 pm

Joseph, this is epic. I don’t know how you did 3 straight days with a blending of cultures and ceremonies. That’s a ton of work! And it came out beautifully.

Eddie - April 7, 2011 - 11:06 pm

I am seriously speechless…. Seriously….

Ion P. - April 7, 2011 - 11:12 pm

Stunning as usual !
Thanks for sharing with us Joseph

DDSant - April 8, 2011 - 5:01 am

Can’t wait to see your magic at our wedding!

Jason B - April 8, 2011 - 6:16 am

This indeed seems like a big fat Indian wedding. Such a detailed coverage!

Jeannie - April 8, 2011 - 12:09 pm

Charu & JB Congratulations! Your wedding is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!

Joseph, your shots are always amazing. Your mind works so fast to capture everything. You ARE the best Bay Area photographer.

Kelly I - April 10, 2011 - 8:50 am

Wow, so crisp and colorful! Congrats Charu and JB, you got amazing photos!

fotografia slubna - April 12, 2011 - 10:25 am

Awesome photos!

Dean B - April 13, 2011 - 2:00 am

Another amazing wedding from Joseph…

Konel - April 13, 2011 - 5:26 pm

and that’s what makes photography an exciting jobs. capture and cherish the moment. Nice photos

Paul - April 14, 2011 - 1:03 am

Those Indian weddings are fun. But aren’t you tired to shoot them?

Andy @ wedding Photography - April 14, 2011 - 5:43 am

Wow Stunning images with loads of atmosphere. And a 3 day shoot you must have been asleep on your feet by the end of it. Wedding Photography

Candace M - April 14, 2011 - 5:59 am

Every time I see your new blog post my heart starts beating faster. Thank you for your inspiration.

Lori M - April 14, 2011 - 6:02 am

Stunning images as usual! I want more!!!

Photographe lyon - April 14, 2011 - 6:34 am

Magnifiques photos ! I’m a french wedding photographer and I love your work !

Matt - April 14, 2011 - 10:49 pm

This wedding is seems like a lot of fun. I’ve photographed one wedding in my life and it was not even near as luxurious!

Tim Hind - April 16, 2011 - 7:40 am

Thats what I call colourfull! Great work

Josh Mitchell - April 18, 2011 - 10:50 pm

Wow the colors and details of this event are amazing!

Candace - April 19, 2011 - 2:07 am

OMG What a Royal wedding!

Irina - April 22, 2011 - 12:57 am

Amazing colors, great work – thanks a lot for sharing !

I wish one day I could make photos from an Indian-styled wedding myself !

Irina - April 22, 2011 - 1:15 am

Just wanted to add that I liked a lot the (i) very first photo, (ii) the photo with blue glasses, (iii) the pastel photo of 2 ladies holding flowers – definitively a very artistic work !

Liewilyn Baynosa - April 24, 2011 - 8:31 pm

Awesome pictures, I really like it. I wish to learn a lot about wedding photography very much appreciated. More power!!!

Melony M - April 27, 2011 - 1:06 am

Such an Epic wedding. Love it! Great work Joseph. As usual.

Slubna Krakow - May 3, 2011 - 2:14 am

Colours are amazing, very beautiful, love it

Pedro Deya - May 3, 2011 - 3:18 am

Beautiful photos for a beautiful wedding! I particularly love the intimate, informal pics: shaving, hugs, holding hands…. It brought back fond memories of an English friend’s wedding in Dehradun many years ago!

ZJS - May 8, 2011 - 10:19 pm

Wooooooooooooooow
is all i can say!

ijial - May 20, 2011 - 9:03 am

wow . . perfect work, i love the colors and moment you take, very beautiful photos

thanks for sharing

Ann - a Blue Mountains photographer - May 31, 2011 - 5:00 am

Wow – what a riot of colour! Gorgeous photos, and an amazing wedding!

Belle - June 14, 2011 - 2:53 pm

Stunning presentation!

Tom Hawkins - June 21, 2011 - 10:22 am

IQ photos captures every photo perfectly and adds more life with the remarkable event of the couple,great wedding.

Pradeep - August 23, 2011 - 1:40 am

Love the colours! and the processing.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Priceless…

I look back at so many extraordinary and contrasting weddings from last year and think to myself, “What do they have in common? What is the essential ingredient in each of them?”

Beautiful brides and handsome grooms. A special venue. A beautiful gown. Family and friends. Wedding bands. The beginning of a life together. The joining of families. Even silly socks for the groomsmen.

After all of the planning and nervousness what is that quintessential je ne sais quoi of these delightful events? They’re priceless. Simply priceless.

There’s nothing in the world that could replace them. They’re one of a kind, each so important on its own. At just the certain place and time, they happen only once. The curtain rises and a unique wedding unfolds before us lucky few. That’s priceless.

I’m extraordinarily grateful to all of my wonderful clients for the opportunity to witness and document these days of joy and love. May that pricelessness stay with you always.

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Purvi - March 23, 2011 - 9:09 pm

Beautiful! those are Priceless moments. I love it.

Ion P. - March 24, 2011 - 3:52 am

great moments , lovely photos !

Alex - March 24, 2011 - 7:14 am

Priceless indeed.

Wedding Photographer Rome - March 24, 2011 - 10:12 am

Astounding collection of great wedding photography moments. Real, colorful and very well composed.

Julia - March 27, 2011 - 6:44 am

I really love all these photos. They capture moments between people – glances, shared laughs – and all look so natural and relaxed. great use of colour too.

Angela - March 28, 2011 - 9:06 pm

Indeed priceless. Joseph thank you for sharing. OMG you’ve been busy!

Stephanie I. - March 28, 2011 - 9:06 pm

Good to see these images. Very inspiring!

Benji - March 28, 2011 - 9:07 pm

Your ability to capture those moments is incredible! I keep coming back. Post more!

Dillon Gray - March 28, 2011 - 9:35 pm

Fantastic photos! Very well done especially love the Hindu wedding pics

Dillon Gray - March 28, 2011 - 9:36 pm

Fantastic photos! Very well done especially love the Hindu wedding pics

Tanesha Awasthi - March 29, 2011 - 7:07 pm

Yay, thanks for putting our pics up Joseph, we absolutely love and cherish them! I’ve also added your link to my mentions under my blog. -Tanesha

Jeannie - March 30, 2011 - 2:15 pm

Awh Joseph…thank you!!

Lisa M - April 3, 2011 - 2:45 pm

Indeed priceless. I’ve never seen such a powerful emotional collection of wedding photos.

Wedding photographers surrey - April 7, 2011 - 2:36 am

These are stunning wedding photos, I bet your clients were over the moon with them.

Liewilyn Baynosa - April 27, 2011 - 5:37 am

Priceless very right title for this very awesome images. This captured moments are really stunning. Job well done.

Liewilyn Baynosa - April 27, 2011 - 5:40 am

Priceless very right title for this very awesome images. This captured moments are really stunning. Job well done!!!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Engagement Favorites & More…

Life is totally crazy with two kids. Every day brings new challenges and it seems that my free time has flown out the window and I didn’t even see it go. I’m not complaining! It’s a rich, rewarding, and fun time in our lives.

I am so lucky to have my beautiful wife, Masha. She’s an incredible mom! It would be impossible to hold all of this together without her. She’s simply amazing.

I’ve been so fortunate this year to have had a lot of work. I’m still catching up. Here’s a look at some new engagement photos.

And here is the actual proof why I don’t have much time blogging… Kathryn is four and Alec is three and a half months old.

Tags: engagement photography san francisco, Engagements

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Amy - November 17, 2010 - 6:12 am

I’ve been following your work for a long time. Thank you for sharing.

Alex Kizer - November 17, 2010 - 6:45 am

WOW,
Your kids are amazing, both are beautiful!!!
I wish you all many happy years…
Alex is “copy/paste” from Katy.

Cheers,
Alex.(Calgary)

Matthias - November 17, 2010 - 8:28 am

Joseph, I’m always struck by how you consistently stay creative. New ideas and fresh angles with the same consistent style. Fantastic as usual.

Alexander Kon - November 17, 2010 - 11:05 am

Very inspiring.

Melissa K - November 17, 2010 - 10:44 pm

My heart skipped a beat when I saw the first photo.

Wallace - November 17, 2010 - 10:46 pm

Striking imagery that have no bounds.

Sara - November 19, 2010 - 2:32 am

I bet your kids inspire your photography!

Alexander - November 19, 2010 - 8:38 am

Very beautiful pictures. Some excellent shots as usual. Thank you for sharing.

Charleston Photographers - November 19, 2010 - 9:54 am

Amazing eyes and beautiful shots!

Miriam - November 19, 2010 - 12:11 pm

Another excellent collection. As usual.

Kelly - November 21, 2010 - 5:31 pm

Such a vibrant way to show two loving souls.

Amy - November 22, 2010 - 12:49 am

Joseph, I am huge fan of yours. I am saving to have you photograph my wedding one day. Hmm.. got to get engaged first.

Matt McGuire - November 23, 2010 - 2:23 pm

Great shots. What did you do to get your photos of the kids to have that tone? Is that a filter or did you do that in PP?

Maryann B - November 24, 2010 - 5:58 am

Joseph, the barber shop and farmers market photos are brilliant. So excited to have our engagement session with you in April.

Candace - November 25, 2010 - 2:38 pm

Ohh those night San Francisco shots… Makes me want to leave my house and wonder around.

Talat Hussain - November 26, 2010 - 2:30 am

Amazing eyes and beautiful shots!

Regards,
Vanessa

Tony S - November 27, 2010 - 10:08 am

Lovely collection, my favorites are backbit silhouettes and first picture!

Bella Valdez - November 27, 2010 - 11:33 pm

Photo on the pier feels like 30s of last Century. Killer shot!

Bali Photographer - November 27, 2010 - 11:35 pm

Love the expression specially the eyes and also the colour tone. regard from Bali.

robi - November 29, 2010 - 12:30 pm

This is a WOW!

Fort Wayne Photographer - November 30, 2010 - 6:29 pm

Oh my goodness, what awesome eyes that child has!! Great pictures and you have a beautiful blog set up!

-Ashlee

pop art - November 30, 2010 - 10:15 pm

No wonder why you don’t have enough time for blogging, you have two beautiful kids. Anyway, I admire your photos as I saw them, I’m always collecting pictures, it may either mine or from others. I’m hooked to this collection and passion for almost 5 years. Hoping to add your beautiful pictures in my collections.

Jay Hoque - December 1, 2010 - 12:28 pm

Amazing work as always. And loving the shots of your kids. Alec seems like a cheeky one..

Pradeep - December 4, 2010 - 8:13 pm

Lovely pics of Kathryn and Alec!!! They sure will keep you busy for a while!

Andy - December 7, 2010 - 8:39 am

Stunning shots. Amazing wide eyes and supper sharp. I have a little one of my own on the way and i cant wait to photograph him. As a portrait photographer i shoot children alot but nothing can compare to shots of your own.

Fotograf Warszawa - December 9, 2010 - 1:46 pm

Nice shots! I’m glad that I found this website

Vickie Guo - December 10, 2010 - 9:00 pm

Amazing work as always.

Chris Baker - December 11, 2010 - 8:28 pm

Your kids got the most beautiful eyes. I’m expecting my baby in just 3 short month. I can’t wait…

aMa Photographer Italy - December 12, 2010 - 8:31 am

Nice collection of images! Love the filter effect and what beautiful eyes. Excellent work.

websites for photographers - December 14, 2010 - 7:46 pm

This is a superb work of a great photographer. Love this collection of yours. You rock!

Lemerou - December 16, 2010 - 6:19 am

Terrific kid photography ! Well done !

Dana - December 26, 2010 - 7:59 am

the kids are adorable. And you pictures are only second to your cute kids. Great work.
Happy Holidays!

Tony W - December 30, 2010 - 2:04 am

Joseph, thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of your studio. I look forward to meet you in February!

Tim - December 30, 2010 - 2:05 am

Where you find such cute couples? Ohhhh… I guess they find you.

destination clubs - January 3, 2011 - 4:42 pm

This post is very interesting. I really appreciate this photography for it shows a pictures of a lovely baby and a cute girl. I am also a photographer and so I appreciate the essence of these pictures. The other one posted above is also great. It was taken artistically with a nice background and generally it was terrific. Looking for more posts here about photography. Thanks.

Lianna - January 4, 2011 - 3:16 am

Fantastic work, Joseph. Well beyond what I’ve seen or imagined.

James Reyes Weddings - January 21, 2011 - 1:09 pm

He’s got the cutest blue eyes. Great photos!

Timothy | Sacramento Wedding Photographer - January 26, 2011 - 11:54 pm

Love the edits. Makes me want to push my edits a bit more. Great use of textures on some of your photos.

Station23.com - January 29, 2011 - 2:25 am

I absolutely love the photo of the old Riverboat, it looks like it was taken in the 1800′s! Great work!

Steve - January 30, 2011 - 2:47 pm

Hi. I like to see what is going on in Wedding Photography inAmerica and came across your website. Cool photographs. Looks like you know what to do with a camera!
Steve

Orange County Family Photographer - February 3, 2011 - 8:03 pm

What a beautiful and cute kids… I’m so happy for you that you have this two little angels in your life. I do love to see your photos from your other post. It’s nice to know that in spite of your busy schedule you still have time for your blog. Nice time management man… Great job…

Much thanks,
-=Erin Troy=-

mari - February 7, 2011 - 12:20 am

they are two little cuties)

Kaimo turizmas - February 8, 2011 - 10:08 am

Ohh those night San Francisco shots… Makes me want to leave my house and wonder around.

Event Photographer Austin - February 8, 2011 - 2:46 pm

Great imagery, I enjoy your style.

amor en linea - February 9, 2011 - 1:48 pm

WOW! Your kids are more beatifull!

ibea - February 10, 2011 - 4:22 am

WOW,
Your kids are amazing, both are beautiful!!!
I wish you all many happy years…
Alex is “copy/paste” from Katy.
Cheers,
Alex.(Calgary)

ibea - February 10, 2011 - 4:23 am

A magic in your kid’s eyes….

tim king - February 16, 2011 - 6:54 am

Cool slideshow! I’m thinking you used the one available through the theme…do you know if there’s a way you can add music?

Fotograf z Krakowa - February 19, 2011 - 11:41 am

They have identical eyes. Kids are always grateful theme to photograph.

goretti - February 24, 2011 - 5:25 am

Nice shooooooot….!!

goretti - February 24, 2011 - 5:26 am

Wooow….!!!
Big and cute eyes

Clay Toporski Photography - March 2, 2011 - 10:23 am

Wow! Those eyes are huge and amazing! The photos are great too. Love the post processing. My favorites are the ones with the his sister wearing the mask. Just awesome!

Ben Bull Photography - March 3, 2011 - 4:52 am

wow, those kids have amazhing eyes… very well captured/presented!

Houston Family Photographer - March 6, 2011 - 9:27 am

Nice family photos you have. Yes I can see why you don’t have much time blogging but soon the older child will be able to help more.

YourBridalPlanner.com - March 10, 2011 - 5:04 pm

I got a warm feeling in my heart when I saw these. I’ve kept up with your work and it’s amazing. We really love the new look of your site as well.

Branden Harvey Photography - March 11, 2011 - 7:29 pm

Those are the most ridiculous eyes ever!

Heidi - March 12, 2011 - 6:36 pm

We are honored to be among your favorite engagement photos! Dean and I are so excited you’re shooting our wedding in May.

Best,
Heidi & Dean

James - March 13, 2011 - 3:52 pm

Those eyes! You have some beautiful shots of these children… killer focus. I love ‘em!

votamicuerpo - March 15, 2011 - 5:20 pm

Amazing eyes and beautiful shots! I love your work!

camra - March 15, 2011 - 5:51 pm

cute and adorable

Wedding Photography Lancashire - March 17, 2011 - 4:17 am

Absolutely stunning photographs. Do you use a lens baby or tilt/shift lens in some of your pictures? The differential focus in some of the engagement images creates a dream like effect – a perfect compliment to the emotions of the whole experience. You are very talented.

Katya - March 22, 2011 - 6:48 pm

How do you get the eyes so vibrant? I look at that picture and I am completely taken with his eyes. What a great looking kid. Is that done with lighting or do you add special effects? Either way it’s a great portrait. I love your work! I have been trying to find you on Gathering Guide but finally found this site so I’m glad I could leave a comment. Keep posting more pics please!

Krissy - April 5, 2011 - 6:15 pm

Wow, I’m so glad I stumbled on this, I love your pics. Thanks for posting, I’ll check back often….

Slubna Krakow - May 3, 2011 - 2:36 am

eyes are amazing, Nice shots great collection, good work!

Alex Inspiration - May 26, 2011 - 8:39 am

Wow .. photo is great and kids are adorable.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Nydia & Dennis on ABC Action News…

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Wowpretty - September 30, 2010 - 10:39 am

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT1
Beautiful Bride and Groom by IQ Photo.

Alex Kizer - September 30, 2010 - 5:59 pm

OMG Joseph, I always knew that for you the sky is not the limit, it’s just the beginning…
You rock, my friend!!!
Good Job.

Diane Jones - October 1, 2010 - 11:06 am

Just sensational. These are really memorable shots of this fabulous wedding. Kudos to a great photographer!

Thina Doukas Wedding Photography - October 1, 2010 - 2:25 pm

Like to say the wedding images are awesome. Great candid and natural photos using available light.
The photography work is highly credible and stylish. Cheers from Perry in Sydney

Nydia - October 3, 2010 - 7:33 am

Dear Joseph,
Dennis and I so enjoyed having you and Alex as part of our big day. You are absolutely brilliant – and FUNNY – and just a joy all-around! You captured so many emotions and important moments and your photographs are special works of art that we will cherish forever. Plus, you managed to put us at ease even when we were running behind schedule and a bit flustered! Hiring you was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Thank you again!!!

Alexander Kon - October 4, 2010 - 4:22 pm

Beautiful photos, as always. CNN is next?

Joe Le Merou - October 7, 2010 - 7:17 am

Wow, beautiful pictures, as always.
Very inspiring, thanks.

Danny - October 11, 2010 - 3:52 pm

Beautiful photos, really really beautiful. No wonder it made it to the news

Kim - October 12, 2010 - 12:11 pm

LOL She showed the photos on ABC6. I am from the East Coast and watch action news pretty often. What a nice surprise! Nydia is the BEST!

Timothy - October 12, 2010 - 12:41 pm

WOW, best advertisement you could have ever gotten. Good job!

Sam B - October 12, 2010 - 12:45 pm

Lovely wedding. I assume it was Wine County. I saw your slideshow on FB as well. Simply amazing celebration!
Tasteful and yet simple.

Davao Pictures - October 12, 2010 - 10:08 pm

Truly beautiful pictures … Keep up the great work!

Cafe Bruges - October 12, 2010 - 10:22 pm

Awesome photos!!! I am already your fan..

Jay - October 14, 2010 - 8:10 pm

Wow! Ultimate recommendation right there.. and deservedly so.. great work.

Marylin - October 16, 2010 - 7:39 pm

The artistry of your work is beyond imagination. It seems you do it for a long time. I am a huge fan of yours!

Tim Hind - October 17, 2010 - 8:34 am

Love you style, great mix of images as always. Keep returning to your blog, never disappoints

Sandra - October 19, 2010 - 11:37 pm

Nydia made a right choice by hiring you, Joseph! And she is a consumer reporter on ABC. She knows how to pick a right stuff. I am so excited to have you at our wedding next year.

H.N. - October 26, 2010 - 10:38 pm

Joseph, your work proves time travel is possible. I looked at all your galleries and I can say, I felt I was a participant in each of your beautiful weddings. Your camera is like a time machine that can reveal real life stories.

Sonya S - October 29, 2010 - 12:42 am

REALLY CUTE WEDDING!!! The Groom looks like a movie star.

Nat V - October 29, 2010 - 11:30 am

So many years passed by. I love checking your blog. I wish you’d post more often, but I know you must have your hands full with a newborn! Say hi to Masha.

Alexander - October 30, 2010 - 1:50 pm

Was just walking around the net and found your blog and I must say, very lovely pictures. Really like the ones where you caught the moment of their joy.

My favorite kind of pictures is when one manage to get their laughs in the photo, nothing more real and pure.

Allan Brooks - October 30, 2010 - 8:30 pm

I think this is the best work I’ve seen so far. You manage to make each wedding look better then a previous. Truly inspired imagery! Show us more though! Say hello to Masha and kids!

Rachel - October 31, 2010 - 4:07 am

You are lucky to have those kind of clients.

Charleston Photographer - October 31, 2010 - 11:11 am

Yeah i’d have to second the groom looking like a movie star. You definitely capture a wedding to the point you feel like your there. Love your work!!

Lana - November 1, 2010 - 1:55 pm

Can’t wait for next Friday for you to shoot our engagement session… So excited!

Stephan - November 2, 2010 - 7:09 am

The photos are great and the bride looks awesome!

Peter Simpson - November 3, 2010 - 12:17 pm

The wedding was superb, and beautiful garden at the Culinary Institute of America, so it matched perfectly with the theme wedding, thanks to Joseph a Pro Wedding Photographer. I hope Nydia and Dennis will live together happily ever after.

Mandy - November 5, 2010 - 8:14 am

Show us more stuff!!!!

Olivia Lin - November 8, 2010 - 11:54 pm

amazing work. it’s great that your pictures were shown on the news!

Peter Hanowell - November 9, 2010 - 11:55 am

Wow, that is one way to get exposure for a wedding photography business. Great job (and great photos)!

Dimitry - November 10, 2010 - 9:28 am

Your pictures tell us the truth.

John - November 12, 2010 - 5:08 am

WOW, What a wedding. Love it. Your pictures are awesome. Like your photography.

Rod - November 12, 2010 - 1:29 pm

Your pictures are amazing.

I’ve been following your blog for some time now and I wish I was half the photographer that you are.

Rod

vicki - November 13, 2010 - 5:41 pm

WOW! best pictures ever!
I love it!

Stuart Meyer- Indianapolis Photographer - November 13, 2010 - 9:28 pm

I thought this was a commercial and tried to fast forward until I realized it was really a newscast. Great job with the photography and getting that exposure you deserve.

Fragrance Lamps - November 24, 2010 - 11:26 pm

Wow! Nice photos! I am very fascinated with the wedding of Nadia and Dennis… All That I can say is it’s “PERFECT!”. Everything is well organized. The photos really speaks of what really happened during the wedding day. Love it guys… Good job!

Fernanda Gonçalves - November 27, 2010 - 12:23 pm

I love the Joseph Kohn’s photos. They are very,very beautiful and I I’m enchanted for theses!

Steve - January 20, 2011 - 7:56 am

Love your images. Must be very competitive market over in the USA so well done on standing out!
Steve

aMa Wedding Photographer Rome - January 23, 2011 - 1:03 am

Awesome. Would love to see more!

Steph Chasen - March 18, 2011 - 7:10 am

That is awesome… Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures that you have here… Good job!

Kelly - March 22, 2011 - 9:16 am

That’s some good press right there.. Awesome pictures and great PR

Wedding Photographer in Arizona - March 22, 2011 - 11:56 am

Fantastic imagery! I also had a bit of ABC exposure but not to the extent that you’ve received. Awesome job! P.s. love your work. And congrats on the baby!!

sydney wedding photographer - April 2, 2011 - 4:17 am

Great job, really natural, wonderful pics and congrats on the exposure!

Jennifer - April 2, 2011 - 8:11 am

WOW! I can just say wow! Beautiful photos. Very inspiring, thanks.

Rachel - April 10, 2011 - 6:24 am

Wonderful photos and gorgeous bride!

Rachel

Undfind Photography - May 3, 2011 - 9:17 pm

Great work! You deserve every bit of praise and publicity you get. Big fan of yours from down here in Los Angeles. Take Care!

Wedding Photography London - May 20, 2011 - 4:45 am

You just stunned me by your clicks !!

Amazing!! You captured the natural expressions of the people, I loved that. Every picture is speaking in itself.

Photography Lighting - August 25, 2011 - 5:33 am

The Video is great to watch. Thanks!

Friday, August 20, 2010

What a time…

What a time this has been. Our new baby, Alex, has arrived and exactly on the date we wanted, August 1st—between two weddings, of course! Now that’s a good baby.

And now here we are, well into the busiest time of the year with a photo shoot scheduled pretty much every day until the middle of October. I used to think I didn’t have any free time but now that I’m helping my beautiful Masha with the baby, it takes away any blogging time I might have had.

During the last few weeks we’ve had a chance to be part of some absolutely amazing wedding celebrations. Here is a petite collection of some favorite shots.

Don’t be shy! Leave a comment or just say, “Hi.”

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Victor - August 21, 2010 - 10:29 am

Wow, that’s a beautiful gallery collection.. Some really nice shots and creative poses. Congrats on the new baby, It’s amazing how you find time for working in the field taking photo’s and taking care of a child. I admire you

Mat mississauga - August 23, 2010 - 7:02 am

This is Indian wedding bride’s hand. Very nice.

Hossanah - August 23, 2010 - 8:37 am

Hossanah - August 23, 2010 - 8:42 am

they’re beautiful, glad we had you as our photog. many years ago!

Alan - August 23, 2010 - 9:43 am

Simply breathtaking! I especially like the way you work with colors.

Portland wedding photographer Matt Antonino - August 23, 2010 - 5:36 pm

Those are some AWESOME shots – but heck with that, baby photos!

Nancy - August 24, 2010 - 12:21 am

What a combination of composition and lighting! I’ve never seen anything like that before. What’s the secret? Are you offering workshops?

Peter - August 24, 2010 - 7:13 am

Very beautiful, I love the colors on the photograph, great take and imagination.

Michiko - August 24, 2010 - 8:45 am

I am following your work for a long time and absolutely amazed by it. I only wish you’d post more but I understand you have a newborn. Congratulations by the way!

Bekah - August 25, 2010 - 7:08 pm

Love the picture of the bride & groom on the street corner…and the onlooker’s facial expression. Great work.

J.J. - August 25, 2010 - 11:37 pm

Being good in photography is a great thing… I love your photos, they are really amazing. I look at it this post several times already and it still feels the same as in first saw them.

Michelle M - August 26, 2010 - 1:15 am

Spend time with your family. I will wait for your new photos as long as necessary. I know you will blow me away as you did time after time.

Alexey - August 26, 2010 - 12:01 pm

Is California so beautiful or its just the way you photograph? I guess I have to visit to find out.

Connie - August 26, 2010 - 12:02 pm

Two years passed since I’ve stumbled upon your website. You are my true inspiration. You’ve somehow changed my life. Its not about the cameras and lenses I’ve got. I look at the world differently now.

Gabe - August 26, 2010 - 7:48 pm

Congrats on a new baby! I am your HUGE fan!

Kim - August 26, 2010 - 8:01 pm

Thank you for meeting with me last week. I can’t wait to see you in action! You are the best.

Kim

Chloe - August 28, 2010 - 9:04 pm

So delighted to have just found your blog. Amazing work! I love your vision and the breathtaking intense colors.

Chloe

PS Congrats on your new baby Alex.

Wendy - August 29, 2010 - 12:32 pm

Are you shoot on a different planet? Amazing is not a word to describe this.

Heidi - August 29, 2010 - 4:09 pm

Congratulations on the new baby! Your work is so beautiful. Dean and I looking forward to our session in October.

Los Angeles Wedding Photographer - September 1, 2010 - 10:52 pm

Beautiful collection! As others have said, the use of color is fantastic.

Nikki - September 2, 2010 - 7:17 pm

Joseph, congrats on your baby. I think I want to use couple of your photos as my screensaver (if thats okay with you). I will email you soon. I look forward to have you witness my wedding next year! So excited!

Chintan Kotadia - September 4, 2010 - 3:37 am

Excellent gallery collections. Awesome! Breath taking photography. Really awesome work. Never seen this before
Congrats for new baby!

Betty Y - September 4, 2010 - 4:43 pm

Congrats on your newborn! When do I see the photos!?

Russ Frayre - September 5, 2010 - 4:37 pm

Damn you are good…

Emmy - September 6, 2010 - 12:16 am

Your photography is work of art from so many perspectives. Its shows a vibrance of live, culture and traditions. I love it. It is obvious how passionate you are about your craft.

Nellie - September 6, 2010 - 7:57 pm

We spoke a week ago. I wish you were available on my sister’s wedding date… Your work is phenomenal.

Jay Studio Photography - September 9, 2010 - 2:30 pm

Absolutely beautiful work! I’m looking forward to seeing more work from you guys! Thanks for sharing.

Beach Bride 101 - September 12, 2010 - 9:23 pm

Gorgeous photos! I particularly liked the Indian wedding shots. Such vivid colors!

Gift Ideas Blog - September 14, 2010 - 4:57 am

Stunning photos from a stunning weddings! And congratulations on the baby. Your blog is truly amazing.

Wedding Photography in Columbia SC - September 17, 2010 - 6:31 pm

What beautiful and colorful weddings! Great photos!

Tanja - September 18, 2010 - 12:58 pm

Your photos make me want to get married again.

Wedding Photography Sydney - September 18, 2010 - 9:35 pm

Like to say your images are awesome. Great candid and natural photos using available light.
The photography work is highly credible and stylish. Cheers from Perry in Sydney

Satish - September 19, 2010 - 11:21 pm

Such a striking collection of Indian photos. Never seen anything like this. Most Indian photographers are so boring…

Patty - September 20, 2010 - 6:49 am

Its beyond me. It can’t be true. Weddings aren’t that beautiful.

Lemerou - September 21, 2010 - 2:32 am

Some splendid shots here : i just love the hands !

Joey Chandler - September 21, 2010 - 7:48 pm

Great work – love the colors. And good luck with the little one.

Corporate Portraits - September 22, 2010 - 5:47 am

Hi Love your work- what I like about it is the range of interesting angles and styles you employ at a very high standard- Great wedding photographer indeed. If you get time please check out my Corporate photographer London blog – Thanks Grant

Timothy - September 22, 2010 - 6:43 pm

Your work is beautiful. I’ll keep you in mind for the future to refer to.

Ashley - September 23, 2010 - 6:05 am

Give us more!!! Seriously, your website such an inspiration!

kwpang - September 23, 2010 - 10:32 pm

Wow look at the color, it’s absolutely beautiful.

Grant Stringer - September 25, 2010 - 4:28 pm

Great photography. I love your style. The photo of the hands is such a vision – magical.

May & Chuck - September 26, 2010 - 10:05 am

Joseph, we had so, so much fun working with you. We still talk about it after the wedding. Love that shot you have of us from our engagement shoot in your favorites gallery. We really admire your work! You’re awesome and thank you for being apart of our memories! Love, May & Chuck

Anastasia - September 26, 2010 - 11:22 pm

Dear,Joseph,your work is amazing……as usual!!!!! The more pictures I see,the more I love your style,your work!!! But this is not the reason of my writing-the reason is I never had a chance to congratulate you and your family with the birth of a baby.Congratulations to you and your lovely wife Masha!!!!
You just had a baby!And while our world is tumbling around and spitting apart at the seams,you have a pair of eyes staring up from a rosy pink face in wonder at the new world stretching around him.And laughing.And crying.And cooing.And giggling.Isn’t it wonderfull?!!!!!
Congratulations and my best wishes!
Anastasia

Ralph - September 27, 2010 - 3:23 am

It seems being a father makes you even better.

destination wedding photographer malaysia - September 27, 2010 - 11:16 am

wow, impressive profile! i’ve bookmarked and will be viewing ur ports

hunter valley weddings - September 28, 2010 - 10:18 pm

Wow!! I’ve bookmarked this site so we can come back and see some more beautiful work

Congratulations!

Wayne Austin - September 29, 2010 - 2:25 pm

Amazing work, love the unique style you approach your photography.

Abbot Art Picture Frames - October 1, 2010 - 2:21 pm

Great Wedding Photography. Amazing well photographed images. Definitely a work of art

Thina Doukas Wedding Photography - October 1, 2010 - 2:27 pm

Im browsing through your blog to find brilliant work, which is unique and so amazing. Bookmarked and Congratulations for a super cool blog.

Dallas Photographer. - October 14, 2010 - 1:47 am

Hmm!! i have the pics they are quite great i also have passion to become a photographer to take pictures of different scene. I really like the way you have taken the pictures…… Thanks for sharing with us.

Emu Oil. - October 14, 2010 - 10:26 pm

I am impressed with the snaps that you have posted. While looking at the pictures it seems that you just find your self be disappeared in the gallery and when the slide show ends it like you just came out from an another world. That picture and the work of the photographer has impressed me a lot. Thank you very much for sharing it..

best Motorcycle Insurance - October 25, 2010 - 6:27 pm

Man, this is just breathtaking photography! Congrats on that wedding!

Andy - October 31, 2010 - 12:17 pm

Truly stunning wedding photography. Some great inspiration. I am a portrait photographer Milton Keynes. Cant wait to see more.

Cindy Auligny - November 2, 2010 - 10:51 pm

Those pictures are so amazing, colorful. I love her hands also her tattoo. That’s great.

Orange County Photographer - November 4, 2010 - 12:03 am

Amazing henna shots! You have a perspective that’s rarely matched in the wedding photography industry. Thanks for sharing!

Fashion Photography - November 10, 2010 - 2:22 am

This images are truly lovely and inspired, great job, keep it going!

Ruth Silver -- Chicago Wedding Photographer - November 11, 2010 - 6:12 am

Stunning wedding photography! I love all the details you capture and the clarity of your images. Very vibrant and bold! One of my favorites is the couple standing between the open doors. Everything seems to melt around them.

mission inn wedding photographer - November 15, 2010 - 5:30 pm

Wonderful photographic technique with a great eye for details. I’m sure the wedding party was amazed and delighted by the results.

Photographer in Charleston SC - November 18, 2010 - 1:23 pm

These are beautiful love the lighting and the overall angles.

Northwest Wedding Photography - November 25, 2010 - 8:07 am

WOW, stunning pictures. Absolutley fantastic colours. Asian weddings are always so vibrant and photographer friendly!

Alan - Wedding photographer Essex - December 17, 2010 - 7:50 am

Inspirational, every single shot is exquisite. The three bridesmaids jumping on the beach and the purple heels against the apartment building are my top favourites.

Dana - December 26, 2010 - 7:56 am

you are such a talented person. The pictures are awesome. Keep it up.

Alim - February 9, 2011 - 7:41 pm

Your pics are full of inspirations… You got the talent and I am sure it is a gift… Keep on your best..

South Africa wedding photographer - March 7, 2011 - 8:50 pm

Fantastic work, love the shot of the bride against the red background

Wedding Photography Lancashire - March 17, 2011 - 4:13 am

Wonderfully evocative photography. I particularly like the way you compose with such ambiguity, making one detail the main focus and using colour and contrast to tell a story and leave the viewer wondering what else could be going on outside of what you have shown us. Your work has a real sense of intimacy. Great photography!

Thomas Jackson - March 17, 2011 - 11:48 pm

A lovely collection. As a wedding photographer from England, I will certainly be taking inspiration from these. The indian wedding in particular looks gorgeous.

RIZWAN - March 18, 2011 - 11:14 pm

LOVELY WEBSITE I LIKE SO MUCH

Jennifer - April 2, 2011 - 8:13 am

Beautiful! Nice Indian motives and the pictures are great as always!

wedding garter - April 12, 2011 - 4:43 pm

WOW the way you bring out all the colors in these photos is truly amazing, You are very talented!

HumboldtPhotography.com - April 12, 2011 - 7:59 pm

Really great wedding photography. The way you capture the Henna and the joy of the overall wedding… Just great!!

Nalgas - April 13, 2011 - 7:46 pm

Your work is extraordinary! I love the vivid color and clarity…. Bravo. I will return soon.

Sophie - May 7, 2011 - 1:57 am

I’ve been on your site for HOURS and I love all your pictures, videos, etc. I had to comment on this post bc August 1 is my birthday too and got really excited! Congratulations (even though it’s very very late)
I hope to have my picture taken by you very soon!

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