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07Jun

A Modern Style Beach Wedding with a Cool, Clean Feel

By True Photography, June 07, 2011 Weddings

For engaged couples looking for a beach side wedding venue, the Scripps Seaside Forum has proven itself again as an incredible spot to tie the knot. To Danielle and Chris, it was important to create a day that was meaningful and romantic. After listening to their personalized vows, watching the ocean wind blow the sheer draping on the Chuppah, and observing their love for each other on the dance floor, it was clear that romance was achieved!

We spoke with Danielle after their amazing celebration, and she filled us in on all the details. Take a look at what the beautiful bride had to say about her wedding, and feel free to let us know what you think!

From an aesthetic perspective, we wanted a style that was chic, clean and modern, but embraced the organic surroundings of the Scripps Seaside Forum. We wanted our design elements to complement the setting without distracting from it, and to be a bold reflection of our personal styles. Our colors ended up being ivory and grey with highlights of tangerine.

Our flowers were all ivory with the exception of my bouquet and the flowers carried by the flower girls. We kept the flowers clean and bold by using groupings of single flower types rather than mixed bouquets. The bridesmaids and groomsmen dressed in chic grey, and we introduced pops of tangerine in the paper products and my bouquet.

Ahhh, the dress. I adore that dress and wish I could wear it all the time! I’m not a princessy type but it’s hard to not feel glamorous in a dress like that. The dress was Vera Wang, and the style is called Diana. I love the simplicity of the fabric coupled with the architectural complexity of the dress’s construction. It’s fairly fashion-forward and edgy (tons of asymmetry and rough edges) without losing the classic bridal elements (shape, color, material). It really fit my style to a T.

Without question, my most memorable moment of the wedding day was exchanging vows with Chris. We wrote our own vows, and hearing Chris express his love to me in front of our loved ones was the most moving moment of my life. It was hard for either one of us to hold back tears, and to be honest I don’t really care that I was a sniffling mess.

It’s really tough to pick a favorite photo, but mine is possibly this one. I love our giddily spontaneous post-ceremony kiss with the backdrop of our friends and family. Fantastic moment captured!

Working with True Photography was a delightful experience, from the engagement photo shoot all the way through the wedding. Michael put us completely at ease and captured all the action without feeling remotely obtrusive. The photo shoot portion of the day was really fun – our wedding party loved every minute of it! Everyone at True is so sweet and professional – great at their jobs and wonderful to interact with. I love looking through all our photos and seeing how many of our friends and family were truly enjoying themselves at our wedding. We can’t thank the entire team enough for providing us with a priceless set of memories of the most special day of our lives.

Photography: True Photography

Venue:Robert Paine Scripps Seaside Forum
Officiant: Rabbi Ian
Musician: Caprice Strings
Disc Jockey:Tim Altbaum
Linens and Rental:Classic Party Rentals
Lighting and Decor: Tim Altbaum
Jeweler:David & Sons Jewelers
Invitation: Posh Paperie
Hair Stylist: Brush Crush
Videographer: XOXO Wedding Photo
Gifts and Favors:Eclipse Chocolat
Florist:Botanica
Fitness: Pilates Plus La Jolla
Coordinator:Ever After Events
Caterer:Coast Catering
Bakery: Sweet Cheeks Baking
Wedding Dress: Vera Wang

03Jun

A Wedding Album: The modern day heirloom

By True Photography, June 03, 2011 Weddings

Like an antique broach or a vintage pocket watch, a photo album is a keepsake to cherish and pass down down through the generations. Those fortunate to have a a wedding album of parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents know how meaningful those images can be today. After your wedding photography is finished, and you have incredible pictures to tell the story of your day, a handmade album with a lifetime guarantee is the best way to show them off!

When we are working with clients to select an album, our rule of thumb is that buying an album is much like buying a piece of furniture. There are different levels of craftsmanship. If you want a table that will stand the test of time, for example, you will want to invest in one that is better made. It’s the same with an album – you’re paying for quality and longevity, with crisp and clear images that hold up over the decades. In 60 years, you’ll want to bring sexy back, and show your great-grandkids how fantastic you looked on your wedding day. A quality album will allow you do just that!

Here are three rules of thumb to keep in mind when you’re getting ready to build an album:

ONE: Select the fewest images needed to tell the story of your wedding. It’s a common misconception that more images lead to a better book. It’s actually the opposite! We advise you to build your album as if you are sharing the highlights with a friend who wasn’t there. Though you may love the individual shots of you with each of your bridesmaids, a better album choice is the best group shot of the whole group of bridesmaids together. Your friend will still experience the same story, and you are able to tell more concisely, with more impact.

TWO: Keep it simple and timeless. When it comes to adding graphics, we suggest keeping it clean. Graphics and elaborate layouts can make a book seem dated when those effects go out like ’80’s hair :) For a stunning presentation that will always be in style, we suggest classic white matte pages, and flush images that bleed off the page.

THREE: Be a little selfish. Of course, you want to have family shots, a picture of your multi-tiered cake, or the centerpieces that you poured your last 24 hours as a single person into making. But at the end of the day, your wedding is about you! Your marriage is what all the celebrating is about, so remember to include plenty of shots of you as a happy couple. It makes for a beautiful book!

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31May

10 Unique, Simple Props to Make Engagement Shoots “WOW” Worthy

By True Photography, May 31, 2011 Engagements

An engagement shoot is all about creativity! It doesn’t have to be posed and formal, although we would suggest a few portraits as well. It makes Mom and Dad happy too ;) This is an opportunity to showcase your personalities, while showing your love for each other. Whether you’re going for a romantic setting in nature, a goofy shoot with lots of color, or working with a contemporary backdrop, the right prop can add a special touch that makes your engagement photos memorable. Props can be easy to come by – you can find and use simple items that you see everyday. We seek inspiration in almost anything, from fruit at a farmers market, to a tea set in an antique shop, to a pile of leaves in nature. The possibilities are endless!

1. BUBBLE GUM

San Diego Wedding Photographer: True Photography captures popping bubble gum on face and laughing during engagement photo shoot in San Diego

Aaron of True Photography: “Anna and Ryan are a fun couple, so we wanted to make sure we captured their goofiness. Whether it was Anna popping bubbles in Ryan’s face, or the two of them cruising down the street on a tiny child’s bicycle and rollerblades, we were able to encompass their personalities in a creative and colorful way.”

2. A CIGAR

Aaron of True Photography : “To create the mood lighting was everything. We back-lit the image to create a nice rim. We didn’t want to over-pose the shot, as there was already plenty of mood with the environment. If we over-posed the shot, it would have quickly gone from cool to cheesy. Linda and Steven definitely pulled off the look :) “