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Highlights of 07 (and a few from 06) weddings Location: San Diego, Baja: Calafia, Orange County and Los Angeles Request: Here are some (okay, many) highlights of weddings from 07 and a few from 06. There are a variety of styles here, including photojournalism, artistic and classic. I lean towards photojournalism primarily, but also love the artsy side of things and even often combine the two. |
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Edward J. Olmos - SWC Event Citizens of the World Location: Southwestern College, Chula Vista Request: Document event with candid and posed shots. |
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08-11-07 Jenna and Chris, Wedding in Poway Location: Poway Request: Mostly Photojournalistic and Artistic. Shot with just one photog (Carolynn Shelby). This is the layout for thier Leather Album, so you will only see a sampling to tell the story instead of the many photos you see in the other galleries listed below. |
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03-25-07 Jesse and Amish. Kona Kia, The Berkley, The Embarcadero San Diego (Star of India and H.M.S. Surprise) Location: Embarcadaro San Diego Maritime - The Berkley Request: Classic and Photojournalitistc wedding photography. San Diego wedding photography by Carolynn Shelby, shot with a D200. Second Photographer Cassandra Kendall. Assistant Jesse Armas. |
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01-06-07 Mike and Melissa's Wedding Founders Chapel USD and Manchester Grand Hyatt Location: San Diego, California Request: San Diego Wedding Founders Chapel USD and Manchester Grand Hyatt. Photojournalistic and Classic Wedding Photography. San Diego wedding photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Second Photographer, Cassandra. Assistant Mary Jane. |
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09-30-06 Amy and Robb Wedding Darlington House Location: La Jolla, San Diego Request: Wedding Photography in San Diego. Photojournalistic, Classic and Artistic photography. San Diego wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Second Photographer, Cassandra. |
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09-16-06 Shanna and Dave San Juan Capistrano Location: San Juan Capistrano, California Request: Wedding photography in San Juan Capistrano. Classic and Photojournalistic. San Diego Wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Second Photographer, Cassandra Kendall. Assistant, Jesse Armas. |
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10-21-06 Kristen and Chris Hillcreast terrace fullerton city Location: Los Angeles, California Hillcreast terrace fullerton city Request: Wedding Photograhy in L.A. Photojournalistic and Classic Formals. San Diego Wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Second Photographer, Bob Lajes. |
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09-09-06 Kristen Bridal Session San Juan Capistrano Mission Location: San Juan Capistrano, California The Mission Request: Bridal Session portraits at the San Juan Capistrano Mission. San Diego Wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Assistant, Jesse. |
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Catherine and Paul Wedding 04-28-06 La Valencia, La Jolla, California. Location: La Valencia La Jolla Request: San Diego wedding photography. Photojournalistic and Classic photography. Special request, lots of couple shots of friends at the recpetion and minimal angled photos. Shot with a medium format camera, Nikon D200 & a D70. San Diego Wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Assistant Photographers, Jesse and Alanzo. |
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09-03-06 Mary and Scott Falkner Winery, Temecula, Ca. Location: Falkner Windery, Temecula, California Request: Fun, Photojournalistic, Artistic and Classic Wedding Photography. San Diego Wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Second Photographer, Cassandra Kendall. Assistant, Jesse Armas. |
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08-25-06 Nicole and Patrick Bali Hai, Shelter Island Location: Bali Hai, Shelter Island, San Diego Request: Photojournalistic, Fun and Classic Photography. San Diego Wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Second shooters, Cassandra Kendall and Bob Lajes. |
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08-22-06 Patrick and Christy Location: La Jolla (Boomers) Beach, just south of Seal/Childrens Cove Request: San Diego Portraits on location. Fun couple shots. |
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Jenna and Chris Leather Album - Coffee Table Style Location: Poway Request: Mostly Photojournalitsic and Artistic |
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08-19-06 Thursday Club and Sunset Cliff's Location: Thursday Club and Sunset Cliff's Request: Photojournalistic Photography as well as fun portrait wedding photography. I was the second shooter for this wedding (Cassandra Kendall was the primary), these are my shots as the second shooter. San Diego wedding photographer, Carolynn Shelby. |
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08-13-06 Hernandez Family Portrait Photos Location: Sweetwater Regional Park in Bonita, California and Morrison Pond in Bonita. Request: San Diego Family Portraits on location. Fun Family Portriats on location |
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Karen and Gary's 20 page Asuka Book Location: San Diego Request: Layout for an Asuka Book. |
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08-06-06 The Mandujanus Location: Hotel Del Cornado in San Diego, Ca. Request: San Diego Family Portraits on location. Fun Family shots on location at the Hotel Del Coronado. Posed as well as candid. |
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The Egglers 07-29-06 Hotel Del Coronado Location: Hotel Del Cornado in San Diego, Ca. Request: Portraits on location in San Diego. Fun family portraits on location at the Hotel Del Coronado. |
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07-15-06 Heidi and Ryan Sierra Madra Location: Monrovia, Los Angeles California Request: Fun Photojournalistic Photography...and some classic. San Diego Wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Second Photographer, Bob Lajes. |
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07-05-06 Sarah at the Helton House Location: East Chula Vista, California Request: Children Portraits in San Diego. Fun Portraits as well as shots while out to lunch with mommy. |
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06-10-06 Mt. Woodson Wedding Location: Mt. Woodson, Ramona California Request: Photojournalistic Photography as well as traditional portrait wedding photography. I was the second shooter for this wedding (Cassandra Kendall was the primary), these are my shots as the second shooter. San Diego wedding photographer, Carolynn Shelby. |
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06-07-06 Robb and Amy Engagment Session, Del Mar Fair Location: Del Mar, California Request: Fun and Artistic Engagment Photos at the Del Mar Fair |
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06-04-06 Nicole and Patrick Engagment Session Boomers Beach Location: La Jolla (Boomers) Beach, just south of Seal/Childrens Cove Request: Fun and Artistic Engagment Photos at the Beach in La Jolla. |
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Leslie Family 06-06 Location: Studio Request: San Diego Portrait Photography. Studio Family portraits of Mommy, Daddy and the new baby. |
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06-06 Kelly Pregnancy Location: Studio Request: San Diego Pregnancy Photography. Studio photos of mommy and pregnant belly. |
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05-06-06 Sinya and Allen Wedding St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church and Marina Village San Diego Location: St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church and Marina Village Request: Photojournalistic and Classic wedding photography. San Diego Wedding photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Assitants, Jesse and Alonso. |
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05-29-06 Hamilton Family Photos Location: Studio Request: Fun Family portriats. |
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05-06-06 Buhr Giannie Portraits Location: Southwestern Collage Botanical Gardens Request: San Diego Children portriats on location. Fun, posed and candid. Taken at Southwestern Colleges Botanical Garden. |
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04-22-06 Monica and Javier at the Helton House Location: Chula Vista, Ca. The Helton House Request: Fun, Photojournalistic and some Classic Photography San Diego Wedding Photographer Carolynn Shelby. |
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04-08-06 Eastlake Colf Course Family Photos Location: Eastlake Colf Course, Chula Vista Ca. Request: Fun and posed as well as candid family photos |
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04-13-06 The Suhr Family Location: Encinitas, California Request: Fun, posed and some candid portirats. This was part of the shots for 06's United Way of San Diego's Marketing images I was hired to shoot |
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04-07-06 The Helton Family Location: Chula Vista Park, Ca. Request: Fun and Posed family portraits...some candid. This was part of the shots for 06's United Way of San Diego's Marketing images I was hired to shoot |
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04-06-06 The Sandoval's Location: Chula Vista Park, Ca. Request: Fun and posed family portraits...some candid. This was part of the shots for 06's United Way of San Diego's Marketing images I was hired to shoot |
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04-06-06 La Jolla Cove Family Photos Location: La Jolla Cove, La Jolla San Diego Request: Family Photos on location at La Jolla Cove as well as up by the trees. This was part of the shots for 06's United Way of San Diego's Marketing images I was hired to shoot |
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04-05-06 The Hunts Location: Bonita, California Request: San Diego Portrait Photography. Fun, Happy shots...some posed and some candid. This was part of the shots for 06's United Way of San Diego's Marketing images I was hired to shoot. San Diego Portrait Photographer. |
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04-05-06 Sarah Portrait Session Location: Bonita, California Request: Fun, playful photos. This was part of the shots for 06's United Way of San Diego's Marketing images I was hired to shoot. |
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Coronado Cays Yacht Club Wedding Location: Coronado Cays Yacht Club, California Request: San Diego wedding photography. Photojournalistic and some classic. Cassandra and I shot this wedding together. These shots are taken by me. Having two photographers can be quite benificial for medium to large weddings. I took these with the Nikon D70 (all digital). San Diego Wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby |
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Hyatt La Jolla at Aventine Wedding Location: Hyatt La Jolla at Aventine Request: Photojournalistic and Classic. Cassandra and I shot this wedding together. These shots are taken by me. Having two photographers can be quite benificial for medium to large weddings. I took these with the Nikon D70 (all digital). |
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04-01-06 Bonita Wedding Location: Bonita, California house and Morrison Pond, Bonita. Request: San Diego wedding photography. Taken in Bonita, California. Capture the day. Small, private backyard wedding. Lots of family portraits. San Diego Wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Assistant Photographer, James. |
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Malia and Tim Engagment 03-25-06 Location: Palomar Airport Road Park in Carlsbad Request: Engagment photos taken on location with the waterfall and park setting. |
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03-13-06 Heidi and Ryan Engagement Location: La Jolla Wedding Bowl Request: Engagement photos on the beach at sunset. |
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Leslie Pregnancy 03-12-06 Location: Imperial Beach, California Request: Black and White as well as color. Creative. |
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Prado Balboa Park 02-25-06 Location: The Prado, Balboa Park in San Diego Request: The Prado, Balboa Park in San Diego Request: Photojournalistic and Classic. Cassandra and I shot this wedding together. These are taken by me. Having two photographers can be quite benificial for medium to large weddings. I took these with the Nikon D70 (all digital). |
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Marina Village 03-18-06 Location: Marina Village Mission Bay, San Diego Request: Photojournalistic and Classic. Cassandra and I shot this wedding together. These shots are taken by me. Having two photographers can be quite benificial for medium to large weddings. I took these with the Nikon D70 (all digital). |
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01-29-06 Clarrisa and Sean Engagement Location: Boomers Beach (by Wind n Sea) in La Jolla, California Request: Engagement Photos at the beach. |
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Family Photo Shoot 12-22-05 Location: Bonita, California Request: San Diego children and family photography. Fun Photos of two cousins (the two girls), and some brother and sister shots as well as some individual shots of each of the kids. Shot all digitally with a Nikon D70. Portraits taken at Sweetwater Regional Park in Bonita, California. |
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Liz and Gustavo Wedding 10-19-05 Location: St. Joseph's Cathedral, San Diego and La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla. Request: San Diego wedding photography. Artistic, Creative, Photojournalistic and Classic photography. Shot with a medium format camera, 35mm true black and whites, the rest digital. San Diego Wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Assistant Photographers, Jesse and Alanzo. |
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Darlington House Wedding 10-08-05 Location: Darlington House, La Jolla and Balboa Park Organ Pavilion Request: Photojournalistic and Classic. Cassandra and I shot this wedding together. These are taken by me. Having two photographers can be quite benificial for medium to large weddings. I took these with the Nikon D70 (all digital). |
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Kevin and Kristina Family Pictures 12-21-05 Location: Hotel Del Cornado in San Diego, Ca. Request: Fun Family portrait shots on the beach by the Hotel Del Coronado. Shot with a medium format Pentax 67 II and digital Nikon D70. |
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Sandra and John Wedding 11-26-05 Location: Powerhouse Park, Del Mar Request: Classic and standard capture of the wedding day with some artistic shots as well. Film and digital were used. Photogrpaher, Carolynn Shelby. Assistant photographers, Jesse and James. |
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D and D's Wedding Location: Sheraton West Tower, Mission Valley, Ca. Request: Artistic, Classic and photojournalitic in color and black and white photography. Shot with a medium format camera, 35 mm film and digital. Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Assitant photographers, Lance and Ben. |
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Liz and Gustavo Engagement Session 09-18-05 Location: Boomers Beach (by Wind n Sea) in La Jolla, California Request: Artistic fun shots. Infrared black and white as well as color. Shot with a medium format camera, 35mm for the infrared, and the rest digital. |
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Carey and Morgan Wedding 08-16-05 Location: Encinitas Viewpoint Park and The Inn @ Rancho Santa Fe Request: Classic, Artistic and Photojournalistic. Color and Black and White. Shot with a medium format camera, 35mm and digital. |
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Carey and Morgan Engagement Location: Swami's (the gardens) and Encinitas Beach Request: Engagement Photos at Swami's Koi ponds and the beach. |
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El Primero Grand Opening Location: Chula Vista, Ca. Request: Capture the day, take interior shots of the hotel, take food shots for Ono's Cafe who catered the event. Shot all digital. |
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Matt and Val Portraits Location: Greg Rogners Park, Chula Vista, Ca. Request: Fun teen shots. Shot all digital. |
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Carmen and Bruce Engagement Location: Boomers Beach (by Wind n Sea) in La Jolla, California Request: Engagement photos on the beach. Taken with a medium format camera and the rest digital. |
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Sunset Point - Mission Bay Wedding Location: Sunset Point - Mission Bay, California Request: Photojournalistic. Cassandra and I shot this wedding together. These shots are taken by me. Having two photographers can be quite benificial for medium to large weddings. I took these with the Nikon D70 (all digital). |
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McCords Family Portraits Location: Boomers Beach (by Wind n Sea) in La Jolla, California Request: Family photos on the beach to remember San Diego by. Taken with a medium format camera and digital. |
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House Warming/Retirement/House Blessing Location: East Chula Vista, California Request: Photojournalistic and detail shots. All taken digitally with the Nikon D70. |
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Dawn and Mike Wedding 05-28-05 Location: Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel in the Emerald Towers and Hornblower Request: Artistic, Photojournalistic and Classic. Color and Black and White. Artistic black and whites. Shot with a Medium format Pentax 67 II, 35mm Film for black and whites and digital for the rest. San Diego Wedding Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Second Photogrpaher Cassandra. |
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Southwestern College Athletic Hall of Fame Location: Chula Vista Golf Course, Chula Vista, Ca. Request: Capture the event with all digital images. Taken with a Nikon D70. |
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Sheraton West Tower Location: Sheraton West Tower, Mission Valley, Ca. Request: Photojournalistic. Cassandra and I shot this wedding together. These shots are taken by me. Having two photographers can be quite benificial for medium to large weddings. I took these with the Nikon D70 (all digital). |
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Selected Wedding Photos Location: San Diego, California Request: These are other wedding photos not featured mostly taken in previous years with a few from this last year. |
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Dawn and Mike Engagement Location: Bonita, California Request: Infrared Black and White photos. Shot with a 35mm Nikon F100. |
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Cisco Systems Marketing Summit 2005 - Sailing Regatta and Guy Kawasaki Location: Marriot San Diego, San Diego Bay, Wave House (Mission Beach) Request: Corporate Event Photography over 4 full days. All Digital with CD's burned at the end of each day for showing the next day. |
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Sommer Family Photos Location: Chula Vista, Ca. Request: Fun Family shots. Shot with a Medium Format 67 II Camera and Nikon digital D70. |
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Nicole and Tony Wedding 04-09-05 Location: St. Rose in Chula Vista, California Request: Artistic (with some high contrast black and whites) and Classic as well as Photojournalistic photography. Medium Format Film for the Formals, Artistic and Key Moments as well as some 35mm, otherwise, the rest shot in digital with the photojournalistic approach. Color and black and white. Shot with a Medium Format Pentax 67 II and Nikon D70 cameras. Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Assitant Photographer, Gina. |
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Jen and Aaron Wedding Location: North Island, San Diego, Ca. Request: Photojournalistic approach with some classic poses. Prefered no scewed images. Minimal Black and Whites. Shot mostly digital and some film. Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. 2nd Photographer, Cassandra. |
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Nicole and Tony Engagement Location: Balboa Park, San Diego, Ca. Request: Balboa Park. Shot with a Medium Format Pentax 67 II and digital Nikon D70. |
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Lainey and Andy Wedding Location: St. Francis Chapel, Balboa Park, San Diego California Request: All Film, mostly medium format with a classic and somewhat artistic approach. A lot in black and white as well as in color. Shot with a medium format Pentax 67 II and Nikon F100 cameras. Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Assitant Photographer, Gina. |
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Amanda and Jake Wedding Location: Bonita, California Request: Photojournalistic fun shots. Shot with a digital Nikon D70. Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. |
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Ono's Cafe Interior and black and white food shots Location: Bonita, California Request: Artistic, fun shots of the resturant and black and white photos for newspaper ads. |
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Yokozuna's Appetizer Food Shots Location: East Chula Vista, California Request: Tantilizing Food shots with rich colors and a shallow deapth of field (blurred off backgrounds). Shot with a Nikon 35mm film camera. |
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Kim Portrait Photo Shoot Location: Escondido, Ca. Request: Photographer's (Carolynn Shelby) Personal Artistic Photo shoot. |
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Ono's Cafe Food Shots Location: Bonita, California Request: Colorful images of food with shallow deapth of field. Taken with a Medium format Pentax 67 II and Nikon 35mm film cameras. |
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Maren Portrait Photo Shoot Location: Escondido and Bonita, Ca. as well as studio Request: Artistic. Shot with a medium format Pentax 67 II and Nikon 35mm cameras. |
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Southwestern College Campus and Classroom Shots Location: Chula Vista, Ca. Request: Campus shots to be used for advertising material such as their website and brochures. Shot with a medium format Pentax 67 II and Nikon 35mm cameras. |
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Davie and Jen Family Portraits on Location Location: Bonita, California Request: Classic portriat shots. Shot with a medium format Pentax 67 II and Nikon 35mm cameras. |
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Illene Portrait Photo Location: Chula Vista, Ca. Request: Head Shots and Portraits. Some more casual and others more classic. Color and Black and White. Shot with a medium format Pentax 67 II and Nikon 35mm cameras. |
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Lorraine Portrait Shoot on Location Location: Boomers Beach in La Jolla California Request: Classic and artistic photos |
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Comedy Inc. Headshots and on Location Portraits Location: Carlsbad, California Request: Fun and serious headshots that reflect the comedians personality and type of humor. Also some on location shots that did the same. Shot with a medium format Pentax 67 II and Nikon 35mm cameras. |
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Cassandra Kendall Portrait Session on Location Location: Alpine, California Request: Portrait images for music CD covers. Cassandra is a great folk singer. She wanted some classic country images as well as some with her horse and some artistic black and white photography. Shot with a medium format Pentax 67 II and Nikon 35mm cameras. |
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Round 1 Boxing Corporate Photos Location: Mission Valley, California Request: Colorful images that show motion as well as some grainy black and white photos reminicent of old boxing rings that can work well with text and advertising. Shot with a medium format Pentax 67 II and Nikon 35mm cameras. |
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Jaqualine Portrait Photography Location: Ramona, California Request: Artistic Photos. Shot with a medium format Pentax 67 II and Nikon 35mm cameras. |
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Carmen and Bruce Wedding 07-16-05 Location: Carmel Valley, California Request: Photojournalistic and classic. Taken with a medium format camera and the rest digital. Photographer, Carolynn Shelby. Second Photographer, Lance. |
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Sarah's Birthday Location: Indian Hills in Jamul, California Request: Color and Black and white capturing the birthday party. |
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Maren and Jenna Portrait Photo Shoot Location: Ramona Request: Artistic Photography. Shot with a medium format Pentax 67 II and Nikon 35mm cameras. |