Tuesday, January 29, 2008

JBP featured in Los Angeles Weddings Magazine!!

Congratulations to Christy & Matt for having their stunning wedding featured in the latest issue of Los Angeles Weddings Magazine. The wedding took place at The Richard Nixon Library and was flawlessly put together by the talented Jeannie Savage of Details Details Wedding & Event Planning.

I have always loved LA Weddings Magazine, and I am thrilled to have one of my weddings featured in a five-page spread in their latest issue. However, the BEST part is that I'm being featured along side some of the most talented photographers in the country: Jessica Claire, Elizabeth Messina, Yvette Roman, Ryan Phillips, & Yitzak Dalal.

Check it out!











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Saturday, September 29, 2007

Jules Bianchi is featured in Bride & Bloom!!

I just LOVE this magazine, and I'm so excited that one of my weddings is being feaured in the new Fall issue. THANK YOU to Carolyn Chen of The Special Day who submitted this stunning wedding, and of course, congratulations to Jen & Mike who's wedding is featured!







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Thursday, January 04, 2007

Year in Review

2006 was an incredible year. I had the privilege to shoot some amazing weddings with the most gorgeous details, beautiful people, delicious food, wonderful flowers... I really can't believe how fortunate I am. I can honestly say that I love my job.

Also, I'm very lucky to have talented friends who are also wedding photographers, and this year I had the honor of shooting with a few of them. Thank you to Tiffany Stern, Dina Douglass, Sara France, Sterling Franken-Steffen, Anna Kuperberg & David Jay for inviting me to shoot with you this year.

Although I shot some really cool engagement portraits and beautiful family sittings, I have decided only to include the weddings in this slideshow.

Click on my logo to check out the Wedding Year in Review!!

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Monday, January 01, 2007

New Year's Eve with David Jay, Dane & Brett!!

David Jay is a friend of mine and a photographer I have admired for some time. I was thrilled when he asked me back in August to shoot his New Year's Eve wedding with him, Dane Sanders, and Brett Austin.

Last night's wedding was hands down the most unbelievable thing I have seen in a long time. It was a looong day (11am - 2am) but it was such a pleasure to be shooting along side such talented photographers, and we all had a rockin' good time! Unfortunately, we are not at liberty to post any of the actual photographs from the wedding because it is going to be published and must be kept under wraps until then. However, at the end of the night we all jumped into the photobooth and did these fun self-portraits.

Click on the links to DJ and Dane's blogs to see the other versions of our photobooth self-portrait as well as a few other fun pics from the night.



There was a whole team producing this wedding and we all communicated with headsets, as if we were on a movie set. It was a Christmas theme, and it felt like we were working in Narnia!!

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Monday, November 20, 2006

The Mitten House, Redlands

heather & daron.
november 19, 2006

Despite the heat, yesterday's wedding in Redlands was really lovely. Heather & Daron were so enthusiastic, and they were really excited about getting fun shots! They saw each other before the ceremony so we could make the best use of the afternoon light.

There were so many beautiful aspects to Heather & Daron's wedding that I have made a slideshow if you're interested in seeing more. Just click here!

On a sidenote, I used the amber top on Gary Fong's lightsphere for the reception, and I was very pleased with the natural-looking results.





































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Sunday, October 29, 2006

Carmel Mission Basilica & The Inn at Spanish Bay

mary & scott.
october 28, 2006

On Friday night I drove up from Los Angeles and Joy drove from Pleasant Hill to meet in Carmel for Mary & Scott's wedding the next day. And what a gorgeous day it was! I was so excited when I saw the Carmel Mission Basilica - it is a 200 year old mission with endless amazing places to shoot in.

From the church we made a fun stop at the beach on the 17-mile drive before heading to the lushly decorated ballroom at the Inn at Spanish Bay.

Of course I couldn't choose ALL of my favorites, so to see many more of the photographs from the wedding, I have made a slideshow...just click here!



























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Monday, October 23, 2006

The Four Seasons, Beverly HIlls

becky & al.
october 21, 2006

Saturday's wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills was so beautiful. Every detail was thoughtful attended to by the amazing Kary Heimbach of Kary H Events

If you would like to see many more of the photographs from the wedding, I have made a slideshow...just click here!

I loved her Vera Wang gown.











































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Thursday, October 19, 2006

Richard Nixon Library

christy & matt.
october 14, 2006

Last Saturday I had the opportunity to shoot the most beautiful wedding in Yorba Linda at the Richard Nixon Library. There were a lot of people and even more details, and the day went smoothly thanks to Jeannie Savage of Details Details Wedding & Event Planning. I also loved the intricate aisle runner provided by Aisle Art Studio. And of course, the amazing flowers were by the fantastic Square Root Designs.

There were just too many favorites to feature here, so I've made fun slideshow of the wedding... Click here to view it!

just a few favs:

I LOVED Christy's insane eyelashes!!



Smokin' hot bride...





Matt & all the fellows...



The creative Aisle Art:



Getting married.



This is always my favorite moment - the announcement of Mr. & Mrs...



The ball room was COVERED in flowers and amazing details...



I love finding creative ways to shoot the wedding bands. Here they are on the silver bottles that were provided for guests to blow bubbles on the couple as they left the building.



I love the back of the girl's dresses!



Check out the bottom of Christy's shoes!! That girl has some style...

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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Haciendas De Las Flores

vicki & chris.
october 7, 2006

This past Saturday, Joy and I shot Victoria & Chris' wedding at the gorgeous venue, Haciendas De Las Flores.

It had been raining for two days before, but the weather was perfect on Saturday!

As usual, I fell in love with SO many pics, but here are some favorites:

I really like this image that Joy shot of ME...



...taking this shot!



I like how you can see Vicki's family behind her here...



I really love the moment when my bride & groom have their first look...I photographed Vicki...



...while Joy shot Chris' expression. They both look so excited!



One flower girl was Vicki's niece, and the other was Chris' niece, and they were such good friends.



Party people...



Despite the gorgeous backlight, Vicki was glowing all day!



I thought the ceremony site was really cool....





A quick kiss after walking back down the aisle...



I thought the glasses were laid out very creatively!



Cute pink & brown cake... rolled fondant, Joy's FAVORITE!



The bride & groom loved carmel apples, and since this was a Fall wedding, they chose them as their favors. I decided to use the apple stick as a creative way to photograph the wedding bands! I absolutely love this shot.



Another neat-o ring shot...



Beautiful Victoria.



Handsome Chris.



I did not cross process any actual FILM at this wedding, but I love that I have the option in PhotoShop to cross process my digital files with similar effect! Here are Vicki & Chris sitting on the steps that lead to nowhere!



Joy set the couple here for this really pretty shot.



First dance with Joy using the radio slave to light our couple from behind!! I just love this effect.

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Monday, October 02, 2006

San Anselmo

chiaron & chris.

On Saturday, Joy and I shot the most quaint wedding in San Anselmo. Because it took place at the home of the Chiaron's parents - where she had grown up - there was very special meaning in the venue. I love shooting at private residences because the weddings tend to have a much more cosy, intimate feeling.

I really would love to blog more because I absolutely LOVED the images we got from this wedding, but I have been working all day on a special project that will be announced very soon!



















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Monday, September 18, 2006

Ritz Carlton, Dana Point

sophie & amit.

Yesterday I shot with my good friend, Tiffany Stern at the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point. I really love shooting with my friends, and having such a gorgeous couple at a beautiful venue made it all the more fun.

What I saw:























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Monday, September 11, 2006

Pigeon Point Lighthouse & Costanoa

mary beth & luke.

I was excited to meet Mary Beth and Luke who had hired me without having met me in person. They are SUCH a cute couple and got married at the coolest place - Pigeon Point Lighthouse off of highway one! Their reception was at Costanoa Resort & Lodge - a place I've photographed before, and I'm determined to stay at one of these days. Its so gorgeous there.

I have so many favorites that I've decided to just post a few here on my blog, and put the rest into a slideshow. To see the slideshow, please click here.

I'm such a sucker for inscriptions on the inside of the rings!











A little lensbaby action...

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Monday, September 04, 2006

Indian Wedding

chhaya & sameer, part two.

Joy and I had SO much fun at Chhaya & Sameer's wedding this weekend. They both come from such amazing families, and they welcomed both of us in graciously. They gave us gifts and made sure we were well fed, too! I hope to shoot all of Chhaya's friend's weddings because everyone was just so joyous and wonderful! I have posted a bunch of my favorites here, but you can also click the following link to view a SLIDESHOW with much more!!

Chhaya & Sameer's slideshow

Here is a little sample of the Barat - the elaborate processional where Sameer's family arrives at Chhaya's home to be greeted and welcomed by her family.

Chhaya sneaks a peek from the upstairs window...











Chhaya's mother blesses Sameer.



The new sisters hug each other.



Chhaya is escorted to the ceremony to greet her groom.



Chhaya's family manages to lift her higher than Sameer while she puts on his garland. This means that SHE will have all the power in the relationship. Go figure.



Chhaya's parents give her hand to Sameer. I love this shot because you can see Sameer's parents in the foreground...



Chhaya's family showers the couple with rice as they circle the fire.



The seven steps...





















Lastly, I love this shot Joy took of me, shooting the couple. You can see the beautiful henna on my arm!!

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Sunday, September 03, 2006

Sangeet/Mehndhi

chhaya & sameer, part one.

I was very excited to meet Chhaya & Sameer who hired me on recommendation alone. They are an adorable couple who have been following my blog and knew all about me before we ever met. Tonight was Chhaya & Sameer's combination Sangeet (where friends of the bride and groom get know each other and dance the night away) and Mehndi (where the women have their hands intricately designed with henna.) There were such gorgeous colors tonight...I can't wait for the ceremony tomorrow!!













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Sunday, August 27, 2006

La Costa Resort & Spa

ashley & jason.

Yesterday's wedding at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad was so beautiful and so much fun! Kristin Garuba of Pink Papaya Creative Events made sure that the day went without a hitch.

A big thank you to my good friend, Sara France, for lending her creative talents and shooting with me!







































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Sunday, August 06, 2006

St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa

elaine & riva.

The St. Francis Winery is such a gorgeous backdrop for a wedding, and it didn't hurt that I had a gorgeous couple to shoot there, either. Its always wonderful when a good coordinator is on hand, and Robbin Montero of A Dream Wedding really kept the schedule on track.







Elaine's beautiful tea ceremony outfit...



Her stunning wedding gown...























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Saturday, July 29, 2006

Chateau Fleuri, Pasadena

jennifer & michael.

After Jennifer told me how Michael proposed to her, (think fireworks in GREECE) I couldn't wait to shoot their wedding because I knew it would be impressive. I was not disappointed. What a gorgeous, elaborate and detailed affair! In an effort to blog about this right away, I am putting up a FEW of my favorites. I will have to do a separate post of all the amazing details!

Yesterday was a crazy 14 hour day, so I want to give a huge thank you to Robert Evans, Jennifer Zivolich, and Amy Trahant for joining me and lending me their fantastic talent.

I also want to highly recommend Carolyn Chen and her company, The Special Day Event Design and Coordination. She made Jennifer and Michael's 450 person wedding move along so effortlessly, and she and her team were a pleasure to work with.

























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Sunday, July 23, 2006

St. Raymond Church & Ladera Oaks Country Club, Menlo Park

frances & jonathan.

Despite the crazy heat yesterday, Frances and Jonathan were happy all day! The gorgeous flowers were done by Megan Haney who is the florist I always refer in the Bay Area. She is so good!

Some favorites of mine:

























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Thursday, July 20, 2006

Laura & Andrew's slideshow

I love having a slideshow during the reception of my weddings so that the guests can check out what we've been up to all day! Laura and Andrew were having such a good time at their wedding on Saturday, they didn't get to see the show, but after hearing raves about it from all their friends, now they really want to!

Today I used the very simple ShowIt Web software to put the slideshow online for them. Click here or on the image below to check it out.

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Saturday, July 15, 2006

Estancia, La Jolla Hotel & Spa

laura & andrew.

I was really excited when I saw the bright colors Laura had chosen for her wedding. Everything was so gorgeous! Jenny Bauman of Bliss Events did an amazing job of keeping the day on track.

Once again, its really hard to choose favorites, but here are a few:

I love my macro lens!!



amazing colors:





glowing laura:



handsome andrew:



Ceremony with both a priest and a rabbi...



Estancia has so many cool spots to shoot...



My two favorite things, color & flare!!











first dance...



Andrew surprised Laura with a song!!



last dance....

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Sunday, July 09, 2006

Hilton, La Jolla Torrey Pines

My good friend and talented photographer, Dina Douglass of Andrena Photography, asked me a few weeks ago to come shoot with her on yesterday's amazing wedding. Dina is someone I recommend to brides when I myself am already booked, and I couldn't wait to shoot with her. Her couple was gorgeous and the details were impeccable. I had SO many favorites, but I will try to keep it to just a few here.

what I saw:

chirag & nita.





I just love this shot of Chirag with friends and family in tow on his way to start jaan (the processional where he will meet all of Nita's friends and family.)



The stunning ceremony:





the beautiful, beautiful details...





Chirag & Nita did a cool dip after the first dance.

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Monday, July 03, 2006

Chabad of the Valley

I want to say thank you to Sterling Franken-Steffen of the renowned Dahl Photographers for asking me to shoot with him yesterday. It was an Orthodox Jewish wedding which I had never shot before, and I found the entire experience really captivating. There are a lot of images I loved, but here are a few favorites.

What I saw:



















these people know how to party!













I thought this was so cute - this little girl was dreaming of her wedding day...



Attention ladies: Sterling is not only an extrememly talented photographer who is fun to work with, he's gorgeous and SINGLE! I would be happy to set him up with someone eligible, so feast your eyes...

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Saturday, July 01, 2006

Burmese Wedding

thuzar & damien.

Today I shot with the lovely and talented Tiffany Stern at the Marriott in Newport Beach.

What I saw:

Thuzar was an incredibly gorgeous bride with an elaborate gown and jewelry.





Damien and all the cool guys:





Beautiful flowers that were done by her aunt who did an amazing job...









Thuzar was just radiant.



Traditional ceremony:





Burmese ceremony:









husband and wife



I just love this cute one of Tiffany at work!

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Sunday, June 25, 2006

Woodside, California

christine & douglas.

I was really excited to finally meet Christine and Doug since up until the wedding we had only spoken over the phone. They turned out to be an extremely cool couple with impeccable taste. Jolie, from City Celebrations, did an amazing job of pulling off a flawless event.

During the reception, I often have a slideshow of the day's favorite images from the wedding. I have finally gotten on the ball and used the cool ShowIt Web program to bring a smaller version of the slideshow to my blog! You can check out Christine & Doug's slideshow by clicking here.

Its always so hard to choose my favorites, but here are a few:

I just love this shot of the rings and their vows...





I love the internet...



Christine & Doug see each other for the first time...







The new family.

























As a surprise, Doug sang "The Blower's Daughter" to his new wife...



Its so great when a couple hires someone like Zephyr tents to light and tent the event!!

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Monday, June 12, 2006

Las Vegas Wedding!

joy & brett.

My sister, Joy, and her husband, Brett, were married June 10, 1995. For their eleven-year anniversary, they decided to renew their vows Vegas-style! I drove out there on Saturday morning to join them for one of the funniest weddings I've ever attended. More impressive, though, is that Joy wore the same wedding gown as she did for her original wedding!

what I saw:

Arriving to Fabulous Las Vegas!







Off to the church!





The King himself walked Joy down the aisle...







Who says Elvis is dead?



Joy & Brett got a lot of attention on Fremont Street.









I thought Joy & Brett looked amazing





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Sunday, June 04, 2006

Encinitas Wedding

elizabeth & jared.

This weekend I drove down to San Diego to shoot a wedding at a private residence with my good friend and talented photographer, Sara France. She will return the favor by shooting with me at the Four Seasons Hotel in LA later this year! I love spending time with her because she is just so much fun.

What I saw:







































I just had to put this one in here... I took this shot of Sara WHILE I was driving and she was standing out my sunroof to photograph the Thunderbird as the couple drove off from the church!! Did I mention how fun Sara is??

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Monday, May 29, 2006

Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel

meichih & david.

Today's wedding was unbelievably stunning, and flawlessly put together by Julie Kinser Burke of Kinser Event Company and the AMAZING flowers were by the ultra hip Square Root.

So hard to choose favorites!!

I loved how her shoes were blue on the inside!



gorgeous meichih



handsome david



the details were amazing





first look





a beautiful ceremony overlooking the ocean



husband & wife





the party people



the girls



the guys



the wind and the kiss



they had the coolest photo booth there provided by Photo Works Interactive. Such a big hit!!



i loved the purple cake



and I love how David had Meichih's name inscribed inside of his wedding band. so romantic!!



Lastly I wanted to give a big THANK YOU to Tim & Kim who referred Meichih & David to me. This shot is from their wedding last year at the Bel Air Hotel...



...and here they are at Meichih & David's wedding with their new baby!!

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Sunday, May 07, 2006

El Encanto Hotel, Santa Barbara

heidi & david.

Today I shot a wedding with my good friend and talented photographer, Anna Kuperberg at the amazing El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara. I am so grateful that Anna asked me to come along because besides the fact that I think she's one of the most talented photographers I know, I always have such a good time with her.

What I saw:

Anna Kuperberg, world's tiniest photographer.



The beautiful bride, Heidi.







Gorgeous groom, David.



The flower girls carefully throwing petals down the aisle...



I just loved this moment when David and Heidi saw each other for the first time...



I always try to shoot the rings - they are just too significant to leave out!



Fun with cross-processing and the lens baby.



David patiently waits for Heidi...



Tonight's wedding was a rather intimate affair, so everyone sat at the same table!



First dance as husband & wife.

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Saturday, April 29, 2006

Peninsula Golf & Country Club, Menlo Park

annamaria & eric.

I love shooting in the Bay Area because it means I get to shoot with my sister, Joy. Today's wedding took place at the Church of the Nativity and the Peninsula Golf & Country Club. It was a really BIG really FUN Italian wedding!!

What I saw:













































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Saturday, April 22, 2006

Marriott, Marina Del Rey

jennifer & bryan.

Today's wedding took place on the helipad at the top of the Marriott in Marina Del Rey. SUCH a cool site for a wedding! The ballroom was right next door with huge glass windows overlooking all of Los Angeles. The flowers were simple but stunning and provided by Chris Matsumoto.

What I saw:

Jennifer & Bryan's wedding bands were really cool.



Father & son.



Someone asked us if Jennifer was a movie star. She definitely should be...



I loved the dramatic clouds today.



The gorgeous couple.





Handsome groom.



Stunning bride.





The new family.





The view was amazing, and I love this cross-processed look to go with it.



First dance.



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Saturday, April 15, 2006

Mission Blue, San Francisco

kathleen & henry.

Today's San Francisco wedding was so much fun! Gorgeous flowers, high spirits, and beautiful light despite the rain. I want to say a special thank you to Stefanie (kindly holding an umbrella over me in the picture below), one of my 2005 brides who is learning photography and came to help us with today's wedding!



What I saw:























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Saturday, March 25, 2006

St. Regis Hotel

mandy & tim.

Today's wedding took place at the gorgeous St. Regis Hotel in Dana Point. Every detail was thoughtful planned out by Weddings by Kathy Jo Peterson.

What I saw:

































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Monday, January 09, 2006

Two Weddings in Ceremony Magazine

The new Ceremony Magazine came out this week, and Jules Bianchi Photography is the only studio with TWO featured weddings! Congratulations to both David & Althea, Trisha & Travis for having their gorgeous weddings chosen to be published. To see more of Trisha and Travis' wedding, please click here and to see more of Jules Bianchi in the press, please click here!

Not only did I have these two weddings featured, but my photographs are scattered throughout the magazine. My favorite example of this is the one that was chosen to start the Photography section of the magazine!





Trisha & Travis





Althea & David



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Sunday, January 01, 2006

Shooting with Becker

Tonight I spent my New Year's Eve shooting a wedding with my good friend, the wildly talented photographer Becker. He is so inspirational, and I learn so much from him. Thanks, b, for asking me to come along.

There were plenty of adorable children to shoot, which I love.













I just love this shot I took of Becker - it rained the entire day, but he's such a trouper... he was determined to get a shot of all the men in the front of the church, (please check out tonight's wedding on his blog to see it, its really fantastic) and someone was kind enough to hold the umbrella (unlike me who was hiding under the overhang shooting him with a very long lens.)









probably the kookiest thing I've seen at a wedding...a wedding pyramid!







and of course, the New Year's Eve Count Down.

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