During a wedding ceremony: In pursuit of the "decisive moment." My start as a professional photographer began in 1990 while still attending San Diego State University. I worked as a second assistant for Carl VanderSchuit, a highly accomplished and respected west coast commercial photographer. I worked as an assistant to Carl and several others for approximately 4 years. It was a fantastic opportunity being on the set of some amazing photo shoots and learning from some great photographers. I studied the photography of many great photographers and some of those who inspired me are: Herb Ritts, Matthew Rolston, Bruce Weber, Annie Leibowitz and Sante DeOrazio. I know it is important for you to find the perfect photographer for your wedding. There are many good photographers out there, but I feel my professional skill level, style, experience, relaxed demeanor, personality, and professionalism are elements any bride should consider. I've been shooting weddings exclusively since 1998. I have photographed approximately 300 weddings in the last 10 years. In more recent years, I have cut back on the number of weddings I photograph to allow me to give more personal attention to bridal clients and to pursue other interests. Contact me if you're ready to make great wedding pictures together...760-431-2856 Creative Floral Design: BelleFleur Company Personal Fitness Training and Self-Defense: Dojo Americana   Some of my first photographs taken with a Polaroid camera at 12-years-old...