Meet John
Sparked by mischief. Honed in the newsroom. Mastered in the moments.
John’s interest in photography came from a bit of mischief. As a 14-year-old visiting his grandparents, he snuck his grandfather’s Pentax outside and took pictures of whatever was in front of him. Trees, pavement, cars… All poorly exposed and horribly composed.
But the passion was sparked.
Later, a stint on the high school newspaper impassioned in him a strong interest in photojournalism. This led to a summer internship at a daily newspaper. He did so well, they offered him a job.
It was here where John’s foundation for wedding photography was formed… Know when to direct, when to let a moment unfold. Always look for those unexpected photos. All resulting in a true mastery of the craft that very few of his contemporaries possess.
Your love story becomes his muse, resulting in timeless photographs that perfectly encapsulate your journey. Prepare to be heard, seen, and celebrated through every frame, giving you not just photographs, but an experience tailored to your unique love story.
~Style Me Pretty
Facts
Favorite People: My wife and daughter.
Favorite Restaurants: Del Frisco’s (NYC), Terra Plata (Seattle), Lillian’s (Rancho Santa Fe), Valentina (Encinitas).
Favorite Concert: Pearl Jam with my daughter in Seattle.
Favorite Drink: El Tesoro reposado tequila, neat.
When Not Shooting Weddings, I’m: Surfing, working out, walking my three dogs, spending time with my family.
Favorite Wedding Day Attire: A tailored suit. Always.
Special Wedding Day Talent: Reading the room.
Wedding Day Ethos: Always smile. Be kind. Lead with service.
Favorite Wedding Destinations: Hawai’i, Portugal, Spain, and we’ve got an amazing thing going here in Southern California.
Why I Photograph Weddings: I love helping couples and their families create a visual record and preserve their legacy.
“My husband and I are not people who enjoy the spotlight. But John provided tons of guidance and made it such a fun and easy experience.
~Brooke + David
How This Helps You
“Talking much is a sign of vanity, for the one who is lavish with words is cheap in deeds.”
~Walter Raleigh
None of what you’ve read is worth anything unless it helps you have an incredible wedding celebration you’ll remember forever.
To John, this means crafting an experience that, from the very beginning, focuses on the details big and small that are important to you.
Let’s connect!
Your wedding is unique. You need an experience that is tailored to your desires and elevates your wedding to the level it deserves.
Schedule a discovery call so we can design an experience based on what’s important to you.
