I met Jialing and Leonard at The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles for their engagement session. I’m a frequent visitor to The Getty but I’m usually there to visit the amazing photography exhibits. And I do like to take a look at a Rembrandt now and again. I will be working as Jialing and Leonard’s wedding photographer in May at Verandas in Manhattan Beach. Check back then for more photos of this cute couple!

As I mentioned, this is where we were …

It’s always good to start off with a little kissing.

And people standing on stairs always looks hot!

Those of you who are fans of my work know I love straight lines. So how come I
didn’t straighten this photo? Is it an artistic secret or did I just miss it in my editing?

Awwww. Isn’t that sweet!

Casually Cool

Even after visiting the museum dozens of times, I’d never seen this "hidden" stone grotto.

So here it is again …

What else did you expect a photographer to do with a reflecting pool?

I should have them grab a cup of coffee. It would have made for a nice prop!

I had this AMAZING shot all worked out and someone sat down at the
table I needed. So I instead settled for this photo (which ain’t half bad if I say so myself).

Blue skies, smiling at me …

I think is my favorite image of the day. Which one do you like best?

This photograph is certified as 100% "Grade A" Rob Greer–your friendly neighborhood Los Angeles wedding photographer.

After I posted this blog entry I received an e-mail from Julie Jaskol, Assistant Director of Media Relations at The Getty. She stated, “Just a note that commercial photography at the Getty is prohibited without prior written permission. Unfortunately, we are not able to allow wedding or engagement photography at all, due to the sheer demand and the impact it would have on other visitors’ experience.” With this information in hand, unless a client is able to obtain written permission prior to our shoot, I won’t be able to accept The Getty as an option for future engagement sessions.

A few Saturdays ago I met up with Susan and Charles who were getting ready for their wedding at the Pacific Palms Resort in Industry Hills, California. After everyone got madhotsexy, we met downstairs so I could do my wedding photographer thing. Although we were tight on time, I had an advantage–I already knew most of the bridal party as many of them were also in Max & Hannah’s wedding that I photographed last year (and that’s how Susan and Charles found me). After a few photos at the resort, everyone loaded up for a short drive over to St. Christopher Catholic Church in West Covina. After a beautiful and touching ceremony (many tears were shed), we headed over to Royal Vista Country Club in Walnut. If you’re a friend of the bride and groom and you’d like to see more, click here to see all of the wedding photos.

This is my favorite photo from the wedding day. Fierce!

Vanessa worked with me on this wedding–and as usual she rocked the details!

It’s the girls being girls!

I told them that Brad Pitt was standing naked outside the window to get them all smiling and looking in the same direction.

Bad boys, bad boys.

Mr. Pink, Mr. White, Mr. Brown, Mr. Orange, and Mr. Blue

The wedding party had no idea what I was trying to do when I asked them stand this way.

The Groom

As usual, I need my color fix!

Susan prepares herself for her long walk down the aisle at St. Christopher Catholic Church.

While the girls wait, they tell funny stories about boys!

St. Christopher is a beautiful church! But someone forgot
to take down the holiday decorations!

Yippee! We’re married!

Between the parents, sponsors, and wedding party, the DJ had to announce
84 people during the grand entrance. Well, perhaps I exaggerate. It may
have been fewer folks than that–but it was a bunch!

First Dance

Toss that bouquet!

Just to let you know, Charles was successful in his attempt.