2009 September @ AltF

Eleven

September 30th, 2009

We gladly obliged when Eleven Spa called us up for a shoot. This clean, pristine spa is the perfect setting for a Hollywood glamour shoot.

Randi at Naakiti Floral wowed us once again with her design and execution of vision - we talked for weeks about this shoot and what she had planned but once we arrived it was clear that she was given free reign to truly explore her creative side.

Samuel was handsome in his attire from Tuxedo Junction and Jessica’s hair and make up were done, of course, by eleven spa.

6 Comments

Nadine
September 30th, 2009
12:16 pm
That same gorgeous couple again! They are beautiful.
Dani Van Steelandt
September 30th, 2009
1:26 pm
Oh my, I’m in love! These are stunning.
Saundra Silva
September 30th, 2009
2:34 pm
These are incredible!!! You are so talented and I am so greatful for you for guys to do this!
Juliet Douglas
September 30th, 2009
6:04 pm
Gorgeous of course! Randi is also amazing!
studio navigo
October 1st, 2009
10:25 am
the last one is absolutely breathtaking!so chic! so glamorous!
robert Norman
October 5th, 2009
5:45 am
that last image is SO Hurrell—stunning

Andrea and Rich

September 29th, 2009

September starts our busy season, compound that with some travel and our impending move into an ultra cool studio and you might get why our blog has been getting a little neglected. But as we get busier with things, there also comes a build up and back log of posts that (at some point) will just start to bust out and fill up this blog space with tons of new images and content. First of the season, we have Rich and Andrea’s engagement session with the Spring Mountains providing a beautiful background for this sweet couple. Not long after the engagement session, Andrea and Rich got married in a beautiful small ceremony in the zen garden at the JW Marriot. One of many things that I like about the JW is that you can go back and forth between beautiful outdoor settings to luxury indoor scenes. What a great location for Rich and Andrea.

.jmc.

-jmc

2 Comments

Jamie
September 29th, 2009
3:54 pm
You kick the butt, throw it out, it begs to come back, you kick it again! Those are beautimous!
DonnaB
September 29th, 2009
4:17 pm
Gladly be the first. Freakin’ crazy good they all appeal to me, but I really love the bw’s under the willow tree.

David and Diana

September 17th, 2009

I should never take full credit for the images that i capture, nor should i boast, “…and because of my ass kicking photography skills…” - which should be a relief to those that frequent photographer’s blogs.

In all reality, the good work we strive to achieve mostly falls to the exceptional clientele that we attract. Case in point: David and Diana’s wedding at the Beautiful Red Rock Casino. With Diana and David’s chemistry together and their ease in front of the camera it was hard not to take a good picture of this stunning couple. I even told them just to face away from me and they will still look gorgeous.

So if I’m feeling a little proud of these wedding images then I should also claim that it was a collaboration of a well assembled team. First, a really great venue that has a great staff and loads of different locations to shoot. Second, a great planner, Juliet of Green Orchid Events, for making everything go so well and leaving us with more than enough time for pictures, and also a great video team from MLV which actually helped me light several of the key images here.. see Even here, I have to credit some random couple in the hallway for some of my cute couch poses. Diana, David and I were walking through the hall for one last posed shot and I saw this young couple making out off to the side and I said, ” hey, just copy what that couple is doing over there” .. Thank you “random couple” for making out in the right spot..

David and Diana, thank you for a beautiful event and helping me get great images. .jmc.

ps. a day after bridal at the boneyard.

14 Comments

Katherine
September 17th, 2009
10:29 am
I LOVE that first picture, it’s so non-wedding and full of foreboding and drama.
eric langlois
September 17th, 2009
10:38 am
Super hot! And I’m loving the number of images posted. Of all the people that photograph a couple against that wall at the Red Rock, no one has ever come up with that pose - congrats on being innovators.
david skaar
September 17th, 2009
10:46 am
john, you are the man! these photos are really great. we are so proud of them, and we’re glad that you are, too. it was an honor to work with you. can’t wait to see the rest!
john michael cooper
September 17th, 2009
10:58 am
“….Of all the people that photograph a couple against that wall at the Red Rock, no one has ever come up with that pose - congrats on being innovators…..” thanks eric, yes that first image was kind of a comentary for me not shooting the same thing i’ve shot before and that every ones shoots.. .. it is a great wall to shoot at though.
Juliet Douglas
September 17th, 2009
11:24 am
It was so cool watching you in action John. Lovely lovely photos! Stunning. The last photo of them laughing is so cute! Great working with you again!
Sandy Lencioni
September 17th, 2009
11:24 am
John:
I can hardly wait to see the entire collection. What a great eye! I can imagine it was not difficult getting fabulous photos of such a beautiful couple. =)
As the mom and new mother-in-law, I cannot thank you enough for your beautiful work that I will cherish for my lifetime.
Lynn@C+L
September 17th, 2009
11:44 am
LOVE the chandelier images - so glamourous & gorgeous!
Diana Skaar
September 17th, 2009
12:19 pm
John these photos are breathtakingly beautiful! We love your creativity and are so honored to have been able to work with you. You have inspired David and I to become better photographers … we even were “channeling” your style as we attempted to take well-composed shots on our honeymoon . . . needless to say, our pics will never compare to your work. Thanks for giving us such beautiful memories to share with our family and friends!
Jason Grubb
September 17th, 2009
8:21 pm
You’re right…the couple does look so at ease! I’m sure your skill has something to do with it. The “back” picture is outstanding.
lorenz
September 22nd, 2009
12:40 pm
No need to boast, your work speaks volumes of what you pre visualize deep in your mind. It’s not about the equipment but the creator behind the view finder and how you chose to bring all the compositional elements into reality—so give yourself credit! One of things I love about you is you are never complacent. you’re always moving forward and looking for a new to capture your subject. A good looking couple like diana and david make it look easy but more importantly it’s the trust they have in your ability by giving you the freedom to just be john. You inspire everyone you come in contact with—keep pushing it up!
Tara Templeton
September 23rd, 2009
9:19 am
Once again–WOW!
fer juaristi
September 27th, 2009
7:53 am
pretty awesome pics! video light is so cool!
Love your images.
GG
October 5th, 2009
11:49 am
Amazing pictures!
Jeff Babineau
October 25th, 2009
2:35 pm
Man you got to come to Halifax and put on a seminar!!! or just fly up and we can shot the hell outta the sights with some brides! you rock!

Brian, Dena, Jordan and Hayden

September 9th, 2009

This darling family was such a treat to photograph on a Sunday afternoon.

So playful and full of life and Dena had no trouble keeping up with her boys!

3 Comments

Karie McLain
September 9th, 2009
8:23 am
LOVE THESE! Awesome work as usual!
Liz
September 9th, 2009
12:55 pm
What a great looking family! The running shot is awesome - love the smiles on their faces.
Tara Templeton
September 23rd, 2009
9:16 am
Fabulous family portraits!

a little peek and a

September 6th, 2009

draft of what our signage might look like.

We are overly excited about opening up our first studio under the altF brand, so we wanted to give everyone a sneak peek at the new place.

35 Comments

Timothy Uhl
September 6th, 2009
1:38 pm
Way cool! Can’t wait to see some interior stuff! I’ll be in town next week for a wedding, maybe I’ll come in and bug yah.
Viktor
September 6th, 2009
1:42 pm
Wow!!
Mike
September 6th, 2009
1:52 pm
Wow, that looks amazing, John & Dalisa. Huge congrats to you guys!
adam
September 6th, 2009
2:12 pm
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
daryl brewton
September 6th, 2009
2:29 pm
Congratulations John and Dalisa,
SO happy for you guys! I know it will be a totally rockin’ place!
Can’t wait to see what you guys do with it. I know it will be uber cool!
Congrats,
db
Gina
September 6th, 2009
5:26 pm
It looks so inviting! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see it.
Henry Wang
September 6th, 2009
5:50 pm
Amazing! Hope we’ll get a sneak peek at the inside soon too. Congrats on the new studio!
Scott
September 6th, 2009
7:40 pm
Looks great guys. Cnograts!
Suzi Lighten
September 6th, 2009
10:06 pm
Wow! I know the beauty on the outside is only a prelude to what’s to be expected on the inside! Huge congrats to both of you on making this dream come true! All the best!
Juliet Douglas
September 7th, 2009
2:09 am
That looks fabulous!!!! I love it and I can’t wait to see the inside of the new studio!
Chelsea Nicole
September 7th, 2009
9:49 am
Awww, it looks sooo nice. Totally love it!!
KariAnne
September 7th, 2009
6:05 pm
Where is it? I think that it was designed by the arch firm I used to work for! Can’t wait to see inside!
Derek
September 7th, 2009
9:49 pm
You two are awesome, can not wait to see your new space. For those whose who do not know we have a local studio and had the privilage of having John and Dalisa photographed our wedding and we could not have been more pleased and can not wait to see their new studio.
Rob - Wedding photographer
September 8th, 2009
11:24 am
Congrats!
Heather Z
September 8th, 2009
12:14 pm
AWESOME!! CONGRATS!!
Catlin Humes
September 8th, 2009
12:16 pm
Love it! You two totally deserve this!
Christine Steele
September 8th, 2009
12:37 pm
Yeah Alt F!
Congrats on your new space! I’m excited to view it in the flesh-
Many blessings to you all:) (animals included)
Christine
Roya Jade
September 8th, 2009
1:21 pm
Oh my!! Thats uh-mazing!!! Congrats!
deb hansen
September 8th, 2009
2:47 pm
Wow, where is this located?
R. J. Kern
September 8th, 2009
6:21 pm
113% totally you!
R. J. Kern
September 8th, 2009
6:21 pm
Congrats on the new digs!
O E I L
September 8th, 2009
8:40 pm
BALLIN’!!!!
congrats
Jeff
September 8th, 2009
11:48 pm
I CANNOT be more jealous
Boz
September 9th, 2009
6:41 pm
Cool & Classy! Liken’ It!
John Wiley
September 10th, 2009
9:27 pm
VERY cool! Congrats you guys!!
Adrienne
September 15th, 2009
12:44 am
congrats!!! Cant wait to see the inside.
corey
September 23rd, 2009
9:14 am
Man this is so so cool, kinda reminds ya of a talbots or something.. branding does play a great part but when you got killer imagery such as yours it all flows together one day i hope to get there!!
Christopher David
October 1st, 2009
5:44 am
I love it!
Brandi Johnson
October 3rd, 2009
6:47 pm
So excited for you guys! It’s beautiful.
Dad
October 10th, 2009
8:57 am
Your studio looks great.
I am so happy that you finally got your dream studio. Love Ya, Dad
Colleen LeDoux
January 19th, 2010
1:49 pm
That looks like a beautiful space where you will, no doubt, create more beautiful art. Congrats!
travis Hill
January 25th, 2010
5:33 pm
Awesome dude, it must have took so much hard work to get where you are. I hope to be there one day.

Travis
Casia Fletcher
January 27th, 2010
12:19 pm
Can’t wait to see you @ the Studio party during WPPI!!! Thanks for the invite
Chris and Gretchen Bowerman
February 10th, 2010
12:35 pm
Looks really bad ass! Love your new digs!! Glad we live sooo close! kinda like neighbors:)
cassandra-m
March 1st, 2010
1:36 pm
A-w-E-s-O-m-E!!! absolutely awesome. sorry for the late post. But it is still sent with alot of excitement for you!

back from BLACK ROCK CITY

September 6th, 2009

Burning Man was awesome and i pretty much hung out with a dream team of some of the best photographers on the planet.. I’ll be getting back to work and putting up some overdue posts really soon and then i’ll share some of my experiences from the Playa. stay tuned for that. .jmc.

3 Comments

Suzi Lighten
September 6th, 2009
10:08 pm
Sounds awesome!
Rita
September 9th, 2009
3:25 pm
I wanna see photos from Burning Man - now!
Peter Schmidt
October 16th, 2009
9:27 am
Wow - you guys are still the best - this stuff is absolutely amazing. Debbie is still wanting to do the “kill the dress” shoot. Not sure when that is gonna happen, but we will let you know as soon as we are ready. Have a great weekend!

September, 2009