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Double Volume Slipcase

Jules — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:04:00 +0000

Rachel & Dan were married just over a year ago and had the unusual experience of two complete weddings in one weekend. Their wedding albums just arrived from Leather Craftsmen, and I was so elated by how gorgeous they turned out that I had to share them with you.

Here’s the story:

Dan’s family really wanted a traditional Armenian ceremony in a church, and Rachel loved the idea of portraits at the Palace of Fine Arts, so on a rainy Friday in San Francisco, Rachel & Dan were married.

However, Rachel always dreamed of an outdoor wedding in a vineyard or orchard, so a day later, we all headed up to Napa where (in a gorgeous new gown) Rachel & Dan got married all over again at Carneros Inn.

To represent both wedding days appropriately, Rachel & Dan decided to get a 10×15″ album for each day. They also ordered a double slipcase to keep the books nicely together and very protected. I jumped up and down for joy when I saw the books for the first time. They are perfect.

Rachel, Jessica will be taking them to FedEx today so that you and Dan can enjoy them forever!!

I’m in Japan!

Jules — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:41:00 +0000

How fun! The Japanese “Wedding Style in Vogue” magazine featured an image I shot last year at Stephanie & John’s Shutters on the Beach wedding. The article is about the American trend for mothers of the bride or groom to wear white on the wedding day. In fact, although the image featured is of Stephanie and her mom, BOTH Stephanie and John’s mothers wore white that day!

JBP featured on Platinum Weddings!

Jules — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:54:00 +0000

Last September, I shot the gorgeous wedding of Nikoo & Hossein in Bel Air. I’m so excited to announce that it is going to be featured on the July 13 episode of “Platinum Weddings,” a Women’s Entertainment Television (WE) program. “Platinum Weddings” follows the design, planning and execution of elaborate weddings. Set your Tivos!!

Congratulations to Nikoo & Hossein!

JBP featured in The Knot Magazine

Jules — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:49:00 +0000

Congratulations to Robyn & Jeff whose beautiful wedding was featured in the latest issue of The Knot wedding magazine! I shot Robyn & Jeff’s wedding last November at Estancia La Jolla.

JBP featured in Beverly Hills 90210 Magazine

Jules — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:24:00 +0000

Congratulations to my clients Julie & Alex! Their lovely Greystone Mansion wedding is being featured in the Society section of Westside Today’s Beverly Hills 90210 Magazine. I photographed their wedding last May, and if you’d like to see more images, you can see the blog entry here.

2007 Wedding Greatest Hits!!

Jules — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:44:00 +0000

It was very difficult to pick my favorites from all the weddings I’ve shot and second shot on this year to make my 2007 Wedding Greatest Hits slideshow. I want to tell you how fortunate I feel every day to have such a fulfilling job and amazing clients. Thank you to all of my clients who have trusted me to create images for them from their most important day.

I also want to thank my friends Dina Douglass, Julie Weaver, Debra Gerson, Ann Hamilton and Robert Evans for doing second shooter swaps with me. I feel so lucky to have such talented friends to shoot with!

San Marino & Patina Wedding

Jules — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:50:00 +0000

heryati & michael
december 2, 2007

The rain here in Los Angeles departed just in time for Heryati & Michael’s wedding this past Sunday. We started the day at the home of Heryati’s parents, took portraits at the lovely Descanso Gardens, shot the marriage celebration at St. Felicitas and Perpetua Church in San Marino, and then headed downtown to Patina at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for the reception.

I love Heryati and Michael because even though they’ve been together for over 10 years, they were both still so sweetly emotional on their wedding day!

I love this simple shot that Shannon took of Heryati’s fantastic shoes:

And I also love this one that Joy caught when they tied the sash of Heryati’s Monique Lhuillier gown!

Michael gave his bride a quick kiss as they got to the end of the aisle…

There was a big sign that read “happiness” in Chinese as we entered Heryati’s house! I thought it was the perfect place to hang the rings. I also adored the sweet inscription inside both of their rings.

At Descanso Gardens…

I love this cute pose Shannon shot!

Thanks, Shannon, for this excellent establishing shot…I love how you can see downtown in the background.

Michael gave a very thoughtful speech to his new wife.

I thought this self portrait of me, Joy & Shannon Lott taken with my 24-70mm was really funny. The three of us have such a good time together!

Galleria Park Hotel & Foreign Cinema, San Francisco

Jules — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:59:00 +0000

deborah & mark
november 17, 2007

This past Saturday was really fantastic. I already love shooting in San Francisco, but the fact Deborah & Mark’s wedding was in an uber cool art gallery/restaurant/vintage movie theater made it all the more fun. We did most of the portraits early at the funky Galleria Park Hotel because the ceremony happened after sundown. The aisle was lined with candles that really added to the drama of the event. I love Fall colors, and Deborah really made the most of them as you will see below.

A few elements that made the day amazing:

Wedding Coordination: Nelle Johnston of Zah Zoom Weddings and Parties
Flowers: Mary Lois Hare of Loop Flowers
Ceremony & Reception venue: Foreign Cinema

Lastly, I want to thank Chhaya & Sameer for referring Deborah & Mark to me. I shot their beautiful wedding last year when Mark was part of the wedding party!

Galleria Park Hotel, San Francisco

Jules — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:17:00 +0000

I love shooting in the Bay Area. I have to be up early tomorrow to shoot a family portrait, so until I have time for a proper blog, here is a fun shot from today!

Estancia La Jolla slideshow

Jules — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:37:00 +0000

The song for this slideshow is already one of my favorites, but it is especially appropriate for Robyn & Jeff because it was playing when Jeff asked Robyn to marry him. As a lovely gift, one of Robyn’s bridesmaids sang it to them during the reception.

Estancia La Jolla

Jules — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:51:00 +0000

robyn & jeff
november 11, 2007

Robyn & Jeff were married on Sunday at Estancia in La Jolla. Robyn is an event planner, so you KNOW all the details were incredible! There was a big debate in the early part of the day as to whether or not the ceremony should be held inside, but I am so glad that it stayed outside – despite the fact that it began to rain seconds before the ceremony began. It made for some truly dramatic photographs!

A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Erin Gouveia of Erin Kate Photography who flew out from Utah to do a Tea for Two mentor sessoin with me and tag along to this wedding. Erin, you caught some amazing moments, and I am so happy to have met you!

What made Robyn & Jeff’s wedding incredible:

wedding and reception venue: Estancia La Jolla
coordination: Robyn Goldberg Weddings & Special Events
day of coordination: Rachel Burger of Bliss Events
floral design: Jennfer Katz, Fiore Designs
Hair & make-up: Byron Williams
printed materials: Heather Murphy of Fayme Press
band: Tony Galla Orchestra
videography: Beth Oslander, Bella Video
hair & make-up: Byron Williams
bridal gown: L’ezu Atelier
honeymoon destination: Buenos Aires & Carmelo, Uruguay

Check back in later today for a slideshow, too! For now, here are a few favorites:

San Diego Wedding

Jules — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:10:00 +0000

I have been trying to get so much done this week, and I was up until 3am working on the highlights for the amazing wedding I shot on 11/11. I have to speak at Riverside University tonight, so I must get on the road. I promise to work on the blog post for the wedding tonight, but for now, here is an absolute favorite of mine! We had gorgeous soft weather all day and it started to rain JUST before the ceremony. It was stunning!