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Wedding Day Emotion

Kenny Grill — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:56:34 +0000

Without a doubt capturing the emotions of a wedding day is my favorite part about wedding photography. It’s real, powerful, and often times has to be captured in the blink of an eye. I shot Jon and Kristina’s wedding last month at the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla. You’ll notice it’s the my latest post prior to this one. : ) Their wedding was filled with tears of joy, many laughs, and tons of excitement.

On that note, last week amazing photographer and friend, Michael Norwood, posted a wedding on his blog using only images that were in no way coached or directed by him. No Portraits, and no details. The images were beyond great and really made you feel like you were a part of the wedding. Michael is also the owner of a great album company, Madera Books. So, upon posting this wedding he announced a contest. The contest is for other photographers to make a blog post of a wedding (new or old) using only photojournalistic images from the day. The winner will receive a Madera album and be able to rub it in everyone’s face that they won (I added the last part).

So, here is my entry… a couple images you may recognize from my previous post, but for the most part they are new.

Thank you Michael for holding this contest and encouraging real emotion wedding photography.

This lovely couple above is getting high-fives because they have been married for 67 years!!!!!

Jon & Kristina – La Valencia Hotel Wedding

Kenny Grill — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:13:55 +0000

Last week I kicked off 2011 weddings with Jon & Kristina, at the awesome La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, Ca. Here are some of my favorites from the day.

To see the more photos from Jon & Kristina special day CLICK HERE

Twin Oaks Wedding – San Marcos, Ca

Kenny Grill — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:35:42 +0000

Here’s a few of my favorites from John David & Leesha’s wedding I “previewed” last month. Enjoy!

Westchester, New York Wedding

Kenny Grill — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:22:59 +0000

Last month I had the privilege of going to New York to second shoot with friend and amazing photographer, Michael Norwood. The wedding day started with just your “run of the mill” 1870′s castle and progressed in awesomeness from there. (I know I probably say this everytime, but…) Everyone was great, and definitely a blast on the dance floor. : )

In addition to the great wedding, while visiting I was able to do a lot of my favorite New York past time… EAT! And for that I must give a big “thank you” to Michael for showing me the “delicious NY food” ropes. I cannot wait to go back and pick up right where I left off.

Enjoy the photos!

Monteleone Meadows Wedding

Kenny Grill — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:13:06 +0000

Meet Alex & Nan. These two were such a joy to be around. So in love, and full of life (notice smiles and laughing in pretty much every pic… I can’t take ALL the credit for that). ; ) Alex and Nan, it was a pleasure being a part of your special day.

Lake Oak Meadows Wedding

Kenny Grill — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:31:04 +0000

Wow! It’s been a while since my last post. But don’t fear, I have more to come!

Meet Amanda & Dustin. Their were married at the beautiful Lake Oak Meadows. I was along for the ride on this one with my friend and fellow photographer Joel Beukelman. Nice couple, beautiful day, and great company. Enough said. : ) Oh, and I look forward to shooting Lake Oak Meadows in the future.

Wedding at Los Willows, Fallbrook

Kenny Grill — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:46:08 +0000

After what seemed like a lifetime of rain and flash floods, the clouds so graciously took the weekend off. I’m pretty sure it’s because I had a request in with the big man upstairs. He likes me that much! It was a beautiful January weekend and Chris and Tamara couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. Might I add that I love when pretty much the entire reception involves enthusiastic guests who all just dance that night away. It makes me smile. And that was pretty much the tone of the whole day. “Loves it!” : )

*Please select an image below to view gallery

Thatcher Manor Garden Wedding

Kenny Grill — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:23:05 +0000

This wedding was filled with firsts for me. The first time I’ve ever shot a Lutheran ceremony, the first time I’ve ever visited the Thatcher mansion in Perris (which was lovely), the first time I’ve ever been pulled over on my way to the reception (california rolled a stop… don’t worry, he let me go and I didn’t even have to say a word. I think I was looking extra sexy that day ;-D ), and the first time I’ve ever watched the mother of the bride take a shot of good ol JD during prep. : ) Michael, Kim and their family and friends were all so much fun, I had a great time with them all. I also had a great time second shooting for my good buddy Joel Beukelman. It’s fun every once in a while to be able to kick back, catch some different shots, and help out wherever I can. : ) Congratulations Michael and Kim!

Justin & Lindsay – Pismo, Ca

Kenny Grill — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:42:48 +0000

For my first photo post on the new site I have a good one… Meet Justin & Lindsay. Their wedding took place at the Shore Cliff Lodge in Pismo Beach. These two love laughing and just having a good time (maybe more than me), and their family and friends are right there too. I had such a great time with everyone and I’m really happy with the photos! And I have to give a big “thank you!” to my beautiful lady, Bri, for being such a tremendous help, and adding even more fun to the day : ) Enjoy the photos everyone!

Justin & Lindsay – Pismo, Ca

Kenny Grill — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:42:48 +0000