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Genevieve and Dempsey: Married! (San Diego, California)

This wedding was, by far and away, one of the most romantic weddings I’ve ever been to. No, there weren’t elaborate flower designs or a gorgeous altar, no cute favors or ceremony programs. The wedding took place on a normal Monday afternoon at the San Diego courthouse; there were only 5 people in attendance in [...]

The perils of hiring a non-professional to shoot your wedding

Check out this article from Seattle Bride magazine, discussing the perils of hiring a non-professional to shoot your wedding. Definitely spot-on.
Original post can be found here.
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By Cody Ellerd

Photography by Cody Ellerd (left-hand photos) and John & Joseph Photography (right-hand photos)

I consider myself a pretty good amateur photographer. I’ve taken a couple of classes, I have [...]

2009: Favorites

It’s that time of year again, when everyone compiles their list of favorites from the past year…favorite bands, favorite movies, favorite flavors of Doritos, you name it. So I’m jumpin’ on the bandwagon and adding my own list….of the visual kind. Without further ado, my favorite pictures taken in 2009. (Taken by me, that is. [...]

Katy and David: Married! (The Castaway – Burbank, CA)

I really enjoyed shooting Katy and David’s wedding at The Castaway–although it was definitely challenging from a technical standpoint (outdoor ceremony well after the sun had set), their families and guests were welcoming, the ceremony was gorgeous and Katy and David were so easy-going. This wedding was also a first for me in the sense [...]